VETERAN REPORT NEW DATE FOR ANNUAL VETERAN RALLY Now Sunday 10th October The Branch Annual Veteran Rally was due to be held on Sunday 26th September, but due to the cold and wet weather on the day, it was decided to postpone it to Sunday 10 th October. Because this was going to be Swap Meet Sunday, the date is now free and will hopefully suit everyone. We have 16 confirmed registrations, but there is room for many more and we'd love to see you there. The finish destination is the Racecourse Hill homestead, 6km west of Darfield on SH73. The homestead has undergone extensive repairs and renovations following the Canterbury earthquakes, and more recently the gardens and grounds have been the focus of attention and are now showing their springtime splendour. Because of extra requirements at the Darfield recreation centre due to COVID restrictions, we have decided to move the start location to the home of Malcolm and Anita McGibbon, 1561 Telegraph Road, Darfield. They are about halfway between Charing Cross and Darfield - there will be a sign at their gate, and there is plenty of room for trailers if needed. Please arrive between 9.30 and 10.00am. Morning tea will be provided, and the runs will begin at 10.00am. There will be a longer run (40km) and a shorter run (20km) to Racecourse Hill. All flat running and on sealed roads. There is going to be a public open day at the Homestead provided we are back to Level 1 restrictions, so our vehicles will be featured along with the homestead and its wonderful garden and surroundings. They will be parked on the driveway in front of the Homestead, and some fun field tests will be held after lunch. If we are still at Level 2 we will have the Homestead and grounds to ourselves. Entry forms for the Rally were in the September Hub on Page 35 and of course are on-line. If you haven't already entered please enter on-line by Wednesday 6th October if you can, or call or email me before Friday 8th and let me know you're intending to come. We can sort out the registration at the start on Sunday morning if necessary. If your veteran isn't currently going, all other club eligible 11
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