{"id":102757,"date":"2026-03-06T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=102757"},"modified":"2026-03-05T18:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T07:09:32","slug":"second-birthday-for-monthly-gathering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/second-birthday-for-monthly-gathering\/","title":{"rendered":"Second birthday for monthly gathering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HEATHCOTE Cars, Coffee and Bikes will celebrate its second birthday this Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The monthly event for car, coffee and bike enthusiasts was the inspiration of Kylie Ryan who thought it would be good for Heathcote.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This Sunday marks two years since I began running Heathcote Cars, Coffee and Bikes,&#8221; said Ms Ryan.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;What started as a simple idea to bring people together after COVID, while supporting our local businesses, has grown into something truly special.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I still get excited seeing these beautiful vehicles and bikes coming into town.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Ms Ryan said the event has continued to grow each month with both locals and visitors from further afield attending.<\/p>\n<p>She believes the event is good for local businesses and for the social connections it fosters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2026\/03\/Carshow5_43511.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cars, Coffee and Bikes founder Kylie Ryan, with Joshua, Jessica-Grace and John Ryan says the monthly event has a great family feel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;As a strong advocate for mental health, I&#8217;ve seen firsthand how valuable this ongoing, free and family-friendly local event has been,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It brings people from near and far together to connect, share their passion, and feel part of a welcoming community.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m incredibly grateful to every single person who has supported this journey.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I thank everyone for the stories shared, the friendships formed, and the sense of community they continue to help create.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Heathcote Cars, Coffee and Bikes is proudly sponsored by Heathcote Wellness Centre.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I look forward to seeing as many people as possible this Sunday for our second birthday.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Heathcote Cars, Coffee and Bikes is held on the second Sunday of each month from 9am to 12pm.<\/p>\n<p>Classic cars, bikes and spectators are always welcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HEATHCOTE Cars, Coffee and Bikes will celebrate its second birthday this Sunday. 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