Northam 2026 Flying 50 26th -27th April 2026

The unmistakable sound and presence of Jaguar will once again echo through the streets of Northam as the VSCC celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Jaguar Car Club movement at this year’s iconic Round the Houses weekend.

Several Jaguar Car Club members will be taking to the circuit in period Jaguars, including Philip Shephard, Laurie Lapsley, Patrick Dick, and others, continuing a proud tradition that stretches back more than seven decades. Jaguars have been racing at Northam since 1953, and this year’s event is a fitting tribute to that enduring competition history.

In a special highlight of the weekend, the Jaguar Car Club is sponsoring one of the day’s feature events. Following practice, at approximately 9:30 am, all Jaguars in the Display Area will be invited onto the circuit for a ceremonial parade of laps, giving spectators a rare opportunity to see these legendary cars sweeping through the historic streets where they belong.

Last year delivered an outstanding Jaguar display, and we’re keen to raise the bar again in 2026 with an even stronger turnout of cars, owners, and supporters. Whether you’re competing, displaying, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, this is an event no Jaguar enthusiast should miss.

Entries for the popular Monday Hillclimb at Mount Ommaney will be opening soon so keep an eye out and be ready to secure your place.

Bring your Jaguar. Bring your passion.
See you in Northam.

JCCWA Ladies Afternoon Tea

In Support of Pancreatic Cancer Research

Saturday 23rd May 2026
Commencing at 2:00pm 
Clubrooms Unit 109 West Point Centre, 396 Scarborough Beach Rd, Osborne Park

Join us for a delightful afternoon of elegance, friendship, and purpose as we come together to support a truly worthy cause.

Enjoy:
A complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival
Exciting prizes and raffle draws
A relaxed and welcoming afternoon tea atmosphere
Wonderful company with fellow members and guests
Entry $20 per person

This special Fragrancies Hamper has recently been kindly donated to the club by Desley and will form part of the many prizes to be won by simply joining our morning tea

This special event proudly supports the JCCWA Charity for 2026 – Pancreatic Cancer Australia (Pankind). Your attendance will help raise vital funds and awareness in the fight against this devastating disease.

✨ Bring a friend (or two!) – the more, the merrier for this meaningful occasion.

Enquiries: Annette Cole – 0419 906 735

Let’s come together for a beautiful afternoon and make a difference.

JCCWA- 60th Anniversary Albany Classic Around the Houses

Albany Classic Motor Event – 28 May to 4 June 2026

Australia’s premier “round-the-houses” racing weekend is back and Albany will once again transform into a street-circuit festival of engines, atmosphere, and classic motoring fun.

Book early! Accommodation fills quickly for this weekend, and it would be a shame to miss out because you left it too late.

For those who’d like to do a Pre-Tour trip and arrive in Albany with a bit of flair, Ray Norton will lead the pre-tour group leaving on the Thursday 28th May and stay overnight at:

Itinerary

Thursday 28th May – Optional Pre-Tour Drive

10:00am – Depart Perth for Margaret River with a tea/coffee stop at the Crooked Carrot (154km)

ETA about 2-30pm at Grande Escape Resort, Margaret River (278km) – Tel: 9757 2633

Standard King Rooms: $228 per night (includes breakfast)

Thursday night dinner is booked at “Dear Darnell’s in Witchcliffe. www.deardarnells.com/

Friday 29th May: Depart about 9 am via the scenic drive through Boranup Forest to Brockman Highway, then Stewart Road to RAC Karri Valley Resort Café for tea/coffee stop. (127km). From here we will travel on highway 10 Pemberton Northcliffe Road to Northcliffe (141km) where we can stop again for refreshments. Continue on highway 10 Middleton Road through the Jane National Park joining up with the South Western Highway and onto Walpole, Denmark and then Albany (120km) ETA Albany Motel & Apartments approx. 3:00pm

Friday 29th May For all other Members who choose to go direct, to make your own way to Albany (or arrive via the pre-tour drive).

Accommodation is (First come, first served) at; 1) Albany Motel & Apartments – Tel: 9842 7670 - Executive King Room: $194/night (no brekky)

2) Hilton Garden Inn – Waterfront – Tel: 9872 9200 - King or Twin Rooms: $290/night (no brekky)

Friday Dinner

Due South Restaurant & Tavern (Waterfront)

From 6:30pm – Booking for 20 people

Saturday 30th May – Hill Climb + Free Time

Mt Clarence Hill Climb

Starts 9:00am – Free event

Watch the competitors “speed” up the course from excellent viewing areas.

Afternoon: Currently free time (whale tours & local activities available).

Updates will be provided if other group activities are arranged.

Saturday Dinner

Venice Pizza Bar (Main Street)

6:45pm – Booking for 20 people (first come, first served)

Sunday 31st May – Main Event DAY

Albany CBD Racing & Festival Starts 9:30am.

For those wishing to display your cars the Event will allow the JCCWA to display up to 10 cars, but you will need to have them inside the track early on Sunday morning 6-30 for 7-00am

The town is set up overnight for racing — enjoy the action from multiple vantage points around the course. Any car displays or additional events will be advised as confirmed.

Sunday Dinner

Premier Hotel – from 6:30pm

Organised by Terry McGrath (meal details/costs to follow)

Monday 1st June –

For those staying we have a lunch booked at West Cape Howe Winery just out of Mount Barker for 12pm via Spencer Road (67km) After lunch we will return to Albany in a flexible manner allowing those to go whichever way they choose, or begin their journey home.

Many will probably return direct to Perth on Monday, giving the lunch a miss

Post Tour Drive

Those staying on may join the Post-Tour Drive to Bridgetown (248km) departing Tuesday 2 June.

9:30am – Depart Albany via Frankland (122km), then on to Manjimup (92km), before pushing on to Bridgetown. ETA about 2pm

Overnight stay:

Ford House, Bridgetown – Tel: 9761 1816 $250 per room/night (includes breakfast) Limited rooms available – book early! Tuesday night dinner is booked at Fats Food for 7pm

Wednesday 3rd June – For those wishing to stay in Bridgetown Free Day

A free day (activity to be advised).

Dinner: Bridgetown Hotel is booked for 7pm

Members returning to Perth today — safe travels.

Thursday 4th June – Return to Perth

Check out and depart approx. 9:30am

✅ Important: Book Your Accommodation Early as there are still rooms available

· Please can you make sure you register on the website for this Event and all the restaurant bookings so as I have all the names and contact details should I need to contact anyone if anything changes

Albany is always busy for this weekend. There are plenty of options in and around Albany, but they won’t last long.

Cheers and thanks and once again I look forward to this weekend of fun and laughs

Ray Norton
Classic Saloon Register Secretary
0411 740 256

Midweek Kalgoorlie Two-Night Tour – 14–16 June 2026

Event Summary   

Join us for a relaxed two-night midweek tour to Kalgoorlie, featuring historic museums, iconic mining attractions, country hospitality, and flexible sightseeing. Travel at your own pace with organised highlights and optional activities.

Event Dates

Sunday 14 June – Tuesday 16 June 2026

Overview

Members are invited to participate in a two-night trip to Kalgoorlie, departing Perth on Sunday morning and returning on Tuesday. The itinerary includes scenic driving, heritage museums, local landmarks, and organised dinners, while still allowing members the flexibility to explore independently if they wish.

Alternative accommodation and optional participation in activities are welcome.

Proposed Itinerary

Sunday 14 June – Perth to Kalgoorlie

• Depart Perth: Approx. 9:00am
• Stop: Cunderdin Museum – tour of Old Pump Station and displays
• • Seniors: $7.00
  • https://www.cunderdin.wa.gov.au (Museum)
• Lunch: Ettamogah Pub, Cunderdin
• • https://www.cunderdinpub.com
• Afternoon arrival: Kalgoorlie
• Accommodation: Railway Motel, 33–51 Forrest Street
• • Standard Double Rooms held for JCCWA members
  • • $203 per night (room only)
    • $250 per night (including breakfast)
  • When booking, please mention JCCWA
  • https://www.railwaymotel.com.au
• Dinner: Exchange Hotel, Kalgoorlie (drinks and dinner)
• • https://www.exchangekalgoorlie.com.au

Monday 15 June – Kalgoorlie Touring

Planned highlights include:

1. Museum of the Goldfields – Free entry (gold coin donation appreciated)
   https://visitmuseum.wa.gov.au
2. KCGM Super Pit Lookout – Free
   https://www.superpit.com.au
3. Hannans North Tourist Mine – Seniors $17.00
   https://www.hannansnorth.com.au
4. Mount Charlotte Reservoir and Lookout – Collier Place
   https://www.ckb.wa.gov.au

• Lunch: Not organised – members free to choose
• Dinner: Booked at the Railway Motel

Tuesday 16 June – Return to Perth

• Depart Kalgoorlie: Approx. 9:00am
• Optional stop: Nungarin Heritage Machinery & Army Museum
• • Entry: $10.00 per couple
  • Light lunch organised: $15.00 per person
  • https://www.nungarinmuseum.com.au

Accommodation

Members are free to book:

• The Railway Motel (recommended and holding rooms), or
• Alternative accommodation of their own choice.

Important Notes

• This is a flexible tour – members may opt in or out of activities.
• Google Maps routes for the outbound and return journeys will be provided to all registered participants prior to departure.
• Costs for meals, entry fees, and accommodation are payable directly by members.

Event Contact

Ray Norton
Registered Secretary – Classic Saloons
0411 740 256

We are planning a commemorative re-enactment of the 75th Anniversary of Les Taylor and Dick Rendle’s historic Darwin–Alice Springs run.

Those interested in participating are invited to register their interest by emailing owner@xkejaguar.com.

My parents, David and Edna Laird, proudly took part in the 2001 run, with David serving on the organising committee. Now aged 93, they are no longer able to undertake the journey. In their place, I—Bruce Laird—will be making the run this year alongside my son Thomas, continuing the family connection to this remarkable event.

We will depart Darwin on 2 August, driving a 1951 Jaguar, which for many represents a rare opportunity to commemorate this iconic journey. Preparations include experienced mechanical support (formerly with Bib Stillwell), Whitworth tooling, spare tyres, a dedicated support camper vehicle, and a drone operator to document the run.

We welcome all enthusiasts who wish to join us in marking this significant chapter of Australian motoring history.

COMMEMORATIVE RUN 2026

DARWIN TO ALICE SPRINGS

Itinerary: 2–5 August 2025

Saturday 1 August
Muster day and dinner briefing (details TBA). Fuel up.

Sunday 2 August
08:00 – Vehicles marshalled
09:00 – Depart Darwin
Travel 190 km
Arrive Katherine – overnight stay. Fuel up.

Monday 3 August
08:00 – Vehicles marshalled for display
09:00 – Depart
Morning cruise of Katherine Gorge
14:30 – Depart Katherine (110 km)
16:00 – Arrive Mataranka – overnight stay. Fuel up.

Tuesday 4 August
09:00 – Vehicles marshalled
09:30 – Depart Mataranka (170 km)
11:30 – Arrive Daly Waters Pub for lunch
13:00 – Depart Daly Waters (150 km)
14:30 – Stop Elliott for fuel and refreshments
15:00 – Depart Elliott (250 km)
17:30 – Arrive Tennant Creek – overnight stay. Fuel up.
Evening meal at Tennant Creek RSL.

Wednesday 5 August
08:00 – Vehicles marshalled
08:30 – Depart Tennant Creek (300 km)
12:15 – Arrive Ti Tree for lunch and fuel
13:45 – Depart Ti Tree (200 km)
16:00 – Arrive Alice Springs – overnight stay.

What to Bring

Walking shoes, sun hat, swimsuit, sunscreen, camera.

Driver Notes

• Road trains operate on the Stuart Highway—allow extra space to account for wind buffeting.

• Heat mirages can be deceptive; exercise extreme caution when overtaking.

JAGUAR Car Club of WA

The premier event of our 60th Anniversary celebrations will be the Presentation Dinner to be held at the Rendezvous Hotel in Scarborough on the 26th of September 2026. Come and join in for a fabulous night in beautiful surroundings and support your club at this prestigious event.

Order of Events:

This special function will be held in the beautiful Mentelle Room which overlooks the Indian ocean and will commence at 6.30pm with complementary pre dinner drinks and canapes on the Mentelle deck, weather permitting, or in the spacious area inside from the deck. After moving into the Mentelle room the evenings activities will commence including the serving of a three-course plated set menu.

The Master of Ceremony for this very special evening will be Stephen Kent and will include surprise entertainment as well as our Annual Awards presentations including the awards from the 60th anniversary car display day to be held in April. Later in the evening music will commence, this being especially selected by Ray Norton from the music we know our Jaguar members love to dance to. Surprise 'spot' prizes will be announced throughout the evening...so be warned!

Ticket Purchase:

The JCCWA will be subsidising this one-off anniversary dinner for club members, partners & friends with a price cap of $90 per head which is a significant benefit to all who attend. This also includes a door prize for one night’s accommodation, with paid overnight parking and cooked breakfast for two.  To encourage early bird registration, this prize will be allocated from a ticket number draw to be held at our June general meeting.

The capacity of the dining room is limited to 130 people and tickets are already selling fast, so if you have not done so get your tickets early. They will be on sale at all general meetings with payment available by card or via PayPal through the club's website under the ‘Events’ section.

All tickets purchased before 1-June-2026 will go into a draw for an overnight stay at the Rendezvous Hotel for two people including breakfast.

Dress Code:

The theme for this year is Bling, Zing & Dazzle, which is befitting for a diamond celebration.  So for Ladies and Gents, whatever floats your boat in this area...goes!  Don't hold back!

Parking:

Hotel basement parking is available for dinner guests. Cost is $25 for overnight or $10 for evening only. Free parking is also available to the west of the hotel between the hotel and the beach.

Accommodation & Breakfast:

Excellent accommodation is also available at the hotel so why not stay the night and make a weekend of the event, particularly members from our South West and Great Southern registers. This gives us the opportunity to kick the event off with a get together in the bar area on Saturday afternoon for a chat and drinks at around 3.00pm.

Rooms are available with an exclusive JCCWA discount for those attending the event. Click on Accommodation to view the package. 

.For further details contact Stephen Kent on 0409 911 111, Geoff Neil on 0409 296 271 or Annette Cole on 0419 906 735