Members who have your car on conditional registration - You must be a financial member of the club to continue your registration.

Subs can be paid on Log book day or earlier. Please come along and bring your registration papers and your log book, and preferably your Morris for a look. if you need a new log book, they can be purchased for $5 on the day too.

We will be putting on a sausage sizzle for lunch, and club merchandise will also be on sale on the day.

For those not going in the famous Bay to Birdwood run, there will once again be the Car Club breakfast in the Anzac Highway median strip, opposite the KMart and Coles at Kurralta Park. Come along and cheer the Morries on to Birdwood!

Masterchef Mark Gauci will once again be arising at sparrow’s fart to set up and cook up a wonderful breakfast, including bacon, eggs and grilled tomatoes on toast, pancakes with maple syrup, plus the all-important tea and coffee to start the day.

All for the cost of $10 per person.

The median strip is the perfect location to park our Morries and proudly display, while sitting under the beautiful tree-lined strip, and enjoying the amazing array of vehicles that will pass directly by our vantage point.

Bookings for this event are essential. Please call Mark on 0418 266 922 to confirm your number of attendees no later than 13 October.

Please bring your Morris, and a chair to sit on to enjoy the passing parade.

The Annual General Meeting for the Morris car Club and the Morris Minor car Club will be held at 7.30 pm on Wednesday October 16th 2024, at the Glandore Community Centre, Clark Avenue, Glandore (the Clubrooms).

At the AGM, all positions will be declared vacant. Nominations to fill the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary, treasurer, Club Captain and at least two other committee positions are now being called for and must be in the hands of Secretary by the end of the meeting in September (pe Para 7.2 of the constitution).

The constitution provides that the number of committee members will be a minimum of seven and a maximum of nine, this allowing for up to four other committee persons besides those with specific positions. Nominating as an ‘other’ committee person provides an opportunity to become familiar with the running of the club before taking on one of the other positions at some time in the future.

To nominate for any posoition on the Club’s committee, simply complete and send in the form in the Bulletin, or email the Secretary at the club’s email morriscarclubsa@gmail.com , with your name and contact details and the position for which you are nominating.

X-Kart Extreme go-karts and leisure 22 Tiver Rd, Evanston South SA 5116

This event is for members, friends and family welcome.

Open air track 350 metres long with 10 corners, able to have 14 karts at a time on the starting grid.

For go-kart driving $35 per person (pizza approx $5 extra).

Time: Meet at clubrooms 9am for 9.30 departure.

Arrive at Extreme Go karts approx. 10.30am.

Driver briefing and safety session begins approx. 10.30am, driving starts 11am.

For people wanting to meet us there, please arrive at Extreme Go-Karts at 10.15am.

Bring: Chairs. There is an outside picnic area and indoor seating.

Please notify the number of drivers and pizza eaters to Michael Kalisch on 0427 253 374 by Friday September 27th at the latest.

This will be a great event, one not to be missed!

Combined run with the Morris Register Car Club.

Includes the grand unveiling of the club trailer (MAU).

Albert Greenshields Reserve, corner Torrens Road and Blight Street, Ridleyton.

This is an open invitation to all Morris vehicles. As many Morris vehicles as we can muster are welcome. BBQ sausage sizzle and drinks (Tea/Coffee/Soft) for purchase.

Times: Cars to arrive between 8:30am and no later than 10:00am. leave from 2:30pm. Formalities at 11:30am.

$10 entry fee per car (payable on the day) with all money raised going to Western Districts Rotary Clubs.

To Register for this event please contact our club Secretary on 0414 346 301

Meet: Glen Osmond Metropolitan Fire Station, conrner Glebe and Portrush Roads.

Time: 8.30am for 9am departure.

orning tea stop along the way at Callington.

Entry fees - cash only - $25 per person

Come and see this fascinating display of early pioneer life with 113 buildings. To see everything, allow 3 hours. Feel free to dress in period costume!

Lunch: BYO food and drinks - no facilities to purchase on site.

Departure from Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide. 9.30am for 10am departure.

Come along to one of Australia’s largest family owned wildlife parks. A large collection of native animals plus a variety of exotics, including meerkats, tortoises, otters, iguanas, bug cats, monkeys and a vast range of birds.

A morning tea stop (BYO) followed by a visit to the Gorge Wildlife Park, 30 Redden Drive Cudlee Creek. BYO picnic lunch or free use of undercover BBQ’s, or buy something from the kiosk which sells fresh takeaway food (pies, pasties, hot dogs, hot chips, sandwiches etc. Hot & cold drinks, ice creams & confectionery)

There is a large undercover area which seats up to 60 people plus a lawn area and gazebo.

Admission prices:
Adults $21.00
Children (aged 3-15) $11.00
Student & Concession $19.00 (must produce a student card, Seniors card or Pensioner concession card – excludes Health Care card)

Family Pass $66.00 (2 adults & 2 children, extra children $10.00 each)

All members, family & friends welcome!

Please contact Andrew on 0466 621 659 to confirm numbers by Friday 21st June.

Magical Music tour of
The 1877 Hill & Son
GRAND ORGAN
Tanunda, Barossa Valley

Departing from the Clubrooms or the Whitehorse Inn

Join us for a drive to the beautiful Barossa Valley. Morning tea stop at the Lyndoch Village Green, BYO or buy from the bakery opposite.
Fantastic photo opportunity here with the Village Green and vineyards as a backdrop.
Then on to the Tanunda Soldiers Memorial Hall/Barossa Regional Gallery. Here we will have a 1 hour tour of the magnificent Hill & Son Grand Organ. See the inner workings of the organ & hear a short talk on its history and listen to the sounds of it being played.
After the tour we walk next door to the Clubhouse Community Tavern for a well deserved lunch. Plenty of on-site parking.

Arrive at the clubrooms at 8.30am & depart 8.45am sharp
Arrive at the Whitehorse Inn at approx. 9.20am & depart 9.35am sharp
Arrive at Lyndoch Village Green at approx. 10.15am
Depart Lyndoch for Tanunda at 11.00am
Arrive at Barossa Regional Gallery at 11.20am – tour to commence at 11.30am – please note there is a $5.00 donation per person to be paid in cash on the day
Lunch at The Clubhouse, Tanunda from 12.45pm

Please join us for what promises to be a very memorable experience.

Please register your attendance with Andrew (0466 621 659) by Wednesday 15 May so that booking numbers can be confirmed.

A late afternoon run from Glandore to Pasadena, along a scenic way.

Please note the Saturday date.

Meet: Clubrooms, 3.30pm for 4pm departure.

The route will take in some coastal views that we don not see hat often. And there will be no questions to answer.

The drive will finish up at Pasadena at sunset for dinner around 5.30 - 6pm at the Balthazar cafe.

The meals are well prced and very nice and it suits groups wll. Check out the menu at www.balthazarcafe.com.au

RSVP to Patrick by calling or texting on 0414 346 301 by Friday 26 April.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Entries closed 23 March. No late entries.

But you can watch the ‘Grand Parade’ in Main Road McLaren Vale starting at 11am.

Over 600 entries are expected include a fleet of Rolls Royces.

Following the parade, the vehicles will go to the properties of various wineries and other venues where you can view them and take part in activities.

The Historic Motor Vehicles Club and the MG Car Club of SA present this event to celebrate the centenary year of the MG.

Starts: Port Noarlunga Football Club

Finishes:Victor Harbor following a tour of the southern Fleurieu Peninsula.

Registrations can be made online at Eventbrite. Link at https://britishclassicstour.com.au

Tickets: Motorcycles $15, Cars $30.

Any problems with registering please call 0457 333 685.

Echunga Oval.

All British Day is an annual display day and picnic for car club members to meet and show off their British vehicles which may inlude motorcycles and commercial vehicles as well as cars.

This year celebrating 40 years with the make of vehicle taking centre stage the British MG 1924 - 2004.

Postal and online entries closed on 1 November 2023 BUT you and attend as a spectator.

Children(U18): $5; Adults $10; Family (2 adults, 2 children) $25.

Check website allbritishday.com

See the Wrapup from Facebook below:

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is your Captain speaking. Please fasten your seatbelts (if you have them fitted of course) and join me for a journey to the seaside.

We will be cruising at a speed of around 40km per hour (most of the time anyway).

We are expecting a mainly smooth ride with the odd bump (and maybe a squeak or rattle or two).

Assemble: Southeast corner of Hindmarsh Square in your magnificent flying machines.

Time: 8.30am for 9am departure.

From here we will travel to a mystery central (metro) beachside location.

We will enjoy a leisurely breakfast/brunch followed by an optional stroll along the beachfront.

Please contact Andrew on 0466 621 659 by 21 February to register your attendance so bookings can be confirmed.

Dunluce Castle, Brighton.

Meet: 10am at the Clubrooms

We will have a short ride before arriving at the castle for a devonshire morning tea, followed by a tour.

Cost: $24.50 per person.

Then Seniors lunch at the Brighton Hotel.

To book, please contact Gloria in January on 0409 282 924.

Morning tea and lunch.

Meet: Southeast corner of Hindmarsh Square

Time: 9.15am dr 9.30 departure

There will be a drive from Hindmarsh Square to an undisclosed location for morning tea, and a first time for our club, arriving at 10.15am.

There, you’ll enjoy delicious warm home-made scones, served with jam and cream, accompanied by tea or coffee, in fine china crockery.

At 11.15am, we’ll be on our way to our main port of call for lunch at a delightful seaside hotel, arriving 12 midday.

Important points to note: Attendance at this club run is by booking only.

RSVP by 21/1/24, call Mark on 0418 266 922

We are restricted as to attendance numbers, so get in early.

Cost: Morning tea - $6 pre preson to be collected at Hindmarsh Square prior to departure.

Lunch - main meals at the hotel are between $25 - $30

We look forward to seeing many club cars attending this event, that will include a unique photoshoot at morning tea!

Meet in the carpark on Glebe Road, Glen Osmond alongside the Fire Station from 10am for a 10.30am departure.

Balhannah Hotel 12 noon

Wear your brightest and boldest Christmas attire and come celbrate our last gathering of the year.

RSVP Tressa 0423 184 863 no later than 20th November.

Meet at the Whitehorse Inn, Bolivar 10am for 10.15 departure to the Mystery Garage location.

We will venture out to one member’s retreat. After a tour of the grounds, we leave the boys to their toys and car chatter, while we pull up a chair and have a nice natter over delicious morning tea. All we need you to bring are your Moggies, a chair and a coffee cup.

Vanessa, Carly and Tressa will attempt to wow you with a nifty device demo that could get you out of trouble in a jiffy and not leave you stranded awaiting Prince Charming’s assistance.

Not to leave the gents out totally, we have a little demo for them too, and if it tickles their fancy, won’t hit the purse strings too hard!

After all this hard work we will venture out again in our Moggies to a nice pub that overlooks the water and find ourselves something delicious for lunch.

Couldn’t think of a better way to end what will be a lovely day of adventure and learning with good friends,

RSVP Tressa on 0423 184 863 by Nov 12th.

Meet at the clubrooms 8.30 for 9am departure, or 9:30 for morning tea at the Whitehorse Inn, Bolivar depart 10am, then arriving at Barossa Putt Putt Golf approx 10.45am for a round of highly competitive fun, followed by a picnic lunch or purchase from the cafe. Speak to Andrew Chandler on 0466 621 659 for any further details required.

TAFE Car Park, 137 Days Road Regency Park

$5 Entry for buyers

Under 14 Free

Food and drink available

No dogs allowed.

Lunch at the Semaphore Palais Hotel,

10:45 at the Clubrooms for 11am departure.

Enquiries to Win and Erica 04132 992748

For those not going in the famous Bay to Birdwood run, there will once again be the Car Club breakfast in the Anzac Highway median strip, opposite the KMart and Coles at Kurralta Park. Come along and cheer the Morries on to Birdwood. Breakfast will be on a BYO basis.

A few pictures and a video from the day are below:

Log book day at the Glandore Clubrooms from 10am - 2.30pm on Saturday October 21.

Members who have cars on Conditional Registration (Historic, Left-hand drive or Street Rod vehicle registration) please remember that is is important to ensure you do the following:

1. Be a financial member of the club by 31 October 2023. You can pay on the day.

2. Have your log book and registration papers signed and stamped by one of the Club’s Authorised Persons on the day.

3. Have your car inspected every 3 years by one of the Club’s Authorised Persons.

Save the date…

Saturday October 7th 2023 - from 12noon - 8:00pm
Alfred Langhorne Park, cnr Murray & Step Rd, Langhorne Creek SA

We have been invited to take our cars that are on Cllub registration to the 2023 Acoustics in the Park.

The event has been running for 7 years in lanhorne Creek and in recent years it has started to become a destination for owners of classic cars to come along, have free parking right alngside theevent, pull out their deck chairs and and enjoy great music and check out other cars of a similar era.

The event gives FREE entry to the driver, tickets for passengers can be purchased onilne or upon arrival.

Acoustics in the Park started as a small gathering of musicians “on a deck” in Langhorne Creek in 2016.  The annual event has continued to attract more musicians and more spectators every year.  Due to this exciting increase, it became to big for the “deck” and in 2021 moved just down the road to Alfred Langhorne Park. 

Check out this years fantastic line up here. Plus there will be some not to be missed support acts throughout the day! Get a group of friends together for a day in the park and enjoy the local food, beer and wine that will be available for sale on the day. ​

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The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive is a celebration of classic style. The 2023 event takes place on Sunday, September 24th. It is an on-road motoring event, uniting pre-1980 designed classic cars, encouraging drivers and passengers around the world to dress dapper and drive for men's health. All funds raised are invested in vital research and programs for prostate cancer and men's mental health by Movember.

The details for the Adelaide event can be seen here: Adelaide - The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive (gentlemansdrive.com)

Meet at CCC Clubrooms, Glandore 9.30am for 10am departure on a 30 minute drive to a secret location where you will have to find the answers to some questions.

Cost: $8 fee to enter the mystery location

Bring: A pen and clipboard and your picnic lunch

Undercover seating and toilets on site.

Highest scorer not only wins, but receives the privilege of organising next year’s Knight Rider Run.

Meet 9am at the CCC Clubrooms at Glandore for 9.30 departure.

Cost: $5 donation towards the project.

Run up to Glenn Smythe’s property at Ironbank where we will inspect the progress of his full size steam locomotive build.

A lot of work has been done since our club’s last visit. The tender is now finished and the loco is a rolling chassis (includes cab, smokebox etc.) with all motion, gears and bogie fitted.

Glenn will give an overview of what it has taken to reach this point and his plan for the future - eventually with the loco hauling trains on the Pich Richi railway. The project has been mainly funded by Glenn and it is quite staggering what he has been able to do inside his well-equipped workshop.

The first day of Spring, September 1st is promoted by the Federation of Historic Motor Vehicles SA as “Drive It Day” in SA. You are encouraged to take your historic vehicles out so that the public can see them. Take them to work, take them shopping, go for a drive, organise a run.

The Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club invites your club or club members to join us at Bethany Reserve; Bethany Road, Bethany at around 11.00am on Friday September 1st 2023.

The Gawler Club has organised runs to Bethany starting as follows:
Fremont Park, Elizabeth
Princes Park, Gawler Showgrounds, Gawler

All runs meet at 9.00 am for 9.30 am start.
You are welcome to join us, organise your own runs, or just turn up.

It is all very informal, BYO lunch. Toilets and a large shelter are available, but we suggest that you bring chairs.
It is a great opportunity to mix informally and share our hobby. So, come along, meet with fellow enthusiasts, have a chat, give the old vehicle an airing.
More Information: Alvin Jenkin 85292504 or email e-torque@gawlercarclub.com