August 2026
Canterbury Branch Activities and Events
August
Sun 2nd
Around Town Rally
Mon 3rd Committee
Tues 4th
Thurs 6th
Sun 9th
Grounds Maintenance
Noggin and Natter
Branch AGM
Wed 12th 9-90s / Motorcycle Noggin
Sun 16th OCBC
Tues 18th
Grounds Maintenance
Wed 19th Commercial Noggin and Natter
Sun 23rd Daffodil Day
Wed 26nd
Sat 29th
Tues 1st
Thurs 3th
Sun 6th
North Canterbury Noggin
M/C Round The Bays Run
September
Grounds Maintenance
Noggin and Natter
Woman's and Young Drivers
Wed 9th 9-90s / Motorcycle Noggin
Tues 15th
Sat 19th
Sun 20th
Wed 23th
Sun 27th
Grounds Maintenance
Awards Dinner
OCBC / Motorcycle Trial
North Canterbury Noggin
Vintage Annual Rally
For the latest status of our events check our website. Online readers click here.
Canterbury Branch Monthly Programme
Noggin Night
1st Thursday of the month
9-90s
1st Wednesday after noggin
Motorcycle Noggin
2nd Wednesday of the month
Commercial Noggin
3rd Wednesday of the month
North Canterbury Noggin
4th Wednesday of the month
Old cars, bikes and coffee
3rd Sunday of the month
Grounds Maintenance Morning
1st Tuesday and third Tuesday of the month
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: The contents of this newsletter may not be reproduced in a commercial publication without the Editor’s permission.
Parts Department Wednesdays 12.30-5pm, noggin night and every 3rd and 4th Sunday 9-12pm Refer Pages 44 and 45 for Branch Officers, Representatives and Co-ordinators
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Almost two months of winter have passed, and fortunately so far we’ve had plenty of clear days with some sunshine, warm enough even to get out and work on the car outside.
Fortunately there are midwinter events on the calendar to keep those who don’t mind venturing out in the cold amused, with the midwinter run a very enjoyable evening out touring the countryside and ending with an equally enjoyable dinner and some socialising, thanks to Colin Hey for organising the proceedings. This is closely followed by the motorcycle midwinter run, which sadly I haven’t been able to join the dots to attend, hopefully you have (or by the time you read this, had) an uneventful and enjoyable weekend away.
Coming up this month we have the branch AGM which hopefully you can make the time to attend, unfortunately not the same day as OCBC this year, but planning to returning to this for next year. In the absence of anyone volunteering to take over, I guess I’ll have to carry on for another year……..
Of course the largest event for the month of August is the daffodil day rally, so please come out and support the valuable work of the Cancer Society and promotion of our club. While I’m sure many of you will be familiar with what the Cancer Society does, it was interesting to note from the presentation at the last national meeting that a minimum of 85% of funds received are used in assisting people with cancer, so it’s reassuring to know that donations are being put to good use.
We have at last had a couple of suggestions for events to mark the 70th anniversary, thus far something along the lines of a picnic day and/or vehicle display, possibly as an extension of the September OCBC. So we’ll kick some ideas around the next committee meeting
and put something out after that, in the meantime if you have anything to contribute please get in touch.
See you out and about
Neil Shaskey Branch Chairman
CLUB CAPTAINS
Club Captain Report August 2026
August is a busy time for AGMs. With the branch one Sunday 9th August at 1.30 and the National AGM the following week in Palmerston North.
The 2026/27 Calendar of Events has now been organised and is awaiting your approval at the AGM. Several rallies have been combined to help reduce costs for members, particularly fuel expenses, and some event dates have been adjusted to avoid clashes with other club activities. We hope this will encourage greater participation across our programme as I explained in my AGM report.
The promise of spring is coming with our National VCC Day (the Daffodil Run) being held on Sunday 23rd August. Colin and other members from around the country have spent a great deal of time setting up a festival event to help raise money for the Cancer Society. As always it should be a great day out and will help others in need.
Something Interesting this month
What country has the best road quality in the world?
• Singapore tops the list with the world's best- maintained roads, scoring 6.45 on the Road Quality Index. ...
• Switzerland Switzerland comes next with a score of 6.36.
• Netherlands In third place is the Netherlands, with a score of 6.18. ...
• Hong Kong Hong Kong ranks fourth with a score of 6.06.
Just a thought, if you’re searching for a venue for an upcoming event, the barn has come a long way and is looking better every month. I hosted an event there last month, and it had everything we needed for a fantastic evening. It’s definitely worth considering.
There is an entry form in this hub and on our website for the Show Weekend Rally to the coast and also the Women and Young Drivers Rally early next month.
Don’t forget we have the Around the Bays Motorcycle run on the 29th August 2026.
As always please get your entries in early to assist with events being organised.
Keep Warm Katryna and Henry
BARN HIRE & CAMPING
The Barn is available for hire to all members for birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and other functions.
Contact Kevin Clarkson 021 0270 6525
VETERAN REPORT
A slightly different sort of report this month, as the weather hasn’t been particularly conducive to veteran motoring, and some of our regulars are either suffering from the flu or have been overseas enjoying warmer temperatures. This frees up a bit of space to catch up with what work is happening on some of our member’s cars.
Our veteran coffee morning went ahead as normal though, and still attracted 10 participants, six of whom arrived in veteran or vintage vehicles. Although it was a bit cool, the weather was fine, so being out on or in the cars wasn’t a hardship at all. The Random Run for the month was postponed, although it is likely to have been held by the time you are reading this report. Also during July the Veteran Car Club had its AGM, and a good turnout of about 30 people did the business of electing a committee and getting a new financial year underway. A dinner after the meeting was well attended and a good opportunity to catch up on a more social basis.
On the ‘who’s doing what’ front, John Wilson has recently purchased a 1907 single-cylinder 8hp Rover project from Carl Wood in Queenstown, and is already busy finding and having parts made to get it well underway. He also obtained a lot of parts for another Rover from Carl, but the 8HP is more complete and will be easier to restore. Apparently this car was owned by a Mr Bud Smith in New Brighton, Christchurch back in 1960, and had some mechanical work carried out on it by Bruce Shadbolt’s father Alex at the time. John is keen to hear from anyone who can shed a bit more light on its history, as it might come in handy down the track when the time comes to getting it registered. Talking of Bruce, he too is busy on a recently purchased 4cylinder 1906 AO De Dion, and is currently working on the body framing. When new, this car was the second De Dion owned by Mr Andrew Martin in Otaio, South Canterbury, and eventually ended up being pulled apart on the farm with various parts utilised for other purposes. It was rescued by David Manhart and
later Ian Williams, with most parts found still on the farm and then largely reassembled in an unrestored state. It is good to see it progressing now.
Another two cars that are now progressing well are the 1910 Argyle owned by Ian Close, and also the 1910? BSA owned by Dave Backhouse. The Argyle has just had the woodwork completed by Len Rickard and he’s soon to start work on Dave’s BSA.
Allan Familton and Lesley Colsell are awaiting the shipment of a 1910 Model OO White steam car from the USA, and Allan is busy researching information that will assist him to rebuild the mechanical and steam components when it arrives – something we know he’s very capable of doing using his vast experience with the steam engines, cars and boat that they also own and use frequently.
Peter Gatehouse is another member who has been busy lately working on a 1915 Model T Roadster that needed some recommissioning work after 15 or so years off the road. It is close to running now and hopefully will make a debut appearance at an OCBC in the next couple of months or so.
In my own shed, I’m working on a replacement magneto for the 1912 Wolseley, as it’s hard to start and hard on me too trying to get it fired up in these winter months. I’m also counting my blessings, after I went to take the 1909 car out to the Veteran Car Club AGM a week ago. After pushing it out of the shed and starting it I then walked back into the shed to get a scarf and hat out of another car, and as I was walking back towards it I noticed a small pool of oil underneath the front of the engine. I had a close look around the engine, and found a small section of gasket poking out of the side of the oil pump, and oil leaking from there. I’m so glad I noticed it, as I could have easily run it out of oil on the way to McLeans Island with disastrous consequences! Fortunately it’s an easy fix, but does require the radiator to be removed first.
On the coming events notices below, you will see that we’ve had an invite from the South Canterbury Branch to join them on their Annual Veteran and Commercial Rally over Labour weekend. This would be a great opportunity to not only supplement their
event, but to motor in some different country and enjoy a weekend away with the veteran team from that neck of the woods.
Coming Veteran Events
Tuesday 11th August – Veteran Coffee Morning at Thirsty Acres from 11.00am. All welcome
Sometime in the week or so following the Coffee Morning – the Monthly Random Run. Possibly the Tai Tapu area – keep an eye on the Veteran Facebook page for details.
Sunday 9th August – Branch AGM. If it’s a nice day, why not consider bringing your veteran machine out for a run. We could put on a display on the lawn outside the clubrooms. Get there around 12pm so we can have lunch together and work on any General Business items to further our cause……
Sunday 16th August – OCBC in the club grounds, once again the perfect opportunity to exercise that veteran machinery.
Sunday 23rd August – Daffodil Rally for Cancer. Suggested starting point is the Rolleston one (see elsewhere for full event details), that way it’s not too far to the finish at Cutler Park.
Looking and Booking ahead:
24th & 25th October (Labour Weekend) – South Canterbury Branch Veteran and Commercial Rally. Based in Timaru, this will be a weekend with visits to local places of interest and maybe a shed or two. Contact Kevin Mercer on 0272009474 or email khmercer23@gmail.com for more information, or give me a call. It would pay to book your accommodation straight away as it will be in demand for the long weekend.
Don’t forget the One and Two Cylinder Rallies in December and March, as mentioned in last month’s Hub. Have some good motoring this month!
Colin Hey
Winter Run and High Tea
The annual Winter Run and High Tea was held on 19th July, and began from Cutler Park at 4.00pm. I have to say I was somewhat disappointed with a total of only 13 entries, as there was a full day of work involved in setting the route, doing the instructions and organising things like the dinner destination and prizes. The shame of it was that I knew anyone who took part in it would thoroughly enjoy it, so why didn’t more enter?? Anyway, that aside, the excited entrant’s left McLeans Island with absolutely no idea of where they would be having dinner two hours later, apart from the fact that it was “West of Christchurch”. The fun part of the event is following the route (which was printed on paper this year) and then answering 7 questions and taking 3 photographs at different landmarks along the way, and then texting them to me. The route took them through Brooklands, Kaiapoi and Ohoka, and then on to the finish at Cust. I was waiting at the dinner location (the Cust Pub) and working out the results as everyone made their way there. The advantage of doing this (apart from it being a bit different) was that I could collate the results as they were sent to me, and I knew where everyone was as they followed the instructions. Text messages were arriving flat out, but it was easy to keep up with them, as they were all neatly ordered by sender on my phone as they were sent in. All but one managed to do the full route with no problem, and in their case all they had to do was open the “OMG I CAN’T DO THIS” envelope and find out where to go. It turned out when the navigator was turning from Page 1 of the instructions, she went straight to Page 3 without realising there was a Page 2. No problem though, they still arrived at the same time as everyone else, and gladly accepted the hard luck prize of a block of chocolate and a compass. Once at the Cust Pub we all settled in for a very good meal and lots of socialising, with most of us leaving for home about 8.30pm. A very good afternoon and evening out.
The prizes were as follows:
Best Dressed couple – Michael and Clair Hedgman
Most correct questions –Graham and Ruth Pauley
Hard Luck prize – Erwyn and Audrey Faith
Best Selfie – Eric and Robyn Cox
Best Overall - Michael, Claire and Molly Hedgman.
Colin Hey
Another couple of months and we’ll be rocking and rolling at Swap Meet again. There are only 3 Noggins left, with the October one being only the week before! The focus now is on Rosters and Rosters, and then next on the priority list is Rosters! We need help!
By now you should have received an email from the Swap Meet email address requesting you to consider offering 90 minutes of your time at the event. Before you think “well, that’s not my thing”, please remember that it’s the only fundraising event we run during the year, and that the funds raised help keep our subs low and allow us to maintain and improve our great facilities for the following year. We also have a significant number of older members who have done their bit over the years and are no longer able to stand or walk for 90 minutes continuously, so time for the younger blokes to step up and help. Please do find a time slot that suits your timetable for that weekend, and get an email away to book it in. The rosters will also be at the August and September noggins in hard copy, so you can add or confirm your time there. An important part of promoting the event is the small advertising signs, and these will be available at the next two noggins and from the Parts Shed for you to take away and put up on a fence or structure somewhere where they will be on public view. It all helps get the word out there that Swap Meet is coming again. Apart from Rosters, Rosters and Rosters and small signs, planning is progressing well and I’m confident we’ll be in a good space by the time October rolls around.
Colin Hey, Chairman Swap Meet Committee.
What a great turnout for July, especially given that the weather was pretty jolly cool. It was absolutely great to see over 100 cars and even a couple of motorcycles turn up and their owners enjoying a hot coffee or chocolate from Deb and Sue-Anne. Once again, a few machines that we hadn’t seen before, and lots of interesting people to talk to. Who would believe that we’d be able to get 3 green Austin Princesses to the same place at the same time. I overheard some interesting comments (all good) about seeing them there and about the model generally, and they even lined them up and took a photograph of them together. They are owned by Lidia Williams, Jason Leoni, and Wayne Leoni (Jason’s father), left to right in the photo. Lidia has called the photo ‘the Princess and the Peas’.
The next OCBC is on Sunday 16th August, a week before the Daffodil Rally for Cancer, so a good chance to give the car or bike a shake-down run before that event. Don’t forget to invite any mates or family members – there is no age restriction on the car or bike (or person!) – if you have a machine you enjoy please just bring it out for a run. The same applies to the Daffodil Day Rally.
Colin Hey
9-90s
Sixty brave people turned up for the July Mid Winter luncheon at the “Plough Hotel” in Rangiora on a cold drizzly morning and were rewarded with a Great selection of lovely meals at a very reasonable price in a warm cheerful atmosphere. There was a lot of chit chat along with a bit of gentle banter and the staff did a wonderful job of finding the people who had ordered meals and then wandered off to chat. I don’t know how they do it. We held fhe usual raffle thanks to Alan & Barbara Hill with help from Heather H and people continued to sit and chat obviously enjoying each others company. Very nice to see.
Next months outing organised by Bruce M will leave from Princess Margaret Hospital at 9.55am on the 12th of August. There will be a short stretch of shingle road with an alternative to stay on the main road. Happy motoring. Ken.
2026 Restoration of the year.
Sunday the 14th June at 9.30 in the morning everyone started arriving. This year we had 8 Vehicles to judge but sadly no motorcycles, hopefully we will have some next year.
After Morning tea and some of Colin Heys yummy Scones everyone headed off on the short rally to Rolleston and return to the club rooms.
We put the 8 Vehicles on display ready for the judging, as we all headed off for some lunch in the hall.
Jeremy Wise, Henry Little plus a neutral judge from outside the VCC was lined up but some miss information resulted in a no show, so we had to rope Colin Hay into help. After some looking under, inside and outside we came up with the winners with some very close scoring.
Ray Trophy: (Vintage) presented to Mark Barron. 1929 Essex six town sedan.
Bob Hayes & Family Trophy: (Post Vintage) presented to Mike Kelly. 1934 Morris Ten/4
Noel Beecroft Trophy: (Post War) Presented to Graham Evans. 1949 Morris Minor MM
CJS &M Hey Trophy: (P60V) Presented to Peter Monro. 1971 Morris Mini.
Ray Sword Family Trophy: (Commercial Vehicle) Presented to Michael Quinn. 1969 International C1200
Henry And Michelle Little Cup: (Overall winner) Presented to
Peter Monro. 1971 Morris Mini.
Well that’s it for 2026 I hope everyone enjoyed the day and I would like to thank everyone for coming along and for bring their vehicle to the Noggin Plus Colin & Jeremy for Helping. So get those restorations ready for 2027 Henry Little.
Restoration of the year winners all together.
NOTICE OF AGM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING CANTERBURY BRANCH
Notice is hereby given that the 70th Annual General Meeting of the Canterbury Branch of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Incorporated will be held on Sunday 9th August 2026 at 1:00 pm in the Clubrooms, Cutler Park, McLeans Island.
Nominations are invited for all positions on the Committee in accordance with Rule 13 of the Branch Constitution.
Each nomination shall be required to be proposed and seconded by financial branch members and shall bear the signatures of the proposer and seconder and nominated member nominations must be forwarded to:
The Branch Secretary PO Box 11-082
Christchurch Or
Secretary@vcccanterbury.org.nz by 11th July 2026.
Notices of Motion or resolutions to be proposed must be received by
The Branch Secretary O Box 11-082
Christchurch Or Secretary@vcccanterbury.org.nz by 11th July 2026.
Commercial Report
Greetings all,
July has been busy still. Nice to spend some time in the garage with the door open and the sun streaming in! Although I have had cold fingers if I start too early or stay out there too long!
The A30 is coming along nicely. Adam has been a great help. I had lots of bits refurbished and ready to go on once the engine is back from it’s rebuild. He’s also done some jobs on the Daimler. The Daimler Sovereign has had some work done as there was some paint damage where the brake servo had leaked corrosive fluid on the firewall so that got tidied up as well.
Adam decided it might be easier if he could clean up parts using a sand blaster, so his cunning brain set up a case study and presented me with that. So, we now have a bench top cabinet hooked up to my compressor and he is finding all sorts of things to tidy up and paint. I’m sure the odd Jeep parts will find their way into the cabinet also.
On the Winter run my Daimler hit a milestone milage. I left home on 99985 and while on the route it turned over to 00000. It’s first time around the clock – not bad for a 54-year-old car. That works out at an average of 1850 miles a year. My dad, Ian bought the car in 1989 with 69,000 miles so in our 37 year tenure we’ve covered about 810 miles a year on average. How many people have clocked the 000000000 on a rally?
To help Adam out I recovered the leather Steering wheel in his Jeep – It looks like something that belongs in something very high-end now – Took hours but for a first attempt I thought it was worth the effort – he’s very pleased with the result.
Coming events –
August 2nd is the Around town rally. Branch AGM is on 9th of August.
Daffodil day is on the 23rd of August. Any special vehicle is welcome, Rare, old, classic, or unusual. Ford have even included Rangers and Mustangs. Colin Hey is the co-ordinator of this annual event and I’m sure if you can spare some time Colin would appreciate your assistance at the start or the finish. Please reach out if you can help.
Women and Young driver is on Sunday 6th September and the Annual Vintage Rally on Sept 27th. You can bring your commercial on these rallies if they fit the criteria or another vehicle if you have one. Let’s be honest – how many of our members have just the one vehicle!?
If you are thinking about the Show weekend tour it might pay to book your accommodation now. This year it is off to Greymouth. Over one pass and home via the other. Should be a great weekend.
Past Events - we had the Winter run on 19th July. It was a 4pm start and finished up for a meal at the Cust Pub. There were 13 vehicle entries and a good number of people. It was a very social evening with the group gathered around tables for great food and chat. Thanks Colin and helpers for organizing such a fun event. Don Crawford hosted the July noggin on 15th July at Crawford Mouldings. On arrival we were greeted by a couple of big heaters and a nice bright area that had been set up with stools and high tables. For those that missed out, Don and his team make the timber moulding for picture framing. Don then showed us around his factory and started up some of his machinery and gave us a demonstration or how they work. The wood shavings are collected by a dust extraction unit, and the shavings go through a machine that compresses them into brickettes for the fire. No waste! They have a HUGE number of different profiles, timber types, colours sizes etc. All finished to a very high standard. I was so impressed by the variety of what they make and how much care is taken in making a high-quality product. It brought back memories of me standing at the end of my dad’s machines while he fed the timber in one end and I tailed it out the other when I was in school. After the machine factory we went through to the paint
and staining area, the foiling machine that puts some different finishes on and then the stock and packing area. Thanks Don –hosting us for the evening was much appreciated. The August Commercial Noggin is on Wednesday 19th August and will be at the Papanui Club in Sawers Arms Road. I have a few Noggin options for other places coming up when it’s lighter in the evening, but Winter proves to be a struggle for options. If any club member has a venue or suggestion, please let me know. Need a venue for August if anyone has some suggestions.
See you out on the road, Michael
Can you help???
My name is Andrew Marshall
My Father recently found the attached two photos of his Families Hupmobile. Model A1 we think. They lived in Canterbury and my Grand Fathers names was Douglus Marshall. They sold the car in the late forties we think.
We have no more detail than what is shown on the photos. Just wondering if anyone would know anymore?
Any information would be greatly apprenticed
Andrew Marshall 0274 20 60 90 andrew@hrsconstruction.co.nz
BRANCH AWARDS’ DINNER
SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2026
Clubrooms, Cutler Park
The dinner is held annually to present branch members 25, 35, 50 and 60-year membership awards.
Bar opens 6.00 pm, meal 6.30 pm.
Tickets ($40 single) – fill in the form in this Hub or on the branch website, and pay on line or pay at the clubroom’s bar by eftpos.
If there are any special dietary requirements, contact Leigh –342 9110, 027 772 8660 or craythornes@actrix.co.nz as soon as possible please.
During the evening, you will hear citations highlighting the 50year awardees involvement in the club, always interesting. We are pleased that our National President, George Kear can join us and will be presenting the awards.
35-year awards
50-year awards
Graham Bell
Keith Buckley
Graham Pauley
Jack Porter
Chris Keith
Darryl Snook
25-year awards
Duncan and Irene Gunther
Come along and support your fellow members on their special night.
Leigh
Craythorne
Branch Awards’ Coordinator
2026 BRANCH AWARDS DINNER ENTRY FORM
Entrant Name: ______________________________
Phone: ____________________________________
Email: ____________________________________
How many tickets: _________________________
$40 Per Person: ___________________________
How will you pay? Online Banking
Eftpos @ Bar
Payment is by direct credit to The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand Canterbury Branch Inc account number 03-15940096832-00.
Please put the entrant's name in the Particulars field and the name of the event in the Reference field.
If you are paying us for the first time just start entering our account name from the beginning and stop once you have used all the fields provided by your bank. You may find that the bank will confirm a partial match only due to the length of our name.
ONLINE FORM
Vintage Report
There was an another very good turn out for the OCBC on Sunday 19th July. The weather report suggested some isolated showers. Fortunately, we had none of that. I was at the club grounds from about 8.30am doing a ground’s walk. Aside from a number of cars at the Parts Shed I noticed one car turn up soon after I arrived. I had nearly completed the walk of the boundary and noticed only a few cars, I was beginning to wonder if the weather had actually deterred people from attending. From 9.00am onwards a steady stream of cars rolled in. By 10.30am there were six rows of vehicles lined up. There were a few moderns too, of which I was one.
I find this monthly event a great opportunity to socialise impromptu, all with at least one thing in common, cars, bikes, trucks and machinery. To add to the event there is a coffee cart, the Parts Shed is open and so is the library too.
The year is passing quickly and the club’s Vintage Annual Rally is getting closer with it being on Sunday 27th September. I look forward to seeing as many as possible turn up from the ‘Vintage’ group.
As previously we will use Cutler Park as our base. The rally and time section will commence after morning tea and return to Culter Park. After lunch there will be trials and events along with prizegiving and afternoon tea.
If for whatever reason your Vintage is not available and if you have another club eligible vehicle bring it along and enjoy the day. Just to note that non Vintage vehicles will not be ‘prize’ eligible. Please get your entry forms in. This can be found in the Hub and online.
See you motoring out and about.
Jeremy Wise
MOTORCYCLE REPORT
A very quiet month as the depths of winter ensured the bikes stayed in the shed.
Past Events.
8th July – Noggin Night. This was a visit to theNational Office’s Archives. Archivist Don Muller gave a talk about the archives and the steps he is taking to ensure the club membership can access what is there. Supper was served to the 22 or so members that were in attendance. Many thanks, Don, you put on a good night!
25-26th July – Mid Winter Overnight Run. It is a trip to Kaikoura, overnight at Donegal House, Kaikoura. At last count there were some 28 people registered to attend, which does include one or two non-riders – such as the official back-up…
Future Events.
12th August – Noggin Night. This will be a Mid Winter Dinner night out, at the Hornby Club. All organised, will be in the Chalmers Restaurant. Menu will be a standard a la carte, so pay on the night for your own meals. Meeting there at 6.00 pm. Are you going? Please let Royce Baker know… (whisky17@xtra.co.nz or 021 323571)
29th August – Round the Bays Run. Start at PMH (Princess Margaret Hospital), meet there at 10.00 am for a 10.30 am start. Rider’s briefing etc by the organiser, Quentin Wearing. No entry required, just turn up and ride.
9th September – Noggin Night. This is a new visit, to the engineering and plant room of St Georges Hospital. Chris Stevens, the hospital Plant Engineer, will be conducting the visit. More details next month.
20th September – Trials Event, VCC Grounds. Organisers are the very experienced pairing of Graham & Peter Barnett, plus Joseph McClintock and Roger Abel. That being the case, this should be a good event Look out for next month’sHub for more details.
26th September – Fish & Chip Run. This will be the first F&C run for the new summer season, and will probably take in a run to Waikari to view a sheep shearing exhibition and see a museum of sheep shearing memorability. More information next month, and the regular Event Reminder emails.
14th October – Noggin Night. A wee way out, so nothing planned yet. More infrmation on what might happen next month.
17th – 18th October – Girder Fork Rally. This will be the 40th running of this event so a concerted effort will be made to get as many elligible bikes on this run. Also, looking for members who in the past frequented this run but in recent years have not been able. There is a possibility of running a van etc. to get these on this run – one more time! Check out the advert that has been prepared for the next Beaded Wheels!
That is it for this month,
Cheers, CML
MOTORCYCLE SECTION
AUGUST NOGGIN
WHEN : Wednesday August 12th
TIME : 6:30pm booking but arrive from 6 onwards. Meals to be ordered by 6:45pm
WHERE : Hornby Club “Chalmers Restaurant”
HOW MUCH : Pay on the night as we will be using the Legends Bar Menu.
We need your expressions of interest by August 5th if you are going to attend so we can advise Hornby Club of numbers. Please txt or email : Royce Baker (021)323571 or whisky17@xtra.co.nz
Or Mike Glenday ((021)1920581 or mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz
FOR SALE
Rally Holders are now available through Henry Little.
1923 CHALMERS – Restoration Project
Unfortunately, in need of a new home. Car 90% complete when purchased as a barn find. Much work completed towards a ground up restoration. Panel beating completed ready for assembly, diff and gearbox rebuilt. Motor under review. New springs and shackles etc. Original set of 24 inch spoke wheels built. Many photos prior to disassembly. Available due to health reasons .
Happy to discuss further with genuinely interested parties. Brent 0274326512
Dodge
1927 Fast 4 Reg and WOF
Paint and upholstery not perfect but rust free.
$15000 Ph Justin 0279779276
Suzuki Alto 1989. Manual, approx 116,000km, 5 door, 4 seater, 800cc 3 cylinder engine. Garaged, 2 lady owners. Current rego and WOF. Based in Christchurch. All reasonable offers considered. Nicola 027 606 4023
Selling 2 x Firestone Destination A/T Tyres 205R16C near new $300 ono suit pick-up or similar. Ph or txt Pat 0274595957.
TYRES-5:50 x 20 inch Lucas whitewalls, 2 0nly, 3 inch width, one-half current retail price. One only as above, 4-ply rating, blackwall.
5 x 5:00 x 23 in. Excelsior blackwall, 6-ply. Other sizes and makes available.
(Firestone, Universal, BFGoodrich, Roadmaster, American Classic, Coker, Excelsior also). Add freight outside Christchurch. Phone Jack 03 352 6672, 0274 322 041.
1. Free
Insulate your garage, shed or workshop.
Must go. Free polystyrene insulating sheets to take away. Various lengths, widths and thicknesses. Health changes mean I can no longer use the shed where I was going to install it. So out it goes. Quite a few Canty Branch members have used similar sheeting to have a warmer workshop / garage.
Burnside, pick up only. Easy access.
Bevars Binnie 021 0266 2525 Bevars@outlook.com
2. Also free.
Two of, new old stock, unused, as new LPG tanks. Originally supplied to the NZPO in the 1980s as tanks for cars, but never installed or used. Well past their original pressure testing date (3.3 MPA- about 480 PSI) date, but should be OK for workshop compressed air. No rust or dents.
Bromley, pick up only. Easy access.
Bevars Binnie 021 0266 2525 Bevars@outlook.com
1985 Toyota Celica 2.4i Convertible 5 Speed,Rear wheel drive,Wof and Rego to Nov 2026.Great touring car in top condition.Reluctant sale because of health. $11,000 ONO
Contact Bob Humm,Ce ll 9276131141 or (03)3478440
WANTED
Hearld/Vitesse Project
Twin Carbs and manifolds to suit 13/60 motor
Wooden capping's to suit doors and read tub or some to us as patterns
Ally front bumper over covers esp curved end ones
Happy to travel anywhere south island
Contact: hairyman7623@gmail.com
I have a 1925 Overland 6 cyclinder which needs a new gear box. (3 speed plus reverse) Can anyone help with this? Phone 0212223338 Trish.
Trish McLaughlin member 05/24949
Wanted 23inc tube (new) mike 0272593335
Wanted – Pair of 4.50 x 17 tyres in WOF suitable condition, please contact Brent on 027 234 4555
WANTED A rear bumper bar to suit 38 Dodge Pickup, don’t need mounts and not expecting something perfect ! Also looking for ideas to mount semi sealed beam headlights in the original grill mounted headlights ? Ph or txt Pat 0274595957.
Wanted – Pair of 4.50 x 17 tyres in WOF suitable condition, please contact Brent on 027 234 4555
Wanted 1920 - 23 Model T guards ( matching pair ). Any reasonable condition considered.
Contact John 0274481430
OTHER BRANCH and ORGANISATIONS EVENTS
See Notice board posters for more information.
2025-2026 Representatives
Motorcycle Convenor
Paul Ainsworth (Joss) ainsworth.electrical@xtra.co.n z 027 432 1391
Velosolex Group
Royce Baker (Janice) whisky17@xtra.co.nz 03 322 5529
Parts Dept. Rep.
Wayne Stocks waynestoxy@gmail.com
03 383 1380
9—90’s Co-ordinator
Ken James kenjj10187@gmail.com 03 980 0547
Grounds Maintenance
Peter Blacklock (Chrisy) c.p.blacklock@gmail.com 021 181 3491
Bar Manager
Andrea Dallow (Gilbert) regmad1957@gmail.com 027 224 1465
Barn Bookings/ Camping
Kevin Clarkson (Shona) kevinclarkson1@gmail.com 02102706525
Swap Meet/Beaded Wheels Reporter
Colin Hey (Jenny) heywolseley699@gmail.com
03 359 8737 021 883 807
Swap Meet Sites
Neil Shaskey (Louise) swapmeetsites@gmail.com
03 352 8802 027 289 6201
North Canty Noggin
Alan Hill (Barbara) abhill@usnet.co.nz 03 313 6008 021 161 5866
Trophy Custodian & Librarian
Leigh Craythorne (Tony) craythornes@actrix.co.nz
03 342 9110
027 772 8660
Assist-Librarian
Michele Little henry.little@hotmail.com
03 327 5471
027 425 1765
New Members’ Liaison
Jack Porter (Dorothy) jackhporter@xtra.co.nz
03 352 6672
027 432 2041
Branch Vehicle Custodian
Mark Drury markdrury54@icloud.com
03 342 9297
Building Maintenance
Pete Merrifield petemselwyn@gmail.com 021 435 118
VIC Representative
Chris Leith 021 217 7140
Joseph McClintock 03 322 4676
Barry Jones 021 310 458
Chairman
2025-2026 Main Committee
Neil Shaskey (Louise) Chairman@vcccanterbury.org.nz
03 352 8802
027 289 6201
Secretary
Catherine Tibbles canterbury@vcc.org.nz 021 258 7338
Treasurer
Robyn Cox (Eric) Treasurer@vcccanterbury.org.nz
021 237 6777
Club Captain
Katryna Shaw (Bryce) katonwheels66@gmail.com 021 0277 2375
Asst Club Captain
Henry Little (Michelle) henry.little@hotmail.com 03 327 5471 027 288 8277
Vintage Convenor
Jeremy Wise jeremywiseuk@hotmail.com 021 0222 8317
Veteran Convenor
Colin Hey (Jenny) heywolseley699@gmail.com 03 359 8737 021 883 807
Commercial Convenor
Michael Hedgman (Claire) hedgesonholiday@gmail.com
03 745 9240
027 516 0029
‘P’ Group Convenor
John Enright (Debbie) jenright51@yahoo.co.nz
027 439 6572
027 355 8387
Hub Editor
And Web Master Brodie Williams brodie@vcccanterbury.org.nz
027 848 7775 (Text)
Insurance
VERO CIS—telephone 0800658411
Canterbury Branch Agency Number 300130
This number needs to be quoted when taking out insurance for Canterbury Branch to benefit.
Open Hours Monday to Friday 8:00am—5:00pm
We now stock cloth tape for vintage vehicles. Several widths.
