Chairman’s Report

Merry Christmas to all. Maybe it’s a bit early, but this is the last Hub before the holidays are upon us, and the shopping malls have started so I might as well join in. I’ll also add a happy New Year, just to make sure everything is covered, which is a good reminder for you to have everything covered for the events that are coming up towards the end of the year and into the start of the next. There is no Hub or noggin in January, so make sure you have your calendar marked with reminders of everything that is on in the next couple of months. It is pleasing to see that the branch continues to have new members joining every month with a surprisingly diverse range of vehicle types and ages, clearly there are still things being unearthed in garages or being passed on in families, or perhaps just people becoming aware that the club exists through the events that we run. The challenge we have is to engage with our new members, to get them involved with the activities of the branch, and maybe even pick up some suggestions or new ideas on how we can do things. The challenge for the members of the branch is to find a way to make new people feel welcome. If you see someone looking a bit lost see if you can help, although most of us know our way around there will be those who are unfamiliar with how our events are run, so might appreciate a friendly face and being pointed in the right direction. A quick hello and a chat to find out someone’s area of interest might mean they can be pointed in the direction of similarly minded people, and you never know when the right conversation with the right person could help you out with the contact, information or part you’ve been looking for. And to finish, thanks to everyone who has contributed to keeping things going through another unsettling year – many people help out in many ways to keep the branch running, the events happening, and all of the other things which at times might go unnoticed that provide one service or another to our members. Best wishes to you all and your families. Cheers Neil

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Special thanks to those that abided by our requirement to do a 6 monthly fire evacuation at November Noggin. The prompt clearance of our building was achieved in record time. A special thanks to those members who have helped the committee in whatever way in the running of our Branch. This huge undertaking is managed by a small committee some of who are still working full time but still manage to give hours of their time to the tasks required. A special thanks to the three new committee members and their wives for your input though the last half of this year. Daffodil Day and Swap Meet to just name a couple. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Rod

VCC Canterbur y Branch Annual Vintage Rally

3rd December 2022 10.00am start at VCC Grounds, Cutler Park

Lunch Stop at a lovely country Domain south of start. (Toilets plus shelter available if weather inclement). Field Events followed by Prize giving and Trophy presentation to lucky winners. Estimated rally distance approximate 60 miles.

For late entries see page 14