Multivalve Register Lunch Run

After gathering at the Marion Hotel on a beautiful, sunny morning for a 9:45am departure, 18 cars set off on a challenging run towards Flagstaff Hill - out through the back roads of Cherry Gardens, Heathfield and Mylor towards Hahndorf and Nairne. Approximately 54kms later, roughly 7kms north of Nairne, we stopped for a welcome coffee, cake and strawberries at the Green Valley Strawberry Café, where we were joined by Steve Perkins and his partner Cindy from Murray Bridge. The Strawberry Café, a new experience and venue for almost all of us, is situated in a lovely area with plenty of room for us all (37 in total at that point as Evan went missing on the journey!) and a big car park. The quick and cheerful service given by their staff made the experience thoroughly enjoyable and several members bought punnets of their strawberries to take home. Just after noon, we left the Café and headed off on the second part of our run heading towards Woodside. Unfortunately, road works in Woodside caused a few hiccups but most of us were able to pick up the run sheet after a side trip around the town. This route was as challenging as the first section – even after having tested the run twice beforehand, we made the same mistake as before and had to get several Jags following us to do a U-turn to get back on track!

The views through the hills were absolutely stunning on the run back to the City and The Feathers Hotel, where we arrived at 1:15pm to find Evan in the car park (thankfully!), and we were also joined by John and Betty Castle. We were seated in The Rose Room restaurant where we enjoyed an excellent lunch and a well-earned drink!

Michael Pringle was kind enough to thank Heather and I for organising a great run and it was gratifying to hear from many of those present how much they enjoyed the day. I, in turn, thanked the hotel staff for their prompt and excellent service during the lunch. A fabulous day, with great weather, good company and lots of laughs – I look forward to the next one!

Peter Buck Multivalve Register Secretary