Welcome to New Members

This event is getting bigger every month! Join us for our next OCBC (Old cars, bikes and coffee)

CUTLER PARK

16 May 2021 Open to vcc members and Non-members

3rd Sunday of the month from 9.00am Enquiries to Colin Hey

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to our club. We look forward to meeting you at our coming events and activities

Andrew Foster: 1973 Lotus Elan and two coupes

Alex Doig: 1934 International CI Pickup, 1920 Lea Francis, 1968 Escort MK1 rally car

Philip Van Deurs: 1962 Triumph TR 4 Surrey Top.

Barn Hire

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The Barn is available for hire to all members for birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and other functions. Contact Kevin or Claire on 03 312 7255

Rear Wheel Brake Rally Update

For those that ordered Rally Plaques these are being manufactured at the moment. You will receive these mid May.

Rally Organizer: Mike Milne

George Lee and Terry Hutchinson rip the red flag in half to commence the run.

Dutton Malvern ANZAC Day Run

Words Colin Hey Photos Liam Melhopt

Organiser Malcom McGibbon must have been very nervous the night before the Malvern Anzac Day run as he looked out the window and saw lightening streaking across the sky near Darfield. Fortunately the forecast remained steadfastly good for Anzac Day, so no contingency plan was put in place and the event proceeded as planned. And it turned out to be another good one! It was hard to believe that it had been 2 years since the last one, with the 2020 event having been cancelled due to the lockdown.

With a list of around 40 official entries and a likely 10 or so more that would be roll-ups on the day, it was destined to be another successful event. Our meeting point was once again the Darfield Recreation centre at 10am, however there were already two cars there when I arrived at 9.00am, and they arrived steadily between then and 10.30. The weather looked promising, although a slight NW breeze was ruffling the trees around the domain, but with it came a bit of warmth. This was an added bonus for those in open cars, which accounted for about half of those on the run. Once again a strong showing of Veteran cars, with 19 arriving on the day, several of which had not been out for quite a while. Some of them had been driven from Christchurch, and a few came on trailers. Three of them belonged to Malcolm and Anita McGibbon – they were driving their 1915 Swift, their Renault AX was driven by Graeme Willis, and the Model T Speedster was piloted by Tim Palmer. Their 1948 SS Jaguar was also there, driven by

their son Bevan with wife Mon on board too. It’s hard enough getting one old car ready for a decent run, so to have 4 there as well as being overall organiser for the event was a big effort. A great effort too from Steven and Helen Kidd, who brought their 1914 Talbot all the way from Dunedin to do the run. There was also a very good showing of vintage vehicles, and good numbers too from the PV sections of the club. Top marks too to Percy Ralston, who arrived on the only motorcycle – his veteran 1915 Douglas Model U.

It was really good having the cars on display for an hour, and this time was well utilised by many Darfield residents who came to look the cars over and see them depart on the run. It was also time well-spent by all the participants – time to pick up rally packs and packaged lunches, have a coffee from the coffee van, and wander around checking out the other cars and catching up with people. At 11.20 we were all gathered together to hear Terry Hutchinson from the Darfield RSA conduct the Anzac remembrance ceremony, and although the sound system didn’t really perform as intended to play the Last Post and Rouse, the thought was definitely there, and I suspect the odd tear was shed too.

George Lee (who with his wife Sue had the oldest car on the run – 1905 Alldays & Onions) then ripped the red flag in half with Terry Hutchinson to signal the start of the run. We then departed the car park one at a time, with those in cars over 100 years old receiving their Dutton plaque from manager

Percy Ralston prepares to leave Darfield on his 1915 Douglas Time for a catch-up at the start.

George and Sue Lee receive their Dutton 100 year badge from Royden Mauger as they start the Malvern Run.

Awaiting the start in Darfield - from left 1910 Brush (Brett O’Rourke), 1914 Renault AX (Malcolm & Anita McGibbon, 1914 Talbot (Steven & Helen Kiddd), and 1905 Alldays & Onion (George & Sue Lee).

Royden Mauger as they departed. This year the first non-veteran car received its plaque – a newly and beautifully restored jet-black 1920 Model T tourer owned by Evan Perrin.

The run took us past the Darfield memorial, already decorated with many wreaths from the earlier morning service there. A quick (or for some, slow) lap of the town, and then onto Kimberley Road for the long straight heading north to join the Old West Coast Road, to turn left for Waddington. After passing through Waddington we arrived in Sheffield, stopping briefly at the memorial to pay our respects to those commemorated there. A short stint heading slightly downhill at last to the Route 72 intersection, where we took the right turn to head south towards Coalgate and Hororata. Here the faster cars had the opportunity to get ahead, including Allan Familton in the Stanley steam car who whisked past our car, leaving us in his water vapour. The run along the foothills was superb - plenty of time to take in the scenery and relax at 30mph as we settled into an easy cruise with the putt-putt-putting noise of the twin-cylinder engine beating away behind us.

Turning right at the SH77

intersection, we were soon in Coalgate, where we had the option of proceeding straight on to the finish at Glentunnel, or turning left to Hororata to visit the memorial there. We chose the latter, arriving there 10 minutes later to arrive soon after the public service ended. At this memorial a large panel had been temporarily put up with the names and photographs of all of those who had fallen during the two Wars shown on it. We left our poppies there, and returned to Coalgate and then Glentunnel pushing once again into a stiff head-wind and gradual uphill grade, while the faster and newer cars carried on up Downs Road to visit the memorial at Glenroy before completing their circuit to Glentunnel in the opposite direction.

This year’s run finished at the new Glentunnel Community Centre. The car park there could accommodate most cars, and the facilities were spacious and spotless. Some chose to enjoy their lunches outside in the grounds, whilst others went indoors. There would have been more than enough room to accommodate everyone inside had the weather been cold or wet. Once again plenty of chance to check out the cars and chat to others.

By 2.30pm large clouds were appearing on the horizon, and although the weather actually later improved, it signalled it was time to head for home. An easy run back to Darfield and beyond capped off a good day of motoring. Thanks are due to Malcolm and Anita McGibbon and his family, Dutton Garage, and the many others who helped out with marshalling and a back-up on the day. Thanks also to the dozens that participated in the event – a very worthy day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the past, allowing us to enjoy something we can value and enjoy today, whilst supporting the local RSA as well.

25, 35, 50, 60 and 70

YEAR BADGES

To be presented at the Branch Awards’ Dinner Saturday 11 September 2021

If you are eligible for these badges, please contact Leigh Craythorne, telephone 342 9110 or email craythornes@actrix.co.nz for the appropriate form.

Applications (for continuous membership) are made on a form available from me, either at a Noggin or give me a telephone call (342 9110) and I will post it to you. (You may choose to email me – craythornes@actrix.co.nz)

Applicants for a 60 or 70-year badge must have been presented with a 50-year commemorative badge for a 60-year badge and a 60–year commemorative badge for a 70-year badge.

Please attend to this and contact me as soon as possible as the badges have to be approved by the branch committee before being processed via National Office and forwarded to us from Wellington - delay may mean a wait until next year’s Awards’ Dinner for presentation.

Members do not have to have been in the same branch for 25, 35, 50, 60, 70 years – it is recognition for continuous membership of the Club.

Leigh Craythorne craythornes@actrix.co.nz

Please note - contact me please - do not contact National Office.

Daffodil Rally for Cancer SAVE THE DATE

Sunday 22 August 2021

PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE CANCER SOCIETY

No matter what kind of vehicle you drive. Everyone Welcome Please note this date on your calendar and in your diary now, and if you are involved in any One-Make clubs please ensure your club committee is aware of this date as well. It will be an open event suitable for any veteran, vintage, classic (old or new) or collectible vehicle or motorcycle. This year the event will start by meeting in four locations at 10.00am: Rangiora, New Brighton, Cashmere and Rolleston (exact locations to be confirmed closer to the time), with runs from each converging at Cutler Park by 12.00 noon, where all cars will be on public display for the afternoon. A donation (suggested $20 per car, but you decide) will be collected on arrival at Cutler Park. All proceeds will be passed on directly to the Canterbury/West Coast branch of the Cancer Society. Prizes for Best American, British, European, Japanese, Australian, motorcycle, Best Dressed, and Cancer Society personality’s choice. If you would like to help with the organisation – especially at any of the start venues, please contact Colin Hey on 021 883 807 or email: heywolseley699@gmail.com You can even come specially dressed for the occasion!