DARLING DOWNS CHAPTER
Established September, 2005
The MG Car Club was formed in 1954, the club is composed of motoring enthusiasts who enjoy all makes of motor vehicles, not just MGs and provides activities for all aspects of motoring, sporting, and social.
The Darling Downs Chapter was formed in September 2005, and since that date the chapter has grown strongly with a growing list of members in Toowoomba, Warwick and as far west as Roma, who, enjoy access to all the benefits of the parent body at a reduced membership rate.
MG Car Club of Queensland promotes sporting and concourse events at a State and National level in addition to a strong calendar of club activities, technical and historic information can be accessed from the club web site.
Darling Downs' members enjoy regular monthly day runs and midweek lunch meetings, (organised by our Midweek Run Conveners). Day runs commence on the last Sunday of the month from various locations. Details of all runs are included in the "What's On" link on the MG Car Club website.
For further information contact Darling Downs' Conveners:
Marilyn Keating - Coordinator
Email: ddc.mgccq@mgccq.org.au
Mobile: 0427 573 048
DARLING DOWNS CHAPTER​
TWILIGHT RUN - 28 FEBRUARY, 2026
There is no better way of enjoying a summer evening than by driving along a country road with the roof down and the wind in your hair. A twilight run with your MG friends is just a bonus.
All 27 members, old and new, met at Peacehaven Park at Highfields to commence our run at 5.30pm. Our run took us west of Highfields through Gowrie Junction, back along Birman Road to Harlaxton, out to Mort Street and then to Hermitage Road. We got a great view of the new base hospital construction with the 4 massive cranes silhouetted across the evening sky. From there, we drove on to Glenvale and finally into South Street, completing the run at the City Golf Club, where we gathered again for dinner.
The car park at the City Golf Club is very big and some members had to park quite a way from the entrance. ​​
But never fear, the trusty “Courtesy Cart” wasn’t far away to lend a ride for those who needed a helping hand, especially after dinner!! Although there were a large number of people also dining at the Club, our meals were delivered promptly and enjoyed by all.
Thank you Rob & Narelle for a great outing.
PARTICIPANTS:
Michael & Marilyn Keating (MGBGT), Bill & Del Fischer (MGA), Ken Shead & Sue Craig (MGBGT), Pat Bermingham (MGB), Mike Green (MGB), Gaye Hawkshaw & Debbie Schier (Camry), Rob & Narelle Fraser (MGBGT), Ian & Jenny Roberts (MGB), Aletha Ward & Dale Missen (MG Cyberster), Owen & Kay Douglas (Tucson), Brian & June Phillips (MGBGT), Trevor & Karen Martin (MGB), Ben & Hayley Jewell (MGA), Ron & Judy Gillis (Mazda), Cheryl Francis (Mazda)
DARLING DOWNS CHAPTER RUN
11 February 2026
By Marilyn Keating
Our Chapter has a lunch time meet every second month, so our first one for 2026 was held on 11 February. I try to vary the area where we meet, just so everyone has a turn at a longer drive to arrive at the destination.
This time it was decided that lunch would be at the Bull & Barley Inn situated in Cambooya which is about a twenty-minute drive from the centre of Toowoomba. 20 members and 2 guests converged at the Pub just before noon. It is a lovely old building, kept in good condition and has air conditioning which was very much appreciated on the day we visited.
A cold ale or two prior to lunch was very welcome by the early arrivals.
It wasn’t long before menus were being perused and lunch orders were taken. The meals arrived quickly and were enjoyed by all who attended. We recommend this great establishment for a meal if other MG members are ever up this way.
Participants:
Gene & Faye Lucas (MGTD), Gaye Hawkshaw & Sharon (Camry), Owen Douglas & Malcolm Campbell (MGB), Jim Carstens (Ford), Ron & Judy Gillis (Mazda), Trevor & Karen Martin (Nissan), Peter & Jenny Wild (Mini), Janis Lawrence (MX5), Bill & Del Fischer (MGA), Ian & Jenny Roberts (MGB), Michael & Marilyn Keating (E-Type), Bob & Barb Martin (Our Guests)
DARLING DOWNS CHAPTER RUN
25 January 2026
Our first meeting of the year commenced in the cool air conditioning at Café 63 Wilsonton for breakfast. 27 of us enjoyed the offerings from their enormous menu. We were joined by our new members “Aletha & Dale” who christened their new MG Cyberster which received great attention from us all.
Everyone enjoyed the chit chat over their eggs & bacon & before long we were off in our cars for our morning run.
13 cars exited the car park and made our way through country backroads & ended up at Cressbrook Dam for morning tea. Although it was an early morning start, the weather was very hot & humid and having a roof over your head was essential – Ken & Sue needed an emergency stop to adjust their canopy. Because of the heat, others chose to take their “air conditioned” cars.
​Brian & June and Narelle decided not to continue to the Dam after breakfast.
However, David & Tony from Leyburn made the journey but because of David’s disability they were unable to partake of breakfast & morning tea.
We were soon at the Dam and secured a covered picnic area amongst the trees. With a slight breeze coming off the water, morning tea was most enjoyable.
Marilyn took the opportuning to bring us up to date with latest MGCCQ info & discussed future club outings. A great turn out and an enjoyable morning was had by all.
Those attending –
Owen & Kay, Mal & Barb & Norma, Trevor & Karen, Aletha & Dale, Jim, Ian & Jenny, Gaye & Debbie, Andrew & Sally, Brian & June, Ray, Ken & Sue, Narelle, Gene & Fay, Michael & Marilyn, and David &Tony.
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