THE
HUB 2019
October
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 Phone 03 359—7004 canterbury@vcc.org.nz
2019-2020 Main Committee Chairman
John Coomber (Christine) johnchriscoomber@gmail.com
027 2925206
03 310 7056
Secretary
Rod Thrower (Lynda) canterbury@vcc.org.nz
338 2320
Treasurer
Kevin Sarjeant (Joan) kevin.sarjeant@xtra.co.nz
365 1938
Club Captain
VACANT ROLE
Vintage Convenor
Mike Milne (Sasha)
Veteran Convenor
Tim Palmer (Barbara)
P Group Convenor
Neale Cook (Sasha) nealeandsasha@xtra.co.nz
Commercial Convenor
Neil Shaskey (Louise) neilandlouise@inet.net.nz
022 358 7246 021 338 692
03 313 3952 383 8623
027 289 6201
352 8802
Cover photo: Barry Browning marking out the sites in preparation for this year's Swap Meet. Photo Credit: Colin Hey
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2019-2020 Representatives Motor Cycle Convenor
Philip Jeeves (Marietta)
pmjeeves@gmail.com
338 0666
Spare Part Shed Reps
Ross Butler Wayne Stocks
rossrbutler@gmail.com waynestoxy@gmail.com
352 3160 383 1380
9-90's Co-ordinator:
John Kuipers
332 7926
VIC Representative
Don Bennetts (Judy)
385 6333
Maintenance/Clubrooms
Mike Foster
359 8260
Bar Managers
Amanda Franklin (Wayne)
389 7066
Bar Managers
Gill Stevenson (Kevin)
327 5743
Noggin Displays
Don Muller (Marlene)
385 6850
Librarian
Owen Genet
358 2514
Assistant Librarian
Kay Shaskey (Graeme)
Swap Meet Chair
Colin Hey (Jenny)
Swap Meet sites
Neil Shaskey (Louise)
027 289 6201
352 8802
Barn Bookings/ Camping
Kevin and Claire Campion
027 407 5344
03 312 7255
Beaded Wheels Reporter
Tony Becker (Ngaire)
027 446 6964
421 2426
North Canty Noggin
Jeff Rogers
022 131 7235
03 313 8432
Hub Editor/Club Website
VACANT ROLE
swapmeetsites@gmail.com
vccthehub@gmail.com
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027 279 9195
352 5217 359 8737
Club Events Month October
November
December
Day/s
Date
Details
Wed 9 9-90s Wed 9 M/C Noggin Fri-Sun 10,11,12 Swap Meet Sat-Sun 19,20 Girder Fork Rally Sat 26 M/C Fish ‘n’ Chip Run Sun 27 Gymkhana Day Sat 2 Annual Motorcycle Rally Sat 9 Annual Vintage Rally Sun 10 Veteran Annual Rally Thurs 14 M/C Noggin Fri-Sun 15-17 Show Weekend Tour Sun 24 Homestead Run Sat 30 M/C Fish ‘n’ Chip Run Sat 7 Children’s Christmas Picnic
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Check the online calendar for more up-to-date Events information on our club website: www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events
INSURANCE Vero CIS – telephone 0800 658 411 Canterbury Branch Agency Number 300130 This number needs to be quoted when taking out insurance, for Canterbury Branch to benefit. COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: The contents of this newsletter may not be reproduced in a commercial publication without the Editor’s permission. 5
Chairman’s Report Last month I reported that our Hub Editor had resigned. I am pleased to announce that I have found a replacement who can also take over the webmaster duties as well, so we should be able to continue with uninterrupted service. Some details are yet to be worked out and finalised but hopefully it will be business as usual. In the meantime, send any information to the Hub at the usual email address. Thanks to Tony Meikle and Graeme Sword for a well run Women Drivers and Under 25 drivers rally. Thanks also to Leigh and Tony Craythorne for another successful awards dinner. The High Tea run has been organised this year by Terry McQuinn. Terry and I are disappointed in the very small number of entries, and the committee will consider if this should be dropped from the calendar of events next year because of lack of interest. The Show Weekend Tour this year has again been organised by Dave Inwood, who has joined our committee as an Assistant Club Captain. The Homestead Run is being organised by the Motorcycle Section. I want to thank all these people for the time and expertise they put in organising events for the members. An entry form for the Children’s Christmas Picnic is included in this Hub. Please note that this year we will hold it in conjunction with the Kaiapoi Christmas festival, and we will have an area controlled by us to park our club vehicles along with other classic vehicles, and we can have our activities in that area. This is another opportunity to use and show our cars to the public. There will be eleven different attractions in the Kids Zone available free of charge to us and there will be a marquee with stalls and food available for the adults. The Children will be able to see the parade at 2pm in the main street. Please complete your entry with details required and forward to Amanda by the due date so presents can be arranged. Swap meet is just around the corner and I want to thank all of you who have volunteered to assist Colin Hey and his team. Let’s hope this year is bigger and better than ever. Safe Motoring John Coomber
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Vintage Report Hi All, By the time you read October’s ‘The Hub’ several events would have been attended and enjoyed all of course orginised by a team of volunteers. It is great to see these events getting supported. Coming up in November is the Vintage Annual Rally which promises to be a great run especially with the clear weather I have ordered for the weekend. The Entry form is in this issue of The Hub along with a bit of information in the Upcoming Events section. Please note that entries must be received by 25th October, so don’t pulldown the Retard Lever and muck around getting these in. Other club events to think about attending are the Swapmeet, Grasskhanna, Show Weekend Tour, Homestead Run and the Christmas Picnic. These are all open to the Vintage section so start planning. As Rod mentioned in his report last month the North Island is running an Irishman Rally styled event call the Highland Fling Rally 24th -26th April 2020. Based in Taihape for the inaugural event, I have contacted the orginiser for more information as this event comes together. If you are interested in attending send me an email with your name, car make and possible number of crew to oldandrecovered@gmail.com . I will put you on the email list so information can be sent to you as it becomes available. Safe Motoring, Mike Milne
Hub Report Hi All, This is my last copy of The Hub. I thank all of the members who have helped me by contributing stories, photos and events over the last two years. There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes to produce this Club magazine every month, and I’m happy to say that the new editor will have more editing skills than I. She is currently producing another VCC magazine you may have heard of - The Beaded Wheels. Interesting fact: I have been told that I may very well be the last club member to produce our magazine. To the new editor I wish you all the best. Ka kite ano. Brendon
Commercial Report No report received at time of publication sorry.
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Secretary’s Report
SUBSCRIPTIONS: To receive the deduction you must have paid to National Office by the 20th October 2019. Please make sure you use the account number on your invoice 12-3151-0184322-00 and include your Membership Number and Surname. We would still like more members to chose to have their Hub sent by email, there will come a time when you will have to pay to have the Hud copy posted as already happens in some Branches. Thank you to the approx 300 who already have opted to go this way and are enjoying the internal colour photo's. I am sorry if you feel you are subsidising those who have not, you are helping your Branch in a positive way. I would like to thank Marlene Muller for all the extra work she has to put in to make this work. Swap Meet is here, are you ready, what are you doing to help, is your name on a roster. If it isn't then you are missing out on one of the few times when you can help your Club. Contact Colin Hey if you can give a couple of hours Thurs/Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon, don't just leave it to someone else. I will be on site all weekend and can be contacted on 021 126 3529 or at my caravan in the social corner. Regards Rod (Secretary)
New Members Welcome to our branch. We look forward to meeting you at our coming events and activities. • Janine & Billie Speirs 1965 Ford Mustang Hatch Back 19 74 Ford Cortina 2000E Welcome! • John Jenkins. 1978 Mitsubishi Celeste Coupe. • John Douglas 1988 Moto Guzzi Lemans 172 Moto Guzzi V7 Sport • Peter Hayes Morris 1100 sedan • Bruce Ellis 1927 Bean Hadfield Saloon 8
Women Drivers and Under 25s Rally 7th September 2019 Official Results 1st Place Women Drivers Rally 2nd Place Women Drivers Rally 3rd Place Women Drivers Rally
Julie Sword 1939 Hillman Minx Pam Dacombe 1959 Rover 90 Gay Goodman 1971 Wolseley
1st Place Under 25s Rally 2nd Place Under 25s Rally 3rd Place Under 25s Rally
Bryce Clutterbuck 1987 Ford Laser Taylor White 1985 Toyota Starlet Gracie Stevens 1971 Austin
Best Hat, Women Drivers Rally
Heather Sword 1983 Subaru
Best Dressed Woman in the Women Drivers Rally and the Under 25s Rally Nancy McSaveney 1952 Morris Minor Best Solo Driver
Sophie Inwood 1965 Ford Country Sedan
Best Navigators
Zac and Ben Polden 1960 Renault ACV
Under 25’s Ladies Award
Gracie Stevens 1971 Austin
A big-thank from Tony and Graeme the organizers of the U/25's & Women Drivers Rally 2019. Firstly to the Motor Cycle Section who organised and run the very good field tests which were very well received by all the entrants also the marshals, the time keepers, back ups, Andrew for the photos & certificates and to Rod for opening up the main hall and locking up after we all left. Just for your information all thirty drivers who entered were very competitive with the field tests consisting of four tests, with ten points lost for a bad result and no points lost for perfect, the results showed two entrants only losing a total of three points and one only four points. With the timed section results just as impressive with the seventeen and a half mile timed section where three of the drivers were within one minute of the correct time, two were only ten seconds off the time while the third best forty seconds off their time. (Maybe some of us older male members could get some pointers from them on timed sections and field tests so we can improve on our results). TONY MEIKLE & GRAEME SWORD
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2019 Women Drivers and Under 25's Rally
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2019 Women Drivers and Under 25's Rally
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MOTORYCYCLE SECTION RUFF RUN Sunday 22nd September What may you ask is a “Ruff Run”. Well as Christopher Leith so aptly described it recently in our “Motorcycle Notes” A Ruff Run is a family orientated event where we meet in a safe place. Kids can be taught to ride a motorbike, and others can try out someone else's bike. Often more unusual bikes may be taken to a Ruff Run, either as a static display, or there to be demonstrated. And it was at one of these “Ruff Runs” back in 1995 where the writer and his “Better Half” first became hooked in the joy of riding on 2 wheels powered along by an internal combustion engine. It was the first time the writer had ever sat astride such a beast with 350cc under his control. Sunday 22nd September was once again such a day this time our next generation came along to be initiated into all this fun and frivolity. Jens Christensen’s grandson Harry James plus Jan & my grandson Reuben Cassie and his mate William were all persuaded to attend this day and boy did they enjoy it. I had brought out my Honda 50 Stepthru & a Yamaha 50cc motorbike, and Harry had the thrill of riding Philip Jeeves’ NSU “Quickly” , Reuben and William very quickly came to grips with the Honda & the Yamaha and after a hesitant start learning the intricacies of kick starting a motorbike and clutch take off’s they were off with several laps around Cutler Park and each time they returned to the “Social Corner” there was a smile from ear to ear on their faces. Harry did his own adventures around the park and seemed to be a bit more practiced than our 2. It was great to see these young uns’ having such a fantastic time. It took us all our time to flag them down and take time out for the BBQ lunch. A great attendance on the day with several interesting real motorbikes there. The Club’s Aerial was once again pulled out of the container and further R&M jobs done by Joseph McClintock’s skilled hands so that Graham Barnett can have a trouble free ride to Akaroa on the Girder Fork Rally in October. There was a lot of work done around the Social Corner in preparation for Swapmeet with everything now looking spic and span in readiness for the “Big Event” Peter Gatehouse was even in attendance planting some more of his “babies”. Another line of Natives planted along the boundary of the “Social Corner” to further enhance our grounds.
Everybody seemed to enjoy the day and what could be better than a BBQ’ed sausage in your hand and a glass of your favourite liquid in the other and the camaraderie of like minded souls. Royce Baker.
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Award’s Dinner Congratulations to John Henderson, Martin Rooney, Stewart Shadbolt and Lynton Withell, who (at the Branch Award’s Dinner) were each presented with their 50-year badge and certificate from our Club Captain Southern Region, Alon Mayhew on behalf of our National President, Diane Quarrie. Alon also presented Tom Clements his 70-year certificate, a great milestone and achievement. Gold was the theme for the Branch Award’s Dinner again this year. As well as gold runners on the top tables, gold pennants adorning the stage and room dividers, the “50” year number, gold serviettes, the gold tea-light candle holders were on all the tables, setting the golden scene. Esme Humm’s beautiful flower arrangements on the top tables completed the decorations. Esme also made the flower arrangements presented to the Awardee’s wives as well as to Tracy Mayhew and Christine Coomber. Thank you, Esme. 25-year badges were presented to Kenneth Lowden, Neil Stevenson and Graeme Wood while Ian McKinlay accepted his daughter Bronwyn’s badge on her behalf. (Colin and Helen Clutterbuck and Kevin Stevenson were unable to be at the presentation and their badges will be presented at a later date.) Ian Clements, Kerry Clements, Gilbert and Andrea Dallow were presented with their 35-year badge.
Congratulations to you all. The evening was particularly special for Tom Clements and his son Ian (being presented with their 70-year and 35-year badge during the evening) and to Gilbert and Andrea Dallow being presented with their 35-year badge together. After enjoying their complimentary drinks and nibbles, the 50 and 70-year Awardees and their wives were escorted to the top tables by our wine waiters Mark Drury (sporting a black bow tie) and Greg Lamb (a red bow tie) both having Canterbury colours in mind! They were very professional as they looked after the special guests throughout the evening. Our thanks are recorded to them, as well as Amanda and Wayne Franklin (bar staff) who competently served us all. Branch members Annette and Lindsay Painter had prepared and served a delicious meal (which was spot on - they know just what our Branch members enjoy) for the 74 people attending. There was plenty for all and enough for seconds ….. and the plates were nice and hot! Thank you both. Canterbury Branch is proud of our loyal and long serving members and we look forward to another dinner to honour the Awardees next year, as this night is a much anticipated and important event in our branch calendar.
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Award’s Dinner
25-year badges - Kenneth Lowden, Neil Stevenson, Graeme Wood, Ian McKinlay (on behalf of daughter Bronwyn)
35-year badges - Ian Clements, Kerry Clements, Andrea and Gilbert Dallow
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Award’s Dinner
50-year group - Lynton Withell, Stewart Shadbolt, Martin Rooney, John Henderson
Tom Clements (70-year)
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Swap Meet 2019 Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October The swap meet committee has been working particularly hard over the last month and we’re now very much prepared and ready to go with Swap Meet 2019. Others too have been working in the background getting the grounds prepared, ordering supplies and taking care of other details – thanks everyone! All we need to hope for now is a good solid fine weekend!
Thanks to all members who have volunteered for the various rosters. We only have a few gaps to fill, and hopefully these will be taken care of on noggin night, but if you do get a last-minute phone call for help, please be prepared to do your bit. All we need is 2 hours of your time for this once-a-year event, and we don’t believe this is too much to ask. Just a reminder about the rules introduced this year. There is to be absolutely NO selling on sites until daybreak on Friday morning. Anyone found to be selling before this will not be able to renew their site for 2020 – a list of offenders will be held at the renewals desk. I have covertly overheard several conversations at other swap meets with people saying how pleased they are that this has been introduced. One person said that he took Friday off work and got there early specially to look for things he wanted, only to hear that “the place had been worked over the day before”. We also need to be aware that the general public (who we largely rely on for our fundraising) need to be assured that it is worth their while coming out on Saturday and Sunday. Site holders packing up early and leaving on Friday night or early on Saturday is not a good look. A reminder too that you can only set up selling sites from Thursday morning onwards. Any goods you bring out must be covered until Friday morning.
The parts shed will be open and selling on Wednesday 9th as it would for any Wednesday, but it will be closed for business on Thursday for preparation for swap meet, and then open from Friday morning onwards. As usual, there will be a great selection of food and drinks available from numerous outlets on site, and there will be a great band playing at the Saturday night social. I hope you enjoy the weekend, find or sell those bargains, and most of all, enjoy catching up with old mates from all around the country again. Colin Hey 16
Show Weekend Tour 15-16 & 17th November 2019 As previously notified the tour will be centred around Blenheim. Assemble for the start at 9am in New World Kaiapoi Car Park. We will travel up via State Highway 1 on the Friday stopping for morning tea around Cheviot and lunch around Kaikoura. Actual locations yet to be decided. Take your own food and drinks for the above or purchase en route. On Saturday morning we will assemble at the VCC Clubrooms at Brayshaw Park for morning tea around 9.30am before the start of our Saturday run. Morning tea will be supplied by VCC Marlborough for $10 per head (pay on the day) – consists of scones, savouries and a cake etc. Rally sheets to be handed out post morning tea. Accommodation available for the 15th and 16th at
Admirals Motor Lodge Phone 0800 377 222. Or Alpine Motel Phone 0800 10 19 31. Inform them you are with Canterbury VCC. Any other questions: - Phone Dave Inwood - (03) 327-4156.
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Motorcycle Report Soon the Spring Equinox will have passed signalling the start of the time the sun is in the Southern Hemisphere, and making the days longer and warmer for those motorcycle runs coming up. Past Events 31st August – Fish & Chip Run. About a dozen riders started on a run out to Sumner and over the newly opened Evans Pass road to Lyttleton. Around the bays to Governors Bay, Teddington, Gebbes Pass, with a pie stop at the Gebbes Gardens Café on SH 73. From there it was a run to the Famous Grouse in Lincoln. 7th September – Women’s and Young Driver’s Rallies. The motorcycle section committee assisted both these rallies, and there was good support from the branch by way of entries. 11 September – Noggin Night. Those who turned up for this event would have been pleasantly surprised with the supper that was provided by the committee….. This was a Nostalgia Night, plenty of photo albums full of snaps of events and personalities from the 1970’s up to 2010 and later. People who have since died, people who look a hell of a lot older today, they were all there!
22 September – Ruff Run & VIC’s. We didn’t do the VIC’s, but a working bee instead, planting 3 dozen trees between the M/C camping area and the Swap Meet sites. It was good to see two or three young lads being taught how to ride a motorcycle. Hopefully, the lads will be joining the club and furthering their knowledge and experience. Also, good to see the club’s 1927 Ariel out, and running. Look forward to seeing it compete on the Girder Fork Rally and Annual Motorcycle Rally coming up soon. 28th September – Fish & Chip Run. Will be reported on next month. Future Events.
9th October – Motorcycle Noggin, at The Casting Shop, 5A Watts Road, commences 7.30 pm. Just about the whole staff will be working that night just so we can see the various processes involved in the casting of different metals. The "Lost Wax" process will be demonstrated, and also the boxed sand casting method. Boxed sand casting mouldings will be broken out and fettled. This promises to be an excellent Noggin, The Casting Shop is going all out to give us their best experience. Please support your committee and The Casting Shop; we look forward to seeing you there.
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Motorcycle Report 19 – 20th October – Annual Girder Fork Rally to Akaroa. More details and entry forms elsewhere, but normally starts from Liquorland, Amyes Road, Hornby, about 10.15 am start, overnight in Akaroa. See elsewhere for more information. 26th October – Fish & Chip Run. Leaves PMH at 10.30 am, meet 10.15 am. Nothing planned so far.
2nd November – Annual Motorcycle Rally. See elsewhere for more details, and entry forms. 14th November – Motorcycle Noggin. MOVED from usual Wednesday 13th to Thursday; at Smash Palace’s Motorcycle evening, 172 High Street, central city. Come from 7.30 pm, have a beer and a natter. 24th November – Homestead Run. Yeah, I know, this is normally a car event. However, this year it is being organised by the Motorcycle Committee, and will be moving into pastures new, as it were. More info next month, and elsewhere. Entries in this month’s Hub, GET YOUR ENTRIES IN – or you’ll miss out on a great day out.
30th November – Fish & Chip Run. This will be the last F&C run for the year, and we have a good one for you. An interesting destination in South Canterbury has been planned, to see motorcycles and “stuff”. Come on the run to find out all about it!! Thank is about it for now, keep the rubber to the road, and enjoy your motorcycling. Cheers, CML THE CLUB BIKE Many of you may be aware - but I suspect some are not - that the branch owns vehicles for use by members on club events. The branch owns a pre-war fire engine, a pre-war truck, and a lesser known motorcycle. Both the fire engine and the truck are stored at Cutler Park and have custodians to look after them, but the bike has been somewhat hidden away. We are looking for somebody to act as custodian for the bike. It is a 1928 ARIEL, 600cc with a three speed, hand change gearbox. Currently it is registered and warranted but we are looking for a custodian. Could that someone be you? If you would like the privilege of “owning” one of these, but without the financial input, please give me a call. Custodianship is not onerous - you would just need to keep it clean, and maybe do some routine maintenance- like checking oil and lubricating the chain occasionally. It could be stored at your place, or better still, kept on display in the clubrooms. If you think this could be you, please give me a call on 338 0666 or 0220 25 99 24. Philip Jeeves Motorcycle Convenor 19
Borrowed from the last issue of the Banks Peninsula Branch “Dripfeed” and slightly amended (without permission, of course…..) Given that the BP Branch is one of the few branches that provides opportunities for members to exercise their cars on a track, the need for a new speed steward continues to be something their Branch is eager to solve. I’m sure they would appreciate hearing from anyone who could possibly fulfil this role, even if they are from the Canterbury Branch. If you are sports-car or a race-minded enthusiast and would be interested in having a go at the role, please contact their Branch Chairman, Craig Keenan on 322 1006, or Secretary Ron Hasell on 942 1105. The role is more administrative than competitive, and both are prepared to share their knowledge and mentor any new person into the role. I’m sure whether or not you actually need to ‘convert’ to Banks Peninsula Branch membership could be easily negotiated one way or the other? They also note that competitive fields in our (VCC) class are diminishing and at the recent Levels meeting, there were only seven entrants, which reduced to four after lunch. Don Gerard, who competes in his very tidy and surprisingly reliable Mistral, is keen to revive racing interest, and has suggested that at the 2020 Skope meeting at Ruapuna over Waitangi weekend, a lunchtime parade should be organised with as many historic track cars as they can muster, with suitably informed commentary. The feeling is that there are many significant cars sitting in garages that haven’t been driven for some time. They would like to contact the owners and see how we can help to get these important cars either back on the track or at least onto a trailer so they can be on display at Ruapuna, and thus stimulate interest and involvement in our branch of motorsport. Phil Mauger will bring the Cropduster, the Murray Maxwell A7 has been offered by Geoff Edwards, the Pidgeon Bugatti will be there, as will the Ransley Riley and so on. So if own or if you are aware of an historic car that hasn’t seen daylight for some time, contact the owner, or please tell them. And of course, think about becoming a speed steward. Also mentioned in the Dripfeed is that foundation BP member Tom Cloudesley has written to the BP branch, to tell them that he is not well, is confined to his home , and has a terminal illness. He is also well known to many Canterbury branch members and was regularly seen out and about in either of his beautiful 1920’s Packards. He wishes the club all the best, and expresses his appreciation of the wonderful times he has had with the club over the years. His daughter Sandra will stay on as a member and use all of his cars. Tom would appreciate it if anyone would like to go round and see him and have a bit of a chat. He lives at 62 Stanbury Avenue in Somerfield, and his phone number is 337 4002. Colin Hey 20
9-90s Report
9 - 90s
Hi to you all Another good day organised by David and Neroli Johns. Thank you very much! The Wigram Air Force Museum is world class and one visit is just not enough. They have got a nice cafe if you don't like museums. You can go and sit there and gossip about the ones who didn't come. For lunch we went to the A & P Showgrounds where the manager gave us a little talk about the history of the Showgrounds They had a nice area where we had lunch, sun shining and sheltered. Believe it or not we had another good raffle. The Johns donated the entry fees for the outing to the Museum. A very interesting day. October 9 Meet at the New World Carpark, Charles St, Kaiapoi at 9.55am. Final Destination. Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village where George and Mary Ann Keir will be our hosts and have organised a finger food lunch. 80 people are on the list to come so far. If possible, bring your Vintage Car and you will get preferential car parking.
November 13 Organiser John Winchester Destination unknown but I have been told to have a full tank and an empty bladder. I am looking forward to that trip! December 18 Christmas lunch. Please Note the change of date. December 18 Time 11.30am Venue Pineacres Kaiapoi Cost $25.00 (3 course meal). Bookings are essential. The maximum is 80.. I will have a list ready and you will have the money ready!. No IOUs, cheques or credit cards. Next year We are looking for organisers for the April and September outings so give me a ring and then we are set until December 2020. The team is looking forward to seeing you all next month. Regards JK.
BEADED WHEELS REPORTER
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September 2019 Noggin Display
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September 2019 Noggin Display
Our September Noggin Display was, “Toys you owned when you were a Child & Antique Toys.” What a great collection of interesting toys and memories the members brought along. There were a truck, carts, a wheelbarrow and service station, either made by their grandfather or father. A well loved aged golly & teddy, a lovely tin plate boat, model aeroplane, books, doll, money boxes, cars, motorcycle and numerous other goodies, that made a great display. Thank you to the following members for displaying their “ Toys they owned when they were a Child”. Leigh Craythorne, Mike Glenday. Annette Meikle, Jim Young, Beryl Brass, Mark Dury. Don Bennetts, Arthur Poll and Neil Shaskey. Also a BIG thank you for the time and huge effort Bonny & Peter Rhodes went to getting their marvelous “Antique Toy” display to the Noggin. They would have spent many weeks sorting through their collection and packing the toys for the display, having to unpack them all when they returned home. A Great display. Future Displays. October: (this month) Winners from the Women & Young Drivers Rally. November: Winner of the One Make Car Club Display, at the Swap Meet. December: Electric Cars, Old and New. Don Muller. Ph 3856850. 23
VELOSOLEX OWNERS GROUP Been there done that and we have the pictures to prove it. September’s run was ably organised by Bob Kinnaird. It was an interesting journey that we had done last year starting and finishing at the Richmond Club, it didn’t matter as getting out on our Solex’s is what it’s all about and with the sun shining and the temperature at around 8 degrees 12 keen “bikies” headed off for an adventure into the “wild”. Once again we ventured into the Red Zoned Roads of Dallington viz Locksley Ave & River Road - wow the condition of these roads has deteriorated a lot in the last 12 months and I think eventually won’t even be navigable with the amount of potholes and flooded areas that are now appearing. Probably the only transport suitable for here will be horses and pedestrians and foolhardy “VOG’s”. Fortunately these roads are closed to vehicular transport. Our destination for this month was to view once again the collection of Indian motorbikes belonging to Paddy of The Pumphouse & Smash Palace. What an amazing collection Paddy has and all extremely well restored and in fine running order. A few of these bikes are used at the annual Burt Munroe Challenge and raced with great success on Oreti Beach and also the well renowned “Classic Motorcycle Mecca NZ Hill Climb Champs” . Paddy’s collection encompasses Indians from 1919 right through to one of the very latest Indian Scout motor cycles loaded with all sorts of electronic technology, what a comparison to the very early 1919 bike. A big thankyou to Paddy for allowing us to view this collection.
After leaving Paddy’s place in Linwood Ave it was a quick run back to the Richmond Club for our lunch stop. But this ride can be a bit nerve wracking when you’re exposed to other vehicles on the roads, and there’s lots of it in this area. Changing lanes and making right hand turns can be a bit disconcerting when you’ve not actually got a lot of “grunt” to zip into the outer lanes and safely turn at the lights but fortunately we all made it. Our run this month was not without incidence and 2 bikes ended up on the back up trailer, John Thomson’s mighty 3800 model caused him some grief with stuttering and spluttering coming along Locksley Ave, lots of pedalling and muttering from John, we think it is a fuel problem. John will now have a challenge over the next month to get his usually trusty stead up and running again. The Trophy winner this month was Gary Thompson, he thought he had an issue with his bike at one stage, when he was “wrapping” on the throttle along River Rd to overtake a fellow VOG’er and alas the engine faltered and came to a stop, mmmm thought Gary what’s gone wrong here??? Hee hee he had run out of fuel. So a top up from the on board reserve supply and he was on the road again. Yet another great day out, thanks to Bob for organising. Royce VOG 1 24
VELOSOLEX OWNERS GROUP
Some of Paddy’s collection of Indian motorcycles
Kiwi ingenuity - what to do when your fuel tank falls off.
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Upcoming Events The Swap Meet - NZ’s Biggest Garage Sale! 11-13th October 2019
11th,12th and 13th October 2019
Girder Rally Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October 2019
The Girder Rally is for bikes pre 1945 or fitted with Girder Forks. The rally will leave the Super Liquor carpark, Amyes Rd, Hornby at 10.15am. Back up available. This year we are completing a traditional run we haven’t done for a few years before heading to a lunch stop at Little River Hotel. 26
Upcoming Events Gymkhana Day Sunday 27th October 2019 A Grasskhana is being set up to take place on Sunday October 27th (Labour Weekend) at the Branch grounds, Cutler Park. As previously reported, the event will take place in the grass area by the power cables, parallel with our boundary with Steam Scene and is open to entries for any Club eligible vehicles. Four different courses will be set up and hopefully, each entrant will have the opportunity of testing their skills on each one twice with their best times being used in the compilation of the final results. This occasion is a great opportunity for some of our younger members to demonstrate their driving abilities and have a fun day out in their or the family’s vehicle. Vehicles need to be in a safe condition and importantly, the battery must be firmly secured. I’m still looking for some assistance on the day, time-keeping and marshalling so if you are able to help, please contact me: - Ross Butler, Phone 352-3160 or 021 314-221. Also, a photographer would be great, so if you are able to take photos for the Hub, and maybe a video, please give me a call.
If wet, we will look at running the event on the next day, Labour Day.
Annual Motorcycle Rally Saturday 2nd November 2019
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Upcoming Events VCC Annual Vintage Rally Saturday 9th November 2019 Starting at Princess Margret Hospital Car Park 10:30 am The rally this year will follow some of the earliest roads and routes in Canterbury. Total distance covered is approximately 70Miles with a mix of tar seal and shingle roads. The route is predominately on the hills of Banks Peninsula , so there are hills to traverse some with moderately steep but in short sections. Other hills have long climbs to practice you change down skills. The reward for this is some fantastic views of Christchurch , Canterbury, South Canterbury, rugged Coastlines and the Southern Alps. There is one section of shingle which is unavoidable however it is in good maintained condition and has a nice compacted base. ( no deep lose shingle) It should present no problems for low slung cars or motorcycles. Other sections have options to avoid the shingle as they are more of a stock route ( steep with deep shingle). Lunch will be in a local domain with Toilets available . There is good shelter from the wind ( if any) but very little shelter from the sun and rain, please plan for this. After lunch will be some more hills great views finishing with a easy drive to the finish at the TaiTapu Hotel. All Club eligible cars welcome . Vintage cars will be competing for the Ken & Kenneth Lowden Trophy, Rae Trophy and Eason Trophy All prizes will be presented at the December Noggin. Entry form is in this ‘The Hub’. Entry Fee : $20.00 (includes plaque and nibbles)
Entries need to be received by 25th October 2019 to receive plaque.
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Upcoming Events Annual Veteran Rally Sunday 10th November 2019 Includes 2 wheel brake Vintage
Summer is here so time to pull the old Veteran out of the shed if not already done so or early 2 wheel brake Vintage.
Annual Veteran run is on Sunday 10th November , entry in October hub. This of course now invites all 2 wheel brake vintage vehicles , The run will be about 35-40 miles around mostly tarseal back roads finishing at a nice suitable spot for lunch . We start at Cutler Park around 9.30am for morning tea & possibly some field tests from about 10am . This year again The all British car day starts from Cutler Park so adds to the interest . Thanks Tim Palmer
2019 ALL BRITISH DAY The 2019 Canterbury All British Day will be held on Sunday 10th November. The start point will be our Vintage Car Club grounds on McLeans Island Road, where vehicles will need to assemble between 9.30 and 10.30 am. Soon after 10.30 all vehicles will depart on a scenic run which will take participants to a country domain.
A mix of long and medium runs will be provided to cater for everyone. The entry fee will be $10.00 per vehicle, with all proceeds once again going to the Van Asch Deaf Education Centre. Bring a picnic lunch, or food may be purchased along the route.The event is open to British vehicles of all ages (veteran to modern) and all types - mopeds, motorcycles, cars and trucks.
IF IT'S BRITISH AND CAN BE MADE ROADWORTHY, PLAN TO BRING IT! Organiser: Colin Hey, Phone 359-8737 or 021 882 807 Email cardisplays@gmail.com
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Girder Rally - Entry Form Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October 2019 The Girder Rally is for bikes pre 1945 or fitted with Girder Forks. The rally will leave the Super Liquor carpark, Amyes Rd, Hornby at 10.15am. Back up available. This year we are completing a traditional run we haven’t done for a few years before heading to a lunch stop at Little River Hotel. The lunch must be paid for in this entry and also indicate your preference for lunch, there will be no lunch orders taken after close of entries. After lunch, on over the hill to Duvauchelle and Akaroa. The evening will be based around the Grand Hotel as usual, accommodation available there, make sure you say you’re with the rally. Breakfast can be ordered with the entry form at the Grand Hotel. Accommodation to be organized by the rider. Sunday stop & prize giving at Tai Tapu Hotel before heading home.
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Entrant
Entrant
Rider
Address
Phone
Cell
Make
CC Rating
Year
Motorcycle
Entry Fee
$25.00 or $15.00vet
(includes subsidy from motorcycle section and lunch on Saturday) Veteran bikes free entry but $15.00 for lunch Indicate lunch preference – cottage pie & salad or hoki fries & salad
Breakfast (at Grand Hotel)
Cooked
@ $25.00
Continental @ $15.50 TOTAL
Enter ONLINE:
$ www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events
In the future all our entry forms will also be online via our branch web site.
Or by email to:
mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz
Or mail to: M Glenday, 11 Braham Close, Prebbleton 7604 Payment by direct credit, with your name and “Girder Rally” to: VCC Canterbury Branch,03 0802 0099727 00 Or by cheque, payable to VCC Canterbury Branch.
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Annual Motorcycle Rally - Entry Form Saturday 2nd November 2019 The run this year will start at Cutler Park – motorcycle section corner. First rider away at – 10.15am. Lunch is ordered with this entry form along with your evening meal which will be held at motorcycle section corner, partners welcome of course – 5pm onwards. Trophies will be awarded.
Entrant
Entrant
Address
Phone
Cell
Make
CC Rating
Year
Motorcycle Combination:
YES
NO
Entry Fees
$10.00
Lunch number required Evening Meal number required
@ $10.00 each @ $15.00 each TOTAL$
Enter ONLINE: www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events In the future all our entry forms will also be online via our branch web site.
Or by email to:
mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz
Or mail to: Mike Glenday, 11 Brahman Close, Prebbleton 7604 Payment by direct credit, with your name and “MCycle Rally” to: VCC Canterbury Branch,03 0802 0099727 00 Or by cheque, payable to VCC Canterbury Branch.
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Enter Online: www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events OR Email : oldandrecovered@gmail.com OR Mail to : Mike Milne 1Rooney Place Aidanfield Christchurch 8025 Entry Fee : $20.00 (includes plaque and nibbles) Entries need to be received by 25th October 2019 to receive plaque.
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VCC Annual Veteran Rally Sunday 10th November 2019 Entry Form Includes 2 Wheel Brake Vintage
Entrant Address
Phone
Cell
Make
Year
Vehicle No. of Cylinders Entry Fee per Vehicle
$10.00 TOTAL$
Motorcycle
Car
Commercial
Arrive at Cutler Park around 9:30am for morning tea. Enter by email to: timbarb25@gmail.com Or mail to: Tim Palmer, 25 Golding Avenue, Rangiora 7400 Payment by direct credit, with your name and “Veteran Rally” to: VCC Canterbury Branch,03-1594-0096832-00 Or by cheque, payable to VCC Canterbury Branch.
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Show Weekend Tour - Entry Form 15th, 16th and 17th November 2019 Entrant
Name
Membership No.
Phone
Cell
Make
Year
Vehicle No. requiring morning tea at Brayshaw Park on Saturday 16th (pay on the day)
Entry Fee per Vehicle
$15.00 TOTAL$
Start at Kaiapoi New World Car Park 9am on Friday, 15th November. Enter ONLINE:
www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events
In the future all our entry forms will also be online via our branch web site.
Or by email to:
magical_monaco@xtra.co.nz
Or mail to:
D. Inwood, 126 South Eyre Road, R D 2 Kaiapoi 7692 Payment by direct credit, with your name and “Show Tour” to: VCC Canterbury Branch,03-1594-0096832-00 Or by cheque, payable to VCC Canterbury Branch.
Entries close 8th November 2019
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Homestead Run - Entry Form Sunday 24th November 2019 Entrant
Name
Membership No.
Phone
Cell
Make
Year
Vehicle Entry Fee per Vehicle
$30.00
For new members to our club the Homestead Run is open to any club eligible vehicle/motorcycle. The run is centred around visiting usually two to three historical homesteads in Canterbury during the day. In the past we have always visited historical homesteads but this doesn’t mean that a new home could not be visited. We view the outside of the home only along with the garden. These homes are private property and quite often on a working farm, so respect the property please, this includes no dogs on the properties in cars. Provide your own picnic lunch. The run will start at Waihora Domain, 130 Park Road, Motukarara. (Look for the DOC Nursery & The Little River Rail Trail start) Arrive 9am onwards as the organisers would like cars to start leaving the area at 9.45am. A short run will be made to our first homestead and then a run through to Pigeon Bay for lunch and our second home of the day. There is a 3km section of steep sealed road down into Pigeon Bay. Follow the directions of parking marshalls please. Portable toilets will be available at each stop.
Enter ONLINE:
www.canterburybranchvintagecarclub.org.nz/events
In the future all our entry forms will also be online via our branch web site.
Or by email to:
mike.heatherg@xtra.co.nz
Or mail to:
M Glenday, 11 Brahman Close, Prebbleton 7604
Payment by direct credit, with your name and “Homestead” to: VCC Canterbury Branch,03-1594-0096832-00 Or by cheque, payable to VCC Canterbury Branch.
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CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PICNIC Saturday 7th December 2019 This year the picnic will be held in Kaiapoi as part of the Kaiapoi Christmas Festival celebrations. The Branch would like to provide a small present at the Christmas picnic to all financial members children and grandchildren up to the age of ten years. Closing date for the names and details is 25 November 2019. Please advise Amanda Franklin: Phone 03-389-7066 or preferably email w_franklin100@gmail.com by that date. Information needed: Child’s name, M/F, age, parent’s (Grandparent’s ) name and VCC membership number. Please also indicate what vehicle you will bring as our vehicles will be displayed for the public to view. If you bring a modern, you may have to park in the public car park. Programme 10am 12 noon 1.30pm 2.30pm 4pm
Arrive and park as directed in our area. Kids Zone available with eleven attractions free of Charge. Carnival area in paddocks opposite Countdown Kaiapoi. Own lunch Festival Street parade. Santa arrives with presents. Carnival finishes.
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FOR SALE Car Transporter for Hire. $50 Per day. Minimum 2 day hire. Club members only. Contact: Bob Hayes 352 1449 Hupmobile motor 1923 & parts 8 x generators - Delco, Remy, Bosch, Lucas etc 3 x starter motors - Lucas, 1 vintage long shaft 1 x Aere magneto 1914 2 x 8� headlights 1 x brass honeycomb radiator core Contact: Ivan 03 323 8769 News from the Parts Shed Top end gasket sets for Ford Cortina, Escort or Anglia $50 Top and Bottom gasket sets for 67 to 69 MGC or 68 to 70 Austin 3 Litre $75 Talk to us in the Parts Shed or contact: Ross Butler, 352-3160 or 021 314-221
LOCKUP/STORAGE UNIT FOR SALE: Unit 47 at 10 Penn Place Middleton (Off Blenheim Road) is for sale. This complex is seven years old and very central for Christchurch people. My unit is 12 metres by 5 metres and has a ceiling height of 3.6 mtrs to 5 mtrs. Power is on and there is a kitchen shower and toilet complex in common ownership with the other units. Units of this size are rare and sought after. It will easily take four cars, or large camper van or boats. Contact: John Coomber 03 310 7045 or 027 292 5206 or email johnchriscoomber@gmail.com
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Austin 7 pre ruby parts. AD to RN model Taylor is looking for front and rear mudguards ,running boards, switch panel and speedo for her project. If you have something available please contact Mike at oldandrecovered@gmail.com or 0223587246. 2 x 1966 Humber Super Snipe series 5 cars for sale. Both cars have been off the road for twenty or more years, so need certification before they can be registered and warranted. One car gets driven up and down the driveway every couple of weeks and the other was last run about 11 months ago. Both need some mechanical and bodywork repairs for restoration. Contact: Graham Robinson at GeedeeR@xtra.co.nz , or phone 379 3533.
1929 Austin 7 Chummy. $16,000 ono. 1916 Buick DX45 Tourer $35,000 ono. Both restored and maintained in concours condition and well motored. Rego's on hold. As restored by Brian Rogers. Contact: Warren Rogers to view. 0204 009 8438 Pair of 1960’s Riley 4/72 cars both needing restoration. One rego on hold. This also includes two part Marina engines. $2000.00 the lot Contact: Ken Boucher 021 062 8989 evenings (no texting)
1968 MGC GT. $25,000. Fun to drive and a great touring car, fully reconditioned motor and overhauled gearbox. Very presentable and in good general condition, more original than restored, with a very smooth running 3 litre 6 cylinder engine. Contact: Ross Butler 352-3160 or 021 314-221
WANTED Sachs 49cc engine or any parts to suit a 1950s Achilles Lido,a German made autocycle. Also chain guard and other panel parts. Does anyone know if there was a local agent? Contact: Chris Parker 351 1084 or email chris.parker.chch@gmail.com
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"Lexophile" describes those that have a love for words, such as "you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish", "To write with a broken pencil is pointless." An annual competition is held by the New York Times to see who can create the best original lexophile. I changed my iPod's name to Titanic. It's syncing now. England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool. Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes. This girl today said she recognized me from the Vegetarians Club, but I'd swear I've never met herbivore. I know a guy who's addicted to drinking brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time. A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months. When the smog lifts in Los Angeles U.C.L.A. I got some batteries that were given out free of charge. A dentist and a manicurist married. They fought tooth and nail. A will is a dead giveaway. With her marriage, she got a new name and a dress. Police were summoned to a daycare centre where a three-year-old was resisting a rest. Did you hear about the fellow whose entire left side was cut off? He's all right now.
A bicycle can't stand alone; it's just two tired. The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine last week is now fully recovered. He had a photographic memory but it was never fully developed. When she saw her first strands of gray hair she thought she'd dye. Acupuncture is a jab well done. That's the point of it. I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me. 41
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OTHER BRANCH and ORGANISATIONS EVENTS See Notice board posters for more information.
Sun 6th October 2019 - 4th Annual Nth Canterbury Rural Ramble Starts @ Hurunui District Council car park SH1 Amberley. Meet from 9am. Registrations in Saint John’s Hall, behind public toilets, close off at 10.45am. $15 per vehicle. Some gravel roads can be expected, on a rural ramble but 80% on seal. Visits back country farm with huge building and car collection. All VCC vehicles accepted plus more modern classes. Officially flagged away individually by Hurunui District Mayor, as his last official duty before stepping down 5 days later. Fri 8th—Sun 10th November 2019 - VCC Nelson Biennial Rally Details on Club Noticeboard. 10-13 April 2020 - National North Island Easter Rally Details on Club Noticeboard. 24-26th April 2020 - VCC Highland Fling Taihape Details on Club Noticeboard. 12th/14th March 2021 - 2021 National Motorcycle Rally Details on Club Noticeboard. Sunday 19th January 2020 - We have been asked it we can supply some cars for a childrens / grandparents day at Lady Isaac Village on the Sunday 19th January 2020 to give rides around the block or village. Large event. (Nothing on our calendar) Volunteer please to oversee this happens if we decide we want to support it. Contact Rod
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OTHER BRANCH and ORGANISATIONS ART DECO WEEKEND 2020 A SPECIAL INVITATION FROM HBVCC Come to Napier and join the HBVCC for Art Deco Weekend 2020 from February 20th 23rd. Kindly sponsored again this year by Euro City Ltd In 2020 the Featured Group will be an A-Z of Motor Vehicles. We are aiming to have a motor vehicle representing each letter of the alphabet. This may be a make or model. There will be a mixture of cars, commercials and motorcycles. Also we expect a mix of veterans, vintage and PV’s… manufactured in UK, Europe and USA. We currently have several cars coming in 2020 that have not been to ADW before. These include NZ’s second Duesenberg, our first L29 Cord, and a Stutz to name a few. We are still looking for a “Napier” vehicle to represent the letter “N”. I am also trying to find the owner of the Willys Knight roadster circa 1929-31 era that has the unusual paint design on the doors. We would also like to get leads on vehicles or vehicle models starting with letters Q, U, X, Y, Z. Please email any leads or ideas to stevetrott@xtra.co.nz asap. For 2020 the annual rally is again on Friday and we plan to have a touring run plus a picnic lunch at a great lunch venue. On Saturday we will have the morning tea and car show and popular choice at the HBVCC clubrooms, followed by the grand parade. Sunday events include a breakfast surprise at the HBVCC clubrooms and the Gatsby picnic in the afternoon. There are many other ADT events to choose from on Friday and Saturday nights. Come and join the other 180 plus club eligible vehicles we expect to enter the 2020 Event. Go to the HBVCC website for an Entry Form. (www.hbvcc.org.nz). Entry forms for 2020 are available now. Accommodation in Napier is already filling up for Art Deco Weekend so book now to avoid disappointment. We suggest you plan to arrive in Napier on Thursday 20th so you can attend the Dinner at the Clubrooms that evening. We have prizes for the best dressed couples again this year. Contacts: STEVE TROTT stevetrott@xtra.co.nz STEVE DONOVAN stevedon@xtra.co.nz
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Copy for the November Hub closes on 30 October 2019 Contact "The Editor", By phone ?? 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.
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 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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