CHB VCC Daffodil Rally
CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY BRANCH of the VINTAGE CAR CLUB of NZ (Inc) Lamb Country Branch Email: centralhawkesbay@vcc.org.nz September 2022 Club Nights—7.30pm 3rd Wednesday of every Month POSTAL ADDRESS CHB Branch of the Vintage Car Club (Inc) Branch Editor joycecalder@gmail.com
Rod and Carol Naylor's 1940 Cadillac, first time on a CHB VCC run. New member and new car to the branch, a 1972 Wolseley 1300 New Branch Chairman Gary Weaver's Mustang parked up beside our past Branch Chairman Bruce Poole's 1930 Chrysler 77 Roadster.
Sunday 21st August 2022
On Sunday morning, 21st August 2022 the sunshine sparkled on the line up of Vintage and Classic cars parked up in James Street for the CHB VCC Daffodil Day Rally fundraiser for the local branch of the Cancer Society. Kaye Carswell and her team had done a great job organising this event which was well supported with a record number of official entries. Thanks also go to Rod Naylor and members of the Jaguars of Hawkes Bay Club for their attendance.
CHB VCC Daffodil
New member Peter McKenzie first time out on an official CHB VCC run with his 1966 Vauxhall Viva CHB District Councillor Gerard Minehan and Jean Hopping Presenting Graham Cheer with a gift for the Best DressedMembersman of the CHB Branch of VCC organising team Ford Zephyr
Iain and Eva Collan’s Daimler Rally—Sunday 21st August 2022—by Ken Lyons Jim and Irene Spicer took out the prize for “Best Decorated Car” with their 1946 Vauxhall. Gloria Malcolmson was awarded “ Best Dressed Costume”. The sausage sizzle was well patronised and appreciated by many hungry customers. Raffles were also well supported and winners baskets were bulging with goods kindly donated by local businesses.
Jimmy Spicer receiving his award from Janet Weaver for the best decorated car.
CHB VCC Daffodil Rally—Sunday 21st August 2022– by Ken Lyons
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Seton Thomsen arrives at the start and gets instructions from marshal, Barry Smales. At approx 1.00pm display cars left James St to travel either a long or short route mapped out by Lynn Cross. Both runs taking us through some of the beautiful CHB countryside to arrive at our afternoon tea destination Junction Wines (at the junction of SH 2 and SH 50 ). Here we enjoyed the magnificent afternoon tea provided by the ladies from the local Cancer Society. Many thanks to our hosts John and Jo Ashworth of Junction Wines for hosting our friendly and relaxed afternoon. John Ashworth and John Callesen (from Manawatu VCC branch) both ex All Blacks provided some laughter and entertainment sharing memories of interesting and amusing anecdotes of their All Black days on tour. Daffodil Rally—Sunday 21st August 2022—by Ken Lyons
Some of us enjoyed sampling some of the Junction Wines selection later in the afternoon. If you have not tried the Pinot Noir, I suggest you treat yourself to this sometime soon! Not only was the day an enjoyable experience but thanks to the support of our members and the great organising of Kaye and her team. I understand somewhere in the vicinity of $4000 was raised to be donated to our local branch of the Cancer Society.
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PLEASE NOTE: The CHBVCC branch will make for any late dinner cancellations or no shows, then an invoice will be sent to the member/members concerned.
CHB Branch Chairman GaryWeaver Wednesday 21st September 2022—Branch Dinner and Meeting
5 To be held at the Waipawa Bowling Club, Harker Street, Waipawa Arrive 6.00pm for Drinks—Meal at 6.30pm followed by the Meeting Main & Dessert—$30.00 per person—Eftpos available There are 2 meats and 2 desserts available. You can choose which one you would like on the night. Main: Roast Beef, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Roast stuffed chicken and gravy. Cauliflower au gratin Minted Peas Roast Kumera & Pumpkin Hasselback Potatoes. Dessert: Chocolate Brownie, chocolate sauce and whipped cream Rhubarb & Apple crumble, custard and whipped cream Tea and Coffee Numbers attending must be into Eva by the evening of Sunday 18th September 2022 Please contact Eva—06 858 9105 or 021 170 9978 or nga-oki@xtra.co.nz No late bookings please. If you have any dietary needs, please advise when you book your meal.
6 CHB Branch Club run—Sunday 25th September 2022 organised by Ella and Henk 150 Year Jubilee—Norsewood Rally “Past and Future”
Please assemble at Anzac Park in Norsewood at 9.45am. Registration is needed for catering purposes. The hall committee will provide the lunches at a cost of $15.00 per person and they will be served in the Makotuku Hall. The Hall committee is fundraising for the hall upkeep. The rally is a combined effort from the Halford's, Cheer's and Domper's. Driving in Norsewood and the surrounding district with several points of interest to stop at, jumping from the past to the future. For $15.00 per person, lunch will be catered for, no need to bring a picnic lunch, however it will be a long day so bring some snacks and extra drinks with you.
ENTRANT: ................................................................................................... ADDRESS: YEAR:VEHICLETELEPHONE:........................................................................................................................................Email:................................................MAKE&MODEL:............................................................................................REGNo:...................................... Lunch: $15.00pp Number …………. $.............. Pay to: 02-0780-0035502-000 Reference “Rally-25-09-‘22” ENTRIES TO: Ella & Henk Domper 376 Kopua Road, RD11 Norsewood 4974 Phone 027 208 2993 or 027 201 2546 E mail henk ella@xtra.co.nz ENTRIES CLOSE on Tuesday 20th September 2022
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Our Club dinner and meeting will now be held in CHB on Wednesday 21st September 2022 at the Waipawa Bowling Club, Harker Street, Waipawa. Sunday 20th November—Annual Homestead Run
7 CHB VCC Events Calendar Other District's Events September Wed 21st Branch Dinner and Meeting 18th Waikato PV Rally September 18th Entries close September 12th Sun 25th Run organised by Ella and Henk in and around Norsewood area 19 23 Sept North Island Club Captains Tour Wed 12th Branch Dinner and Meeting Venue TBA 22 23 24 Manawatu 60th Year Celebration Rally October 17th 20th East Coast Adventure Organised by Rod and Scarlett McKenzie 29 30th HBVCC Safari Rally to Rotorua November Wed 16th Branch Dinner and Meeting—Venue TBA Fri 18th Sat 19th Sun 20th Veteran Rally Veteran Rally Annual Homestead Run for all members 25 27th MTFCNZ Tin Lizzie run Waikato. December Sat 10th Christmas Party and Gymkhana to be held at the Oruawharo Homestead January2023 TBA Beach Run Wed 18th Branch Dinner and Meeting Venue TBA
February TO READ AII ONLINE go to www.vcc.org.nz then to Branch Newsletters. Also items of on https://www.facebook.com/vintagecarclubofnewzealand
The 21st September combined CHB Manawatu Dinner and Meeting has been cancelled
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Our Annual Homestead Run is open to all members. This will also be held in the Dannevirke area. Veteran vehicle owners are encouraged to attend this run too.
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This is from way back, possibly over 100 years ago.
All the entrants going on the East Coast Adventure in mid October are reminded that their instructions for the run are to be picked up from us in Wairoa on the morning of 17th October.
Prior to the overhead bridge being erected across the railway line about a mile north of Waipukurau there was a level crossing. No doubt some people met their end there. The overhead bridge was replaced about five years ago with what we now have on S/H2.
Rod and Scarlett 06rod.mckenzie.wpk@xtra.co.nzMcKenzie8589562or0274467198 th to 20th VCC—East Coast Adventure
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We will be handing these out from about 10:00am at “Osler’s Bakery” alongside the river. You will need to organise a lunch for yourselves, and be sure to have plenty of fuel.
This photo was taken by the over bridge travelling from Waipawa to Waipukarau
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Destinations Motor Lodge, 197 High St, Dannevirke Phone 06 374 8055 Fax 06 374 8655 0800 172 777 E mail: destinations.motel@xtra.co.nz Note: Accommodation can be at a premium in Dannevirke, so the organisers have reserved all rooms for us at “Destinations Motor Lodge”. We suggest you arrange your accommodation at this venue forthwith if you intend entering this event. please Quote VCC and your Name. Please book by phone only and NOT ON LINE. 20th November—Annual
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Our Annual Homestead Run is open to all members. This will also be held in the Dannevirke area. Veteran vehicle owners are welcome and encouraged to attend this run too. Email your entry to: supagran14@yahoo.com.au Post to: CHB Veteran Rally c/ Laurie Malcolmson Club Captain CHB VCC 22 York
The Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the Vintage Car Club Annual Veteran Rally this year will be based in Dannevirke which is about 70km south of Waipukurau and about 50km from Palmerston North. Entrants will gather for a BBQ at 117b Miller St from about 5.30pm on Friday evening which is where trailers may be left. Tararua has great walks and bike rides, beautiful open spaces as you drive around the farming area. is your own responsibility.
9 CHB VCC Annual Veteran Rally 19th November, 2022 Dannevirke and Tararua District Entry Form
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Laurie and Gloria Malcolmson and other Dannevirke domiciled members of the CHB VCC. E mail: supagran14@yahoo.com.au
Entries close on Friday 21st October 2022
Dannevirke 19th November, 2022 Entry form [post/email this piece]
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person $________ Saturday Dinner $36.00 per person $________ Total Payment………………………………………………….$________
Entrants must be current financial members of the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand. The event is open to all veteran vehicles as recognized by the club, which must be up to the club’s accepted standards regarding cleanliness, general and mechanical condition. The organisers may refuse to start any vehicle, which in their opinion fails to meet that standard. The rally organisers reserve the right to disqualify any entrant whose conduct in their opinion is likely to bring discredit to the event or the club. Their ruling regarding any matters in respect of the running of the event will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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Vehicles must display a current warrant of fitness and be currently registered, and the driver must have a current driver’s licence. The New Zealand Road Code Rules must be obeyed at all times. The organisers reserve the right to add supplementary regulations or instructions at any time during the running of the event. Rally
At our August meeting Barry Smales gave a very detailed account of their trip around the South Island.
Many thanks to Judy Thomsen, Lynne Smales, Sandra Cross and Gloria Malcolmson for looking after the entries and raffles. The Local Rotary Club did a grand job running the sausage sizzle, well received by all. New World once again donated the sausages and many faces were painted by Janice from CHB Face Painting. There were generous donations from the Waipawa Butcher, CHB Mitre 10, Stevenson and Taylor, Eva’s Cakes, JayC’s Beauty, St.Vincents and Oruawharo, John and Jo Ashworth, of Junctions Wines, Waipukurau Motor’s, Carters New World Waipukurau, Norsewood Knitting Factory, Norsewood Café and NZ Natural Clothing. These very generous donations made for a fantastic day.
Chairman's Report—September 2022
Lynn Cross organised a short run for the slower cars and a longer run for the faster cars, all ending up at Junction Wines to an excellent afternoon tea provided by the CHB Cancer Society ladies. At Junction Wines owned by John and Jo, we were entertained by Ex All Black John Ashworth and Ex All Black John Callesen with stories from their playing days. Sounds like they had a lot of fun and memories they will carry forever. An auction ran under the hammer of member Wayne McDonagh extracting money from all for the cause. Wine tasting was available with some still tasting when the sun went down, so a great day thanks to all that made it a huge success. The Cancer Society will do well out of the $4,478 raised. On Friday 26th August the Cancer Society held their annual cake stall. Raffles and daffodils sales at Ruahine Motors. Club members displayed their cars outside Ruahine Motors, thanks to Rod McKenzie, John Foote, Graham Cheer, Barry Smales, Ken Lyons, Neil Malcolm, and Kaye Carswell. Great photo opportunities. The CHB Council let the side down by not reserving parking spaces, in future we will supply the cones and reserve the spaces. Spring is here, daylight saving will start soon, so let’s get out and enjoy it.
Gary Weaver CHB Branch Chairman
The highlight in August has to be “The daffodil Car Show & Run” held in James Street on Sunday 21st. Sixty five cars were pre registered with thirteen more registering on the day. Five more arrived with donations and displayed their cars. There was a great variety of makes and models on display.
Jim Spicer won “Best Dressed Car” with his Vauxhall, Graham Cheer won “Beat Dressed Man” and Gloria Malcolmson “Best Dressed Lady”. Judged by CHB Counsellor Gerard Minehan. Thanks to Kaye Carswell and her organising team of Janet Weaver, Eva Gollan and Jean Hopping for dressing up and encouraging others to do the same for this great occasion.
Well here we are, spring has sprung, and new growth is starting to come through. Daffodils are looking fabulous, so maybe this will inspire members to come up with some ideas for the car club runs or interesting projects to visit.
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The Thursday “Torque Heads” coffee and a scone outings, produce some interesting conversations and ideas. For some, morning tea runs into lunch.
Laurie's Lot—September 2022
Our September dinner and meeting has been cancelled with Manawatu, they are having a meeting the same night and using the speaker we were trying to get. We will have our own dinner and meeting in Septemberbut it will now be held in CHB.
Thursday's coffee and scones are still going well and the last 3 weeks have been at the Paper Mulberry. Check your emails every week to see where the next Thursday venue will be.
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October's club dinner and meeting will be held on Wednesday 12th October instead of the Wednesday 19th, as quite a few members will be away on the East Cape Adventure.
Laurie Malcolmson CHB Branch Club Captain
Hi Everyone I hope you have all recovered from all the winter ill's that have been around. Sunday August 21st was the Rally for Cancer, most of the VCC Clubs around New Zealand took part. The days weather was perfect, much hotter and dryer than we had expected. There was also a great turnout of members with their families. This was a great reward for Kaye and her many helpers for all the hard work over many months to have such a successful day.
Don't forget there is a run on Sunday 25th September in Norsewood. This has been arranged by Henk and Ella Domper with the help of other members in the area. Emails have been sent to Club Members with Entry Form and Bank Account details to pay for the run.
Our Annual Veteran Rally is being held in Dannevirke on Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and on Sunday 20th November is our Annual Homestead Rally for all members. We still have a few details to finish for the Saturday and Sunday's Runs, all will be revealed soon and sent out to CHB members and also to other Clubs. This is the first time we have organised anything on this scale but we are very pleased with how it's going. I would like to thank Rod for his help and input with the Entry Form. I would also like to thank Gloria for putting all this together. I have stayed in the back ground.
We would like to welcome new members Stephen and Colleen Colliss who have a newly purchased Wolseley 1300 Auto. Stay Safe and Drive Carefully.
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TheAndrewManchester.writes:actualtunnel driving, a full ten miles long, was complete and the job for Peter Tatt and I as his chainman, was to mark off the centre lines for concrete liner formwork as it progressed down the tunnel from North to South, and it had done only four miles when I got the job. So, the daily five mile run up the tunnel every morning, and being midwinter, I never ever saw daylight, with the exception of Thursdays.
Best AndrewWishes Ian Franklin with his Armstrong Siddeley on tour around Mt Taranaki plus a story from Andrew Anderson VCC of NZ Foundation Member
Andrew Anderson, whilst on his OE in Britain in the 1950s had work as a surveyor's chainman assisting in the construction of a rather long water tunnel near
Vintage Car Club stalwart foundation member Andrew Anderson is an ex Armstrong Siddeley owner. He expressed positive comments re the Franklin Star. He recounted tales about his AS days motoring around Christchurch. This car is in the current ownership of a VCC and Armstrong Siddeley Car Club member residing in Otaki.
The Boss man of the whole operation, Mr. Widdowson, lived in a pretty civilised house outside the bleak camp, but connected to its power and gas supplies. A keen motoring man, he quickly noticed my 12/50 Alvis amongst the few cars parked by the campsite and asked me up to his office. As a result of our motoring conversation, every Thursday, I drove Mrs. Widdowson the 10 miles of pretty rough going into the nearest town of Clithero to do her weekly shopping in their very nice 40HP RAC Armstrong Siddeley of about 1936 vintage. It had a close coupled sports saloon body and with preselector box and conventional clutch and handled very nicely on the very convoluted roads of those Yorkshire dales. Not only nice motoring but my only daylight sightings for about 3 months of Winter.
Accommodation within walking distance of central Nelson will be sought after for this event, and I recommend that you make bookings online via their websites asap to take advantage of the 5% discounts we've Refernegotiated.attached, or check out details via the VCC tab on the Targa NZ website.
2. Change of Venue for Scrutineering, Documentation + Event Briefing to Annesbrook Event Centre: Annesbrook Event Centre, 40 Saxton Road, Stoke, Nelson will now be the venue for all VCC and Targa scrutineering, documentation and event briefing on Friday 14th October. (This follows our visit to Nelson last week to check potential venues for suitability, car parking etc).
8. VCC Entries: Are still rolling in, but again if you've not done so already, please enter asap before the entry fee goes up from 1 August. Please also encourage your car friends to join us for a great event in October.
1. Entry Fees: Standard entry fee only continues until Sunday 31 July, so if you've not done so already, please enter asap via the Targa NZ website.
3. Accommodation: Kingsgate Motel is now fully booked, but space is still available at Delorenzo's Apartments and Trailways Hotel, both on Trafalgar Street.
If you've not yet made bookings, I recommend you do so via Tony Hirst at Cook Strait Crossings NZ asap. Again, check out details via the VCC tab on the Targa NZ website.
4. 4.1RallySafe: For those VCC entrants new to our event, a RallySafe power cable, must be ordered, paid for and installed in your car prior to scrutineering on Friday 14th October.
5. Interisland Ferry Bookings:
7. VCC Supplementary Regulations: Currently being updated for loading onto the Targa NZ website shortly.
Thank VCCRodRegards,you.Corbett.Steward,
6. Targa NZ Website: Is being updated to include the latest details for #3, #4, #5 above. Additional information relevant to our VCC time trial is also available via the VCC tab. Further information, including maps, is available via the Targa South Island 2022 tab.
For those travelling from the North Island, October inter island bookings are going to be very sought after, (due to reduced sailings caused by on going ferry maintenance).
4.2 In addition, all VCC entrants must pay the $30 fittings hire fee to RallySafe prior to our event. Refer attached, or check out details via the VCC tab on the Targa NZ website.
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VCC scrutineering, documentation and event briefing will start at Annesbrook 8.30am Friday morning, finishing by midday, to leave the facility available for Targa Competition, Tour and Mainland Rally entrants for the afternoon.
An update with important information
15 Manawatu Branch DiamondAnniversary Celebrations 22nd to 24th of October 2022 Celebration of 60 years of the Manawatu Branch VCCNZ Day 1, Rally, lunch and dinner: Day 2, Self guided tour to places of interest. See Rally information: Day 3, Clubrooms Tea and Coffee and parts shed open. ENTRANT: VEHICLETELEPHONE:ADDRESS:NAVIGATOR:.........................................................................................................................................................................+guests(Number).........................................................................................................................................................................(..........)....................................Email:........................................................MAKE&MODEL:.....................YEAR:..................REGNo.................... DAYS ATTENDING (Yes or No): Saturday …….. Sunday …….. Monday ENTRY FEE: $30.00 $30.00 Saturday Lunch ($25.00) Number (_____) $............. Saturday Dinner ($55.00) Number (_____) $............. Sunday BBQ ($10.00) Number (_____) $............. Entry and meals payable in advance Total $............... Special dietary requirements GF ________ Dairy free _________ Other ______________ Pay to Manawatu Branch VCC 03 0718 0027253 00 Include Name and car Rego for reference: ENTRIES TO: Allan Hardacre, 35 Palm Avenue, Palmerston North. Phone 06 356 8322 or 021 173 5373: E mail akhardacre@gmail.com ENTRIES CLOSE: 30th September 2022 Manawatu Branch of the Vintage Car Club of NZ
The short run is OK for veterans Start Clubrooms at 9.00am. This will be a mildly competitive run. Lunch at the Apiti Tavern to be purchased with entry. Afternoon tea at the clubrooms at the conclusion of the rally. After the Rally there will be a nice catered meal at the clubrooms. BYOG. Continues
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Kelvin Grove Rd from 9.30am, Socialise, Tea, Coffee available, parts shed open till about midday. Events Saturday 22nd October 2022 Rally for all cars, run what yer brung.
Program Outline
22nd to 24th of October 2022
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Saturday 22nd October 2022. Start at the Clubrooms Kelvin Grove Rd from 9.00am. Cars away from 10.15am, Short and Longer routes available to and from the lunch stop. Drinks from 4.30pm BYOG. Dinner served at the clubrooms at 6.30pm. Sunday 23rd October 2022.
Start at the Clubrooms Kelvin Grove Rd from 9.30am. Leave when ready to a variety of venues, you chose. Afternoon tea available from 2.30. BBQ meal from 5.30pm.
Diamond Jubilee; 60th Anniversary celebrations
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Wildbase, Peter Black conservatory, Aviary, Rose garden Fitzherbert Ave Palmerston North, (all BlackFree).Barn collectables, 58 Harrisons Line Ashurst. Peter Thompson motorcycles. ($5.00pp) 1154 Rongotea Rd.
Herb Farm, café and cosmetics (Alternative Lunch/coffee stop) 86 Grove Rd, Ashurst. Suggest picnic lunch at the Esplanade gardens, or purchase at the Esplanade café or lunch at the Herb Farm. Long afternoon tea at the clubrooms and BBQ later, call in when you have finished your tour.
John Callesens sheds and gardens at Longburn (Free) 442 Karere Rd Longburn. Victoria Esplanade gardens and café (Lunch/coffee stop).
Coach House Museum Feilding ($12.00) 127 South St, Feilding. (Good cafés available in GreenhaughFeilding). gardens and nursery ($10.00 ) 914 Napier Rd, Palmerston North.
Manawatu Branch of the Vintage Car Club of NZ
18 Diamond Jubilee—60th Anniversary celebrations 22nd to 24th of October 2022 Rally instructions 22/10/22
Long more fun route with gravel First car off at 9.30am Your Departure time ____________
1. Head out of the clubrooms gate on Kelvin Grove Rd. 2. Right at T. 3. 2nd Left into Grove Rd. 4. Right at T into Colyton Rd. 5. 2nd Left into Wyndaham St. 6. 1st Left into Pohangina Rd. 7. Left into Ulysses Rd. 8. Right at T into Watershed Rd. 9. At Spur Rd intersection continue ahead into Midland Rd. 10. Right at T into Valley Rd. 11. First left into Zig Zag Rd. 12. Right into Finnis Rd. 13. Acute right to stay on Finnis Rd. 14. Right onto Pohangina Rd. 15. First left to cross the Pohangina river (Raumai bridge). 16. Stay on Pohangina Valley East Rd for about 40k. 17. Left onto Oroua Valley Rd. 18. Lunch at Apiti Tavern (about 2k down on your right). After Lunch 19. Opposite Apiti pub straight ahead into Makoura Rd. 20. Avoid Ridge Rd, stay on Makoura Rd. 21. Turn right into Pohangina Rd, at Utuwai. 22. Continue into Ashurst (about 35K). 23. At roundabout in Ashurst turn right into Mulgrave St. 24. Out of Ashurst, Mulgrave St becomes Ashurst Rd. 25. After about 6k First Left into Kelvin Grove Rd. 26. Back to clubrooms for a cuppa. 27. Evening starts at clubrooms at 4.30pm. Bring your own drinks. 28. Meal at 6.30pm. continues
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Shorter all sealed route First car off at 10.30am Your Departure time Head out of the clubrooms gate on Kelvin Grove Rd. Right at the T. First left at the Windmill into Watershed Road. Ignore Reids Line East. Left at crossroads to Colyton (Colyton Rd). Straight ahead at crossroads to stay on Colyton Rd. Right at T into Kimbolton Rd. With CARE. Continue through Cheltenham, Kiwitea, Stop at Kimbolton (toilets, Sculpture Coffee). About 1.8K from Kimbolton Turn Right into Apiti Rd. Stay on Apiti Rd, Becomes Oroua Valley Rd after about 6k. Lunch at Apiti Pub about 15k from Kimbolton. After Lunch 12. Opposite Apiti pub straight ahead into Makoura Rd. Avoid Ridge Rd, stay on Makoura Rd. Turn right into Pohangina Rd at Utuwai. Continue into Ashurst (about 35K). At roundabout in Ashurst turn right into Mulgrave St. Out of Ashurst, Mulgrave St, becomes Ashurst Rd. After about 6k First Left into Kelvin Grove Rd. Back to clubrooms for a cuppa. Evening starts at clubrooms at 4.30pm. Bring your own drinks. Meal at 6.30pm.
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The event runs over the last weekend of February, the weekend following the Art Deco Festival in Napier. The rally commences on Friday morning with registration from 8.30am and breakfast and rally briefing from 9.00am to 10.00am ready to depart on the first day’s run at 10.30am. The rally concludes with a celebratory dinner and awards on Sunday Evening.
Hosted by the Auckland Branch and based in rural Franklin in Tuakau, 56km south of Metro Auckland
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Landline (09) 818 8755 Mobile 027 722 5225 (Nicola’s phone)
The rally is based at LaValla. Registration, the first ‘Meet & Greet’ breakfast and the final dinner are held at LaValla. Each day’s run departs and finishes at LaValla with light refreshments. There will be ample opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new friends in a beautiful, relaxing setting. LaValla has an interesting history as a former Marist college, now in private ownership. It is less than 2km out of the township of Tuakau, made up of well maintained and expansive grounds (109 acres) overlooking rural countryside. LaValla provides a secure site where veteran vehicles, modern cars and trailers can be safely parked for the duration. There is limited accommodation at LaValla, and more accommodation is also available at the nearby boutique Tuakau Hotel. Other options are the motels in Pukekohe and Pokeno. Rally Programme Franklin lies between State Highway 1 and the West Coast, bounded to its South by the Waikato River. Built up areas, busy roads and steep roads will be avoided. There are short and long routes each day.
National Veteran Rally 23-25 February 2023
Day 1. The route uses roads criss crossing the Bombay Hills including the old main roads before the mo torway was opened. Day 2. The route crosses the Waikato River on the iconic Tuakau Bridge and follows the river to its mouth at Port Waikato. Day 3. The destination is the historical port town of Waiuku, taking in Glenbrook Vintage railway close by. For more information contact Barry Birchall (Organiser) or Nicola North (Rally Secretary) barrybirchall@xtra.co.nz nicolahnorth@gmail.com
Registration is open to all Veteran Vehicles manufactured before 31 Dec.1918 VIC required. The rally is based in the expansive grounds of LaValla Estate less than 2km from the historical small township of Tuakau. Tuakau is located in the district of Franklin. Franklin lies between State Highway 1 and the west coast and is known as the breadbasket of Auckland, growing potatoes, vegetables, and other products on its rich volcanic soils. The area offers great motoring country for veteran vehicles. To reach Tuakau and LaValla, those coming from the South can leave the Waikato Expressway (SH1) at Pokeno, just South of the Bombay Hills. Those coming from the north exit the motorway at Bombay. The registration fee covers: ‘Meet & Greet’ breakfast; light refreshments at start and finish of each day’s run; three lunches; final banquet dinner; Movie Night (in the small cinema at LaValla); Rally Pack and plaque.
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8th SOUTHLAND HONDA TRACK DAY 8.30am, Teretonga Park, Sandy Point. THU 9th STAR INSURANCE NZ HILL CLIMB CHAMPS 10.00am, Flagstaff Road, Bluff. THU 9th HARLEY DAVIDSON TWILIGHT DRAG RACING 6.00pm, Teretonga Park, Sandy Point. FRI 10th INDIAN MOTORCYLE BEACH RACING & NZ CHAMPS 11.30am, Oreti Beach, Otatara. SAT 11th E HAYES & SONS TERETONGA SPRINT RACES 9.00am, Teretonga Park Sandy Point. SAT 11th SUPER SELLER SHELLEY SPEEDWAY 3.00pm, Sievwright Oreti Park Speedway, Pit Road. SUN 12th HONDA INVERCARGILL STREET RACES 9.00am, Bill Richardson Drive, Invercargill. Burt Munro Challenge 8th 12th February 2023 Invercargill 3rd 6th February 2023 8th—12th February 2023
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At the Tikokino Tavern. Around thirty people arrived for Coffee and a scone. The weather was great and everyone enjoyed the comradeship.
Bruce Turner a member of the CHB Branch of the VCC, has invited members to meet every Thursdays for coffee and a scone. This is a very good excuse to get your very special vehicle out of the shed and go for a nice drive to meet like minded people. Bruce would like to make this a regular event inviting everyone to just turn up every Thursday morning, meeting around 10.00am. Please check your email for any change of time and venue.
Enjoying the Coffee and a Scone at the Paper Mulberry, Te Aute, CHB.
CHB Torque-Heads—Coffee Group—Meets Weekly
24 Hello my name is Lory Cribb and I specialise in custom printing of products. I love turning peoples ideas into reality especially when I am able to supply an extremely hard to fined personal gift. I am based in Napier and courier nationwide. Some of my products are listed beCoffeelow. mugs, reusable face masks (3 layered), coasters, stubby cooler holders. Custom clothing is available from new born through to 7XL Please do not hesitate to contact me regarding any enquiries Facebook: @personalisedbylory Email:Cellpersonalisedbylory@gmail.comphone:020 -4117-5900 PERSONALISED BY LORY Logo & customised printing for any occasion Food for Thought The Manawatu Branch of the VCC is visiting the Hood Aerodrome, Masterton on Sunday 29th January 2023 Arrival time at the Hood Aerodrome will be approx 10.30am. The 29th January will be a practice day for the Vintage Aviator Ltd.The aircraft will by flying weather permitting. Tiger Moth rides will be available. These will need to be pre booked and paid for. The Peter Jackson Museum will be available at Midday for members to visit.
The Management Committee is seeking expressions of interest from Branches who think their corner of New Zealand would be ideal for the next Festival. By way of background, the Festival is not hosted or organised by a Branch. A Festival Director would be appointed by the Management Committee to run the event who would then select a committee for organising it. Closer to the time some assistance from Branch members may be required for specific tasks. What we are looking for
• A wide variety of roads (mainly off main highways) with interesting destinations. Ideally the Festival would be held within the next 5 years. What do we need from you
VERO INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF HISTORIC MOTORING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Driving our
The 2022 Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring held in Taranaki was very successful on all counts, feedback from participants and the Executive of the VCC is that we should hold another.
• A region which has a variety of accommodation predominantly in reasonably close proximity to the festival venue (such as hotels, motels, Air BnB, camping grounds, school hostels). Realistically we would be looking for enough accommodation for say 1000 people (most of them couples) so approximately 450 to 500 accommodation units.
• Please feel free to have a chat with either myself, Greg or Gaynor Terrill at the AGM in August, or by phone if you’d like to know more.
• We invite Branches to put together a proposal showcasing their region and setting out information regarding accommodation, venues, roads and destinations as above.
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Diane NationalQuarriePresident
History
• A venue that could hold up to 1000 people for opening & closing ceremonies and entertainment nights. Alternatively if this is not available, marquees could be used.
• Send it to president@vcc.org.nz for consideration by 30 October 2022.
26 CHB Branch of the VCC — Positions for 2022—2023 Chairman Gary 06weave@xtra.co.nzWeaver8589908 Secretary Brian 02706Karinya@xtra.co.nzConnor85564474885019 Treasurer Kaye 021accounts@wpkmotors.co.nzCarswell1243620 Club Captain Laurie supagran14@yahoo.com.auMalcolmson Vice Club Captain Keith keithhopping@gmail.comHopping Committee Iain Gollan, Neil Malcolm, Gloria Malcolmson, Rod McKenzie, Bruce Poole Joyce Calder, Bleat Editor. Wanted 1954—3100 complete driveshaft universal joint which sits just behind the gear box. Photo for reference. Any help or information will be greatly appreciated. Contact: Brian Connor [karinya@xtra.co.nz]
• Peak rates will apply to sailings between 20th of December through till the 10th of January annually. Also Easter weekend including the Thursday before Good Friday and Tuesday after Easter Monday. Off peak rates will apply through all other dates in the remainder of the year.
• A maximum of six passengers in one booking.
• Members must present their NZVCC membership ID when they check in as proof of entitlement. If not presented, the standard fare will be charged.
• Simply use promo code ANTIQUECAR when booking at www.bluebridge.co.nz Or quote the promo code when you call 0800 844 844.
Adult/Senior
Car/van/ute/trailer
• These special rates are exclusively for NZ Vintage Car Club (NZVCC) members.
$128 $135 $30 $30
• These rates are not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Motorbike
• Rates are valid for bookings and sailings from 1 st October 2022 through until 30th September 2023 and are subject to availability.
• Flexi Sail fare conditions apply. You can find these fare conditions at; • https://www.bluebridge.co.nz/payment#fare types
• Payment must be made when booking via the following payment methods; Poli (bank transfer), Credit card and/or After pay.
• The promo code must be used at the time of booking and cannot be retrospectively added to an existing booking. Fare Type Flexi Off peak Rate Flexi Peak Rate $50 $58 Child $27 $28 up to 2m $50 $55 up to 5.5m 0.5m
Bluebridge Cook Straight Ferries
• Discounted passenger fares available for both walk on and vehicle travel.
The rates above include GST
• NZVCC discount only eligible for bookings that include a minimum of one NZVCC member.
NZ Vintage Car Club Member Exclusive Discounted Ferry Rates
Terms and Conditions:
Each extra
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VCC Member Promo Code: ANTIQUECAR
The story behind this sale is Philip Krueger and his wife Judy who hail from Texas, have a house in Napier and they have been coming here since the mid nineties for several months each year around Art Deco time. Both are keen swimmers and in 2018 they made a unique contribution to the Napier Aquatic Centre, meaning that over 65s who are Super Gold cardholders would be able to use the Napier Aquatic Centre for just $1 a time , however as Philip and Judy have not been able to get back for two and a half years the Council have now handed them a substantial bill, hence selling the car. They are open to offers and need to finalise the sale by mid Sept, when they head home. In Philip’s words “and as I say, any offer will be considered and all will go to pay our bill for the "Super Swim" with the Council”. ‘My phone here is: 029 0209 2562 if there are any questions. Ta for your help! Cheers!
For Sale
Philip Krueger has a Sunbeam Talbot 90 offered for a quick sale. Refer Attached photo
29 Angela Annear An authorised Travel Broker for Searle Travel Ltd. Consultations are by appointment. Angela Annear Travel Broker 10 Brooker Place, Waipukurau 4200, Central Hawkes Bay Email: Webpage:angela@searletravel.co.nzwww.AngelasTravel.co.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Searle Travel/ For more details: Email: angela@searletravel.co.nz Phone: 06 858 9082 Cell: 027 281 1306 Website: www.angelas travel.co.nz Chatham Island Tours are available. Chatham Island tours are available. Going to the Chatham Islands is an Adventure holiday. The tour uses local farm stays a great way to experience the Chatham's. Pitt Island is a great addition too. NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL Machine Castings One off BrazingWeldFabricationRepairs&Mouldings Stevenson & Taylor 2294—Takapau Road—Waipukarau Phone—06 858 6041 Vintage and Classic Car Restoration Services Our family lived on the Chatham's Islands from 1957 to 1965. A unique part of NZ.
30 CENTRAL HAWKE’S BAY NEW ZEALAND LAMB COUNTRY For General District Information Please visit the CHB Library Advertisements Free Advertising available for members OR non members for PRIVATE SALE Vehicles, parts, machinery etc, please contact Gary Weaver or Brian Connor “The Bleat” Editor joycecalder@gmail.com to place your advertisement. Four luxurious units available to hire Contact us now so we can show you how to add luxury to your event 06 857 8757 or 027 235 karen@premierloos.co.nz5996 www.premierloos.co.nz We now have CHB VCC windscreen stickers available Contact TREASURER Kaye wpkmotors@gmail.comCarswell0211243620
