Mid Week
Lunch Runs
Mid Week
Lunch Runs
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Our last lunch run for the year was a return visit to The Gully Hotel after the very successful time we spent there last year following their extensive renovations. The Saloon Bar, which is a separate room was available to us again. This is a pleasant, spacious area with room to spare for the 50 members, who came along this month.
Thankfully it was good weather for our drive through the beautiful Adelaide Hills via Woodside where we took a left hand turn at Tiers Road continuing through to Fox Creek Road where we could take full advantage of the lush scenery after the record rainfall we have experienced this spring. Thank you so much for your continual support of the lunch runs and this year we were pleased to meet quite a few new faces so if you are recently retired as is the case with some of these newcomers do consider coming along even if it is only an occasional visit. This location was ideal for Kerry Barnes & Sharon to meet us at the hotel and it also suited Leyland & Gloria George. It was really great to spend time with them over a leisurely lunch. Next year we will meet at The Arkaba, Fullarton at 12.30pm on 12 January, 2017. The runs will resume on 9 February, 2017 and please remember to book if you would like to participate as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes Email djdrholmes@gmail.com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 13 October, 2016.This was a first time visit to Langhorne Creek and to the Angus Plains Winery recommended to us by Daryl & Jenni Pinch. We met at the Wallis Tavern at Mt. Barker where we had the opportunity to showcase our MG’s on their driveway with the historic buildings as a backdrop. The location was ideal for Mike Greenwood & Jan to come a short distance from Strathalbyn and it’s a while since we have caught up with Raelene & Jim Secomb so we were pleased that they took the opportunity to come over from Meningie. We also welcomed first timers Rodney & Beth Gibb.
It was a very easy run through to Strathalbyn with some unsealed roads at the end leading into the winery. This is a relaxed place to visit with a pleasant outlook and they have an extensive menu, unfortunately not available to our group, which filled the dining area. Judy & Phillip began the estate plantings in 1994 & Judy does the cooking. The food was very good except we were limited to a choice of 2 main meals. Next mid week lunch run will be on 10 November, 2016 to The Gully Hotel, Tea Tree Gully meeting at the Crafers Inn at 10.30am and departing 11.30am. If you would like to participate please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes; email djdrholmes@gmail.com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS, from Diane Holmes, Thursday 8 September, 2016.Due to the wet weather only a few MGs came on the run this month to Tanunda and John chose well to bring his MG to test for leaks - he couldn’t have picked a better day. Our destination was The Clubhouse, located just behind the main shopping area and in November this year it will be their 125th anniversary. I was very pleased when Dawn suggested this venue as it was new to me and it was very popular with the 50 members, who attended on the day.
The club boasts modern facilities and the service and meals were of a high standard and we would recommend it to our members when they are touring the Barossa. It is also worth having a look at their website www.theclubhousebarossa.com.au for more information, especially for those interested in the history.
Next month we have a winery at Langhorne Creek to try out which was brought to our attention by Darryl & Jenni and in October David & I will start to make bookings for 2017. It’s good to keep finding new places to try each year and we thank you for your past suggestions & we look forward to more of your ideas for future venues. Next midweek lunch run will be on 13 October, 2016 to Angus Plains Wines at Langhorne Creek meeting at the Wallis Tavern, Mt, Barker at 10.30am and departing 11.30am. If you would like to participate please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes - email djdrholmes@gmail.com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS, from Diane Holmes, Thursday 11 Aug, 2016.During this year we included a Wednesday in May but otherwise we have stayed with Thursdays as that has suited the venues. In the past we have included Fridays when we visited the Tenafeate Creek Winery, but this year we are trying the Angus Plains Winery at Langhorne Creek for a change and they are open on Thursdays. West Lakes Bistro has been visited by us many times so one would wonder how David & I could miss a crossing, however it was under construction & that’s all it took to send us in the wrong direction. Thank goodness everyone else was on track and they know the routine at this bistro so our late entrance didn’t cause any delays. This is a great venue with an excellent carvery and a specials board placed right in front of the cash register where you order – so you can’t miss it! We have a fabulous record of our lunch runners when David takes the photos each month & it looks to be a very happy gathering. Our thanks for your participation to create such a great atmosphere. To view the happy snaps of the lunch - click here Next midweek lunch run will be 8 September, 2016 to The Clubhouse at Tanunda meeting at The Gully Hotel, Tea Tree Gully at 10.30am and departing at 11.30am. If you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes – email djdrholmes@gmail.com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS, from Diane Holmes, Thursday 14 July, 2016.This month it was a very pleasurable return to the Country Club at Belair and we have only been there once before in November 2011. With all the miserable weather we have had this week it was a relief to find the roads were clear of fallen trees & debris – not much rain for most of us during the day. It was a smaller group this month due to quite a few of our members travelling overseas during winter. Thanks to all the members, who drove in their MG's & we were particularly impressed with Peter Auld’s beautiful MG TF 1500, which he restored himself - we were familiar with his fabulous MGA Coupe, which he’s brought on several of our runs.
Neil & Lynne Stagg,and David & Joy Pearson were a very welcome inclusion to our group this month. We appreciate that some members can only make an occasional visit and we look forward to those times they spend with us Thank you all so much for responding with emails for bookings and cancellations – it makes my job so much easier. To view photos of the lunch - click here Next midweek lunch run will be on 11 August to The Lakes Resort Bistro at West Lakes meeting at The Maid Hotel, 1 Magill Rd., Stepney from 10.30am and departing at 11.30am. Bookings email djdrholmes@gmail.com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS, from Diane Holmes, Thursday 9 June, 2016.During the early years of the lunch runs this was a popular route in May to see the glorious autumn colours around Mylor, however it is still a pleasant way to travel to Meadows during winter. Not that there were many MGs present this month due to uncertain weather. To view photos of the lunch - click here Again the year has flown & there are only five more venues, which I have booked for the remaining months. I will note them here for the ones who don’t check the website. We are returning to the Lakes Bistro in August and Doncho’s Café at Virginia Nursery in September. In October we will be visiting the Angus Plains Winery at Langhorne Creek and the final one for the year in November is The Gully, where we will have the saloon bar to ourselves as we did in September, 2015. Thank you so much for your continued response to emailing us with bookings & cancellations. Next midweek lunch run will be on 14 July, 2016 to the Belair Country Club meeting at The Arkaba, Fullarton at 10.30am and departing 11.30am. If you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes – Email djdrholmes@gmail,com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Wednesday 11 May, 2016.Geoff Laurie, a car club member is very involved with the Army Museum being on the Board and he’s also a Museum Volunteer. He was there wearing his MG cap to greet us at the gate when we arrived at the Keswick Barracks this month for the long awaited tour, which he brought to our attention in January. It was a very worthwhile opportunity for the 45 members in attendance on the day, which could be described as a friendly military operation as the day progressed so well starting with morning coffee followed by the tour and then a barbecue lunch. Two knowledgeable volunteers guided us through the military history, with a very detailed commentary for each group.
Although the museum is not large it contains a considerable number of military hardware beautifully preserved and maintained both inside and outside the building. There is a coverage of South Australia’s military history of the Boer War, WW1, Gallipoli and the Western Front in Gallery 1. Inside the museum are working models of army equipment and glass display cases containing priceless souvenirs from most of our conflicts. Another gallery exhibited WW1 SW Pacific, Korea, confrontation in Malaysia, Vietnam & Peace keeping. A large group of enthusiastic volunteers restores damaged equipment, sets up new exhibits - researches and maintains them. It is a very fitting tribute to the South Australian men & women, who served in so many wars throughout history. The Museum has a very good website, http://www.amosa.org.au/ if you would like to know more as well as the dates on coming events. Thank you to Geoff & the volunteers, who looked after our group so well on the day. Next mid week lunch run will be on 9 June, 2016 to the Meadow Hotel meeting at the Crafers Inn at 10.30am & departing 11.30am. If you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes – email djdrholmes@gmail.com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 14 April, 2016.What a beautiful autumn day we had for our run this month with a wonderful turn out of MGs lining the car park when we met at the Crafers Inn. Around 50 members travelled south from there via the Coromandel Valley to the Flagstaff Hill Golf Club, which was recommended to us by Dawn and it was another first time visit for our group. In the past we have had some very enjoyable lunches at the golf clubs where the dining areas are mostly on a second level. From there we can appreciate the relaxing scene overlooking the course while we linger over lunch. We were pleased to meet first timers Aloma & Alan Behenna - a welcome addition to our group and we had a surprise visit & a catch up with Baz & Shelley, who made it in time for the lunch. To view photos of the event - click here The April run completed twelve years of lunch runs and our thanks goes to the many members, who have supported us over the years to make this a popular event. Next mid week lunch will be on WEDNESDAY 11 May, 2016 to the ARMY MUSEUM at Keswick. We will be meeting there at 10.30am for the guided tour before the barbecue lunch with salads (incl. dessert & 1st drink) for $20 pp. DIRECTIONS: If you come down Anzac highway from the Keswick Bridge you will reach bus stop 2 almost right at the open gateway into Keswick Barracks – the stobie pole on the Glenelg side of the gateway is painted in camouflage colours at the bottom & has “ARMY BARRACKS” painted on it. If you are coming up Anazac Highway when you see the Army Tank just inside the Barracks fence, the gateway is only about 20 metres towards the city from there. Once inside Geoff will be giving us directions where to park. FOR CATERING PURPOSES THE FINAL BOOKINGS NEED TO BE MADE BY 4 MAY, 2016. To book please email us at djdrholmes@gmail.com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS fFrom Diane Holmes, Thursday 10 March, 2016.In July 2005 we met for the first time at the Crafers Inn for coffee and although it is one of six meeting spots it has been the favourite starting point for so many of our hills runs. Only a small area had been available to us in the past when we’ve lunched there and due to the high noise level we hadn’t retuned there. Last year we watched the various tradespeople as they transformed this country pub and we wondered if it would ever end. Well it has been worth the wait to see the stunning results they have achieved in this space. The staff was kept very busy on the day, we were well catered for in the atrium & the menu on offer was a refreshing change. Chris Richter had always been my best advisor on anything happening in the hills. She was a staunch lunch runner and when I booked this venue I was sincerely hoping she would be with us even though she was very sick last year. Sadly that was not to be as she passed away on 26 December and we miss her company. However Leigh was with us and we enjoyed all that was on offer – especially the many conversations taking place around the tables. To view photos of the lunch - click here Next mid week lunch run will be on 14 April, 2016 to the Flagstaff Hill Golf Club meeting at the Crafers Inn at 10.30am and departing at 11.30am. If you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. David & Diane Holmes - Email djdrholmes@gmail.com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 11 February, 2016. As David & I were away there was no January report, but I would like to thank Helen & Trevor for looking after things on the day & Arthur, who was also involved in helping out. With the emails for bookings & cancellations it was possible for me to make the final arrangements with the venue when we were away from home. Thank you so much for your response to this matter. It was a lovely cool morning at the Crafers Inn when we met for coffee this month and it was also a preview of next month’s lunch venue. This is our most popular meeting place, where we have watched the extensive renovations taking place for nearly a year. The refurbished dining area looks fabulous so we thought it was time to book it for lunch. The weather was ideal for a trip down Greenhill Road with the amazing vista overlooking the suburbs & city, Our destination was the Payneham Tavern – our last visit there was January, 2012. Unfortunately the food and service did not match the previous time. Sorry this venue wasn’t ideal for photos, but we have a future venue to promote with a tour of the Army Museum coming up on Wednesday 11 May. This is the brochure, which we will distribute at the monthly meetings. One of our members, Geoff Laurie a Director of the Museum Board and a Museum Volunteer brought it to our attention & invited David & me to have a preview of the museum, which we found to be very worthwhile. They are able to offer us a guided tour (about 1 ½ hours) followed by a barbecue lunch with salads (incl. dessert & 1st drink) for $20 per head. They prefer a Wednesday so that is why we are changing the day. Next mid week lunch run will be on 10 March, 2016 to the Crafers Inn meeting at the Arkaba Hotel, Fullarton at 10.30am & departing 11.30am & if you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes - Email djdrholmes@gmail.com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 12 November, 2015. What fabulous weather we had for our enthusiastic group of followers coming along this month. There was a wide range of MGs - mostly with the tops down - for the last run of the year with a return visit to The Barker. We welcomed newcomers Keith & Val Bleechmore and we were so pleased to see Leyland & Gloria joining us once again after Gloria’s nasty fall a couple of months ago. There were 64 members present this month with Jeanette, Mike Greenwood & Jan taking the opportunity to drive up from Strathalbyn. Thanks to Sue & Rodger Polkinghorne, who presented with us with gifts on behalf of the club & we appreciated Rodger’s kind words of thanks for our twelve years of presenting the lunch runs.
Our thanks also goes to all the participants, who have supported us for so many years. This month an email for a booking of four members didn’t arrive in my inbox - so just a reminder that I answer every booking or cancellation and if you don’t receive one it is an indication that I haven’t received it. I always allow for extra seating, but in this case another table had to be set & the staff were already busy with two large bookings. Next year we will be meeting for LUNCH ONLY at The Arkaba, Fullarton at 12.30pm on 14 January, 2016. The runs will resume on 11 February, 2016 to Payneham Tavern, Royston Park and please remember to book if you would like to participate as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes email: djdrholmes@gmail.com To view the other photos of the event - click here |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 9 October, 2015. The forecast was for warm weather so thank you to all the members, who came along in their MGs. The Tenafeate Creek Winery is a popular venue and a great place to showcase our cars for the photographs. Last year we tried a Friday for the first time & this year our March visit to the Tea Tree Gully Golf Club was also on Friday as the restaurant is closed on Thursdays. This extends an invitation to members, who are unable to come on Thursdays.
After meeting at The Gully Hotel for coffee we drove to the winery via Chain of Ponds to Gumeracha and from there to Forreston. There was evidence of the horrific bush fires we experienced last January in this area, but it’s not until you drive along the One Tree Hill/ Kersbrook Road that you get the true picture of the devastation. Our destination was a welcome sight – a perfect place to relax outdoors & we hope to find another al fresco venue for next year.
Next mid week lunch run will be on Thursday 12 November, 2015 to The Barker at Mt. Barker meeting at the Arkaba Hotel, Fullarton at 10.30am and departing 11.30am and if you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes Ph.8336 4557 or email djdrholmes@gmail.com. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 10 September, 2015. This spring lunch run was a winner from start to finish. There was a cloudless sky all day, which was ideal for having the tops down on our treasured MGs. The run began from the Crafers Inn then followed the winding route through Marble Hill to Montacute Road where there is an amazing view of the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Our destination was The Gully Hotel, recently renovated & last month it received awards for excellence in the hotel industry. These were well deserved as we really appreciated the efficient service & delicious food, which were a cut above the rest & we will remember them for another visit in the future. We would highly recommend this venue to members if they have their cars out at the weekend and are looking to stop somewhere for lunch. A few of our regular lunch runners were on the sick list this month so we extend our best wishes to them. We welcomed two couples for the first time and some of our travelers were back from holidays to tell their stories. Next month we start booking venues for 2016 so if you have any suggestions we would like to hear from you. Next mid week lunch run will be on FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER, 2015 to Tenafeate Creek Wines at One Tree Hill meeting at The Gully Hotel, 1349 North East Rd., Tea Tree Gully at 10.30am and departing 11.30am. If you would like to come please contact us as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes Ph.8336 4557 or email djdrholmes@gmail.com To view the photos click here |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 13 August, 2015. This was the last of the winter short lunch runs for this year & although we left in rain it turned out to be a very sunny afternoon, which we could enjoy when looking out from the Lakes Bistro. It is a good way to keep in touch with members, who can only make the occasional visit. So this month Kerry Barnes was on leave and I invited Gwenda Buckby, who was one of the regulars when John used to bring her in the TC. When we met Kerry in the car park she was keen to show us her latest acquisition - a smart red Mazda MX5.
It was great to welcome Graham & Pat Loader back to the gathering as their planned holiday last May was cancelled & instead Graham was hospitalised with a serious heart condition. We were so pleased to see him looking well. Next month there is a change of venue from the advertised one as after paying them a visit we decided against it. We are hoping the weather will be ideal for a run through the hills to try out The Gully Hotel, which we last visited in June, 2007. Last year renovations took place at the 160-year-old Tea Tree Gully Hotel. During this week the hotel industry awards for excellence were announced in the Advertiser and it was good to see this hotel won two. This visit we will also have a room to ourselves – for those who can recall, it was a little cramped last time. Next mid week lunch run will be on 10 September, 2015 to The Gully Hotel at Tea Tree Gully meeting at the Crafers Inn at 10.30am and departing at 11.30am. If you would like to come please phone us as we need to confirm numbers for the venues, Diane & David Holmes Ph. 8336 4557 or email djdrholmes@gmail.com. To view the other photos click here |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 9 July, 2015.It was a beautiful winter’s day for our run this month and many members drove their MGs - it is always an option to bring another car when the weather is inclement or other such circumstances. Our destination was the Tower Hotel, a regular meeting place, until recently when there was a change of hotel management, however when I noticed a large banner displayed across the front of the building advertising a new chef, I thought it was worth us visiting for lunch. Along with this, I’d also had recommendations from friends. This month, it was a smaller group, as many of our members are holidaying, being the best time of year for an overseas trip. Once everyone has returned from their journeys, there is a great eagerness to share experiences – which results in a wealth of fresh travel information being available to us. We’ve been pleased to see more members joining us recently, so remember it’s never too late to come along to an event! Thanks once again for keeping us in touch with more places for future lunch venues. Also thanks Laurie for taking the photos this month in David’s absence, and hopefully he will be back on track next month. To view Laurie's photo's - click here Next mid week lunch run will be on 13 August, 2015 to The Lakes Bistro at West Lakes meeting at The Maid Hotel, 1 Magill Road, Stepney from 10.30am and departing at 11.30am. If you would like to come along, please remember to book, as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes email djdrholmes@gmail.com or phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from David Holmes, Thursday 11 June, 2015. Our lunch run this month was to a new to us venue south of Adelaide to the Vines Golf Club at Reynella. This followed our morning tea at the Arkaba Hotel, Fullarton with a half hour drive via Coromandel Valley to Reynella. This venue was recommended to us by Jenny Byrne and it has a beautiful outlook of the surrounding golf course. It was easy to access the dining area with only a couple of steps and our 61 members were seated at round tables, which makes it easier for the lunchtime conversations. The menu was surprisingly large offering a wide choice of meals at very reasonable prices. Diane was missing due to a cold so I was deputized to stand in with clip board. Many thanks to Matt and his staff for looking after us on this occasion. View the photos of the happy lot enjoying lunch - click here Next mid week lunch run will be on 9 July, 2015 to the Tower Hotel, Magill meeting at the Crafers Inn from 10.130am and departing 11.30am. EMAIL djdrholmes@gmail.com or Phone 8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 14 May, 2015. It is 10 years since David & I have been in Adelaide in May as we usually holiday in Sydney during that month. Our thanks to Geraldine, who stepped in and looked after the event over the past 8 years. This venue was recommended to me by Mike Greenwood, who happened to be away in Mt. Gambier so we missed seeing him. We did enjoy catching up with our members from Meningie, Jim & Raelene Secomb and Jeanette - our very competent past social secretary also came for lunch. Hope to see Mike and Jan when we return to the Robin Hood Hotel at Strathalbyn. It is a very old pub with the most extensive menu - good food, well presented and appreciated from the comments we received from the members. The service started very quickly and the reason it didn’t continue that way was an unexpected visit from the health inspectors – I only discovered this at the end of our visit. Our hosts Glenys & John are very committed to the service of their patrons.
Next mid week lunch run will be on 11 June, 2015 to the Vines Golf Club at Reynella meeting at the Arkaba Hotel, Fullarton at 10.30am and departing 11.30am. Please remember to book if you would like to come as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. David & Diane Holmes, ph: 8336 4557 or email: djdrholmes@gmail.com. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes - Thursday 9 April, 2015. This month we have completed eleven years of the mid week lunch runs and thanks to all the followers, who have supported us to make it such a successful event. In May we are repeating the first run, which was to the Commercial Hotel at Strathalbyn, but due to the increase in numbers we will be trying out The Robin Hood Hotel for the first time. When David & I travelled home from the Willunga Golf Club on Thursday the sun was out in the late afternoon and Stirling looked a picture clothed in autumn colours with more to come so this route looks promising when we do it in reverse next month.
Next mid week lunch run will be on 14 May, 2015 to the Robin Hood Hotel, Strathalbyn meeting at the Crafers Inn at 10.30am and departing at 11.30am.
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MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes - Friday 13 March, 2015. It was a great start to autumn with 58 members in attendance and we returned to the Crafers Inn for coffee before we headed north to the Tea Tree Gully Golf Club at Fairview Park, which was an excellent venue and worth a return visit. The golf club cordoned off an area for our cars so it was a photo opportunity for David this month to include them as well as the diners. This month we welcomed sixteen first timers, which would be the record for any one month so please keep that in mind as it is never too late to join in the event. We have organized one more golf club for June - thanks to Jenny Byrne for suggesting The Vines at Reynella.. They make a pleasant alternative to the hotels with views overlooking the courses and acoustically they tend to cater better to our needs. To view photos click here. The number of emails are increasing each month for bookings and cancellations – thank you for that. Next mid week lunch run will be on 9 April, 2015 to the Willunga Golf Course meeting at the Victoria Hotel, O’Halloran Hill from 10.30am and departing at 11.30am. Please remember to book if you would like to come as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes ph: 8336 4557 or email: djdrholmes@gmail.com |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes - Thursday 12 February, 2015. Although it was a hot day several members chose to drive their MGs to the lunch and one in particular caught our eye in the car park at the Goody Hotel. At the last general meeting we heard the good news that Peter Auld had taken out the best prize at All British Day for his recently restored MGA Coupe and now we could see it for ourselves. Peter & Christine Auld were first timers to the lunch run and thank you for bringing the winning car - what a stunning colour – it was painted Mineral Blue!
Our meeting place was a second visit to Caffe Primo at Blackwood with the added attraction of free pancakes served after the coffee and next month we will return to our most popular meeting place for the runs at the Crafers Inn, which has been refurbished during 2014. David & I have called in recently to see the end result of all the renovations and it looks great. Click here to check out the photos It was more years than I remembered when checking our records for the last visit to the Willunga Golf Club as it was in July 2007. This April we will be returning there again. Next mid week lunch run will be on FRIDAY 13 MARCH, 2015 to the Tea Tree Gully Golf Club at Fairview Park meeting at the Crafers Inn from 10.30am and departing at 11.30am. If you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes Ph: 8336 4557 or Email: djdrholmes @gmail.com. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes - Thursday 15 January, 2015. We have returned for another year of lunch runs – for the first month of the year it is lunch only and what a better place to start the year than at the Arkaba. An excellent senior’s pub lunch at $12 pp. with a wide range of main choices was available to us in a pleasant dining area in a convenient location. Thank you to all the members notifying us by e-mail with bookings, cancellations and confirmations as this is an ideal way to communicate with us. It is a great reunion each year after the Christmas break and this year a relief as well to find out that our lunch run members, who live outside the metropolitan area had fared well in the recent bushfires.
It is encouraging to find that members are still coming forward with suggestions for venues, which we will follow up to include in future runs. In March we are booked for FRIDAY 13th at the Tea Tree Gully Golf Club as they are not open for lunch on a Thursday so this will give members another opportunity to join us on a Friday. Next mid week lunch run will be on 12 February to The Goody Hotel at 75 Goodwood Rd., Goodwood meeting at Caffe Primo at Blackwood at 10.30am and departing at 11.30am and if you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes Ph.8336 4557 or email djdrholmes@gmail.com. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS, from Diane Holmes, Thursday 13 November, 2014. Another year is nearing the end and this was our last lunch run for 2014 as we always take a break in December. The weather forecast was for a hot day so it was a very easy drive via the freeway to our destination at Mt. Barker. Four new members came along this month so I must mention that air conditioned cars are an option for hot weather. This way we can avoid as much heat as possible when we’re moving between air conditioned areas. The Barker Hotel has recently been refurbished & renovated and we enjoyed the dining experience there a year ago – it was excellent again.  Over 50 members participated this time and thank you for responding to my call for email bookings and cancellations. It is working a treat! At this stage we have booked several venues for 2015 and in March we will be going to the Tea Tree Gully Golf Club and that will be on a Friday as they are not open for lunch on Thursdays. (click here to view other photos) Thank you so much for supporting the lunch runs for our eleventh year and it is heartening to see when checking our records that so many of the members, who came along on that first run to Strathalbyn remain regular attendees. Next year we will be meeting for lunch at The Arkaba, Fullarton at 12.30pm. on 15 January, 2015. The runs will resume on 12 February and please remember to book if you would like to participate as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes Ph.8336 4557. Email djdrholmes@gmail.com
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MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Friday 10 October, 2014. What a fabulous response we had this month for the lunch run with 75 attendees enjoying the spring visit to Tenafeate Creek Wines at One Tree Hill. When the lunch runs first commenced in 2004 we tried out Wednesdays and Thursdays before settling on the day, however this was the first time for a Friday so we will include some Fridays next year. We welcomed quite a few new faces this time and there was a wonderful showcase of MGs lining the driveway by the vineyard of this very inviting establishment. For members in the workforce we would highly recommend a weekend drive to this winery. Although there is a limited menu available the quality of the food and service were excellent and the view across the rolling countryside of One Tree Hill in the Mt. Lofty Ranges is a perfect place to relax outdoors. November will be the last lunch run for 2014 and our thanks to the members for some interesting suggestions for next year. David & I will commence booking the venues for 2015 this month. There has been an increase in the bookings and cancellations by email, which is a great way to communicate with us as I will send a quick reply. Next mid week lunch run will be on Thursday 13 November 2014 to The Barker at Mt. Barker meeting at the Arkaba Hotel, Fullarton at 10.30am and departing 11.30am and if you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes Ph.8336 4557 or email djdrholmes@gmail.com
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MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS From Diane Holmes, Thursday 11 SEPTEMBER, 2014. Spring was an ideal month for a longer drive down south through the lush green hills to the Alma Hotel, which Laurie Houghton kindly brought to my attention. It’s at Willunga and we last visited the golf club there in 2010. We tried out Caffe Primo at Blackwood as the meeting place for this month. There’s ample space for our group with 54 members in attendance and this establishment serves free pancakes with coffee during the day. Thank you for all the positive comments from the members on the day as we will add that to our list for the future.
A few months ago I included our email address if you need to book or cancel a booking and a few members have taken the opportunity to use this. I find it is a great way to communicate as now most of us have an email address. The October lunch is on a Friday for the first time and Laurie has kindly highlighted it in the magazine calendar.
Next mid week lunch run will be on FRIDAY 10 October, 2014 to Tenafeate Wines at One Tree Hill meeting at Tea Tree Gully Hotel at 10.30am and departing 11.30am and if you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes Ph.8336 4557 or Email djdrholmes@gmail.com.
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MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS From Diane Holmes, Thursday 14 AUGUST, 2014. This was our third visit to the Lakes Resort and it is an excellent venue with a split level dining area and our group dines in the lower level where we can take full advantage of the view across the lake in between the many conversations taking place at the tables.
Some members can only make the occasional visit so it was great to see Kerry Barnes, Gwenda Buckby and Dick Manning join us this month. We were so pleased to see Laine, who was a regular attendee with Bob King, returning again to the lunch runs.
At present the Crafers Inn is undergoing extensive renovations so we’ve needed to look further afield for another meeting place so in September we will be trying out Café Primo at Blackwood. I should mention that hotels are not always receptive to the idea of us meeting there for coffee so I was pleasantly surprised with the reaction from Café Primo when I booked there as they have the experience with other car clubs.
Well three more lunch runs left for this year and in October we will begin booking for 2015 and we look forward to meeting any new members who can come along in the future. Next mid week lunch run will be on 11 September, 2014 to the Alma Hotel, Willunga meeting at Café Primo, 180 Main Rd., Blackwood at 10.30am and departing 11.30am. If you would like to come please phone us as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes Ph.8336 4557 or Email djdrholmes@gmail.com. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS From Diane Holmes, Thursday 10 JULY, 2014. Back in August 2006 our car club received a letter of introduction from the new owners of the Meadows Hotel advising us of their services. I have just referred to that letter as I was so impressed with our visit this month and I was interested in the history of these owners and at the stage of writing the letter, they had been in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. This is tiring work and they have lost none of their enthusiasm and you sense the happy friendly atmosphere in this establishment. We first visited this old country hotel in March 2007 and returned again in June 2008 and the prices have remained much the same. When I was organizing the lunch Deb, the owner said coffee would be included in the price, however I wouldn’t have expected it to be served from the coffee machine and it was. The little extras count & no wonder we were one of three car clubs booked in there in the last ten days. They deserve the business.
Just over 60 members in attendance and thank you again for you participation and also for the recommended venues from Dawn & Jenny Byrne. I have checked these out on the Internet before visiting them and they appear to be very promising for 2015. At this stage I am amazed how we keep hearing about new ones for our lunches. Next mid week lunch run will be on 14 August, 2014 to The Lakes Resort Bistro at West Lakes meeting at The Maid, 1 Magill Rd. Stepney from 10.30am and departing 11.30am. If you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes Ph.8336 4557 or Email djdrholmes@gmail.com |
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MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 12 JUNE, 2014. What an excellent venue - recommended to us by John Tamke and a first time visit for our group. It was an easy drive from The Arkaba to Blackwood as rain was forecast. Thanks to all those who brought along their MGs, for John as a member of the Golf Club was setting aside a parking area and he was there to direct our cars.
We are halfway through this year and I have now booked three of the four remaining venues for the year. August will be in the Adelaide area with a return visit to the Lakes Resort Bistro at West Lakes. October is also a return to the very popular Tenafeate Creek Winery at One Tree Hill, however the day will be changed for this month to FRIDAY so maybe that will be an opportunity for members, who are not free to come on a Thursday. November is our last lunch for the year and we are booked at The Barker again, which leaves a recommendation from Laurie for us to check out for September. Next mid week lunch run will be on 10 July, 2014 to the Meadows Hotel meeting at the Crafers Inn from 10.30am and departing 11.30am. If you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes. Ph. 8336 4557 or Email djdrholmes@gmail.com |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS from Diane Holmes, Thursday 10 April, 2014. April saw the completion of a decade of the mid week lunch runs and it is interesting to refer to our records and note that quite a few of the original members have remained regular attendees. Thank you all for making this a popular event. There’s been considerable increase in numbers – friendships have been formed and some of the conversations linger well into the afternoon. During this time a handful of our members have celebrated their 80th birthdays and we very much admire Lawrie Foody, an octogenarian, who arrives in his TD each time. We met at the Crafers Inn in foggy conditions for our run down to Macclesfield to the Three Brothers Arms Hotel and this time we were seated in a large marquee at the back of the pub. They have increased their seating capacity since our last visit in November 2012. Fifty seven members were in attendance with 10 cancellations including some on the sick list and our best wishes go out to them. It was a nice surprise to hear from Raelene Secomb, a country member enquiring if there was a venue planned close to her vicinity. Nothing as yet, so she will check out Murray Bridge and Strathalbyn for us. We are looking for a venue north of the city and we’d appreciate some recommendations. The ones we have visited so far wouldn’t suit us.
Next mid week lunch will be on 8 May, 2014 to The Duck Inn at 393 Main Road, Coromandel Valley meeting at the Crafers Inn at 10.30am and departing 11.30am PLEASE PHONE GERALDINE HOUGH FOR BOOKINGS THIS MONTH. PH. 8251 4807. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS, from Diane Holmes, Thursday 13 March, 2014.Autumn has arrived and it is a return to longer drives. Meeting for the first time at the Arkaba at Fullarton the weather was ideal for a run up Old Belair Road continuing onto Upper Sturt Road through to Crafers West then along Mt. Lofty Summit Road and back down Greenhill Road to the Goody Hotel. This was an excellent venue with a specials menu of $12pp. available for the fifty members in attendance. An added attraction for us on the run was following Lawrie Foody’s beautiful TD. Mel Whinnen was a surprise visitor this month, no doubt remembered by the long term members in the club and it was meeting Mel at All British Day in 1996 that encouraged David & me to join the MG Car Club. At the time he had a beautiful red MGBGT and then it was our aim to find one to buy. David & I have been busy this month checking venues that have been recommended to us and the Blackwood Golf Club looks to be very promising so that is booked for June. I mentioned a winery, but after visiting the premises it wouldn’t suit our requirements, however there is still one more to check on. During autumn we will also have a look at the Alma in Willunga for a return to that area in spring.
Next mid week lunch run will be on 10 April, 2014 to The Three Brothers Arms Hotel at Macclesfield and if you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venues. Diane & David Holmes. Ph.8336 4557. |
MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS, from Diane Holmes, Thursday 13 February, 2014.Rain was forecast for today and it arrived early while we were meeting for coffee at the Maid. There was a small show of MGs, but it wasn’t an ideal day for them with the extreme weather conditions causing flooding across the roads on our way to The Lockleys Hotel. We visited this pub last February and I mentioned we would return again in summer, however this time it was without the heat. This venue continues to offers good value and the bonus for me is the efficient service from the staff. No interruptions all day - they just get on with the job and in our experience that is rare! Thank you all for your continued support with our runs and we always appreciate some new faces on the scene and this month Ron & Joan Gates, long time members came for the first time as well as Jerry Wakelam, who joined the club last meeting. If you find you have a free day on the second Thursday of the month please come along and join us.
Next mid week lunch run will be on 13 March, 2014 to The Goody Hotel, 75 Goodwood Rd., Goodwood and if you would like to come please remember to book as we need to confirm numbers for the venue. Diane & David Holmes. Ph. 8336 4557. |
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