February 2024
The North Otago Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Inc.
Chairmans Comments Greetings everyone and may this new year bring you Health and Happiness. I do not watch the news any more because world wide there is not much happiness, I am not a religious person but I did teach my children to treat others as you would like them to treat you, as Christmas is the only time of the year that the whole family are on holiday we, as a family, make sure we all get together and eat well. Which we did, very well, I sincerely hope that you all managed to do the same. The Bedford that I rebuilt from a rather dilapidated barn find in Rangiora has been sold to a chap in Nelson, he is pleased with it, I will not be doing another rebuild, much as I refuse to admit it, old age is rearing its ugly head and I don't know why, but I do not seem to be able to do as much as I used to do!!! Jen and I still have the 1954 Ford Anglia, which is still in very good order, although at present I am giving her a once over for the WOF next month. We had a good committee meeting on Wednesday, it was suggested that our members were not being informed enough as to what was going on at committee so from now on the minutes of the committee meetings will be emailed to you all each month, to create transparency with in the club. I am hoping to attend the Executive Meeting in March in Christchurch, if you have any questions you wish me put to them please email me. I wish you all happy motoring and good health for the new year, All the best, Clive, [Chairman]
Secretary’s Corner – February 2024 Hi Everyone Welcome to new members What a great way to start the New Year by being able to welcome another four members to our branch. We have Murray McKenzie, Richard Pollard with a Triumph Toledo, and Janette McKenzie and husband Brian Harrison. So, a friendly reminder to wear name badges at club events. While lots of us know each other, not all of us do. Look out for our new members and help them to feel welcome. After all, it is the main reason we exist, to enjoy each other’s company and share our interest in older vehicles and our motoring history. Easy conversation starters. Phone Numbers I am aware there has been a push in the communications industry to drop land lines and encourage the use only of cellphones. If you are one of these households, remember to advise National Office of a cellphone if just a landline number was what you had when you joined. Such information is held by the National Office. Each branch is able to access just its own members on the system, so if we need to contact you for any reason, this is where we will turn to get a number. Membership Renewals Please contact Linda at National Office via admin@vcc.org.nz or ph 03 366 4461 if you have not yet received your renewal membership cards. Final reminders have been sent out. Any membership renewals still outstanding at the Executive meeting on 16th March will lapse. Regards Lee Brehaut
For connoisseurs of live music, enjoy this special, one-off live concert. An opportunity to take your classic car for a run and listen to some excellent music
Graham Wardrop at Totara Estate 1pm-3pm 11 February 2024 Kiwi guitar legend Graham Wardrop live in concert in our historic Granary. Acclaimed as one of New Zealand's finest finger-style guitarists, Graham has a professional musical career spanning 30 years. He has worked with a diverse range of artists & performed at numerous concerts and festivals in Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad. Join us for this special, one-off event with this talented local musician. $35 Adults $30 Gold Card $15 Children (under 18) Ticket price includes entry, a drink & a nibble. Bookings essential 03 433 1269 or totaraestate@heritage.org.nz
Where Totara Estate
State Highway 1 565 Alma-Maheno Highway 8km south of Ōamaru Ōamaru 9492
Notice: 2024 National VCC South Island Easter Rally 29th March – 1st April – Nelson This is just a friendly reminder to members to get their entry forms in for this Rally. This event also celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Nelson Branch. Also please note that the Golden Bay Tour, (2nd to 5th of April), is proving popular, and with the exciting program planned, will be well worth entering while in the Nelson area. Please contact: John Barker email: driving baby7s@gmail.com or cell 027 911 0763 Rally Secretary
Help required for the upcoming North Otago All British Day. Parking, Registration Tent, Afternoon Tea, Thanks. Mid Month Run. Thursday 18th January. Left our Clubrooms headed to Weston, Five Forks to Gemmells Crossing Picnic Area for afternoon tea. Thanks to John Gale for organising this event. Due to an accident at home he was unable to attend. Hope you make a full recovery and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Fairlie Run 2024 North Otago was again represented at this year’s Fairlie Parade. I took photos of these two vehicles but got so excited to see new member Richard Pollard in his Triumph Toledo come along I forgot to take a photo!! Too busy waving to him. Sorry Richard!! Hope you enjoyed your run.
MAISYG managed to keep her key intact for this parade after losing it in Oamaru, and Elf on the Shelf (Bonnet) excited children as she drove past.
The MG had three generations of family with Grandad at the wheel. There is no doubt that our older vehicles bring a lot of pleasure in many ways. Lee Brehaut
Gore VCC Festival Rally
Windsor Rally 2023 It was a good morning to start our 62nd Windsor Rally down in the Historic Precinct Area in Oamaru. At the start the field tests were held consisting of three bags of blue nails, brown nails and screws which you had to guess the number in each bag. Forty Three vehicles left for the run covering the area from the sea to the mountains. Heading towards Kakanui along Beach Road then inland to the Waiareka Valley up to Round Hill, great views were seen over the area. Then onto Enfield, Windsor, Tokarahi and to the top end of the famous Ngapara hill climb. Down the hill to Ngapara heading toward Elderslie, Weston and back to our Clubrooms for Lunch. I believe this is the first time that we have used our Clubrooms for the Windsor Rally. A shower of rain brought everyone inside. After lunch everyone had a short run covering the area, along Aln Street which gave a view towards the north end, pass the water tower, Ardgowan School and Hall, Devils Bridge Wastelands, Airedale, Weston, Deborah, Alma and slowing down for the Southanjer Rest Home to allow the residents to view the vehicles as they passed. Up to Lookout Point for a view over Oamaru and back to the clubrooms for Prize-giving and afternoon tea. A
special day for our Branch was to have South Island Club Captain Mark Wilkinson and Management Committee Rebecca George present the certificates to the winners. Thank-you to everyone who came to take part and our Members who helped in making this Windsor Rally a great event on the day. Look forward to next year's rally. Cheers Ernest. Club Captain
Prize-giving. Field Test 1st Equal John Cook
South Otago
1st Equal Gil Edmunds
Otago
3rd
Ross Luscombe South Canterbury
Motorcycle Bruce Murray 1954 BSA Otago P80V 1st
Stu Neil
2nd Chas Walsh
1991 Madza Otago 1980 Ford Escort North Otago
3rd Sandy McMillan 1985 Madza South Canterbury P60V 1st John Cook
1978 Triumph 2000 TC South Otago
2nd Norm Fisher
1964 Pontiac
3rd Barry Anderson 1978 Ford PWV 1st Sarah Miller
North Otago
Waimate
1955 Plymouth Belvedere North Otago
2nd Keith Heineman 1957 Austin A90 Otago Post Vintage 1st Stu Campion 1937 Chevrolet Sedan Otago Vintage 1st Rebecca George 1926 Chrysler Tourer North Otago 2nd Brian Walker 1926 Delage Tourer Otago 3rd Bruce Bush 1924 Austin Tourer Otago Veteran 1st Nevin Gough 1914 Buick Tourer Otago 2nd John Adamson 1916 Overland Tourer North Otago 1st Overall John Cook 1978 Triumph 2000 TC South Otago 2nd
Keith Heineman 1957 Austin A90 Otago
3rd
Barry Anderson 1978 Ford Waimate
Congratulations to our winners. You are most welcome to come back next year and defend your titles.
Clarks Mill Display. Sunday 21st Jan. A small number of club members turn up for the display. Great to view the machinery and vehicles on display. Enjoy a picnic lunch and sitting around and catching up with people. One of the high lights was watching people trying to start the Overland on the crankhandle and the look on their face when they manage to get her started.Thanks to those who came along. Great day. Cheers Ernest.
Coming Events January 2024 27th Saturday Moped Rally. 10am for a cuppa at our clubrooms.Start 10.30 am Lunch at your own expense. Any queries contact Barbara or Bruce Phone 0277261701. 31st Wednesday Motorcycle Run Meet 1pm Start 1.30pm Contact John Gale 0276554296 .
February. 7th Wednesday Club Night 7.30pm Night Run Bring a plate for Supper. 15th Thursday Mid Month Run Meet Clubrooms 1pm Start 1.30pm Contact John Gale 0276554296 17th Saturday All British Day Oamaru.See Flyer. 21st Wednesday Committee Meeting 7pm 28th Sunday A visit to the Waikouaiti Coast Heritage Centre. 2pm. Costs $5.00 pp. Lunch at the Beach from 12.30pm. Buy at local shops or BYO food and Drinks. Make your own way there and back. Let me know by 18th if you are coming so I can let the Heritage Centre the numbers.Thanks. Otago Branch have been asked to join us for this event. 28th Wednesday Motorcycle Run Meet 1pm Start 1.30pm Contact John Gale 0276554296 Waimate Wallaby Rally Sat 10th Feb. Waimate Scooter Run Sat 24th Feb.
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NORTH OTAGO BRANCH OFFICE BEARERS NORTH OTAGO BRANCH OFFICE BEARERS
2023-24
Chairman
Clive Blunden (Jen)
03 439 5207
Immediate past Chairperson
Rebecca George
021 293 7714
Vice Chairman
Vacant
Club Captain
Ernest George (Brenda)
027 209 0609
Secretary
Lee Brehaut (Derek)
027 695 6644
Treasurer
John Gale (Jo)
03 437 1112
Committee
Athol Caldwell (Patricia)
03 437 0897
Gordon Hay
028 400 7586
John Adamson
03 4347 999
Tony Hales (Jenny)
03 434 7729
Lindsay McLeod (Margaret)
021 871 526
Beaded Wheels Scribe
Clive Blunden (Jen)
03 439 5207
Custodian
Lee Brehaut (Derek)
027 695 6644
Librarian
Robert Hutton (Mandy)
03 437 0774
Archivist
Kathleen Perry
03 434 7226
Newsletter Editor
Graeme Simpson (Wendy) gsimpsonyyy@gmail.com
027 293 1059
Spare Parts
Derek Brehaut (Lee)
021 390 518
James McKenzie (Angele)
029 770 7105
Wayne Croft
027 608 0002
Quentin Barrow (Ange)
027 434 5570
Bruce Watt (Barbara)
03 434 5306
Vehicle Verifiers
Club email address
northotago@vcc.org.nz
Committee Meetings 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.00 pm. Members welcome.
Club Nights 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm (details in The Distributor)