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
SUNDAY BREAKFAST RUN – 27 APRIL 2025
By Ian & Jenny Roberts
Unfortunately for me, the MGB would not start and had to take a modern car. Apart from that, the morning kicked off well at Springs Garden World's Kingfisher Cafe. Parking was good as we were the first ones there. 21 attendees at breakfast and everyone that I spoke to enjoyed their meal. After a leisurely breakfast, we headed south for a short trip through the farming communities around Cambooya, Felton and Clifton.
Roads were good with very minimal traffic, arriving at Centenary Park Clifton approximately 10.20. We met a local couple from Clifton who hopefully may join us in future.
They offered to show the members around their garage where the gentleman (Peter I think) is currently in the process of restoring an MGA which is up on the hoist.
After a leisurely morning tea we headed home with sad news that one of our members has passed away. RIP Frank Francis and our condolences to Cheryl and family.
ATTENDEES:
​Ian & Jenny Roberts (VW), Ron & Judy Gillis (MGB), Michael & Marilyn Keating (Jaguar XJ6). Michael Green (MGB). Mal & Barbara Campbell (PT Cruiser) Andrew & Susan Willesden (VW) Bill & Del Fischer (MGA) Gene & Faye Lucas (Honda), Brian & June Phillips (MGBGT) Rob & Narelle Fraser (MGBGT)
DARLING DOWNS CHAPTER RUN,
WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL, 2025 – LUNCH RUN TO WITHCOTT PARK
By Marilyn Keating
It only seemed like yesterday that our Chapter had been together for our March Sunday Run, and now it was time to gather again for our mid-month lunch in Withcott on the 9th April. 14 people attended this meet, with 3 MG’s and 4 Modern cars. The MG’s managed the trip down the range and back up again with no problems. Of course they did, who said they wouldn’t? After lunch, a few of our members showed their musical talent on the oversize instruments that the Council have placed in the park.
You could recognise some tunes but others left us thinking! A pleasant couple of hours soon went by and it was time to leave. Was it time for Nanna Naps, I wonder??
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Participants:
Sue Craig & Ken Shead, Brian & June Phillips, Ian & Jenny Roberts, Ron & Judy Gillis, Gaye Hawkshaw & Debbie Schier, Gene & Faye Lucas and Marilyn Keating
DARLING DOWNS CHAPTER RUN,
SUNDAY 30 MARCH, 2025 - RUN TO SANDY CREEK PUB
By Gene & Faye Lucas
After a gloomy wet week, our Sunday morning run appeared to be more of the same, but fortunately cleared to be a warm sunny day. 5 MGs and 6 Family cars made their way from Nelson Street via Drayton, Wyreema, Greenmount to Nobby’s “Sister Kenny Park” for morning tea.
Then it was on through Felton, Ellangowan, Ryeford and Pratten to the old Sandy Creek Pub, where we were treated to massive helpings of country fare - some members took “doggie bags” home for Sunday night tea.
The only hitch was our return trip to Toowoomba had to changed due to flooding on the Condamine River Crossing.
Participants on the run were as follows:
Marilyn & Michael, Brian & June, Ian & Jenny, Trevor, Gene & Faye, Peter & Jenny (with 2 guests), Gaye & Deb, Ray & Suzanne, Andrew & Susan, Bill, Dell & Noel, Ron & Judy.
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