OLD CARS, BIKES AND COFFEE—MAY

Assistant Club Captain Henry Little with his new restoration. A credit to his expertise. Treasurer Robyn Cox (Dodge 8 owner) can’t believe the size of the engine!

Ocbc Report

June Old Cars Bikes and Coffee is of course combined with the AGM on Sunday 18th June, so do come out in your club car if you can, and bring some lunch with you. Any time from 9.00am we’ll be there.

Starting from June we are going to relocate the OCBC gathering to the western side of the main hall to take advantage of the garden and seating area there and to provide more ready access into the clubrooms if the weather isn’t good. That being the case, just find your way around to that side of the hall if you cannot see any cars when you arrive. The clubrooms will be open so everyone can be warmed up and ready to go for the AGM at 1.00pm.

Colin Hey

25 And 35 Year Badges

(for continuous membership of the VCC)

Applications are now closed for this year’s presentations. The applications that have been received for these awards will be brought to the Branch Committee to their June meeting for their approval.

(These applications must be approved by the Branch Committee before being forwarded to National Office for ratification by the Management Committee (at least 3 months before presentation.)

Leigh Craythorne

Daffodil Day – 20th August

Advance Notice – National Daffodil Day Rally on Sunday 20th August.

Please note this date on your calendar and in your diary now, and if you are involved in any One-Make clubs please ensure your club committee is aware of this date as well. Just like last year, it will be an open event suitable for any veteran, vintage, classic (old or new) or collectible vehicle or motorcycle. This year the event will once again start by meeting in 4 locations at 10.00am:

Rangiora at the Southbrook Park in South Belt New Brighton Club in Marine Parade

Cashmere Club in Colombo Street

Rolleston Park’n’Ride car park opposite the Selwyn District Council offices in Norman Kirk Drive

All runs will have short and long routes with slight variations on last year’s routes, each converging at Cutler Park by 12.00 noon, where all cars will be on public display for the afternoon. A donation (suggested as at least $10 per car) will be collected on arrival at Cutler Park. All proceeds will be passed on directly to the Canterbury/West Coast branch of the Cancer Society.

Prizes for Best American, British, European, Japanese, Australian, motorcycle, Best Dressed, and Cancer Society personality’s choice.

If you would like to help with the organisation – especially at any of the start venues, please contact

Colin Hey on 021 883 807 or email: heywolseley699@gmail.com

Condolences

The Clip-ons ready to go.

The Branch extends its sympathy to the family of JEROME MEHRTENS

RESTORATION OF THE YEAR TROPHIES:

NOEL BEECROFT TROPHY - for Veterans

RAE TROPHY - for Vintage

BOB HAYES AND FAMILY TROPHY-for PVV

NOEL BEECROFT TROPHY - for PWV

C.J.S. and M. HEY TROPHY - for P60V

RAY SWORD TROPHY Donated by Graeme Sword and Family for Commercials

ERIC WALKER TROPHY - for Motor Cycles

The awards are for any vehicle restored or re-restored in the 2022 - 2023 season. The trophies are for Canterbury Branch Members only.

Vehicles must have completed at least two Club events. Judging will take place on the drive outside the Main Hall (if wet in the Hall) at Cutler Park,

Sunday 11th June 2022. 10.30am

Any enquiries to Katryna Shaw Ph: 021 0277 2375

Criteria For Judging

The correct criteria for judging of the Restoration of the Year, as agreed by the then Committee and the Donors of the trophies, are as follows:

1. A vehicle must have participated in at least two official VCC events.

2. Judging to be done by a panel of at least three judges.

3. Judging to be based on:

(a) The amount of work carried out by the entrants themselves, showing their ability in different aspects of the trades, e.g. mechanical, electrical, panelling etc.

(b) Having regard for the condition of the vehicle before restoration started.

(c) Final appearance and standard of work.

(d) Regard to originality.

Would entrants please bring photographs etc for the judges to view.

Trophy winners will be announced at the Branch AGM 18th June 2023

Rural Run 2023

This year’s Rural Run started at the club rooms, and we decided to lean into farm theme. We had hot drinks and wonderful scones made by Collin Hey, which went down very well; a nice Mother’s Day treat. We had 22 cars at the start, with 3 generations of some families and, of course, many mums. We even had some new members on their first run.

To start it all off, we had a couple of fun events with no cars or driving involved. Ivan Hibberd (92yrs) kicked it off for us with the horseshoe throwing, where he impressed us all by hitting the target first throw. In honour of Mother’s Day, many of the mothers were nominated to give this ago. Next, we went onto the gumboot throw. The best of 2 throws was counted. Many drivers and their navigators shared this, and it got quite competitive!

We set off heading North this year, going around the edge of Rangiora where we picked up another 5 cars, crossed the Ashley River, and then turned into the Inland Scenic Route. We then turned to head up to Upper Sefton, where there was a checkpoint waiting.

First question was recognising the different makes of tractors, and the second was naming the cuts of beef. There were obviously no butchers on the run, as that proved to be the tricky one. One young granddaughter offered ‘mince’ as her answer. That covered most of it, really.

Sending everyone on their way again, we popped out on SH1 for a short time to cross the Waipara River to then head through the Weka Pass. We then turned at the pub to head down the Scargill Valley.

We finished the run at Foxdown Station now with 30 cars, where Andy Fox (VCC member) was waiting for us. He was able to tell us about the farm that has been in the family for 150yrs. He opened his 2 sheds of cars and his farm museum to us. We were able to donate $100 for the fundraising of the Glenmark Church, which Andy’s family is supporting this year. After a tie breaker, this year’s winner was John Worsfold, in his 1974 Volkswagen. Runners up were Bruce Tweedy in his 1939 V8 Ford, and Gary Smith in his 1994 Land Rover.

A nice day, good roads, great scenery, a bit of fun, and great people to have lunch with.

Thanks to all that attended.

Heather Harris

Top: Foxdown Garage.

Finalists: John Worsfold, Gary Smith and Bruce Tweedy.

Right:

Start and finish at Cutler Park

Morning tea 10am for 10.30 start.

$5.00 per vehicle

Organised by David and Pam Dacombe

On Line Entry Form HERE Or manually below

Winter Run Entry Form

Entrant’s Name: ……………………………………………..

Vehicle: ……………………………………………………….

Number attending:…………………………………………..

Phone: ………………………………………………………

Email: ………………………………………………………….

$5.00 entry to be paid on the day

Send written entry form to: D and P Dacombe 2 Green Street Rangiora 7400