West Coast VCC November 2016

WEST COAST BRANCH – VINTAGE CAR CLUB

NOVEMBER 2016 NEWSLETTER PATRON

Tom Griffin

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Daphne

CHAIRMAN

Kevin Tucker

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Lynda

VICE CHAIRMAN

Allan Giles

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Maria

SECRETARY

June Campbell

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Dave

TREASURER

Tom Griffin

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Daphne

FINANCIAL ASST

Marie Woolhouse

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Brent

CLUB CAPTAIN

Colin & Elaine Peacock

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Email -

Ytb81@gmail.com

DELEGATE

Roger Devlin

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Irene

MEMBERSHIP

David Campbell

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June

PR & MARKETING

Allan Giles

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Maria

NEWSLETTER & BEADED WHEELS

June Campbell

davenjune@ts.co.nz

VIC FORMS

Tom Griffin

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Daphne

ROSCO TRIALS

John Fowler

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Trina

SCENICLAND RALLY CONVENOR

John and Janis Fensom

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COMMITTEE

Brent Woolhouse

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Les McKenzie

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John Fowler

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Tarina

Lance Braid

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Colleen

John Clayton

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Margaret

Marie

LOCAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT A GLANCE 13 November 15 November 27 November

11.00am 10.00am TBA

3rd December

11.00am

13 December

10.00am

18 December 18 March 2017

Time - TBA

HAKA Rally, Shantytown Morning tea - Shantytown Club Run to Cape Foulwind. Westport for lunch at the Workingmens Club. Colin to advise later.

Christmas Parade – contact Paddy McBride at the Regent Theatre to book Morning tea – Shantytown note change date This is 2nd Tuesday in month Fish & Chips, Shantytown Scenicland Four Lakes Rally

HAKA RALLY The organiser of the HAKA Rally have contacted us and their estimated time to be at Shantytown for lunch is 11.00ish this Sunday, 13th November. They would like to meet up with us (including vehicles), so those who can make it, come out to Shantytown, have lunch and help make these visitors welcome to our district.

CHARLESTON 150TH ANNIVERSARY Several vehicles travelled out to Charleston last Saturday to take part in their celebrations.

They were – Tom & Daphne Griffin - Chev Dave & June Campbell – Essex Arthur Topliss – Model A John & Lyn Rothery – Bedford truck Bev & Butch Thompson - Dodge Trevor Evans - Zephyr Ray & Alistair Lee - Wolseley Colin & Elain Peacock & guests - Rover

The event attracted a good crowd, there were heaps of stalls, food, music plus horse & cart rides. That’s only a small description, there was a lot more going on that we didn’t see.

Drizzle dampened it a bit which was a shame and the sun came out when it was just about all over. As always, the cars attracted plenty of attention. John Rothery was highly amused when he was told a lady had gone up to his truck, patted and kissed the grill, she must like the big boys.

MARLBOROUGH RALLY 12/13 OCTOBER Pat & Elaine Knowles and Dave & June Campbell went up to the biennial Rally in Blenheim last month. We left on the Friday morning, must have had a tail wind because we left Greymouth at 9.00am and with stops were there by 3.15pm.

We went along to the meal catered for by the Branch at their Clubrooms at Brayshaw Park on the Friday night, it was a nice evening and good to catch up with old friends from other Branches. A lovely meal too.

Saturday, we met at Brayshaw Park and our route took us over Taylors Pass at the back of Blenheim to come out just north of Seddon where we had a catered morning tea ready for us.

That part of the day had its own excitement (photo below) when a local in his 4wd ute had to pass a group of us from behind and misjudged the front vehicle he got his right wheels in the soft stuff and avoided rolling down a 50metre or so drop to a creek by hitting the only tree in that particular stretch of road. He was not hurt but was a very lucky man, he said he travels that road all the time but…. impatience eh!

We went on to have lunch again catered for by the Branch on their new mobile BBQ at Cable Beach (photos below).

The way home was through Yealands Vineyard and Winery, immaculate, all mowed between the lines of grapes, chooks free range, big speakers on posts for music for the vines, beautiful view overlooking the sea out to Cook Straight, it was lovely. Very environmentally friendly.

The winery was open for tasting and sales which tempted a few.

The evening meal was at a local restaurant, again a good opportunity to catch up with others.

We had a longer trip home on the Sunday, with a strong southerly wind trying to stop us leaving the place, both vehicles (Chrysler and Morris) battled a bit getting down the Wairau Valley, we had a few stops and got home about 4.30pm. Good weekend, thanks Elaine & Pat for your company.

2017 Easter available – contact Kevin Tucker

Model A Rally forms are

A big thank you to Tom Griffin for installing the Vesta clock in our garage at Shantytown. It was originally from Schaefs Garage and donated to the Branch

by Micos some time ago and after sitting in the corner of our meeting room for I don’t know how long, it is now on display in our garage. Tom built a cabinet for it to sit on and created an information board, on its history.

EVENTS ELSEWHERE    

28 January – 5 February. 2017 Centennial of the 1917 Winterless Parliamentary Tour Entries close 14 November 2016.

The National Veteran Rally at Wanganui is to be held 20-23 January 2017. Entry forms are available.

Dunedin-Brighton Veteran Car Run 26/27 January 2107 – Entry form available The 25th National Motorcycle Rally to be held at Waitomo Village 17-19 February 2017. Entry forms are available.

Contact Secretary for information on the above events

SUBSCRIPTIONS Julie from National Office, requests the following to go in Branch newsletters…

“Have you received a reminder notice for your subscription account but believe you deposited it direct into the Club bank account on 19/20 October. If so, you will need to contact National Office as the information provided could not assist them with identifying who it related to.”

These are – RJ’S EARLY FO, SMITH TV ITB SHANE, Also one each on 19 and 20 Oct with no ID”

If you recognise any of these, please contact National Office

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USEFUL INFO… PLEASE NOTE – If it is not suitable to you to use your Club eligible vehicle on the Branch runs, you are more than welcome to come along in your modern as we welcome your company.

VCC DISCOUNTS OF COOK STRAIGHT FERRIES – QUOTE… BLUEBRIDGE – Discount Code “Antiquecar” Valid until 30 Nov 2017 THE INTERISLANDER – Booking Reference “WH5465” For details and conditions refer to the VCC of NZ Website

SERVICE BADGES – To those members who are nearing 25, 35 or 50 years membership, please contact Membership officer David Campbell. You are entitled to a service badge for your continued membership. Check out the date you joined the Vintage Car Club.

NAME BADGES – Also, please contact David Campbell if you would like a magnetised name badge. The Branch supplies your first one.

VIC FORMS - A reminder to all members who have VIC cards that are due to expire, you will receive a personalised RENEWAL FORM from the National Office at least three months before the due date. You cannot download a form off the internet. They are personalised for each individual vehicle.

VERO INSURANCE - If you take your Insurance out with VERO they will then pay the Branch a small Commission which helps with Branch finances. Please note that when applying for Insurance cover with VERO you must quote the Branch number which is 36 plus your membership number.

Thanks to John Fowler for this article.

ABOVE: CHARLESTON & BELOW PHOTOS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH RALLY

Couldn’t wait to pass in a safe place

Marlborough’s mobile BBQ

Lunch at Cable Beach

On the way home