Canterbury VCC August 2018

Motorcycle Report As we are at the pointy end of the coldest time of the year the motorcycling activities have been minimal to say the least.

Past Events.

30 June – Fish & Chip Run. 5 bikes & 2 cars enjoyed a run through Lyttelton tunnel, round the bays to Gebbes Pass then to Lincoln for lunch. A good day out.

1 July - Working Bee. Successful day, 12 – 15 people distributed a huge bale of pea straw around the garden in next to no time. This garden is part of the ongoing commitment the motorcyclists have given to the main committee to look after on behalf of the branch.

6 – 7 July - Mid-Winter Run to Geraldine. About 7 bikes plus 4 cars and the back-up involving about 17 people had a great weekend. Left the Yaldhurst Pub at 10.30am, in fine weather. However, part way along Bealey Road to Hororata the rain started, gentle though it was. The first stop was Methven for lunch, and by this time the rain stopped.

After lunch we conducted a garage raid on a collection of (mainly) Japanese motorcycles, then on to Mayfield (for a break..) then to Geraldine. The Geraldine Heritage Hotel was very accommodating, and comfortable; many thanks to the staff there for a very enjoyable evening. The run back to Christchurch the next day was very uneventful – a continuation of the fine weather helped of course.

28 July - Fish & Chip Run. Will report on this next month as it is in the future as I write this.

Future Events.

4 August – Round the Bays Run. Meet at the Woolston Working Men’s Club, Sargood Street, Woolston at 10.00 am.

8 August – Noggin Night. This night we will be meeting at the RSA in Armagh Street, 7.30 pm onwards, to enjoy their hospitality.

25 August – Fish & Chip Run. Again, meet at PMH at 10.30am, riders decide on destination.

26 August – VCC Branch Daffodil Rally to support Cancer Research. Cutler Park, 10.00 am. We are trying to promote via other one-make motorcycle clubs this event to put on a good show of motorcycles on the day. Please consider strongly your support of this event. Further info contact Phil Jeeves on phone 03 338 0666 or pmjeeves@gmail.com 12 September – Noggin Night. More on this by e-mail later… and also next month’s Hub. 12