Upcoming Events
The President of South Africa has now eased our National State of Disaster, but has retained some of the health mandates to continue to control the Covid pandemic.
The JCNR will organise future events in line with the National guidelines.
During these times, we urge you all to maintain good health, to change your behaviour and to regularly wash your hands. Should you feel unwell, with a high fever and dry cough, we recommend that you consult your doctor. By attending our events, you warrant that you, and any accompanying companions, have not been in contact with anyone who is Covid-19 positive, nor are exhibiting any Covid-19 symptoms.
May 2022
22nd: JCNR Breakfast Event
A breakfast run has been arranged for Sunday 22 May 2022 to Esther’s Country Lodge in the Hekpoort area. A breakfast buffet including tea & coffee will be served at R155 per person. We will meet at the BP garage at the Broadacres Shopping Centre on Cedar Rd at 7h30 for a 8h00 departure.
- Turn left out of the shopping heading north on Cedar Road up to the T-junction on R114 (5,6km).
- Turn left and immediate right and continue up to the R512 (3km).
- Turn right onto the R512 and continue past Lanseria for 20,8 km to the T-junction on R104
- Turn left onto the R104 and continue for 4 km and turn left onto the R3 – the signpost says “Haartbeeshoek” and “Cradle of Humankind”
- Continue for 28 kms up to the T-junction and turn right onto the R563.
- Continue on this road up to the T-junction and turn right onto the R560 (13,3km).
- Continue for 4,9 kms and Esther’s Country Lodge is on your left – well sign posted
- When entering Esther’s Country Lodge, please park on the right-hand side – reverse park for good photographs.
Please RSVP by Thursday 18 May 2022 to Paul Olivier – email: paul@finworx.co.za or WhatsApp 082 578 5961
June 2022
16th - 19th: Lowveld Tour June 2022
Please be invited to join your fellow Jaguar enthusiasts for a 3-night JCNR tour to White River & surrounds in the Lowveld region of Mpumalanga. This will be long weekend that offers some of the best driving roads in the country with a mixture of relaxation & cultural interests including a visit to the historical gold mining town of Barberton.
Dates:
Thursday 16th June to Sunday 19th June 2022 (3 nights/4 days)
Accommodation:
Country Boutique Hotel, White River, http://countryboutiquehotel.co.za/
Itinerary:
Thursday 16th
Meet & greet for morning coffee before departing on N12 in a loose convoy
Drive to Mbombela (Nelspruit) for an À la carte lunch at Friends Café alongside the river
Visit the Lowveld National Botanical Gardens (Mbombela) for a tour of the flora/fauna
Drive to hotel for check in and Boma Braai
Friday 17th
Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Sabie via the scenic R37 mountain pass route
Continue to escarpment viewpoint for stunning views of the Blyde River Canyon and Dam
Lunch at the Kadisi Restaurant in the Blyde River, A Forever resort
Drive back to the hotel for shuttle bus to/from the Magnolia restaurant, Casterbridge Centre
Saturday 18th
Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Barberton via the scenic N4/R38 route
Guided tour of Barberton historical sites
Lunch in the Barberton area
Drive back to the Casterbridge Centre to visit the car museum & shopping opportunities
Back to the hotel for 3 course plated dinner
Sunday 19th
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to the Illanga Shopping Centre, White River – Father’s Day Lowveld Old Wheels Club car show with many other attractions and shops for non-motoring enthusiasts
Depart for home at own leisure
Additional nights can be booked at the hotel for those wishing to stay on, should you wish add extra night to your stay please contact as below for details
Tour costs:
The costs for the tour include for accommodation, some meals, as well as other fixed arrangements such as the guided tours and shuttle bus. The details are shown below
Tour cost per couple R 8,380.00
(Certain bookings have yet to be confirmed and this cost may change slightly, single supplement cost will be provided on request)
Items Included
Hotel stay for 3 nights on a bed and breakfast basis
Lunch on Friday & Saturday – Buffet arrangement
Hotel dinner on Thursday and Saturday (Boma Braai and 3 course plated meal)
Shuttle bus for Friday night
Entrance to Blyde River viewpoint
Entrance & tours of National Botanical Gardens and Barberton town
Items excluded
Lunch on Thursday - À la carte restaurant menu
Magnolia restaurant dinner on Friday - À la carte restaurant menu
Fuel, toll fees & speed fines
All drinks and room service extras at the Hotel
General
This event is only open to JCNR members and their immediate families, numbers are limited, and bookings will be taken on a first paid, first booked basis. In order for us to make timeous bookings with the hotel and other service providers we need the attached booking form completed and returned to Bob Brown by Monday 2nd May complete with proof of 100% payment into the Club bank account, please use your surname and the word “LOWVELD” as reference so that we can trace your payments.
Jaguar Club South Africa; FNB Current Account 50370029925; Rosebank 253305
A more detailed itinerary including route maps & daily schedules will be shared with confirmed attendees nearer the time. Any questions please contact either of us as per below.
Bob Brown on 082 452 9308 or bobbrown9989@gmail.com
Gerry Kramer on 062 971 8750 or Kramer.gerry@gmail.com
July 2022
7th: Lunch Event
To be advised.
31st: POMC 40th Cars in the Park will be held at Zwartkops Raceway
August 2022
14th: JCNR Annual General Meeting
11:00 - Location TBA
September 2022
10th or 17th: 100th Anniversary Dinner
An away night in Gauteng. Details TBA.