The Hub - October 2020

The OCTOBER 2020

HUB NEWSLETTER

Linda White checking the instructions with Vicky Hembry (who came with her family) before heading off in her Triumph Spitfire on this year’s 2020 Lady and Young Drivers Rally. Son Taylor is checking out his competition!

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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Since the first Swap Meet in 1976 there have always been weather conditions to worry about and some extreme conditions have been experienced over those years. It was never envisaged that ROSS BUTLER something other than weather Chairman would disrupt the running of Swap ph 03 352 3160 Meet but the Covid Virus has been the king hit. .As is well-known, Swap Meet is the major fundraising event run by the Branch each year and having to cancel it for 2020 was a decision that was not made lightly. Swap Meet is a major occasion for the Parts Shed also which will now generate possibly 25% less for the Branch in 2020 than in normal years.

Fortunately, prudent management of the Branch and its finances by successive committees and treasurers have seen that we have sound reserves to carry us through.

The September Noggin was abandoned because of the restrictions in place relating to numbers at gatherings but at this time, following the alert level change, the October Noggin will go ahead as usual.

Entry Forms for the Homestead Run on the 22nd November are in the September Hub or on the Branch Website and close on November 8th.

The Branch has had a car transporter trailer built for the use and collection or movement of vehicles by the Parts Shed.

This will also be available for members’ use at a modest cost and an appropriate vehicle must be used for towing.

For further information contact me on 352-3160 or 021 314-221.

New branch transporter-trailer parked up and ready for action.

Read more in the spares shed column.

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SECRETARY’S REPORT Subscriptions To receive the deduction you must have this paid to National Office by 20th October 2020. Please make sure you use the account number on your invoice 12-3151-0184322-00 and include your Membership Number and Surname. Do not pay into the Canterbury Branch Account. CHECK, CHECK, CHECK the account number.

ROD THROWER Secretary & Branch Delegate ph 03 338 2320

We would still like more members to chose to have their Hub sent by email, there will come a time when you will probably have to pay to have the hub printed and posted as is already happening in some branches.

The form this will take will hopefully be dealt with in the coming months.

The emailing issues we have been having are getting better but probably still needs some fine tuning. I would like to remind you, if you don’t receive your Hub before the Noggin then something is amiss and you need to check your spam box. The next step is to enter the Hub email address into your address book <vccthehub@gmail.com> into your email programe, then contact by email the Editor Rosalie at this address explaining what you have done.

If all else fails and you want to see it straight away go to the Canterbury Branch Web Site (google “Canterbury Branch Vintage Car Club”) or visit this link: www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/newsletter Happy motoring and I’ll see you for a chat at OCBC on 18 Oct. Rod (Secretary) NEW MEMBERS

OCTOBER 2020

Welcome to our club. We look forward to meeting you at our coming events and activities. Should you or any member require any assistance or advice, please feel free to ask any Committee member.

Mr Doug Brian Moody & Miss Joanne Leigh Hunt 1963 Lotus Cortina Mk 1 Coupe, 1963 Ford Cortina Mk 1 Coupe, 1963 Ford Cortina Mk 1 Woody Estate. 1968 Fiat Bambina Fiat 500, 1965 Morris Oxford Series 6 Sedan, 1975 Ford Cortina Mk 3 Estate, 1989 BMW M325I E30 Coupe.

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COLIN HEY Swap Meet Convenor

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Ph 03 359 8738 E heywolseley699@gmail.com As everyone is by now (hopefully) aware, Swap Meet 2020 has been cancelled. Although most people seem to understand the reason for doing this, there have been several comments that we made the decision too early, especially now that we have returned to Level 1 restrictions. One person did take the time to write an email expressing this, so I have repeated my written answer back for benefit of everyone so that there is a fuller understanding of both when and why the decision was made.

As well as the comments made in my response, it is important to realise that any further community outbreak (especially if it were to occur in Christchurch) will undoubtedly result in restrictions being imposed again – a constant risk for any proposed event.

“The decision to cancel had to be made two weeks ago, and followed the announcement on Friday 4th September which extended Level 2 restrictions nation-wide, with no indication of certainty at that point at all as to when they would change. Even if there was a possibility of definitely moving to Level 1, there was no certainty that even at Level 1 there would be no restrictions on the number of people allowed at gatherings or events.

To delay our decision beyond that date (and it was a full Swap Meet Commitee decision) would mean that we would have to commit to several thousand dollars worth of expenditure including advertising, preparation and lodging of a traffic management plan, and confirmation and paying deposits for outside suppliers of goods and services to Swap Meet. Also top of mind were many of our site holders and visitors who travel from throughout the country who would not be able to claim refunds for cancelled ferry bookings and accommodation had they proceeded to book and then we cancelled later.

Although the event is an ‘outdoors’ event, there are also many indoor activities associated with it, including those run from the hall such as food service, the bar, and the two social evenings. In many cases too the busier sites have side-by-side buyers for much of the day. This, coupled with the fact that many of the participants are 60 years plus in age, makes the whole environment very risky unless we had absolute certainty that COVID had been completely eliminated from community transmission.

Be assured the decision was not made lightly, and was made in the best interests of our club as a whole, and our members.”

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COMING EVENTS October Thursday 1 Sunday 4 Fri-Sun 9-11 Sat-Sun 17-18 Sun 18 Sun 25

Noggin P Group Rally Swap Meet Cancelled Girder Fork Motorcycle Rally OCBC - Cutler Park Grasskhana - Cutler Park

November Sun 1 Sun 1 Thurs 5 Sat 7 Sun 8 Wed 11 Fri-Sun 13-15 Sun 15 Sun 22

Annual Awards Dinner All British Day Noggin Malvern Run for Anzac Annual Vintage and Veteran Rallies Motorcycle Noggin Show Weekend Tour OCBC Homestead Run

north canterbury noggin Fancy a drive north of the city?

Join us at our regular North Canterbury Noggin

rangiora RSA Fourth Wednesday of the month/From 7.30pm 82/82 Victoria Street, Rangiora 7400 6

NEW DATE

SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2020 Clubrooms, Cutler Park.

SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER Bar opens 6.00 pm2020

Please be seated for dinner by 6.30 pm The dinner is held annually to present branch members 25, 35, 50 and 60-year membership awards.

Your bought tickets will automatically cross over to the new date.

Any changes or additional tickets ($35 single) are available from Leigh Craythorne 03 342 9110 or craythornes@actrix.co.nz The meal will be catered by our very own Annette and Lindsay Painter â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who know just what we like and there will be plenty for all.

If there are any special dietary requirements, please contact Leigh 342 9110 or craythornes@actrix.co.nz as soon as possible please.

Come along and support your fellow members on their special night.

50-YEAR PRESENTATIONS John Daue, Robert Gough, Ian Hedgman, Trevor Lightfoot, Eric Mattsen, Terry Meadows, Philip Mitchell, Donald McClelland, Andrew McClintock, Trevor Stanley-Joblin

60-YEAR PRESENTATIONS David Kay, Robin Mundy, Gavin Paterson, Ken Whitaker

CANTERBURY BRANCH

ANNUAL VINTAGE RALLY

Sunday 8 November

Enter online or see entry form later in this issue of The Hub. This year we are meeting up with the Annual Veteran Rally for lunch.

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COMMERCIAL REPORT

NEIL SHASKEY Commercial Convenor

Many thanks to Arthur Bodger for arranging a visit to view Gerald Daldry’s collection of Mack and other trucks, and supper at Protranz afterwards, unfortunately I couldn’t make it along myself so have received a report from another attendee.

There is a plan underway for the October commercial noggin on Wednesday 15th, assuming we’re allowed to get together, so if you haven’t heard from me before then give me a call.

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NOGGIN

DON MULLER Noggin Displays Co-ordinator Ph 385 6850

The cancellation of our September noggin meant our display schedule will move forward one month. See you all at our October clubnight at The Barn on 1 October.

Future Displays October 1: “Things you Made during Covid 19 Lock down”.

November 6: Winners from, The Ladies & Young Drivers Rally.

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PARTS SHED

WAYNE STOCKS Parts Shed

Hi everyone, The Parts Shed is ticking along nicely, We have been getting good attendances and some good sales which means that people have been finding what they are looking for. This is something we have been working hard to achieve. For instance our construction gang have built a new covered wheel rack outside. Peter Wright has spent a considerable time and effort putting all the wheels into rim sizes cross referenced with stud numbers.Now it only takes a few minutes to locate that elusive wheel. This is exactly what we are aiming to do throughout the parts complex. making parts easier to find.

Our new car transporter trailer is due this Friday and the recovery jobs are mounting up. Three at the last count so we are looking forward to receiving that. It is ready and Ross Butler has been to view it and is in the process of registering it.

We have just received a quite good body only for an Austin seven Box Saloon with a sunshine roof. This would make a good starting point for a restoration project that wouldn’t break the bank as there are still lots of spares available for these cars. Available from the “Parts Shed” just ask at the desk. Also an old engine hoist for a replica workshop William Morris Birmingham maker. These are very popular and the last one didn’t make it inside the door before it was sold and this one is in better condition.

OCBC Catch a coffee at 18 October 9-11am

CUTLER PARK

Enquiries to Colin Hey Ph 359 8738 9

WOMEN & YOUNG DRIVERS RALLY

Report by BARBARA JOHNSTONE

This event was in danger of being canned this year until the intervention of those two masters of organisation, Heather Glenday and Claire Campion Canterbury VCC turned on another great day for this event.

Fourty-four young and not so young drivers and passengers in a mix of 20 cars from Minis to Rovers, young to vintage set off. Thanks to Hadstock farms for the donation of daffodils that were well received and supported, which, with the rally entry donations raised $262 for the Cancer Society.

Gathering at Cutler Park for a 10am start on a beauty day we followed the rally instructions to meander along the Old West Coast Road through the gorge and into Oxford. We headed through to Sefton and into Amberley. Some got to experience more of the countryside than others, not naming anybody in particular, Katryna. The quizz baffled us on some points and even trying to phone a friend was a fizzer.

As the men would say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;only enough time at the market to whizz around and get out of thereâ&#x20AC;?. Then onwards toward Leithfield to enjoy the great food and company of the rally entrants at A Better Half Kitchen and Bar. Obviously some had a better grasp on this whole rally amble thing than the newbie on the block. I definitely need to brush up on my general knowledge. Full marks to Julie Sword and crew who got 100% without google. There was only one question which all participants got correct...

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It was great to see the family winning team of Taylor White in his 1985 Toyota Starlet Oldest vehicle on the rally achieving the Young Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Model A, Barbara Hill. award and Linda White in the well presented 1975 Triumph Spitfire taking home the Woman Driver trophy.

A big thank you to Claire Campion and Heather Glenday for the organising and pushing Wolseley, Gay Goodman. to make it happen this year, amidst the stress and angst of dealing with the new Covid 19 imposed rules and social distancing requirements. It certainly helps to at least spend some time having fun with great Mini, Barbara Johnstone cars and great people.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rally - winner Linda White Triumph Spitfire Young Drivers - Overall winner Taylor White Toyota Starlet.

Annette Meikle conferring with Nancy McSaveny

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BAR REPORT

GILL STEVENSON Bar Manager

Now that we are back in level 1 the monthly noggins will be returning and the bar staff are looking forward to seeing you all.

During the last period of level 2 Covid 19 precautions the bars and restaurants were only able to operate with a maximum occupancy of 100, members of the motorbike section approached the committee and it was approved for them to run a Friday night social, for roughly 2 hours, this was well patronized and attended by new and old members of the club throughout the month.

The proceeds from these events have now been banked.

Should we have the misfortune to return to a higher Covid level this event could be re addressed.

2020 ALL BRITISH DAY Sunday 1 November The start point will be our Vintage Car Club grounds on McLeans Island Road, where vehicles will need to assemble between 9.30 and 10.30 am.

Soon after 10.30 all vehicles will depart on a scenic run which will take participants to a country domain. A mix of long and medium runs provided to cater for everyone.

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The event is open to British vehicles of all ages (veteran to modern) and all types: mopeds, motorcycles, cars and trucks.

D S T O VA N

Please bring a picnic lunch, or food may be purchased along the route.

VELOSOLEX OWNERS GROUP

ROYCE VOG 1

Goodness me where do all these ‘Solex’s come from.

Tuesday 8 September saw 19 riders arrive for a day of excitement out on these wee beauty’s. We keep breaking records all the time and VOG 1 thought that it would just be a “flash in the pan” event. How wrong was I. The run this time took us again through the “Red Zone” of Dallington/Avonside and I must admit I was very impressed in how tidy the area around Avonside Drive is looking with grass mowed and garden plots still being tended.

What we thought was going to be a short sweet run turned out to be quite an eventful one what with breakdowns and a puncture it took us 45 minutes to cover some 12k’s and that was even before we made the lunch stop. But who cares it gave us all plenty of opportunity to have a yarn on the roadside on a wonderful Spring morning.

Thanks to Ray Oakes for organising the day.

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Above: Roadside repairs.

Below: Backup team hard at it.

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PLENTY OF NEW FACES VCC CANTERBURY

9-90s

WINTER DOESN’T STOP US THE MORE THE MERRIER!

Tony Becker organised our September JOHN KUIPERS run through the countryside to Pegasus 9-90’s Coordinator and the new subdivision across the main road north. I didn’t realise Pegasus had got so big. We drove down to Pegasus beach, a new sight for most of us, then carried on to Doug Moody’s place in Loburn North. A big thank you Doug. He had organised a lot of neighbours with vintage cars to gather and what a collection greeted us. Absolutely fantastic. A great display. Parking was great and made it so easy for the circle and the raffle.

We had approx. 60 cars so we stayed just below the limit of 100 people.

This was a great day out. Thank you so much Tony. Tony had printed out 50 copies of the run and didn’t have enough! I nearly panicked. I thought we were going to run out of raffle tickets! We are seeing a lot of new faces and looking forward to seeing you all next month.

JK and the team.

October 7 : Alan and Barbara Hill Meet at The Peg Carpark, Belfast Hotel at 9.55am November 11: Graham Tulett Meet at the Rolleston Community Centre, leaving at 9.55am sharp. Have a full tank and if the weather is kind to us a fantastic trip is being organised, one you don’t want to miss.

December 9: Christmas Lunch at Pineacres. $25 a head.

Eighty people is the limit so be in quick. Pre-pay at the October outing, I will take your name and money. No cheques or IOUs. 14

Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee

Colin Hey

Another great turnout on Sunday 20 September, this month boosted by the presence of the Triumph Car Club members, who made OCBC their start point for their monthly run. Once again great weather and a solid turnout of around 70 vehicles of all ages (including a good number of motorcycles as well) which kept the coffee cart very busy.

One of this month’s more noteworthy cars was the stunning red 1969 Fiberfab Jamaican – a very rare USA Replica Car. This car is the only example in Australasia, and is owned by Paul Yaxley. It is built around a worked Triumph TR6 engine and chassis, and runs a Toyota Supra gearbox and diff. This car has been one of a number of seldom-seen classics that arrive at OCBC and make it so worthwhile attending the event.

The next OCBC is on Sunday 18 October (3rd Sunday in the month), running again from 9.00am until after 11.00am.

Incidentally, for any of our VCC members who also belong to one-make clubs – you are more than welcome (encouraged in fact) to make OCBC the start venue for your club runs.

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MOTORCYCLE REPORT

CHRIS LEITH Motorcycle Section

The days are getting longer; soon it will be Daylight Savings time, offering plenty of after work (or after dinner) runs…

PAST EVENTS

9th September – Motorcycle Noggin. Held at Motorcycle Corner, a good turnout enjoyed a nice evening telling lies again.

19th September – Scooter & Under 250cc Motorcycle Run. Also includes all Veteran and Vintage motorcycles, regardless of size. Started from Pomeroy’s; about 13 intrepid riders on a variety of machines tackled the course of about 130 km’s.

See elsewhere for a full report.

20th September – Ruff Run & Working Bee. The OCBC coffee morning was on as well, we had a working bee to shift firewood and level off the mound. A good turnout, some concentrated on the tasks at hand while one or two tried out the Club 1928 Ariel, a 1912 Triumph single speed no clutch, as well as a 1915 Royal Enfield. All good fun… About a dozen stayed on for the BBQ lunch…

26th September – Fish & Chip Run. As the planned run to Hororata fell over due to the swap meet being cancelled, we decided on a garage raid in Fendalton instead. Full report next month.

FUTURE EVENTS

14th October – Noggin. At Motorcycle Corner, but will look out for a visit somewhere instead? If we do, will advise via the motorcycle database email messaging, so keep an eye out for that.

17th – 18th October – Girder Fork Rally to Akaroa. Leaves Liquorland Amyes Road; M Glenday in charge. Living Springs for morning tea, Little River lunch.

24th October – Fish & Chip Run. No destination organised; is Labour Day weekend. Meet at the BP Service Station, Moorhouse Ave/Antigua St corner, 10.15am for a 10.30 am departure. Rider’s choice on destination.

2nd November – Annual Motorcycle Rally. POSTPONED. To spread the load of all of the Motorcycle Major events all coming at once the decision has been made to MOVE the 16

Annual Motorcycle Rally until 22nd February 2021. This date is that for the VCC Commercial Rally, so we hope to tie in with the start, and lunch break. More details later.

11th November – Noggin. A garage raid in the Sydenham area has been organised, so meet at the Speights Ale House, Tower Junction 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm departure to the destination.

22nd November – Homestead Run. Organised by motorcycle committee man Jens Christensen; bike friendly event. Starts Prebbleton Domain, Tosswill Road. Entries are on line now, you need to enter and pay your monies.

28th November – Fish & Chip run. Nothing special organised yet.

9th December – Noggin, Christmas Special. Looking at another very popular Christmas Event, more details next month.

This is about it for this month; we are proving to be THE active section of the Branch!

Great to see a good bike representation at tthe last OCBC - which coincided with our Ruff Run & Working Bee.

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Scooter & Small Motorcycle Run

19 September

Report by DAVE COOK

From our meeting place at Pomeroyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Brewery Inn, 13 bikes set off and headed straight for the hills via Sumner and over Evens Pass to Lyttleton. Evens Pass was a real test for the small engines with one feisty little Honda step through acting more like a bronco horse at a rodeo event. Unfortunately, more damage to the rider than the bike. On closer inspection at our lunch stop this resulted in a trip to A&E to get a few stitches.

(10 required in all, to the leg).

Back to the run, we regrouped at the tunnel entrance and on the Heathcote side were greeted with some funny looks from two lollipop ladies controlling road works. We managed to brighten up their day giving them a friendly wave and a toot.

We headed straight to New Brighton following the coastline to Brookland then crossing the Waimakariri River. Heading inland we encountered two sections of loose gravel, just to prove the older riders still had it in them. Interesting to say the least!

Small diameter wheels on gravel are definitely not the best combination but we acccepted the challenge dutifully. Lunch

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stop at The Plough Hotel Rangiora was plentiful and also provided something to wash the dust down with.

Prizegiving was after lunch due to our back up vehicle having to make a trip to A&E. Best over all scooter was awarded to Dave Cook and let’s call it a special prize went to Royce. He can tell you the details why next time you see him.

The afternoon run finished back at Pomeroy’s for a few that wanted to celebrate a great day’s ride, 85km morning section and 43Km in the afternoon, you could really feel that bike seat by the end of the day!

A big thank you to Graham Barnett for organising the event and being back-up. Having been postponed previously due to Covid–19 this was a fantastic run in the end, enjoyed by all and topped off with bright sunny weather.

Above: thirst quenching lunch at The Plough.

Best Overall Scooter Best Overall Small Motorcycle Hard Luck Award

Dave Cook, Vespa Rally Dev Dhurvas, BSA C11 Royce Baker, Honda Cub

CUTLER PARK GROUND MAINTENANCE CREW WORKING BEE 1st sunday of every month 8am - noon Call Mike Foster 03 359 8260 if your want more information or just show up on the day.

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DUTTON GARAGE MALVERN RUN

HORORATA HIGHLAND GAMES 2020

So far we are managing to dodge all those dreaded covid bullets and at this stage Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m positive that the Games will be on.

Remember to get those entries in by the 18th October as no late entries can be accepted.

Start is at the Darfield Recreation Centre at 9:30am so please be there in plenty of time to collect your rally pack and to fit your rally number to your vehicle before heading off on a short run to Hororata.

For those with very early veterans you may wish to trailer them to the assembly point at the Hororata Cenotaph where there is plenty of parking. Please still come to the Darfield Recreation Centre for your rally pack.

At the Hororata Cenotaph the vehicles are to be lined up in numerical order for the entry to the games venue. It is approx 1km from the Cenotaph to the games and there will be marshals to direct us to the Games Arena and then to our allocated parking and display area. Our entry into the Games is at 10:30.

Please ensure that everyone in your vehicle is wearing the wristband that you have been issued with. Remember we have committed to remaining as a display until 4:00pm and it is a condition of our entry.

So bonnie laddies and lassies, get your kilts pressed, get your steed prepped and get your entries in and veteran owners remember that the 2020 Veteran rally on the 8th starts at the Darfield Recreation Centre and goes to the Old Rustic Hotel at Oxford for a BBQ lunch. Those north of the Waimak will have an alternative start point on their side of the divide.

See you all there.

Malcolm McGibbon

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7 NOVEMBER 2020 ENTRIES CLOSE 18 OCTOBER 2020.

ENTRY FORM

ENTRANTS NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

CELL PHONE NUMBER

PASSENGER NAMES

EMAIL ADDRESS

VEHICLE MAKE/YEAR/MODEL

VEHICLE REGISTRATION Number required

Vehicle Entry Fee. Covers Driver and vehicle entry to Highland Games

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NOTICE OF

ANNUAL VETERAN RALLY SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER This year’s Annual Veteran Rally will follow on from the previous day’s Malvern run and display at the Hororata Highland Games on Saturday 7th November (see Malcom McGibbon’s item) Our assembly point for the Annual Vintage Rally on the Sunday will once again be the Darfield Recreation Centre in North Terrace, meeting there at 10am for morning tea and collection of the route sheet for the day.

Participants will leave in their own time for a leisurely and scenic run of 35km to Oxford (shorter route of 30km also available), to arrive at the Old Rustic Hotel for a BBQ lunch.

Another run for those on the north side of the Waimakariri River will start at the same time outside the Route 72 Café in the Cust township.

The vehicles taking part in the separate Annual Vintage Rally (leaving from the VCC grounds) will also join us in Oxford for lunch.

This will be a great weekend of Veteran motoring and socialising, so be sure to get the cars and bikes out and ready to go, and come prepared to thoroughly enjoy yourself.

Please also be prepared for the weather on the day.

Additional Notes: • Please complete the entry form for the event - closeoff for entries is Friday 30th October (note the final date for Malvern Run entries is 18th October). Please also note your preferred start location (Darfield or Cust) • An Entrant’s choice award will be presented – every entry will be able to vote for any car except their own.

• Overnight parking (outdoors) is available at a secure location very close to Darfield – please contact myself or Malcolm McGibbon if you wish to use this option.

• A backup vehicle will be in attendance to help sort any gremlins that may arise.

Veteran Convenor: Colin Hey, Phone 359-8737 or 021 882 807, Email heywolseley699@gmail.com

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ANNUAL

VETERAN RALLY SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2020 CLOSE 30 October 2020.

ENTRIES If you require a plaque you must enter before 10 October

ENTRY FORM

10am assemble at Darfield Recreation Centre. Morning tea provided before run gets underway.

RALLY ROUTES We have two varying speeds of vehicles. Choose a route you feel most comfortable doing. Alternative start also from Cust.

Lunch will be at a the Old Rustic Hotel, Oxford.

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ANNUAL

VINTAGE RALLY ENTRIES CLOSE 23 October 2020.

SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2020

ENTRY FORM

This year the rally route will begin at Cutler Park and finish with a BBQ Lunch in Oxford meeting up with the Annual Veteran Rally. We will be travelling approximately 90km to the lunch venue. After an enjoyable lunch you are free to find your own way home at your leisure The route consists of roads across North Canterbury’s plains on a mix of tar seal and shingle roads with some gentle foothill roads for good measure. If you have entered the rally on Saturday 7 November you will not be travelling the same roads, so why not make a weekend of it!

First car away at 10:15. Vintage cars will compete for the Ken & Kenneth Lowden Trophy, Rae Trophy and Eason Trophy.

All prizes will be presented at the December Noggin.

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

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Plaque – optional (If you want a plaque you must enter before 10 October

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SHOW WEEKEND TOUR

13-15 NOVEMBER

ENTRIES CLOSE 8 NOVEMBER 2020.

ENTRY FORM Accommodation needed in or near Fairlie for 13 & 14 November 2020.

Start at Glentunnel Community centre at 10.30am Friday 13 Nov.

For more information please contact Dave Inwood (Organiser) on 327-4156.

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

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The organisers need to know if you are planning to attend the…

2022 VERO International Festival of Historic Motoring

16-21 JANUARY 2022

Planning for our next international rally in Taranaki is well underway again following the covid postponement but organisers do need a firm commitment from all members intending to make the journey north.

Email festivalsecretary@gmail.com to register your interest.

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HOMESTEAD RUN

SUNDAY 22 NOVEMBER

ENTRIES CLOSE 8 NOVEMBER 2020.

ENTRY FORM Join us for one of the highlights of our branch calendar.

For new members the Homestead Run is open to any club eligible vehicle/motorcycle. We will be visiting three properties this year so it will be a full day event. We view the outside of the home only along with the garden. These homes are private property and often a working farm so please respect the property, this includes no dogs on the the properties in cars.

Provide your own morning and afternoon teas and picnic lunch.

PROGRAMME 9.30am assemble at Prebbleton Domain, 80 Tosswill Road, Prebbleton to uplift rally sheet and be ready for a 10am departure. All flat ground – no hills this year.

DRIVER’S NAME

MEMBERSHIP NUMBER

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Coming to a paddock near you!

grasskhana* 2020

Sunday October 25 2020 – Cutler Park All Club eligible vehicles qualify to enter. Vehicles being used need to be in sound and safe condition. These events are great fun for both the participants and spectators so come along and put your driving skills and vehicle’s handling abilities to the test. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy if it’s a sunny day. Entries $5.00 on the day with 9:00 am registration and briefing at 9:30.

Any enquiries call Ross Butler 352-3160 or 021 314-221.

If wet, may move on to Monday, Labour Day. *Grasskhana - a short

series of fun field tests designed to hone a driver’s skills. Ideal for younger drivers and those wanting to build confidence.

advance notice you are invited to the

Sunday, 7 February 2021

off SH 75 just beyond Motukarara Last held in 2016 - this event was highly popular and enjoyed by everyone who attended. Same venue as last time.

Mark this event on your calendar. Same venue as previous. For further information L. Saunders 03 322 8565 Ladies Nail Driving Competition, Grand Country Garden Party 2016. One of many activities planned for next year’s event. Photo Carolyn Elcock.

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MARKETPLACE For Sale 1924 STANDARD CAR MODEL V3 .Light English aluminium panelled tourer imported into NZ in 1924 built by The Standard Motor Company Ltd Coventry England. Unique, very lively 1300 cc OHV 4 cylinder motor, 3 speed gearbox with nice gear change action, a very light metal 3 plate oil clutch, an underslung worm drive diff with 2 wheel brakes in 14 inch brake drums with the brake shoes inside the drums. Cruise at 40 mph all day. Comfortable 4 seater.

Restored 1974 and had another engine overhaul since. Tidy paint work and hood. New six volt battery. Many spares inc an engine, crankshaft and gearbox. $16,500. Will be sold with registered and WOF. Trevor Lightfoot Phone 3851 200 Chch trevor.wendyl@xtra.co.nz for details and photos.

THE AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE –Bundles of 12- $25. Years 2003, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 plus 2002 has 4= $8 and 2000 has 1 which is $2. These English magazines cover vehicles from the 1880’s to the 1960’s -a fabulous read! Trevor Lightfoot Ph 3851 200 Christchurch or trevor.wendyl@xtra.co.nz 1917 BUICK 4 PARTS: Chassis, radiator, engine, gearbox, bulkhead, front axle, steering box, hubs. Phone Paul 03 359 7600 or 021 205 9101.

Wanted 1915/16 MODEL T FORD BACK/FRONT MUDGUARDS, hoodbows, valances, any condition for barn find project.

Phone John 03 347 4111

CONDOLENCES

Our deepest sympathies are extended to the families of those members and friends of the branch who have recently passed away.

Barrie Atkins 05/26155 (Barrie and Gillian have just transferred from Gisborne Branch last Month) Rodger Louis B.E.M. 05/22750 28

OFFICERS 2020-2021 MAIN COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Ross Butler (Debbie)

03 352 3160, 021 314 221 rossrbutler@gmail.com

SECRETARY: Rod Thrower (Lynda)

03 338 2320, 021 126 3529 canterbury@vcc.org.nz or thrower.rod@gmail.com

TREASURER: Kevin Sarjeant (Joan)

03 365 1938 (pref), 027 365 1938 kevin.sarjeant@xtra.co.nz CLUB CAPTAIN; Vacant VICE CAPTAIN: Dave Inwood (Linda)

03 327 4156, 027 3077-636 magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz

COMMITTEE: George Kear (Jorden)

03 347 0315, 027 221 4332 george.kear@charton.co.nz COMMITTEE

Colin Hey (Jenny) 03 359 8737, 021 883 807 heywolseley699@gmail.com

Katryna Shaw (Bryce), 021 0277 2375 katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com P GROUP CONVENOR

Neale Cook (Sasha), 021 295 3628 neale.cook@bayleys.co.nz VETERAN CONVENOR

Colin Hey (Jenny) 03 359 8737, 021 883 807 heywolseley699@gmail.com VINTAGE- CONVENOR

Mike Milne (Sacha), 022 358 7246 oldandrecovered@gmail.com COMMERCIAL CONVENOR

Neil Shaskey (Louise) 03 3528802, 027 289 6201 neilandlouise@snap.net.nz IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR:

John Coomber (Christine) 03 310 7056, 027 292 5206 johnchriscoomber@gmail.com

2020-2021 REPRESENTATIVES MOTORCYCLE CONVENOR

Phillip Jeeves (Marietta), 03 338 0666 pmjeeves@gmail.com VELOSOLEX GROUP (VOG’S)

Royce Baker (Janice), 03 322 5529 whisky17@xtra.co.nz PARTS SHED REPS:

Wayne Stocks, 03 383 1380 waynestoxy@gmail.com Ross Butler (Debbie) 03 352 3160, 021 314 221 rossrbutler@gmail.com 9-90’S CO-ORDINATOR

John Kuipers (Collen), 03 332 7926 VIC REPRESENTATIVE

Don Bennetts (Judy), 03 385 6333 djbennetts@compassnet.co.nz MAINTENANCE/ CLUB ROOMS

Mike Foster, 03 359 8260, 022 3598 260 mike dawn.foster@xtra.co.nz BAR MANAGERS

Gill Stevenson (Kevin), 03 327 5743 kstevenson@xtra.co.nz or gill.ellwood@cdhb.health.nz Amanda Franklin (Wayne), 03 389 7066, wfranklin100@hotmail.com NOGGIN DISPLAYS

Don Muller (Marlene) 03 385 6850, 021 181 3449 donmarlzmuller@gmail.com

LIBRARIAN:

Owen Genet, 03 358 2514 congenet@xtra.co.nz ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN

Kay Shaskey (Graeme), 03 352 5217 kayandgraeme@xtra.co.nz SWAP MEET CHAIR

Colin Hey (Jenny), 03 359 8737 heywolseley699@gmail.com SWAP MEET SITES:

Neil Shaskey (Louise) 03 352 8802, 027 289 6201 swapmeetsites@gmail.com BARN BOOKINGS/CAMPING

Kevin & Claire Campion 03 312 7255, 027 407 5344 kj.ec.campion@xtra.co.nz BEADED WHEELS REPORTER :

Tony Becker (Ngaire) 03 421 2426, 027 446 6964 danebecker36@gmail.com NORTH CANTY NOGGIN:

Alan Hill, (Barbara) 03 313 6008, 021 161 5866, abhill@ usnet.co.nz TROPHY CUSTODIAN

Leigh Craythorne (Tony) 03 342 911, 027 460 4508 craythornes@actric.co.nz HUB EDITOR/CLUB WEB SITE

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Roy & Annette Adams Phone/Fax 03 327 8155 After Hours 027 435 0636 Free Battery Check - MTA Member 96 Williams Street, Kaiapoi 7630 BATTERIES, AIR CONDITIONING, STARTER MOTORS, BULBS AND LAMPS, AUTO ELECTRICS

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• Competitive prices • Over 1300 different Model A items in stock, plus second hand parts • Increasing inventory of new Model T parts • Model A servicing and repairs • Exchange items – Speedos, steering boxes etc • Classic and vintage tyre sales Mail and phone orders welcome Ph 03 379 7370 Fax 379 7371 A/h 021 637 656 earlyfordparts@xtra.co.nz 11 Henry Street, Waltham.

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