Events & Monthly Runs
A7 REGISTER OF QUEENSLAND RUNS & EVENTS DETAILS:
“A7 Register Event”: An event or static display organized by a member of the A7 Register of Queensland Inc. (A7RQ). These events are authorised by the A7RQ which is affiliated with the Queensland Historic Motoring Council Inc. A7RQ members participating in these events score points towards the Cam & Judy McCulloch Memorial Best Run Supporter Annual Trophy (CJMMBRSAT). An A7 Register Event may also be an event organized by another organization external to the A7RQ and sanctioned in advance at an A7 Monthly or Management Meeting as being eligible for points toward the CJMMBRSAT.
Points allocation: 2 points per Register Event if driving own Austin 7. 2 points if broken down in A7 on way to run starting point. 1 point per Register Event if driving a modern car. 1 point per Register Event if travelling as a passenger. 1.5 points per Register Event if driving another type of Veteran, Vintage or Classic car. 1 point per Register Event if driving another Club member’s Austin 7. 3 points per Register Event if attended by a country member – must reside 60km or more from the Brisbane G.P.O. 3 points per Register Event if organizing a Register Event and driving an Austin 7 or another car (these 3 points approved at an Austin 7 Management Meeting on 29/06/2014). Members attending Impromptu Events are not eligible for points toward the CJMMBRSAT.
“External Event”: An event or static display organized by an organization other than the A7RQ and at which A7RQ members may be invited to attend. Participation by A7RQ members is encouraged but participation in the event does not qualify A7RQ members to be allocated points towards the CJMMBRSAT. Members attendance at these events in their A7, is sanctioned by A7RQ.
“Impromptu Event”: Is one in which a financial individual A7RQ member, with SIVS Registration, makes a formal request to the A7RQ to initiate a Club Event, at short notice, using their A7. This Impromptu Event is not an event presently authorised by the A7RQ or listed in “Events” on the A7RQ website. Refer to “About Us” on this website for A7RQ Impromptu Event Application Procedure.
RUN CANCELLATION: Please note that if there is any doubt that an A7RQ Run may be cancelled due to an extreme weather event or any other reason, please ring the Run Organizer for that particular Run or the A7RQ Run Coordinator, Neil: 0431 067 909, early in the morning of the Run for confirmation prior to setting out to the start point.
LATE TO START POINT: If you are attending an A7RQ Run and you are going to be late to the start point, please ring Neil or the particular Run organizer before the published start time.
RUN UPDATES: Be sure to check a particular A7RQ event on this website closer to Run time for any alterations, additions, updates or changes.
MEMBERSHIP CARD: For members with cars on Concessional registration, it is recommended that while on all Events and Runs, you carry your current Membership Card along with any information about the event you are attending. It will be necessary to produce this information if you are confronted, for any reason, by a member of the Police Force while participating in an Event.
FIRST AID & FIRE EXTINGUISHER: While on Club Runs and Events, it is recommended that members carry with them a First Aid Kit (including burn cream) and a Fire Extinguisher for use in the event of any mishap.
2024
Friday 12th January 2024:
A7 Register General Meeting commencing at 7.45pm at Clubroom, Carindale.
Sunday 14th January 2024:
A7 Register January Event: MONSTER 2ND HAND A7 PARTS NEW YEAR SALE & SUNDAY FUNDAY MORNING TEA ETC. Come one, come all to Doug & Robyn’s Monster 2nd Hand A7 Parts Sale to be held at 195 Middle Road, Boronia Heights on Sunday 14th January from 9am to 1pm. Heaps of A7 parts at unbelievably cheap prices including engines, wheels, cylinder heads, gear boxes, springs, carbys, axles and heaps more. Hurry in while stocks last. BYO Morning Tea, your A7 or modern (Register Event) & Lunch if you intend being there until then and beyond – or just come for a jolly good time! For more information or to beat the 14 January A7 parts rush, contact Doug or Robyn Ph 0412 276 313.
Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th January 2024:
External Event: Allora Heritage Weekend & Swap Meet, hosted by Warwick Veteran & Vintage Vehicle Club, to be held at the Allora Show Grounds. $10/person/day. For more information phone Graham: 0428 717 623.
Friday (Australia Day) 26th January 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Redlands Coast Australia Day Event organized by BVRC commencing with vehicle entry from 6am and Complimentary Breakfast, tea & coffee from 7am at Ormiston State School. BYO chairs & cups. Raffles are drawn at around 10am. Runs commence around 10.30am through the Redlands Coast – finishing with a BYO Lunch in a park at completion of your chosen run. For more details or contact Steve on 0411 516 122. A7 members to make own arrangements re travel etc. No dogs or smoking allowed on school grounds.
Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th February 2024:
External Event: 49th annual DDVVMC Toowoomba Swap Meet to take place at the Toowoomba Show Grounds. Open to public from 6am both days. The Swap Meet closes at 6pm Saturday & 12pm Sunday. Admission is $15/person on Saturday & $5/person on Sunday. Parking is free. For further details contact Swap Co-ordinator, Bill Shepherd, ph. 0499 990 622.
Friday 9th February 2024:
A7 Register General Meeting commencing at 7.45pm at Clubroom, Carindale.
Sunday 11th February 2024:
A7 Register February Event: Valentine Welcome to the West Run. This Run is organised by Colin & Gay Jacobson Ph. 0407 627 206. The Run will depart from the Brisbane Planetarium Carpark (bottom of Mt Coot-tha Road) at 9am. The Run will travel through the Western Brisbane suburbs of Kenmore and Brookfield and visit the Gold Creek Reservoir. Morning Tea stop will be at the Wild Canary Bistro where coffee and morning Tea can be purchased or BYO. The Run will then proceed through Pullenvale to Moggill arriving at Westaway Park for a BYO lunch.
Thursday 7th to Monday 11th March 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Austins Over Australia. This event is hosted by the Austin Motor Vehicle Club NSW and is to be held in Orange, NSW. The weekend consists of organised drives, car displays and visits to local places of interest. To register your interest, email AOA2024@amvcnsw.com.au or contact Tony Groom 0412 036 774.
Friday 8th March 2024:
A7 Register General Meeting commencing at 7.45pm at Clubroom, Carindale.
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th March 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Warwick Veteran & Vintage Club’s 50th Year Anniversary Rally in Warwick. This weekend involves scenic drives in the Warwick and in the surrounding Downs rural areas plus a Celebration Dinner and more. For registration phone 0438 615 007.
SATURDAY 23rd March 2024:
A7 Register March Event: Wamuran Day Out & Short Run. This event is organised by Russell & Vanda Curtis ph. 5496 6692 or 0417 706 125. Members are to meet at Wamuran Showgrounds at 9am. To get to the Showgrounds, enter the town, go past the Markets and turn left into Campbells Pocket Road and down the hill to the Showgrounds Carpark. Here we will unload cars to return to the Markets to partake of Morning Tea. At the Market there will be a Static Display of our A7s – car trailers can be stored in the Showgrounds Carpark for the day. Following Morning Tea we will proceed on a scenic run to the Curtis property for a tour and BYO Lunch. Following Lunch, we will return, via another scenic run, to the Wamuran Showgrounds Carpark to load A7s and return home. BYO Morning Tea (or can be purchased at the Market) & Lunch.
Sunday 24th March 2024:
External Event: 37th Annual Ormiston Swap Meet organised by the Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club to be held at Ormiston State School commencing at 6am and concluding at 12noon. Pedestrian entry: $5. Information & Bookings contact Steve 0411 516 122. No dogs or smoking allowed on school grounds.
Friday 12th April 2024:
A7 Register General Meeting commencing at 7.45pm at Clubroom, Carindale.
Sunday 14th April 2024:
A7 Register April Event: A Day at the Bay 3. This Run will be organised by Hugh & Judy Cullen (ph. 0412 096 186) and is to commence from the Carindale Clubrooms at 9.30am. Morning Tea will be at a park following a motor museum tour at Alexandra Hills. After Morning Tea we will enjoy a run to a Lunch Stop on Moreton Bay. BYO Morning Tea & Lunch.
Sunday 28th April 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Our Club has been invited to attend the Wheels of the World Car & Bike Show static display at Pat Rafter Arena, 109 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson. Display vehicle entry at 8.30am – $30/display vehicle. Public entry at 9.30am by Gold Coin Donation. Music, food & drinks at venue. All proceeds to Variety – the children’s charity. For more info. contact Bryan ph. 0418 790 962. Please inform our A7 member, Trevor Moore ph. 0407 485 575, if you are attending.
Saturday 4th May 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Cancer Council Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea and Vehicle Display at Ormiston State School, Dundas Street, Ormiston. Entry at 9.30am for a 10am Morning Tea. $5pp entry for the Morning Tea. RSVP for catering purposes by 20 April 2024 to secretary@baysideclub.org.au
Sunday 5th May 2024:
External Event: LAMA Annual Swap Meet organized by the Lockyer Antique Motor Association Inc. to be held at the Laidley Showgrounds. Contact The Secretary email: sec.lama@hotmail.com for more details. Members to make their own arrangements re. travel, etc.
Friday 10th May 2024:
A7 Register General Meeting commencing at 7.45pm at Clubroom, Carindale.
Saturday 18th May 2024:
External Event: The Bundaberg Vintage Vehicle Club are planning to hold the Car, Truck, Bike & Machinery Show at the Recreation Precinct, Bundaberg on 18th May 2024. For more information, contact Peter Ashby ph 0741 960 415. Members are to make their own arrangements re. travel, etc.
Sunday 19th May 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Our Club has been invited by the QHMC to attend the National Motoring Heritage Day at VCCAQ Clubrooms, 1376 Old Cleveland Road, Carindale. Car display from 7.30am. Morning Tea supplied. A choice of several scenic drives will commence at 10.30am from the Carindale Clubrooms and returning to the Clubrooms for a BYO Lunch – BBQs available. Entry: Car & Driver $5. Passengers & spectators Gold Coin Donation. Register by 12 May 2024 with A7 Secretary, Robyn, ph. 0412 276 313, if you are attending.
Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th May 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Our Club has been invited to the Heritage Truck Association Annual Truck Show at Rocklea Showgrounds. Gates for public open 9am to 4pm on Saturday & 9am to 2.30pm Sunday. Exhibitor entry 6am to 8.30am on Saturday & Sunday. Visitor Adults $5 entry. Trucks, Tractors, Cars, Trade Stalls, Food & Refreshment Vans. For more information contact our A7 Secretary, Robyn ph. 0412 276 313.
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Our Club has been invited to attend the Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club 53rd Motorkana to be held at their Clubhouse, Heritage Terrace, Nambour Showgrounds. For details, registration and accommodation options, email scaccsecretary@gmail.com
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May 2024:
TO BE CONFIRMED
External Event: The Gold Coast Antique & Classic Auto Club is organising the 2024 Gold Coast Autorama to be held on the Gold Coast. For more details email: thegcaasecretary@gmail.com Members should make their own arrangements re. travel, registration, accommodation etc.
Friday 31st May & Saturday 1st June 2024:
External Event: Our Club has been invited by the Boonah Show Society to attend a Static Display & cavalcade on Saturday at the Boonah Show. On display on Saturday only from 8am to 4pm will be vintage machinery, tractors, cars, trucks & motorbikes. Free entry to show for driver only. A cavalcade of all vintage machinery etc. will take place from 4pm. For more information contact Vince Herrmann 0409 075 919.
Friday 14th June 2024:
A7 Register General Meeting commencing at 7.45pm at Clubroom, Carindale.
Sunday 16th June 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: RACQ Motorfest. Static display from 10am to 3pm at Brisbane Showgrounds. Members will independently travel to the “British” entry of the venue. Members to make own arrangements re. Registration. Contact Robyn Clark (ph. 0412 276 313) if you are attending. Vehicle registration (on line) closes Friday 10th May 2024 or earlier should the event capacity be reached.
Sunday 23rd June 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Our A7 Club has again been invited to attend the VCCQ Annual Concours d’Elegance to be held at Sherwood Arboretum from 10am to 1pm on 23 June 2024. For details contact Barry Morris, VCCQ, ph. 0431 812 173. Members are to arrange their own travel etc. for this event.
Friday 12th July 2024:
A7 Register General Meeting commencing at 7.45pm at Clubroom, Carindale.
Sunday 14th July 2024:
DETAILS TO FOLLOW
A7 Register July Event: Our July event will be an A7 Northside Run to the areas of the north-side of Brisbane. The run will be organised by John Que (ph. 0409 893 305) and details of the run will be announced closer to the time. The run will commence from the Centenary Pool Carpark at 9am. BYO morning tea & lunch or food may be purchased at the morning tea and lunch stops.
Sunday 14th July 2024:
DETAILS TO FOLLOW
External A7 Register Invitation Event: McLeans Bridge Classic & Sports Car and Aircraft Festival 2024. This event will be hosted by the Caboolture Aero Club and will be held at the Caboolture Airport on 14 July 2024. The event will showcase classic vehicles & aircraft. Catering will be provided by a range of food and beverage vendors. More details to follow.
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Our Club has been invited to attend the 10th Biennial Queensland Heritage Rally organised by the Callide Dawson Machinery preservation Club inc. The event will be held at Queensland Heritage Park, 11 Exhibition Avenue, Biloela, Central Queensland. For more information email: cdmpc@bigpond.com or phone 07 4992 2400 during business hours or 0429 383 296 after hours. A7 members attending are to make their own arrangements for registration, travel and accommodation.
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th July 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: The Ipswich Veteran & Vintage Vehicle Club is organising a 50th Anniversary Rally in Ipswich on 27th & 28th July 2024. There will be runs on both days with a drive through Ipswich CBD on Saturday afternoon and a Formal Dinner on Saturday night. For further information, registration and accommodation options, contact Secretary Carol on 0402 154 943 or email ivvvc@hotmail.com.au. Registration is $20 and a Meal & Entry Package is $100. Registration closes on 14th June 2024.
Saturday 27th July 2024:
External Event: Nambour Swap Meet organised by the Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club to be held at Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Avenue, Nambour, commencing at 6am and concluding at 12noon. Pedestrian entry: $5. Catering & paid parking. Information & Bookings ring 0427 596 973 or google www.SCACC.org.au
Sunday 28th July 2024:
External Event: Gold Coast Swap Meet to be held by the Gold Coast Antique and Classic Auto Club at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds. Gates open from 6 to 12noon. Free parking. Adult admission $5. For more details contact David 0428 279 291.
Saturday 4th August 2024:
TO BE CONFIRMED
External Event: The annual Rotary Multicultural Festival & Car Show & Shine is being held this year at the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Food & drinks available. Free car entry and parking. For more info email: chris.ellissbhrotary@gmail.com. Members attending are to arrange their own travel etc. for this event.
Friday 9th August 2024:
A7 Register Club Weekend – General Meeting & AGM commencing at 7.45pm at Clubroom, Carindale.
Saturday 10th August 2024:
A7 Register August Event: A7 Club Weekend – SATURDAY LUNCH commencing at 9am at the Club Rooms, Carindale. BYO Morning Tea. A lunch will be provided at around noon to members present. Food (Chicken, Salads & Desert) will be provided but drinks (hot or cold), cutlery, plates, cups etc. are BYO. As this is an A7 Reg. Event, members are encouraged to wear their name tags and drive their A7s. It is essential for catering that you RSVP Robyn Clark (ph. 0412 276 313) by 1 August 2024.
Sunday 11th August 2024:
A7 Register August Event: A7 Club Weekend – STATIC DISPLAY. Display to be held at Morningside School of Arts hall & grounds, corner Wynnum & Thynne Road, Morningside (in Morningside shopping village precinct – UBD p24 Q1) Entry off Wynnum Road. Ample trailer & public parking on site. The display is organized by Robyn Clark (Ph. 3800 1965). Members are to wear their name tags and make their own way to the venue. Display to commence at 9am and conclude around 1pm. BYO Morning Tea & Lunch but there are many food shops & cafes adjoining the venue.
Wednesday 14th to Sunday 18th August 2024:
External Event: Members of our Club have been invited to attend the Northern Rivers Vintage & Veteran Car Club’s “Come to Lismore in 2024”. For an Expression of Interest Form and more details of this event, please contact Narelle Middleton ph. 0412 299 393 or our Club member, Rhonda.
Saturday 17th August 2024:
External Event: VCCA(Q) Swap Meet at Clubrooms, Carindale. Details to follow.
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th August 2024:
TO BE CONFIRMED
External Event: Our A7 Club has been invited to attend the 41st Anniversary Roma Historical Motor Club Rally in August. For details of the event, ring Karen Dawes 0429 442 286 or Ken Dawes 0429 452 286 or log onto the RHMC Website: 41st Anniversary Rally (romahistoricalmotorclub.com.au) Entry Forms, Accommodation options & tourist packages are on the above website. A7 members are to make own arrangements re. travel, registration, accommodation etc.
Friday 13th September 2024:
A7 Register General Meeting commencing at 7.45pm at Clubroom, Carindale.
Sunday 8th September 2024:
External A7 Register Invitation Event: The Chrysler Owners’ Club of Qld have invited our A7 Club to participate in the 34th annual Chrysler Expo 2024 at the Rocklea Showgrounds on Sunday 8th September 2023 from 6am to 1pm. The Expo will include a Swap meet, Trade Sites and a diverse range of Vintage and Historic themed exhibits. For more information email: secretary@cryslerownersclubqld.com Members are to make their own arrangements re registration & travel.
Friday 13th, Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September 2024:
TO BE CONFIRMED
External A7 Register Invitation Event: Our Club has been invited to attend the Queensland Heritage Rally hosted by the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club to be held at 2 Geoff Ralph Drive, Kingaroy. For more details contact Charmaine Osbourne ph. 0434 074 340 or email: kdvmc2022@gmail.com Members are to make their own arrangements re. registration, accommodation, travel etc.
Neil Thyer – A7 Reg. Qld Webmaster and Runs & Events Coordinator (ph 0431 067 909)
Updated: 24 April 2024