Club Captain’s Report

I am back after holidaying in Australia. The two weeks away were filled with fun, laughter and wine…… but that unfortunately didn’t stop us getting COVID and spending an extra week in the land of OZ. Luckily we could stay with friends since all 6 of us got it.

It looks like we are famous! There is a picture of us in our MG (taken at Vero) in the Air New Zealand in-flight magazine. It turned out our National office was advertising the Vintage Car Club. More fools them looking at a couple of lunatics!

Colin shared this picture from Coffee and Cars July. The photo was taken at 9.30am. I believe the morning started off at minus 5.

The MG is up and running again after a clutch problem, just got to get a warrant and look out I will be back on the roads again.

Coming Events

21st August VCC National Daffodil Day 27th August Round the Bays Motorcycle Run 3rd September Women and Young Drivers Rally 10th September Awards Dinner

Katryna

This is our big showcase event - Cancer Society Daffodil Run, which is being run on Sunday 21st August. It is being run simultaneously by VCC branches all over the country that day to benefit the Cancer Society. All funds raised at the Canterbury run will benefit the Canterbury/West Coast branch of the Cancer Society. This year there is an all-new format. The runs start at 10.00am in four different locations – Rangiora, New Brighton, Cashmere and Rolleston. The exact start points are detailed on the notice on Page 9. There are short and long run options for each start point, and as you drive the routes you may pass vehicles from other start locations travelling in the opposite direction. You will be able to make your donation (minimum of $10 per vehicle please) as you arrive at the finish, however you can also pay it on-line before or during the run, and show your receipt either hard-copy or on your phone when you arrive. All runs finish at the VCC grounds at McLeans Island Road before 12.00pm, where the Avonhead Rotary Club will have BBQ food and drinks for sale. There will be live entertainment provided there the whole time by an artist specialising in music from 1960 to 1980 period. There will also be prizes for best American, British, European and Japanese vehicles, best motorcycle, best couple dressed in the era of their vehicle, and a special trophy for a vehicle matching the theme of the day chosen by a representative from the Cancer Society.

Please note the event will be run regardless of the weather on the day – we will have indoor facilities open at the finish if we need them. Please also note that this event has had to be postponed the last 2 years due to COVID lockdowns, so given that both COVID and the flu are still present in the community, everyone is encouraged to bring a facemask with them and/or maintain good social distance in public areas. Thanks in anticipation for your support – hope to see you on the day.

Colin Hey, Organiser for Canterbury Branch event.