November Newsletter
03rd December 2025
By President
Only a few sleeps until the Club Christmas Parties! The battle between Queensland and New South Wales is truly on! Registration numbers are neck-and-neck, so we’re not sure yet who will have the most Grenadiers at the pub this year.
Sponsors & Prizes The support we have received from new and existing vendors has been overwhelming. The range of prizes we have secured goes way beyond a standard raffle!
- The Raffle: We will still hold a traditional raffle at the Christmas Party for members attending the NSW or QLD events.
- Silent Auction: For the bigger ticket items, we are opening a Silent Auction. This allows everyone—even those who can’t make it on the night—to bid on these fantastic prizes. More details to follow soon.
A huge thanks to our Sponsorship Officer for securing new agreements with Tougher, Black Sheep, Ignition, Expedition HQ, INEOS Automotive, and Grenx. They have all donated prizes to the club and provided discount codes for members (check the Member Benefits Benefits page!).
Exclusive Offer: Spicers Hidden Vale We have secured a special deal with Spicers Hidden Vale. Club members receive a 25% discount, free breakfast, and a 4x4 tour of the property when booking accommodation before the end of January.
Membership Renewals There are too many benefits to let your membership lapse! For those who joined during our first Christmas party, please make sure to renew on time so you don't miss out. If you get stuck or can't find the renew button, drop us a line at memberships@ineos4x4clubqld.com.au.
Next Meeting: Technical Talk @ Ignition (Monday Evening) Straight after the Christmas weekend, we head into our Technical Talk and Club Meeting.
- Venue: Ignition in Banyo (Yes, not Stafford!).
- Topic: We will discuss the extended Grenadier manual and other technical topics.
- Remote: If you can't be there in person, you can dial in via Google Meet.
- Pre-Meeting Dinner: For those coming straight from work, we’ve reserved a table at the brand new 4 Pines at Brisbane Airport (40 The Circuit, QLD 4008) from about 5:00 pm for a bite to eat. It’s only a 7-minute drive from "INEOS Service Banyo" (as Google Maps likes to call the Ignition facility).
Merchandise We have shipped our first batch of Club trinkets! It’s great seeing happy club members sipping tea from their Yeti cups, wearing club caps, and using the new branded sunvisor clips. Thanks to everyone involved in these "by members, for members" modifications—we’ve even received an order from the UK!
Trip Report: Show, Shine, Sizzle & Swap Photos and the trip report from our recent event are now online . It was a great day out with plenty of new faces. First Prize went to Matt and Lyn Vass for some very tasty crackling! The facility was absolutely fantastic—a woodfire and space for 30 Grenadiers right in the middle of the city.
First Aid Training There has been heaps of interest in our combined First Aid course, so we have split it into two groups (Land Rovers and Grenadiers). We have a new date set for our club: 14 February. There are still 4 spots available for anyone wanting to know what to do if they or their partner needs medical attention while travelling in remote areas.
Ann and Doug have found our logo in the Grenadier Pub! first Club in the world with their logo in the grenadier pub!!!
2026 Club Calendar Competition With the new year approaching fast, we are organising a Club Grenadier Calendar! We need your help.
- How to enter: We have created a new chat Chat Room ("2025 Grenadier Calendar"). Please submit your best photo (one per person) and vote for the ones you like.
- The Winners: The 12 photos with the most likes will feature on the calendar.
- Submission: You can also email high-res photos to social@ineos4x4clubqld.com.au. (Note: We reserve the right to use your photos for our social media accounts and website).
See you on the tracks!
Your Club Committee!