VETERAN REPORT Not a lot to report this month – both of our veteran Wolseleys are put away for the winter, and no doubt everyone else’s are too. We did venture out in our Wolseley Hornet without the hood last weekend to a show which the Christchurch Boys’ High School business studies class ran for the “I am Hope” charity. It was held at the Motukarara Racecourse, and we were very cold when we arrived there – there was no frost at home, but we ran into it just past Lincoln. Luckily the sun was out and soon warmed things up – a good day nonetheless. They are planning on another similar event later in the year – perhaps we could include a veteran display there? Two weeks before that Matthew and I carried out backup duties for the Irishman Rally – the first one we’d been to. We had the luxury of a modern 4WD, but enjoyed it just the same! I have to say I was amazed at how robust late veteran and early vintage vehicles really are – there wasn’t a lot that would stop them. I’ve had quite a few comments back on my suggestion for a Brighton Run of sorts that I mentioned in the last Hub, so I’ll give it a bit more thought and see if it can be slotted into the calendar after our Annual Veteran Rally on 25th September. Entry forms for that will be in next month’s Hub, and by then I will have worked out an itinerary for the day. At this stage the likely scenario will be a start on the north side of the Waimak about 10am. We’ll start somewhere trailers can be left for those that choose to transport cars to the start, followed by a run to a venue for lunch, and later field tests in the afternoon. For those in our veteran community who are also members of the Veteran Car Club, don’t forget the 2022 Veteran Club AGM on Saturday 23rd July, 2.00pm at the Vintage Machinery Club grounds, Keating Park. As with all AGMs, your presence and input would be appreciated and certainly won’t be taken as an indication of your willingness to be on any committee. Best regards Colin Hey
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