Club Torque - President’s Column

President’s Report April 2023

March commonly referred to as “Mad March” saw the return of WOMAD and the Fringe back in full strength this year. From all reports both festivals have been well supported with the Fringe exceeding one million ticket sales. From reports I have read this is an Australia first for an Arts Festival. To reach this number in ticket sales is definitely something to “Crow” about; well done SA.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make the Pushrod Register meeting due to other commitments. Suzanne Jarvis attended as a visitor and from all reports it was a good meeting.

Along with Editor Graham, we did make it along to the XJ/Mk10/420G Register BBQ in Hazelwood Park. This was well supported with a sausage and hamburger BBQ in the park, being cooked under the guidance of Bob and Trevor followed by a drive to Mt Barker. On leaving the park for the drive to Auchendarroch House for coffee, I discovered the car battery had failed; so much for extended periods on trickle charges!

The Jaguar National Rally (JNR) Working Group held its final Pre-rally meeting on Monday, 27th March. The Rally Programme is fully locked-in. However, the Day at the Bend on the Monday is still available via TidyHq. There are spaces also available for members on the Post Rally Tour; if interested please phone Peter Buck (0421061883).

Members not intending to join the Rally are encouraged to be part of the Jaguar display day at the Birdwood Mill on Sunday, 16th April. The day is open to all Jaguar and Daimler club members so why not make the effort and see if we can fill the paddock with an impressive display of vehicles. There will be food and drinks available on-site, including Club memorabilia.

Members are reminded tickets for the Clubs 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner have been on-sale for the last month, there is a limit of 200 places so don’t delay as you may miss out with well over 100 tickets already sold. This will be a very special event with complementary drinks and canapes on arrival, a three-course meal of choice, presentation of awards and dancing to and entertainment by, The Foenander Brothers six-piece band.

The recent spell of morning mist (fog) in the hills and the wet weather, signals the season is changing. It is therefore time for members who own older vehicles to make the most of the dry weather and get your vehicles out for a run before it’s time for dry storage over the winter period.

Hoping to see you at the various Club events through-out 2023

TUESDAY 4th

APRIL

WEDNESDAY 5th

APRIL

WEDNESDAY 12th

APRIL

APRIL

14th to 21st

SATURDAY 15th

APRIL

SUNDAY 16th

APRIL

MONDAY 17th

APRIL

TUESDAY 18th

APRIL

WEDNESDAY 19th

APRIL

WEDNESDAY 19th

APRIL (Evening)

SUNDAY 23rd APRIL

TUESDAY 2nd

MAY

WEDNESDAY 10th

MAY

WEDNESDAY 17th MAY

THURSDAY 18th

MAY (Lunch)

THURSDAY 25th

MAY

SATURDAY 27th

MAY