THE Dec / Jan
HUB 2021/ 22
Official Magazine of the THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND CANTERBURY BRANCH INCORPORATED 1
THE HUB Newsletter of: THE VINTAGE CAR CLUB OF NEW ZEALAND CANTERBURY BRANCH INCORPORATED
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CLUBROOMS: Cutler Park, McLean's Island CLUB NIGHT: 7.30pm Ist Thursday of the month CONTENTS
Chairman’s Report
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Library Report
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Secretary’s Report
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Motorcycle Report
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Club Captain’s report
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New Members
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Swap meet Report
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OCBC Report
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Commercial Report
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VOG Report
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Veteran Report
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The Mart
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Vintage Report
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Entry Forms
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Bar Report
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Other Events
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9-90s
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Wednesday 26th January Contact "The Editor", 34A Harrowdale Drive, Avonhead, 8042 Phone 03 342 9110 / 027 772 8660 Or preferably email vccthehub@gmail.com The views expressed in ‘The Hub' are those of the contributors and are not necessarily those of the Committee, Editor, Branch or Club.
Cover Photo The Night Before Christmas at Cutler Park.
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Canterbury Branch Coming Events December
Thurs 2nd Sun 5th Wed 8th
Tues 21st Sun 26th
Noggin and Natter Grounds Maintenance Morning 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin Christmas Social Commercial Noggin North Canterbury Noggin Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee Children’s Christmas Picnic Grounds Maintenance Morning Boxing Day picnic
Sun 2nd Sun 9th Sun 16th Wed 19th
Motorcycle New Year Run Picnic Run Old Cars, Bike and Coffee Commercial Noggin
Thurs 3rd Sat 5th Sun 6th Wed 9th Wed 9th Sat 12th Tues 15th Wed 16th Sun 13th Sat 19th Wed 23rd Sat -Sun 26th-27th
Noggin and Natter Commercial Annual Rally Grounds Maintenance Morning 9-90s Motorcycle Noggin Boot Sale Grounds Maintenance Morning Commercial Noggin Moped Run Clip On Run North Canterbury Noggin Annual Rally
Fri 10th Wed 15th Sun 19th
January
February
For the latest status of our events check our website. Online readers click here.
Refer Pages 44 and 45 for Branch Officers, Representatives and Co-ordinators 4
Canterbury Branch Monthly Programme Noggin Night 1st Thursday of the month
Old cars, bikes and coffee 3rd Sunday of the month
9-90s 1st Wednesday after noggin
Grounds Maintenance Morning 1st Sunday and third Tuesday of the month
Motorcycle Noggin 2nd Wednesday of the month
Commercial Noggin 3rd Wednesday of the month
Parts Department Wednesdays 12.30-5pm, noggin night and every 3rd and 4th Sunday 9-12pm
North Canterbury Noggin 4th Wednesday of the month (Third Wednesday for December)
For up to date information on what’s happening, have a look at our website. You can also see photos of most of this years past events. www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: The contents of this newsletter may not be reproduced in a commercial publication without the Editor’s permission.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Regretfully, we have accepted Owen Genet’s resignation as our Branch Librarian. Owen (and Kay Shaskey, as his assistant) took over the position from Trevor Lightfoot in August 1979 and has given 42 years of loyal service to the Branch in this capacity. He is always happy to give members assistance and knows the library set-out by heart enabling him to point us in the right direction for our reading or research. Cataloguing and sorting magazines or books as well as all the important tasks that the extensive library that the Branch enjoys, has been an ongoing task for him and Kay. He would have seen many changes in the library over these years (the most obvious one is computerizing all the books and records held) and his quiet friendly involvement in this vital part of our Branch will be greatly missed. His late wife Connie also worked hard in the library background and was responsible for binding the old Hubs so that they can be easily accessed. Thank you Owen for all the unsung valuable work you have given the Branch over all these years.
Over Show Weekend, the Garden City Rodders Group used our branch facilities (through our branch member John Ackroyd) for their 50th anniversary celebrations. Our thanks for overseeing the weekend to Rod Thrower, Colin Hey and Gill Stevenson, as well as the group of Gill’s hardworking motorcyclist friends who supported her in the bar for the weekend. See Gill’s report elsewhere. The Branch committee and I continue to monitor the COVID-19 requirements in order to give a Duty of Care to our members. Thank you to all of you who have had your two vaccinations, are sanitizing your hands frequently and wear your mask (when appropriate) to keep your fellow members, our families and of course yourself as safe as possible. I wish you and yours all the very best over the Festive Season. Leigh
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SECRETARY’S REPORT Hi All, By the time you read this I will be back in Christchurch. Back to business as usual, see you at the noggin. By all accounts the new kitchen has lived up to our expectations with a few minor alterations required here and there. Onward and upward. No more spending large amounts until we can be assured on a swap meet return. Cheers Rod
BOXING DAY PICNIC Ouruhia Domain Marshland Pack up all your Christmas leftovers, family, children, grandchildren, presents, sports gear and come out and enjoy a relaxing day with VCC friends old and new. 10.30am onwards No Entry Fee No Dogs From the city head north on Marshland Road and just after Guthries Road turn left into Chenery Ave. From North it’s not far from Chaneys Corner Enquiries to: Don and Judy Bennetts 3856333
Annual Rally 26th-27th February Katryna, Dave and helpers are busy putting this together. Enter soon . Entry form pg 31 and more details in February’s Hub 7
CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT This month has been a busy month starting with a successful Awards Dinner organised by Leigh Craythorne. 94 tickets sold, beautiful food and great company. At the dinner people came up to me and commented on how much they enjoyed the Annual Vintage Run that Graham Evans organised. It was a pleasure to hear that people had emailed him with thanks for a job well done! Dave Inwood tells me that the Show Weekend tour was great! There was a little bit of rain but all good. Thanks, Dave, for taking the time to arrange this popular event. Last Sunday was the Homestead run which started after Old Bikes, Coffee and Cars. We headed out Leeston/Brookside way. This was the first ever Homestead Run that I had been on that we were welcomed inside the house to see its amazing history and what had been brought into the 21st century. Ladies, it was just like a “House and Garden” tour. Down the road we went to the Brookside Church and Grave Yard where we had a talk from the local historian who also tickled the ivory keys of the church organ! Thank you Colin Hey for organising this treat. Things to look forward to this month are: Noggin - Thursday 2nd December – Christmas Cake from Father Christmas Christmas Social Friday 10th December 2021 – Leigh Craythorne Boxing Day Run – 26th December 2021 – Don and Judy Bennetts Motorcycle New Year Run - 2nd January 2022 – Paul Ainsworth Picnic Run – 9th January 2022 – John Kuipers
North Canterbury Noggin and Natter Please note that this will be on 15th December For future months, the meeting will revert to the 4th Wednesday. 8
Vero International Festival of Motoring – 16th January 2022 Commercial Annual Rally – Saturday 5th February 2022 – Neil Shaskey Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Looking forward to sharing the festivities over the next few months. Katryna
Swap Meet Report Hopefully by now, everyone would have read the events update issued two weeks ago to announce the full cancellation of Swap Meet 2021. Discussion with the main committee established that with no major financial commitments this coming year, the branch can go one more year without a swap meet, remembering however that this is our one and only fundraising event each year. The swap meet committee therefore made the decision to cancel this year's event and begin to plan for the 2022 event at the usual dates, which will be 7th - 9th October 2022. A regrettable decision, but there are still too many unknowns and resourcing issues to be able to consider postponing the event again to February. We thank all members who offered their time and assistance for this year's event. Colin Hey Swap Meet Chairman
Ross Butler Members and friends of Ross are invited to honour his memory at an afternoon in the Main Hall Cutler Park. Sunday 12th December 1.30pm 9
COMMERCIAL REPORT Thanks to everyone who dropped round for the November Commercial noggin, good to have a catch up with you all. The Christmas Commercial Noggin is being hosted by Mark Drury this year, on 15th December at 7 Birkenhead St, Avonhead. As usual for Christmas starting a bit earlier from 5.30pm. Partners are welcome to come along for the evening. Please bring something to cook on the BBQ and something to share. Bruce McCormick has volunteered to host the January Commercial Noggin. There won’t be a Hub between now and then so mark it on your calendar, 19th January 2022 at 31 Cullahill St. Entry form for the 2022 Annual Commercial Rally on 5th February 2022 is also in this issue of The Hub. Starting with coffee from 9am at Cutler park, and heading to a picnic spot for lunch followed by an afternoon run to afternoon tea and prizegiving. Commercial vehicles of any shape or size welcome to come along. Neil Shaskey Commercial Convenor
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VETERAN REPORT Lots of veteran activity this last month, having attended the National Veteran Rally in Cromwell and then the Pioneer Motoring Group run in Clyde two weeks later. Jenny and I trailered our 1909 Wolseley Siddeley to Cromwell, and left it locked up in the VCC compound for the two weeks so we didn’t have to take it back home again between times. Both events were extremely enjoyable, and we were glad we went. The National Veteran Rally attracted 46 entrants, including 5 motorcycles. Our Saturday run involved a long run north of Cromwell on SH8 towards Tarras, where we finished at a farm belonging to a VCC member with a shed full of MGs and other interesting buildings on the property. Running into a strong north-west wind all the way up there was a challenge for some of the lower-powered cars and bikes, but we were rewarded with a very easy run home in the afternoon which saw most of us literally blown back to Cromwell, even on the slightly uphill sections. A sunny and warm day with lake views most of the way certainly added to the enjoyment, enhanced even more by a great lunch and a hugely friendly bunch of veteran enthusiasts to enjoy the day with. That afternoon we were free to visit a few places of interest – we went to see the workshop belonging to John Martin (the rally chairman) who has a business building wooden body frames and steering wheels, to check out his projects. A social gathering that evening was held in Cromwell, with plenty of time to socialise and chat about family, and of course veteran cars, parts and projects! On Sunday morning we gathered again at the clubrooms, and then departed to the Highlands Motorsport Park where all of the cars and bikes were parked in the visitor’s park after some brief field tests. Although we were not able to do a lap or two of the circuit (not much point in a veteran car, I guess), the museum and café were open, and other attractions were all operating as well. If you’re a
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petrol-head at heart, it’s a great place to spend some time. From there we drove down into the Cromwell historic precinct where the cars were put on display, and we were able to enjoy our lunch and then take in some of the history of the area. The prizegiving and closing dinner were held that night. It was great to see our branch featuring in the awards, including the concours trophy and entrant’s choice trophy being presented to Bruce & Shirley Shadbolt for their 1904 L’Etoile, and overall winner’s trophy going to Graeme Sword who rode his 1914 Triumph on the event. A great effort! All up a great event, and congratulations are due to the Central Otago branch for pulling it all together and making it work in such difficult times. Rumour has it that next year’s National Veteran Rally may be in Blenheim. After the rally 12 of the cars (including Bevars and Lois Binnie in their 1914 Hupmobile) successfully completed the Prince Henry Tour, which ran into Central Otago over the next 3 days. Reports suggest that this was a most enjoyable event too Two weeks later we headed down to Clyde for the biennial Pioneer Motoring Group rally – an event organised by Stephen & Helen Kidd from Otago exclusively for one and two-cylinder veterans, and attended by more than 20 vehicles and one motorcycle. The event began with a meet and greet at the Old Post Office in Clyde on the Friday evening, which set the scene for what was to be a thoroughly enjoyable weekend of social gatherings with some excellent veteran motoring thrown in. Saturday morning dawned quite wet, but it did stop raining long enough for those of us with open cars (most of us) to decide we weren’t going to be put off the run. After gathering at the old railway station, we set off on a run of about 1 hour towards Alexandra on the west side of the Clutha River, with some side-trips up into the orchard areas running off Earnscleugh Road. We then got a bit wet for the last 15 minutes or so as we headed to the rowing club clubrooms for lunch on the northern side of the Clyde Dam, but spirits were high (some even served up) as we enjoyed lunch 12
together. Returning into Clyde, we enjoyed more socialising back at the motel and then at dinner that evening. Sunday’s run was a 20km overland trip to Galloway, bypassing Alexandra in favour of the short and sharp climb up the hill on Springvale Road to then enjoy the long gradual downhill run down Letts Gully Road. We then crossed SH65 to carry on to the old Galloway school building (now a community hall) for a lunch lovingly prepared by the hall committee. Once again the rain held off, and with no wind to speak of it was pleasant motoring through picturesque countryside all the way. Even a bit of mud to drive through in the last 200m to make it look like we’d actually done some pioneer motoring! We returned to Clyde via Alexandra, keeping to the back roads to stay away from the traffic (which was very light anyway). A fabulous dinner to conclude the event was held that night at the Orchard Garden Function Centre (just out of Clyde), where it was decided that we’d reconvene in 18 months’ time to enjoy the autumn colours in the valley. Allan Familton and Lesley Colsell were presented with the rally trophy – their 1910 Stanley steamer was appreciated by everyone as it silently whisked passed most of us at some point on the runs, leaving its impressive signature steam trail billowing out of its rear end as it disappeared into the distance. Coming up, we have both the Boxing Day run and the Picnic run in January to look forward to. Both of these events will be suitable for veteran vehicles, so do consider bringing them along on the day. For those taking veterans to New Plymouth for the Vero Rally, do enjoy yourself – I hope you have trouble-fee and enjoyable motoring. I have to confess that Jenny and I have booked to go there, but we’re taking something a bit more modern – our 1933 Wolseley Hornet Special. Colin Hey 13
VINTAGE REPORT
VCC Annual Vintage Rally. 6th November 2021 The rally, a perfect day, started in Halswell at Roy Grainger’s with 56 entries, we started the entries away at 30 second intervals on the Time Trial section towards Tai Tapu, from there to bypass Coes Ford through to Burnham and across the Main South Road to turn off on to Telegraph Road arriving at Greendale Domain for Field Tests and lunch. Afternoon run on to Matts Mini Museum in Darfield then on to Kirwee before driving down the Old West Coast Road, arriving at NZ Vintage Machinery club rooms where we were treated to a lovely afternoon tea turned on by Myra Saunders and her helpers. A highlight being the tractor rides around the grounds. A big thankyou to Lyndsey Saunders, Mark Drury, Roy Grainger, Anne Evans, Philip Sutcliffe, Kevin Mercer, John Olliver and David Dacombe for their help. Winners of this year’s Annual Vintage Rally: Time Trial – 1st Don Bennetts 2nd Kevin Straw 3rd Don Muller Field Tests – 1st Chris Dyer Lowden Trophy 2nd John Olliver 3rd Max Duncan Peoples Choice – Don Muller Eason Trophy Overall Winner – 1st Max Duncan Rae Trophy 2nd John Olliver 3rd Michael Hedgman 14
1927 Chrysler 72 1931 Model A Ford 1923 Ansaldo 4C 1926 Ford Model T 1928 Model A Ford 1930 Model A Ford 1923 Ansaldo 4C 1930 Model A Ford 1928 Model A Ford 1925 Lagonda 12/24
The Vintage Rally
Saturday 6th November 2021
Report from Trevor Lightfoot
56 Vintage cars! Wow! That is definitely an achievement and quite a sight. Also quite an achievement, for the writer, as I worked long and hard on my 1930 Standard 6 replacing the RH king pin bushes and replacing the worn stub axle assy with another unworn one. Then a traumatic WOF and Paterson’s Tyres carried out a wheel alignment and a tyre fit. I must admit I would rather drive the car than have to fix it but it certainly steers better! I just proved, once again, I would make a better blacksmith than an engineer but the end result is the same but, not quite so pretty. The Rally started at Roy and Shirley Grainger’s magic property where we were allowed to wander his sheds admiring his collection of many vehicles and of course chew the fat with the entrants. I decided his superb restoration of the Diamond T Truck was the most intriguing vehicle as was a completely original fairly light horse drawn 4 wheeled dray/ cart /with solid rubber tyred quite small wooden spoked wheels along with its original flaky grey paint . Of the many entrant’s Vintage Cars I admired, I mention just a few- a 1922 Fiat 500 tourer with its original Christchurch built polished aluminium tourer body, a very early Lagonda Tourer long before their sports cars came along, the red Ansaldo Tourer and the perpendicular Austin 16/6 Saloon. We started off through various country roads including two of my favourites –The Old Tai Tapu Road and River Road eventually 15
passing the road to Coes Ford. Then towards Burnham on many roads to head to Greendale to another of those hidden country gems -The Greendale Reserve (Domain.) All this on very interesting roads through very green countryside. As I got there pretty early I was the guinea pig to try out their field tests and failed them all. Quite an achievement! We all sat round the Domain in various relaxed groups having our picnic lunch-spent more time laughing than eating! After lunch, off to Darfield to a small eclectic private museum with two asthmatic stationary engines wheezing away and a fascinating collection of anything and everything .Quite my idea of heaven, definitely not Wendy’s! After that through Kirwee and onto the NZ Vintage Machinery Club Grounds just along from our VCC grounds where, amongst other exhibits, was a new shed devoted to the MV Tuhoe which was wrecked on the Waimakariri Sand Bar a few years ago. They have the wheel house and funnel, one of its damaged early American diesel main engines, the other one is being restored at the present time. Also the vessel’s petrol engine powered winch and its similar powered large generator and other bits and bobs.. Here we were served a very pleasant afternoon tea organised by Myra Saunders and her helpers. In another shed was a very very large late 1920’s Hart Parr Tractor belonging to the late Malcolm Gibbs, who was a VCC member and the hernia inducing ( my opinion) little grey tractor that Arthur Hunter used to drive / ride many years ago. Great Rally –Wonderful weather-Great comradeshipInteresting double declutching exercise for most of us –Pleasant and interesting roads –Just a very pleasant day out Thank you to Graham Evans our new Vintage Convener 16
Field Tests How close can you get to the wall? David Dacombe and Mark Drury watch carefully. (There was a safety pad)
Lunch Greendale Domain
Prize-winners: L to R Chris Dyer Field Tests, Don Muller Peoples Choice, Max Duncan Overall Winner, Don Bennetts Time Trial 17
Bar Report October and November have been busy months for the bar. There has been the usual two Noggins, a wedding, the Awards Dinner and then hosting Garden City Rodders for Show weekend. Thankyou to all who assisted in the running of the bar for these events. This has seen a good return to the coffers and the Garden City Rodders have certainly made a good contribution to our funds. The wedding held in the Hall in October gave our Hall a very polished look showing it can scrub up well when called upon and the good weather at Show weekend for the Hot Rod celebration ensured there was excellent use of the beer garden. Gill Stevenson Garden City Rodders 50th Anniversary. This was held at Cutler Park following an agreement for them to hire our facilities in their entirety for the weekend from Thursday through to Sunday afternoons inclusively. This event has raised invaluable funds for our club at a time when swap meet has had to be cancelled again due to Covid 19. They made use of The Barn for their general socialising and their registration point. The Main Hall was used for their function centre, for breakfast and evening events including 140 guests for their prize giving dinner. During the weekend there was a daily run to a venue of interest, returning each afternoon to the Club Grounds, and the bar opening from 5pm. A large number of attendees camped on site and the bar facilities were well patronized and the beer garden utilised to its fullest potential due to the very warm evenings. It was a great opportunity to spend some time with fellow motoring enthusiasts with a slightly different view of a “great car”. This was an extremely well organized event and our facilities were left in an immaculate manner. The group were an absolute pleasure to host and they certainly appreciated our magnificent facilities with many compliments being made on the venue, our friendliness, and helpfulness and even the lovely floral display in 18
the ladies toilets. A big thank you to the VCC team who made this all run so smoothly, Colin Hey, Ian and Marilyn McKinlay, Jan and Royce Baker, Kevin and Shona Clarkson, Phil and Marietta Jeeves, Katryna and Bryce Shaw, Jim Miles and Kevin and Gill Stevenson. And to John Ackroyd who ensured that the Hot Rodders all respected our facilities and abided by all our rules. Thanks also goes to all the attendees.
Picnic run 9th January We meet at Orton Bradley Park from 11 am onwards We will try to do what we do at the 9-90s, fForm and sit and mingle in a big circle and talk about the people who are not there. Please wear your name tag and take some money for the raffle, and don’t forget your lunch. The entry to the park is $10.00 per car Looking forward to seeing you there Regards John Kuipers
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Hi to you all
9-90s
The GraIngers, Roy and Shirley, organised this day. It couldn't have been better. The weather was perfect, 40 odd cars and a nice little route. The first stop was at Roy's brother's place. We were there years ago and you wouldn't believe what he has done to his property since. The gardens are just beautiful. The next thing to perfect and to finish it off homemade scones with butter and raspberry jam and homemade shortbread. A big thank you Brian and Jill. A lot of people went home with garden ornaments made by Brian. Next stop was Roy and Shirley's place. What can I say? Another beautiful garden, a perfect place to have lunch and garages with cars to drool over. One thing I have to say. These Graingers like to work! I looked at those beautiful gardens and thought to myself "How do they do it?" Roy and Brian, Shirley and Jill, a big thank you from all the 9-90s. You gave us a day to remember. We had a good raffle and we are a little over booked for the Christmas lunch. This year Nurse Maud received a donation of $260.00 from the 9-90s. 2022 February 9 The Meikles. We will meet at the VCC grounds at 9.55am and please bring your old cars out and leave the modern cars at home if possible. Either way we want you to come. The team and I wish all our friends and enemies a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Regards, J K
From Banks Peninsula Branch As long as Covid doesn't intervene, the New Year’s Day picnic will be on as usual at the Little River domain from 11.00am. There will be a gold coin donation at the gate to help pay for the band. We will also need to sign or scan in at the gate. There will be a lolly scramble for the kids. The entrance for the domain is off Western Valley Road next to the fire station. Craig Keenan 20
NEW MEMBERS A warm welcome is extended to the following new members. We look forward to seeing you at our events. Bob Gillard 1968 Daimler V8 250 Sedan
Thomas (Tom) Gillin 1937 Vauxhall GY R. (Pictured) 1964 Holden –E H Special
Simon Verkerk Ford Cortina (pictured) 1978 Chrysler Avenger 1969 Wolseley Special
Malcolm Neilson 1931 Reo Royal, Royale Coupe (pictured) See wanted ads.
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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PICNIC SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER 2021 FROM 10.00 AM CUTLER PARK
If you have missed the cut-off date (21 November) for presents (for children under 10 years provided by the branch), you may wish to bring a small wrapped present (for those under 10 years, or family whatever the age) to be slipped into Father Christmas’ sack. Please write their name and age clearly on the outside. Proposed programme (Approximate times, which may have to be changed due to any inclement weather) 10.00 am onwards Arrive at Cutler Park, Candy Floss 11.00 am – 12.30 pm Train rides at Steam Scene (charge complements VCC) 10.30 am until lunch Vehicle Rides 12.00 pm BYO picnic lunch 1.00 pm Races and Tug of War 2.00 pm (approx.) Father Christmas arrives All members and families welcome – come and enjoy a day in the sun with traditional Christmas picnic activities. If wet, come to the Main Hall at 1.00 pm.
Photo from about 10 years ago. Recognise anybody?
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LIBRARY REPORT Just a note to say a big thank you to all the members, and members' families who have donated books and magazines over the past year to the branch library. These donations are always appreciated, even if we are getting a bit short on space these days. I also have to advise that the librarian, Owen Genet, has retired from this position, after over 40 years service. I would like to personally thank Owen for all the work he has done during this time, we spent a lot of time over the years working in the library, and his knowledge of the books and where to find them has helped countless members find the information they were seeking. This knowledge will be missed. Best wishes for the future, Owen. So, if there a member out there who would like to be involved with the library, and help out, please give me or Leigh a call. Kay Shaskey
Christmas Social Friday December 10th From 7 pm The Barn Cutler Park Enjoy an informal evening with friends to celebrate the festive season BYO a plate for supper and your own drink No charge but please let Leigh know if you plan to come. 342 9110 or craythornes@actrix.co.nz
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MOTORCYCLE REPORT December – first month of SUMMER!!! Great for motorcycling! Past Events. Not a lot proceeded with by me, due to being a busy month elsewhere. 10th November – Noggin Night at the Valley Inn. I didn’t go, but apparently was a good turnout. 20th November – Annual Motorcycle Rally. One of the best turn-outs for probably 10 – 15 years! Great to see! See elsewhere for the report and list of gong winners. 21st November – Homestead run. No motorcycles, but lots of motorcyclists driving their cars… 27th November – Fish & Chip Run – cancelled due to clash with the (now cancelled) Swap Meet. Future Events
8th December – Motorcycle Noggin, as usual for Christmas to be held on The Barn, Cutler Park, McLeans Island. As in the past, we are putting on a Catered Meal for you all, the cost for this is $23 per person. We need to know IN ADVANCE who is coming, and please; you need to pay beforehand. We cannot collect cash on the night. 5.15 pm start, meal served at 6.30 pm. Please also advise Mike Glenday on cell phone 021 192 0581 or mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz - we do need to know in advance for catering numbers etc. RSVP by Friday 3rd December, please. To Pay, please pay the money into the VCC Motorcycle Bank account, as per: Westpac Bank 03 0802 0099727 00 with your name and Xmas noggin in the reference field. 11th December – Fish & Chip Run. Because November was cancelled and is not on in December, your committee has decided to put in an extra Fish & Chip Run. For this run there are 24
3 places to visit, all with great sheds full of crap to view; all in the North Canterbury/Oxford areas. As we are going NORTH the meeting place will be the car park of Bunnings at the airport, Russley Road (we have met there before…), 9.45 am for a 10.00 am departure. BE ON TIME OR YOU”LL BE LEFT BEHIND!! 2nd January – Motorcycle New Year Run. Meet at the Island 10.00 am for a 10.15 am departure. Your motorcycle committee will be meeting 2nd December so a decision will be made on destination etc. This will be advised to all via the email mail-out, so look out for this. It will be a good, worthwhile destination. 12th January – NO NOGGIN THIS MONTH. 29th January 2022 – Fish & Chip Run. Usual meeting place at PMH, 10.00 am meet for a 10.15 am departure. Look out for email on a destination. Advance notice, the Fish & Chip Run normally on the 26th February will either be cancelled or moved, as this day is set aside for the Canterbury Branch Annual Rally. Think about entering your motorcycle on this prestigious event, there a heaps of gongs up for grabs! Look out for something on this in the first Hub of the year; February Edition. That’s it, Cheers, CML
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Motorcycle Annual Rally Report Forty-three riders, passengers and pillions assembled at Cutler Park for the Annual Motorcycle Rally. The day started a bit cool but as it progressed it warmed up nicely. There were two routes available and we chose to do the long run. My riding companions were Honk, Dave and Johnny - all Triumph-mounted, might I add! Fortunately the organisers told us they had left out instruction number two in the briefing so we confidently set off towards North Canterbury. The ride took us out through Belfast, Ohoka, Cust, Ashley Gorge, Sefton and onto Balcairn for the lunch stop and field trials. Here we viewed an amazing collection of motorcycles, mostly classic Japanese models, and had a delicious lunch organised by Royce and Jan - many thanks to you both. Kurt, Royce, Joe and Graham had set out the field trials, which were hotly contested. After these it was a time trial back to Ashley to wash down the dust encountered on all the gravel roads we had travelled along in the morning. It was good to see all the multis: Yamaha, Indian, Henderson and Triumphs. Many thanks to Barry Townshend and Roy Grainger for backup duties, which I believe weren't required.
We enjoyed an excellent after match function and prize giving that evening at Bikers’ Corner, with way too much good food on offer. Finally, a big thanks to Paul and Joss, and Mike and Heather, for their part in organising an excellent event. Roger Abel (Photos from the Rally on the Website-Ed) 26
Motorcycle rally winners 2021 Veteran best overall - Joseph McClintock- 1917 Henderson (Apex Tyre Retreading Co trophy) Vintage best overall - Dave Warren - 1930 Indian 4 (Frank V Thomas trophy) Vintage concours - Dave Warren - 1930 Indian 4 (G W Hockley trophy) Vintage time trials - Stu Skurr - 1928 Harley Davidson (Harry Wear memorial trophy) PWV trials & tests - Peter Lambert - 1956 Triumph (Jan & Graham Pepper trophy) PWV concours - Tony & Leigh Craythorne - 1955 Panther combination (Sincro signs trophy) PWV best overall - David Chambers - 1952 BSA (Becker cup) Overall winner P60 - Roger Abel - 1969 Triumph (Alsop family trophy) P60 concours - Dave Malcolm - 1969 Triumph (Chris Leith trophy) Best performance on a 2 stroke - Kurt Ebrecht - 1963 Puch (Keith Petrie trophy) Best performance by a lady rider - Linda White - 1988 Suzuki (VCC motorcycle section trophy) Best combination/multi wheeled - Tony & Leigh Craythorne - 1955 Panther (Philip Mitchell & family trophy) Best performance on an Indian - Alan McLeod - 1923 Indian Most trouble - Quentin Wearing - 1954 BSA (Dave Schist nut stranglers trophy) Best overall P80 - Linda White - 1988 Suzuki (Stevenson family trophy) Overall winner of rally - Roger Abel - 1969 Triumph (Townshend trophy)
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The Shock of Winning the National Veteran Rally 2021 From Graeme Sword.
As the overall winner for this Rally it was something that I would never have thought would ever happen to me on my 1914 baby Triumph. This has turned a not so good year for me health wise into one of the best ways to end a year after not being able to attend most of our rallies due to not being able to drive for some time, then not knowing whether I was able to get the ok to ride the bike until two weeks before the Rally. This was only the second time that the Triumph had been out since the Gore Veteran Rally last November and it never missed a beat for the whole weekend. I really enjoyed the Rally, nice people, good roads, very little traffic, good weather and very well organised events, there’s no better way to spend a weekend with all the other entrants who all enjoy using their very nice 100 plus year old vehicles. The display on the Sunday afternoon was an impressive sight for the public and our members to enjoy the display in front of all the old buildings in the Cromwell’s Heritage Precinct overlooking the lake. This is where we had to find photos of different points of interest and put them onto a map as part of the rally test. Everyone all joined in, all walking around with their maps looking kind of lost and all in their period costumes in keeping with their vehicles which really made the day. Sunday Prize-giving dinner where our branch members received three of the Trophies; Bruce & Shirley Shadbolt in their beautifully restored 1904 L’Etoile 8hp getting two, the Conlon Trophy (concourse winner) and the William McLean Trophy (Entrants Choice) and myself getting the Ian Mclean Trophy ( Overall Winner). A big thank-you must go to the Central Otago Branch of the Vintage Car Club Inc. and its members for a lovely weekend. (Those of us who have witnessed Graeme’s heroic efforts on this little
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Homestead Run Report
This year’s event almost became another cancellation casualty for a couple of reasons, but in the end it was decided by the committee that we should attempt to pull it together in some form, especially considering it’s one of the most popular annual runs the branch runs. After some late-in-the-piece organising, assisted with some great help from Les Sloan from Leeston, the event came together well, and proved to be very successful and I think was enjoyed by everyone who took part. This year the run was organised around the monthly Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee (OCBC) on 21st November, with this being both the start point for the run, and also where the registrations were taken. This worked very well, and also meant a very large gathering of vehicles at Cutler Park for OCBC, where the day could begin with a coffee and a chat, and a chance to have a look at what turned up there. By 10.30am around 70 cars had been registered for the run. The run got away from Cutler Park at 10.45, with instructions given out there to take everyone on a bit of scenic run that finished at Osborne Park in Doyleston, passing through West Melton, Rolleston and Springston and Coes Ford on the way. Fortunately no-one got lost, although the odd person diverting to a cafe on the way apparently caused a bit of chaos to following vehicles! Usual story – read your instructions, don’t follow the car in front! Even with the weather looking a bit threatening and dispensing a few droplets of rain, everyone got through their picnic lunch at Osborne Park OK, with several large groups of picnickers forming under the trees and alongside a large hedge in the domain. Fortunately it remained warm, and the showers soon disappeared. At 1.00pm it was time to head to the next stop, Waterside Homestead, just 4km down the road from Osborne Park. Here we were able to park all of the vintage and 1 veteran vehicles directly outside the homestead, with the remainder being 29
parked in the adjacent yard outside the woolshed and outbuildings, We were met there by the owners, Richard and Charlotte Lemon, who were genuinely impressed with the visiting cars and large number of people. After waiting a few minutes for everyone to assemble, Richard gave us a talk about the history of the homestead, which was built by his great, great grandfather in the 1880s, and has been in his family ever since. Like many of the homesteads in the area, it was very badly damaged especially in the 2010 earthquake, with the one remaining chimney collapsing and destroying the interior of half of the homestead as it fell down. It then took several years for the repair to happen, with some sympathetic modernisation being done along the way. Interestingly, the remnants of the original settlers’ cottage still survive adjacent to the homestead. In an unusual and generous gesture, Richard and Charlotte were more than happy for anyone who wanted to go inside and see the restored interior – they have done a wonderful job and paid particular attention to retaining the historical features wherever possible. We offered our thanks and presented them with a token of our appreciation for hosting our group there. Our next and last stop for the day was to the St Lukes church in the Brookside, but on the way the run took everyone through the back of the Doyleston village, where the remaining features of the old Leeston railway line and some of the original settler’s cottages are still evident. At St Lukes we were met by Wendy Dalley, a former resident of the Brookside area and a member of the Ellesmere Historical Society. Wendy had opened up the church (which is still used for two services every second Sunday), and once we’d all assembled there, she gave us a really informative talk about the history of the area, mentioning not only the church, but some of the remaining early buildings that still remain nearby. Now mainly just a farming area, it was difficult to imaging it being a thriving community with a school (the building still survives but is now a private home) of 60 children in the 1880s. By now it was 3.00pm, and after thanking Wendy and passing on our appreciation, some departed for home, whilst others enjoyed their afternoon tea under the trees opposite the church. All up a very enjoyable day out, hopefully leaving everyone a little bit more knowledgeable about the people and buildings that form part of our recent history. Colin Hey 30
Annual Rally Entry Form
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th February 2022 Entrant: ……………………………………………….…...M/ship Number: ………... Address: ………………………………………………………………………………... Phone: Home / Cell: …………………………………………………………………... Vehicle: Make/Model Year: ……………………………………………………………. No of Cylinders ………………………. Section: CAR
MOTORCYCLE
Competitive YES /NO
COMMERCIAL
Average Speed in KMs per hour …………………………………………………….. Route: Short Medium Entry Fee:
$10.00
Plaque (optional) @$10.00
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Sunday: Entertainment and Prize Giving Lunch Please remember to enter number of lunches if you are not doing the rally and doing the entertainment and prize giving only on the Sunday)
Number @ $10.00 …………
$............ TOTAL $.....................
Enter online HERE Or by email to Katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com
Or mail to Mrs K Shaw, 129b Paparoa Street, Papanui, Christchurch 8053 Payment by direct credit, with your name and “Annual Rally” to: to VCC Canterbury Branch, 03-1594-0096832-00
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Annual Rally Information The Annual Rally will start at Cutler Park on Saturday 26th February 2022. Coffee and cake available from 9.30am. Rally briefing will be approx. 10am with the first car away shortly after. (These times maybe subject to change) There will be several runs with further details to follow in the February Hub. I have organised a place of interest to go to on the Saturday! Sunday 27th February 2022 – Incorporating “Annual Rally” Prize Giving The day will start off at 10.30am with a few doozy field tests! A BBQ and light entertainment in conjunction with the Annual Rally which will be open to all members especially including those who have not participated in the Annual Rally. There will be no entry fee for this day. This will be held at our Club rooms at Cutler Park. There will be a BBQ and light entertainment from 11 am till 2.00pm. Should you wish to bring your own picnic lunch that’s all cool, but please bring a gold coin donation to assist with the entertainment costs.
Please get your entries in early!
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Show Weekend Tour: Nelson
Photos from Dave and Linda Inwood and Terry and Carol Stretch
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Lunch at Lochiel Station Hanmer. Morning tea VCC Nelson The Stretches cross the Motueka River at Ngatimoti. Bradfords collection at Higgins Heritage Park, Nelson Nelson; Outside Wyperserfontein - "The Plough Inn"
Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee (OCBC)
This is our last OCBC for 2021, so your last opportunity to give your chosen vehicle a brief run (depending of course on how far away from Cutler Park you live) and come out and enjoy mixing informally with other members under what by then will be the new “Traffic Light” system. This final OCBC date will also be the same date for the Children’s Christmas Party, so once again a good turnout should result. A special invitation is extended to the owners of our veteran and vintage vehicles – we would like to be able to offer rides to the children around the grounds as part of their big day, so if you and your vehicle are willing and able, please come out and join us. Bring your picnic lunch too. Santa hats for drivers will be completely optional – we might even be able to offer you a free candy floss? There will be an OCBC in January, so mark the date (16th January) in your diary now. Have a good Christmas everybody! Colin Hey
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Old Cars, Bikes and Coffee November
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2021 AWARDS DINNER Canterbury Branch had much pleasure in hosting Jack Blyth, John Coomber, Michael Lavender and Debbie Butler (who received Ross’ award) along with their wives/partners, on Sunday 7th November at the clubrooms, when they were presented with their 50-year badges and certificates by National President Diane Quarrie. (John Hastilow was presented with his award at Cromwell, where he was attending the National Veteran Rally which coincided with our dinner.) Eight 35-year badges were also presented. (See photographs on next page). Their families, friends and fellow members joined them on their special night (under COVID-19 level 2 guidelines). Michael Lavender had 4 generations of family supporting him at the dinner, which was catered by our very own Annette and Lyndsey Painter, who provided their usual high standard of food (with plenty of it.) We were pleased that Diane and Geoff Quarrie were able to join, us as we know that COVID-19 has made many arrangements difficult to coordinate. The tables were decorated with candles in their gold holders, gold serviettes and the beautiful floral arrangements on the top table and clubroom foyer were arranged by Ngaio Lott (Esme Humm’s sister.) We were very grateful to Ngaio for filling in so willingly due to Esme’s accident. Ngaio also made the posies of flowers presented to the 50-year awardees wives/partners and to Diane Quarrie. Thanks are recorded to the two wine waiters (Mark Drury and Peter May) who looked after our special guests and also the bar staff – Amanda and Wayne Franklin, who competently served us all. This year 94 people sat down to dinner, and it was a bitter sweet night for us, as Annette and Lyndsey have decided to retire after a number of years catering for us and this was to be their last Award Dinner. We wish them well in their well-deserved retirement.
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35 Year members: L to R Kay Shaskey, Tim Eagle, Gary Cook, Bob Humm (for Esme), Katryna Shaw (for Maryanne), Marilyn McKinlay, Lyndsey Saunders
50 Year members Jack Blyth, Michael Lavender, Debbie Butler (for Ross), John Coomber
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VOG REPORT Velosolex Owners Group
November 2021 run Tuesday 9th
We were promised a 19 degree day with cloud on the 9th no mention of rain but what happened drizzle was in the air but this didn’t deter 17 enthusiastic riders “Love was in the air” for them (so said the song by John Paul Young in 1978) as they headed out on an adventure to points unknown for some. A route had been mapped out by our VOG members Tony & Chris White starting from the carpark at the Halswell Library and Community Centre buildings and taking us around the cycle tracks known as the “Quarryman’s Trail” along Sparks Rd and to enter into the “Heathcote River Wetlands” . Tony had warned us to watch out for young mums with prams and dogs but fortunately we were unable to terrorise any of these on the day, due to the damper conditions there were none to be seen. It was a stop start route with plenty of crossing lights making it safe for us old VOGers to cross the roads, also a good chance for the tail enders to catch up and thus not losing any of our riders which can be a problem sometimes. The slow leisurely pace that we amble along at certainly gives one the opportunity to view all the new subdivisions that are speeding ahead in the Halswell area, gosh quiet ole Sparks Rd that I knew as a lad in the 50’s & 60’s has long gone. The circuitous route along these trails through Addington, Spreydon & Middleton eventually took us into the Wigram Skies area, and into the shopping precinct known as “The Landing” where we stopped off at the “Good Home Gastropub” to satisfy 38
our rumbly tummies and a chance for a photo shoot for the memoirs album. A short run in the afternoon once again on cycleways took us back to our cars. But this was not without incident – our leader Tony unfortunately got a flatty in his front tyre and being afraid of having to go on the backup trailer and “winning” the Hardluck Trophy Tony carried on flatty and all making it rather tricky for a stable ride when turning corners. All this bravery didn’t mean a jot to VOG 1 when it came to the end of the run debrief and prize giving. There being no other misdemeanours or breakdowns on the run Tony certainly had to be the prime recipient of the award. Another fantastic day out and a great turnout of our loyal members. Thanks Tony & Chris for organising. Royce VOG 1
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Commercial Rally Entry Form 2022 Annual Commercial Rally Saturday 5th February Entries close 23rd January Entrant Name:
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Vehicle Make/Model: ……………………………………. Average Speed For Timed Section: ……………………. Entry fee $20 (including rally badge and afternoon tea) paid: Directly to Commercial Convenor or By internet banking to branch account 03 1594 0096832 00 with your name and "Commercial Rally" Online entry form HERE 40
FOR SALE Triumph Model N Motorcycle, 1927. Downsizing my collection, so my Model N is for sale. For full details please apply to Chris Leith, phone 021 2177140, Landline 03 3585378, or email at leithcm@gmail.com Vauxhall Victor 1963 Set of new 13 inch tyres on wheels, with hub caps and trims, Plus too many other parts to list. Phone Peter on 021 212 6088. Or 03 389 8674
WANTED MGB GT wanted prefer chrome bumper model with overdrive but will consider all models. Must be rust free and in good condition. Phone Kevin on 03 365 1938 For 1931 8-31 Reo Royal Victoria Coupe. I need a new head for the old girl. If you know where I could get one it would be a big help. Contact Malcolm 027438 6925 malcolmneilson.chch@gmail.com (See page 21)
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That’s it for 2021 folks. A bit of a squeeze to get everything in this month. (No Hub in January.) Thanks to all the contributors. The Editor and the Chief Proof Reader wish you safe motoring and riding in 2022.
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OTHER BRANCH and ORGANISATIONS EVENTS See Notice board posters for more information.
The Whitnow Run 6th February 2022 This Ashburton Vintage Car Club run is intended only for vehicles of the Veteran class, The route follows a road to Whitnow station and is approximately 25 kms sealed and 55kms of good crushed gravel including the return to Hawarden, there are no fords or water courses, but the road is winding and moderately steep in places. The route was successfully travelled by 4 veteran vehicles 2 years ago on the previous Whitnow run. Please contact David or Marion Oakley for information or to register interest in attending, (numbers are required) Ph 03 308 7323 or 021 370 956 68th Dunedin to Brighton Veteran Vehicle Rally Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23 January 2022 Enquires regarding the rally should be made to Colin Winter, Phone 03 456 4382
North Otago Swap Meet The North Otago Swap Meet which was scheduled to take place on 20th November 2021 is postponed until March 2022
TARGA Postponed until May 2022
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2021-2022 Representatives Motorcycle Convenor Paul Ainsworth (Joss)
Bar Managers Gill Stevenson (Kevin) ainsworth.electrical@xtra.co.nz kstevenson@xtra.co.nz 027 432 1391 gill.ellwood@cdhb.health.nz 03 327 5743 Velosolex Group Royce Baker (Janice) Amanda Franklin (Wayne) whisky17@xtra.co.nz w_franklin100@hotmail.com 020 4081 9909 03 322 5529 Parts Dept. Rep. Wayne Stocks waynestoxy@gmail.com
03 383 1380
9—90’s Co-ordinator John Kuipers (Colleen) 03 332 7926
Librarian Owen Genet Contact Kay, below. Assistant Librarian Kay Shaskey (Graeme) kayandgraeme@xtra.co.nz
North Canty Noggin Alan Hill (Barbara) abhill@usnet.co.nz 03 313 6008 021 161 5866 Beaded Wheels Reporter
Tony Becker (Ngaire)
danebecker36@gmail.com
03 421 2426 027 446 6964
Trophy Custodian Leigh Craythorne (Tony) craythornes@actrix.co.nz 03 342 9110 027 460 4508
Hub Editor Tony Craythorne( Leigh) Swap Meet vccthehub@gmail.com djbennetts@compassnet.co.nz Colin Hey (Jenny) 03 342 9110 heywolseley699@gmail.com 027 772 8660 03 385 6333 03 359 8737 027 860 9545 021 883 807 Maintenance/Clubrooms Swap Meet Sites Mike Foster mike_dawn.foster@xtra.co.nz Neil Shaskey (Louise) swapmeetsites@gmail.com 03 359 8260 03 352 8802 022 359 8260 027 289 6201 Barn Bookings/Camping Kevin and Claire Campion kj.ec.campion@xtra.co.nz 03 312 7255 027 407 5344 VIC Representative Don Bennetts (Judy)
03 352 5217
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2021-2022 Main Committee Acting Chairman
Veteran Convenor
Leigh Craythorne (Tony) craythornes@actrix.co.nz 03 3429110 0274604508
Colin Hey (Jenny) heywolseley699@gmail.com 03 359 8737 021 883 807
Secretary
Vintage Convenor
Rod Thrower (Lynda) canterbury@vcc.org.nz thrower.rod@gmail.com 03 338 2320 021 126 3529
Graham Evans ( Anne) gaevans@xtra.co.nz 03 351 5919 027 320 7948
P Group Convenor
Treasurer
Neale Cook (Sasha) neale.cook@bayleys.co.nz 021 295 3628
Robyn Cox (Eric) robyncox99@gmail.com 021 237 6777
Club Captain
Commercial Convenor
Katryna Shaw (Bryce) katryna.shaw@pacificradiology.com 021 0277 2375
Neil Shaskey (Louise) neilandlouise@snap.net.nz 03 352 8802 027 289 6201
Assistant Club Captain Dave Inwood (Linda) magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz 03 327 4156 027 307 7634
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BARN HIRE
The Barn is available for hire to all members for birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and other functions. Contact Kevin or Claire on 03 312 7255
Canterbury Branch Web Site www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz email canterbury@vcc.org.nz PO Box 11-082, Sockburn, Christchurch Our bank for direct credit payments is Westpac Barrington Mall A/C 03 1594 0096832 00 Please enter your name and event entered or other details of deposit. 46
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