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MG Car Club of South Australia THE CLARE WEEKENDER From..Barbara Harrington & Wendy Turner Clare Weekender 23rd - 25th November 2018 our first destination, the township of Riverton. ur early morning registration got off to a bleak start with drizzling rain and overcast weather, however, this did nothing to dampen the spirits of the weekenders who presented at Carisbrooke Park, Salisbury Park. We spent the next 3 hours exploring the beautiful township. where we were able to visit the Light Art Gallery, which houses work of both artists Robert ( Al- fie) Hannaford and his wife, Alison Mitchell,and to explore the historic Sholz Park Museum, and other Riverton attractions. O A generous sit down lunch was provided by the Riverton Bowling Club. Their kind welcome, wide array of food and generous hospi- tality provided a wonderful start to our weekend. From there we all headed to Clare. Friday evening we enjoyed a "Happy Hour", at the Clare Country Club, with one complimentary drink, courtesy of the M.G Car Club. Participants spilled out from Con- nors Bar to the adjoining balcony and enjoyed chatting with old friends , making new friends and enjoying the scenery! People went in their own many di- rections for Friday evening dinner. Clare has a wide array of cosmo- politan food options.....Indian to Japanese ! Saturday morning saw the group assemble for morning tea at the picturesque Paulett's Winery, Pol- ish Hill. " Real Coffee', scones. jam and cream and different cake op- tions were all in abundance. From there we travelled the short dis- tance to the historic township of Min- taro. As there were prizes for the After receiving a welcome pack, and a warming coffee the group headed for 22