Wellington VCC November 2018

THE MOTORING SPIRIT The Wellington Branch Newsletter November 2018

Lawrence Southward with his 1932 Alfa Romeo Zegato Spyder and David Wilkens from Bristol Motors, the company that restored the vehicle, after winning Best In Show at the prestigious Motorclassica in Melbourne. This is the largest motor show in Australia.

Next month, there will be an article on the event, written by David Wilkens.

60 years of Vintage motoring 1958—2018

The Vintage Car Club of New Zealand (Inc.) Wellington Branch Clubrooms

Halford

Place

Postal Address

PO Box 38-418,

(East end of Jackson Street)\ Petone

Clubrooms Phone 568-7463

Email: wellington@vcc.org.nz

Web page address

http://www.sporty.co.nz/wellingtonvcc

Branch Committee Chairman

Bill Pinkham

pinkham@outlook.co.nz

938-3407

Secretary

Alastair McCarthy

wellington@vcc.org.nz

589-8248

mccarthys@xtra.co.nz Treasurer

Peter McKeown

peter@smartpower.co.nz

233 5113

Club Captain/Trophies

Neale Ryder

joannemillar@xtra.co.nz

528-2580 0274 493-014

General Members

Don Hawkes

mdhawkes@xtra.co.nz

232-8514

Property Manager

Colin White

the-whitehouse@xtra.co.nz

569-6549

Club night coordinator

Brian Christensen

bestelectronics@outlook.com

565-0664

Newsletter Editor

Selwyn Warren

lifeonthecut@gmail.com

021 1928 222

Social Convenor

Tasi Betteridge

tasiandray@gmail.com

972-2367

Nat Executive Delegate

Bill Pinkham

pinkham@outlook.co.nz

938-3407

Parts Mnger/memorabilia

Alick Jenner

565 –0174

Appointed Officers Librarian

David Crooks

dcrooks@xtra.co.nz

476-4588

Scribe to Beaded Wheels

Claire Benge

claire.benge@xtra.co.nz

589-8383

Workshop Custodian

Don Hawkes

mdhawkes@xtra.co.nz

232-8514

Fire Engine Custodian

John Jackson

jackapp@xtra.co.nz

234-8702

Motorcycle Representative Peter Simpson

psimpsonnz@gmail.com

566-2675

Vehicle ID

Roger White

white.house.stokesvalley@xtra.co.nz

563-6236

Rally Secretary

Diane White

white.house.stokesvalley@xtra.co.nz

563-6236

Archivist

Michael Curry

alvishumber@gmail.com

526-9522

Web Master

Trevor Barnes

trevor.barnesnz@gmail.com

977-4332

NO CALLS AFTER 9:00PM PLEASE

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CHAIRMAN’S RAMBLINGS

Bill Pinkham

Our parts manager organised for the Wellington branch to attend the Manawatu branch swap meet on the first week of October. This is a good local (sort of) event where we are always made welcome. The venue was the Manfield Park arena and the indoor event was not a disappointment. As the event is held in the arena, weather is not a problem, although we didn’t get to enjoy the great warm sunny day outside, we do get well protected on the days when it rains. It is always good to take money from people other than our own members.

The following weekend was the Christchurch annual swap meet. The Bluebridge ferry left early this time, and the drive south was uneventful with patchy weather all the way. The Kaikoura road is still a construction site and will be for a while, with some areas still dirt and lots of orange cones still around (don’t we all wish we had bought shares in an Orange Cone Factory ).The stop-go people at the various one lane sections gave us a good opportunity to appreciate the work that they have put into rebuilding this road and I had to laugh at the traffic control shelters that are anchored to large concrete blocks to stop them blowing away. The narrow tunnels have been opened up a bit and reinforced and there are now great new sections of road. If these are an example of what the road will look like when it is finished, this will be a lovely drive.

Brian is doing a great job with club night speakers, keeping up Ray’s tradition of variety.

Rock hounds, who would have thought of collecting rocks, but it is surprising how many people have one or two or a mineral or three.

Over Labour weekend I attended ‘The Constructors Car Club’ 30th anniversary dinner, smaller than a VCC annual dinner but saw 40 odd members from across New Zealand gather at the VCC club rooms for a nice meal accompanied by some very nice replicas constructed by members, one a Lamborghini Countach and the other a Jaguar D Type.

Next thing to look forward to is the November Dinner; don’t forget your bling for that night.

Bill

Contributions for the Motoring Spirit are always welcome Articles, photos, reports or titbits. Electronic versions are preferred, but photos and text can be scanned or typed up. Send to the editor—Selwyn Warren, or arrange by phone with me, to get a hard copy by mail or at Club Nights.

Contacts on inside front cover.

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FROM THE CAPTAIN’S TABLE

Neale Ryder

The rally committee have been very busy preparing the calendar of events for the coming year, a couple of changes here and there have been made, but not too much.

2018 will be gone very soon, which means the Monte Carlo rally to Whanganui isn't far off; have you booked your accommodation yet? Don't leave it too late as the Vintage Weekend is gaining in popularity each year. Could it become the alternative to Art Deco, who knows?

Also here very soon, will be the Lake Ferry picnic. Organised by the Sunbeam Car club for over 30 years, anyone can come along with any sort of vehicle. This is one of those events that are a great way to catch up with people with similar interests, and you never know what they will bring along. Wellington VCC should be able to turn up with the greatest variety surely.

I would like you to give some consideration to coming on to the rally committee, even if only for a short time. We need your input to keep things moving along, we would especially welcome someone from the Kapiti area, as we would like to look into running a few more events up that way and a bit of local knowledge goes a long way.

Regards, Neale

FROM THE EDITOR’S LAPTOP

Selwyn Warren

Another month gone! It feels like only last week since I was doing this column. Is this a reward or a punishment for getting older?

Last week here in Wellington, it was Heritage week and so Lucy and I took ourselves off to the Truby King (Founder of Plunket) house and gardens in Melrose. What a hidden gem that was.

Later in the week, I did the Great War Exhibition and got a Heritage tour of the Pukeahu Mt. Cook area thrown in for free. This covered a thousand years of history and filled in a few things I didn't know. I went to Mt. Cook Primary School and later, Wellington Technical College, so already had a bit of knowledge of the area.

Heritage weeks are really good value. Look out for next years.

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Ed.

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Michael Curry

Could members please look at the three new picture frames on the Club room wall and assist with identification of the photos that are not labelled.

The archive will be looking for photos of all events organised by the branch, so if you have got photos on your cell phone that could be up loaded to the branch computer, I can then get them into them catalogued.

Cheers, Michael Curry.

THE SUNDAY RUN 7th October You can contact Ian McCulloch re future events, on (04) 237 6555

Ian McCulloch had arranged for us to meet at the Mayfair CafĂŠ in Upper Hutt, prior to a visit to Golders Cottage.

The day dawned cloudy but cleared and 8 cars met at the cafĂŠ. For a cuppa and a chat, before leaving about 12 30 for the cottage, where we were shown around. We all found it an interesting place.

About 1.30, the tour finished and whilst some members left for home, Bob, Ian and Katrin, Tony and I went to Maidstone Park for a picnic lunch, and were joined by Keith Bramley. By 3.00pm everyone had packed up and left.

Those who attended were: Ivan Gardener.

Triumph motor scooter.

Ian and Katrin McCulloch

29 Pontiac.

Tony Walsh

58 Mercedes.

Trevor Stone

62 Vauxhall.

Bob ?? Sorry

Rover P4

Myself

57 Simca.

Brian Christensen

Modern.

Tony Wright

Modern.

Richard Davies 5

MOTORCYCLE REPORT 15 OCTOBER Trevor Barnes 16 members attended the meeting Past Events: Wairarapa 50th Celebration Rally 12th-14th October: Attended by Gerry Appel, Ian Munro and Trevor Barnes. A front tyre blow-out saw Ian on the trailer not long after the start but he was extremely fortunate not to crash, congratulations Ian, you won the hard luck prize.

Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride: From Chocolate Fish Café, round the coast and back again.

Coming Events: Wellington Branch Annual Rally and Dinner 3rd November: Kickback Motorcycle Show, Expressions Upper Hutt 3-4 November: BSA Owners Club celebrating 40 years. entry form and display docs sent by email: Proceeds to Life Flight Trust.

Auckland Motorcycle Rally 16th 18th November: Dennis Palmer, John Neill, Paul Switzer, Peter Simpson and Trevor Barnes will attend. Meet at the start of Grays Rd at 8:30am.

Wairarapa Gold Medal Trial 24th 25th November: Entry forms sent to those with email.

Meet at Brown Owl by 8am.

Branch Clubnight. 20th November: Peter Simpson – talk on riding in India.

Dave & Ken O’Leary “Motorcycling in North America to Sturgess” Dec 7th: at the clubrooms.

Bring your own food. Dinner is from 6pm. Talk will begin after 7pm.

Christmas Ride Friday 14th December: Aaron’s run to Stonehenge (Wairarapa not UK).

Aarons North Island Tour 16th-20th March 2019: Aaron will need a $150 deposit to cover booking costs to be paid by the January Club Night, so plan to pay by December. Accommodation will be in Waitomo.

National Motorcycle Rally: Blenheim 15-17 February 2019 plus tours 18th-22nd. Only four riders indicated they were going to the rally.

Other Business: BSA/Classic Club monthly rides: Ashley will send Damien’s email to Peter, who will circulate it. Those who are interested in the rides respond to Damien to be included in the monthly mail out.

Meeting nights for 2019: There is still no response from Dale at the Butcher & Brewer. Des will contact Paul regarding this.

We are sorry to hear that Tony Bernstein is now unable to ride. Tony is a long-time member of the motorcycle section.

Next Meeting: November meeting will be: November: 4th Monday 26th at the Butcher and Brewer, 7:30pm.

Future meeting dates: December: Meet with the car section at the clubrooms, Tuesday 18th.

January : 4th Monday 28th February: 4th Monday 25th March: 4th Monday 25th Trevor 6

BRITISH & EUROPEAN CAR DAY 10th February 2019 This year features a special display of classic race cars.

Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt Use Barton Road, off Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt 10am to 4pm OPEN TO ALL BRITISH AND EUROPEAN CARS. Entry $10.00 per display vehicle Contact Ric Tyson, Phone: 027 449 1980 Email: manager@britishcarday.nz or go to British-Car-Day-Wellington on Facebook Sponsored by Ray Hartley Motors Wellington Proceeds to the Wellington Free Ambulance An elderly man was walking down the street one day when he noticed a small boy struggling to press the doorbell at a house. However the boy was too short to reach. So the kindly old man walked up to the boy, placed a comforting hand on his shoulder and gave the doorbell a firm press.

“There,” said the old man, stepping back. “Now what do we do, young man?”

The boy replied: “We run like crazy!”

———————Please leave no milk today. When I say today, I mean tomorrow, because I wrote this note yesterday.

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OCTOBER CLUB NIGHT .

For the October club night, we were joined by Peter Fischer and other members from the Mineral Club of Hutt Valley and Wellington.

Peter had set up a power point demonstration and accompanied this with an interesting and informative narrative of the clubs activities. These activities include 1 or 2 meetings every month as well as workshops for members, as they have a very well equipped workshop to enable work to be done on the minerals they find, such as cutting and polishing, or the manufacture of jewellery and suchlike.

Minerals also mean rocks and so what would look like an ordinary rock to us, could very well end up being a beautifully polished item. One never knows what might be found by splitting a rock. Fossils can also be found in this way.

They have field trips either local or away, to various areas where different land features can yield different rocks and minerals.

Membership would appear to be quite strong, with 120 in the local club, many of them children. There would appear to be about 2000 members across New Zealand.

The club is very encouraging of the younger age group and so has a junior group called GeoKids which is designed to encourage and teach the younger generation. This younger group is taught how to fossick safely and also taught how to use the machinery safely, so they can cut and polish their own finds.

As the Mineral Club rooms are next door to ours, we were invited to tour after our own meeting ended.

Many thanks to Peter and his team.

Selwyn Warren I’m taking a risk here!

Ed

A blonde Police Officer stopped a blonde driver and asked for identification. The blonde driver hunted around in a bag but couldn't find a licence. ‘ Sorry Officer,’ the driver said. ‘I must have left it at home.’ ‘Well, do you have anything else on you?’ asked the Officer. The blonde driver took out a mirror and said ‘I do have this photo of me.’ The blonde Officer took the mirror and looked into it. ‘I’m sorry’ the officer said. ‘If I’d known you were a Police Officer, I wouldn't have stopped you.’

Note: gender-neutral!!

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ADVANCED NOTICE Veteran and Vintage Tour 2019 VETERAN & VINTAGE TOUR START ASHBURTON MONDAY 6 MAY TH

FINISH HANMER SPRINGS MONDAY 13 MAY TH

Details yet to be finalised but we will be travelling through the Haast Pass Expressions of interest to Diane Ross, email; randross@kinect.co.nz Address 38 Keenans Road RD 2, Ashburton: Phone 03 3082356

October Kapiti Mid Week Run

John Kinvig

There is no report this month, on the visit to Steam Incorporated, for the “Trains Big and Small “ event, due to technical difficulties involving pen and paper, wireless transmission and various other gremlins.

A source close to another source tells me that a third party is involved and has absconded with certain valuable technical data crucial to the report.

The third party is being tracked as I write, and after appropriate persuasion, the report should be in the next Motoring Spirit, along with a report on the November Kapiti Run. Ed.

To fill the space, here are a couple of Jaguar pictures that I took at Lake Hayes Domain, near Queenstown, in 2010.

Ed

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MARLBOROUGH VCC 60th ANNIVERSARY RALLY 6th and 7th October 2018 We planned to visit family at the end of the school holidays, so with Bruce’s enthusiasm to use the truck as much as possible, we decided to go to the Marlborough Rally the weekend before and then drive down to Christchurch to the family.

We caught the ferry across Cook Strait on the Friday morning before the weekend, and went to the noggin & natter that night at their clubrooms at Brayshaw Park Historic Village in Blenheim. We met some of the locals and caught up with some Nelson members that we had met before. The ladies put on a delicious light meal, to complete the eventing.

The next morning we were up early to meet at the field behind the clubrooms for a group photo before heading off towards Renwick; We zig-zagged around the countryside before heading up the Waihopai Valley, past the “Dolly Parton Spy Centre” and many vineyards.

We then drove as far as an old dam that still produces electricity presumably to boost the National Grid. From there we went straight down the Waihopai Valley, stopping for morning tea at an old community hall. An example (or warning) of how instructions can be misinterpreted: one car turned off at what looked like the driveway to the community hall to be followed by a dozen others close behind. There was a very confused looking aged hippie watching as they turned around in his back yard to return to the main road and the correct turn off 200 metres down the road. After morning tea we crossed the main road from Blenheim to Murchison then the main road to Nelson. From there we followed a winding back road on the way to Picton, then to Rarangi and over a bush covered hill to Whites Bay and a DOC camping ground.

It is a beautiful area with lots of spaces separated by bush and a great sandy swimming beach. After a sunny spot for lunch, we continued on. Having camped there a few years ago we can strongly recommend it.

In the evening we attended a more formal but just as enjoyable dinner and because it had been a non-competitive run with no prizes, a raffle for a generous number of donated gifts was held. On Sunday there was a breakfast at a local pub but unfortunately we were travelling afield so missed it.

Thanks Marlborough VCC for an interesting run.

Photos next page.

Claire Benge

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A gathering of vehicles at the recent Marlborough VCC Anniversary Rally See previous page for story.

Vintage water heater! Good old Thermette

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COMING EVENTS NATIONAL VETERAN RALLY: Nelson,16-18th November. Contact Alistair for entry forms.

WAIRARAPA STRETCHED GYMKHANA: 25th November. Contact Alistair for entry forms.

BURMA RALLY: Whanganui, 18-21st January 2019.

Contact Alistair for entry forms.

CLUB CAPTAINS SAFARI: Wellington, 18th-21st January. Run to Whanganui/Burma Rally.

—————————————Advanced Bookings for Club Captains Safari Club Captains Safari: 18-21 January.2019 151 On London, 151 London St. Whanganui. email mailstay@151onlondon.co.nz.

Tel. 0800 151 566. Prue has put aside some rooms.

Remember to say you are from the Wellington VCC.

New Members Rob Domanski.

Northland.

1971 Mercedes 350 SL

John Pace.

Broadmeadows.

1941 BSA WM20 500cc plus others

Malcolm Fleming & Gina Jones.

Greytown.

1957 MGA.

Welcome to all

OBITUARIES Condolences to Ivan Benge and family, after the passing of Rita Benge, a long time stalwart of the Wellington Branch, and latterly, the Horowhenua Branch.

Condolences also to John and Alison Kinvig, following the recent passing of their Granddaughter, Gracie.

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BORROWED FROM THE LIBRARY

This month by Selwyn Warren

TO FINISH FIRST My Years Inside Formula One, Can-Am & Indy 500

By Phil Kerr This book is the inside account by New Zealand born Phil Kerr, of his years working with his teenage friend, Bruce McLaren, and of working with Jack Brabham, Denny Hulme and many others during an era of exciting Motor Racing and of tragedy that so often follows this sport.

The book tells the stories of three of the great teams working in the sport in the golden years of Motor Racing in the 60’s and 70’s - Cooper, McLaren and Brabham. It covers the hard times when the Kiwi drivers had to make do with odd jobs and working in backyard garages, driving long distances to get to circuits, because of course they were yet to get factory drives.

Jack, later Sir Jack, Brabham encouraged and mentored both Bruce and Phil and had a major influence on their motoring careers.

Jacks career started earlier than the Kiwis career and he came to New Zealand for the 1954 Grand Prix at Ardmore. He came again the next year, and met the young Bruce and the slightly older (by 2 years) Phil and was introduced to Bruce's parents, Les and Ruth who provided Jack with a place to prepare his race car, namely the now famous McLaren service station in Remuera and so a friendship was born.

I found this book to be very interesting, as I was following motor racing at this time and so was reminded of events that had happened in those years, and it also provided me with bits that I hadn’t known, or maybe did but had forgotten!

Some 384 pages long, the reader is taken through the early history of “The Boys”, the World Championships won by Brabham and by Hulme. The amazing Can-Am years, known as the Bruce & Denny show. The various G.P’s in which Bruce, Denny and Jack competed and the tragic and premature death of Bruce McLaren. It also covers the changes to Formula One and the entrance of Bernie Ecclestone.

Full of colour and black & white photos which tie in with the stories, this book is a very beautiful publication which would grace any motor racing enthusiasts bookshelf and I thoroughly recommend it.

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CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2 DECEMBER. ND

IN NEED OF SOMEONE TO TAKE OVER THE NAIL PAINTING. EVERYTHING WILL BE PROVIDED. DEIRDRE WOULD LIKE TO SPEND SOME TIME WITH HER GRANDCHILDREN.

ALSO FACE PAINTING. IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE GIVE DAINE WHITE A RING ON 5636236 OR E MAIL white.house.stokesvalley@xtra.co.nz.

Christmas BBQ Tickets.

Tickets for this event on sale at the November club night .

Cost.

$12.00 per head.

Entertainment.

Hopefully Alistair, John & Co will be available to strum and sing the night away again.

Theme.

“Loud Shirt”

Raffle.

Barbara Crooks has made and donated a beautiful quilt for us to raffle. Tickets will be on sale at the November club night and the raffle wont be drawn until all tickets have been sold. $3.00 per ticket.

There will also be a Christmas hamper raffle at $3.00 a ticket and once again, not drawn until all tickets have been sold.

Tickets for this will also be on sale at the November club night.

Tasi Betteridge

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The following article was sent in by David Young. I think we have all needed these at some time or another. Ed.

From an American car Forum As a farmer I have had numerous times that I needed a special bolt for certain applications. I have attached this S.A.E. fastener specification sheet that I picked up at my local fastener store. I have had to use these more times than I would like to admit. I hope you folks find it as helpful as I have.

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The Rally is to be held over the long weekend, 18th-21st January, which is Wellington/Whanganui Anniversary Weekend and Whanganui Vintage Weekend. (Opera Week is also on) If you are attending, it is advisable to organise accommodation as soon as possible.

The preliminary program includes: Friday

Noggin and natter.

Saturday

Park up and display

Saturday

Casual dinner.

Sunday

Rally day and prize giving dinner.

Monday

Bruce’s Wellington Anniversary Day run and morning tea.

Vintage Weekend Classic Cruise.

Contact Alistair McCarthy, for an entry form.

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Kapiti Coast Mid Week Run (last Wednesday of the month)

28 November 2018 “New Life For Old Parts” We will be visiting Kapiti Vapour Blasting where Nick Sparrow will demonstrate ground breaking technology in Vapour Blasting and Ultrasonic Cleaning. The property also has 2 1/2 acres of gardens to enjoy.

12 noon: Meet at Lindale Tourist Centre for lunch. Coming from the South, approximately 2 kms after the Kapiti lights, turn left at the sign “Lindale Tourist Centre”. From the North, at the roundabout to Southwards, continue and take the second exit to remain on State Highway One (the first exit is a sharp turn left). Soon after, turn off to the left signposted “Lindale Tourist Centre” and follow directions.

1.15 - 1.30pm: We will proceed to Kapiti Vapour Blasting. Directions will be given during lunch.

If you would like to join us, please contact John or Alison Kinvig by 25th November 2018.

E-Mail: jakinvig@xtra.co.nz, Phone (04) 234-1262 or John on 027-4524326

We still need one or two people to take over the running of the monthly run as Alison and I are not organising any more after December this year.

It is not an arduous task as there is no run in January and Brian Ward has offered to host a barbeque and “bonnets up” in February.

We have a contact to pass on for March, and then in June, we have the mid-winter Xmas lunch.

We always have a visit to the Time Cinema in August and the Xmas dinner is in December.

Lunches and dinners are always well attended and if the organiser/s were stuck for something of automotive interest then another lunch meeting would be acceptable.

John kinvig

November Sunday Run As this is the weekend of the November Rally, there will not be a run on the Sunday.

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FIRST AID KITS As the Summer motoring season is upon us, now might be a good time to think about First Aid kits for your family.

St. Johns have a wide range of kits to suit all requirements, starting from $29.95 for the basic, and going up according to number of persons and contents.

You never know when you might need to use one. It may not be you, but you could come across someone else in need of help and it would be very satisfying to know you could help, instead of just standing around helpless.

Check out their website for further details. www.stjohn.org.nz/First-Aid/Kit

Coming Events To Remember NATIONAL VETERAN RALLY: Nelson,16-18th November. Contact Alistair for entry forms.

WAIRARAPA STRETCHED GYMKHANA: 25th November. Contact Alistair for entry forms.

AMERICA AND STURGIS ON HARLEYS

Come and hear Ken and Dave O’Leary talk about their many journeys around America and to “Sturgis” Talk starts at 7.00pm

WHEN? WHERE? TIME? DINNER? WHY?

Friday, 7 December 2018 VCC Wellington Branch Clubrooms, Petone 6pm-7pm (Happy ‘fruit juice’ hour) Bring your own tea Cos it will be bloody interesting!

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Contact us at:

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 IMMERSION STRIPPING

For details refer to the noticeboard in the Clubrooms or contact the Branch Secretary

 ABRASIVE BLASTING  POWDER COATING We are the company that offers you Total immersion stripping of Car bodies and panels WE TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR NEEDS Contact: Warren Leslie Phone: (04) 232 6880 Fax: (04) 232 6882 11 Wall Place, Tawa Email: wleslie@ihug.co.nz

VERO INSURANCE If you arrange your car and household insurance through Vero, the Wellington Branch gets a commission. Last year it amounted to $2,300.00.

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0800 10 27 39

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Call the Specialists

Mention this ad and receive 10% discount BLUEBRIDGE COOK STRAIT FERRY Now to 30 June 2019 Bluebridge has notified us of the latest discounts for vehicles on their ferry between Wellington and Picton for Vintage Car Club members as follows: The VCC code is ANTIQUECAR. It excludes travel between 15 Dec. and 15 Jan. Plus Easter weekend.: Discounted - 10% off all available fares. Ring 0800 844 844, www.bluebridge.co.nz for conditions.

NOTE; Remember to get this discount. For this you must present your VCC membership card when you check in on the day of your trip. It is not enough to have quoted it when you booked and paid for the ticket. Also it may not be enough to have booked electronically unless you have a printed copy of your electronic booking on the day.If not you may have to pay again then go for a refund for the original booking These rules may apply to the Interislander also. BEWARE.

THE INTERISLANDER Code WH5465 The Interislander has sent an updated quote. There is not enough space to list it all, so we suggest if you are planning to book from now

to 15 December 2019

ring the Interislander for quotes or click on Group Bookings at the foot of their home page www.interislander.

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WELLINGTON BRANCH—CALENDAR OF EVENTS Club nights are on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Clubrooms, Halford Place, Petone (eastern end of Jackson St) at 7:30pm.

The Clubrooms are also open Wednesdays from 9:30 to 12:00, and for Noggin & Natter Fridays from 7:00pm ($1 for biscuits, tea and coffee free) Motorcycle Meetings are usually held on the 4th Monday of the month in the Butcher & Brewer, 175 Jackson Street, Petone at 7:30pm.

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Annual Rally & Prize Giving Committee Meeting Club Night

3rd12th20th

Sunday Run

2nd

Children's Christmas Party

2nd

Motorcycle Meeting

26th

Lake Ferry Run

9th

Petone Christmas Parade Eastbourne Carnival

23rd24th

Committee Meeting

10th

Club Night & Xmas BBQ

18th

Rally Committee Meeting Kapiti Mid-Week Run

TBA28th

Kapiti Mid Week Run

12th

Rally Committee Meeting

TBA

Club Night Supper Roster:

Supper Roster: Christmas BBQ

Jenny and John Jackson

NOVEMBER CLUB NIGHT Peter Simpson will be talking to us about his recent overseas trip.

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

New Years Day Picnic

1st

Sunday Run

3rd

Sunday Run

6th

British & European Car Day

10th

Committee Meeting

10th

Committee Meeting

11th

Club Night Fun Run

15th

Club Night

19th

Club Captains Safari C.T.

18th

Twilight Rally C.T

23rd

Rally Committee Meeting

TBA

Motorcycle Meeting

25th

Motor Cycle Meeting

28th

Kapiti Mid-week Run

27th

Supper Roster: Dave Gwynn & Alick Jenner.

Supper Roster.

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Alistair & Angelica.

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER. 1.00PM TILL 3.00PM. CHANGE OF DATE THIS YEAR AS THE END OF NOVEMBER GETS VERY BUSY. OPEN TO ALL FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, NEICES AND NEPHEWS UP TO THE AGE OF 12 YEARS. COST IS $5.OO PER CHILD TOWARDS THE BOUNCY CASTLE AND A PRESENT WRAPPED AND CLEARLY NAMED FOR YOUR CHILD, UP TO THE VALUE OF $10.00. THESE ARE TO BE PLACED IN THE RED SACKS IN THE KITCHEN. I WILL NEED A HAND TO SET UP THE CLUBROOMS ON WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER TO DO THE DECORATIONS AND GET THE TREE UP. IF YOU CAN HELP, PLEASE DIANE, 5636236. ALSO WE NEED HELP ON THE DAY WITH FACE PAINTING, NAIL PAINTING, CRAFT TABLE AND GENERAL LOOKING OUT FOR THE KIDS ESPECIALLY ON THE FIRE ENGINE RIDES. SANTA WILL BE ATTENDING MID AFTERNOON. THIS IS A GREAT EVENT SO ENTER YOUR KIDS NOW EITHER ON NOTICE BOARD, PHONE OR E MAIL. FIND INSIDE FRONT COVER OF MOTORING SPIRIT.

ENTRIES CLOSE ON 28TH NOVEMBER

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