Daffodil Rally

Daffodil Rally – The Rally That Wasn’t (but there’s still a bit of hope!)

Well, by the time you read this, we probably still won’t be out of Lockdown –whether it be Level 3 or 4. And it will be no surprise that both the original planned Daffodil Rally day of 22 nd August and its back-up date of 29 th August have both come and gone, and the Rally hasn’t happened. For the second year in a row! This was extremely disappointing, not just because of all the work I put in organising it, but more so for the Cancer Society, who now stand to miss out on many thousands of dollars in donations that this VCC National Day generates. The good thing is that the rally routes and event plan will not go to waste – they can be re-used next year. I must acknowledge the many members that volunteered their help for the day, and also to the management at the Pak’n’Save Rangiora, and the New Brighton Club, who were particularly helpful and accommodating in allowing us to use their car parks as start locations. But we have a couple of back-up plans. 1) In order not to lose sight of this important fundraiser for the Cancer Society, we now invite all of our members, or anyone with any sort of special interest vehicle (car, motorcycle, trike, commercial) to bring it along to our next Old Cars, Bikes & Coffee (OCBC) event on Sunday 19th September, where we'll hold an informal Show'n Shine event. There we will collect donations for the Cancer Society. For those who have never been before OCBC is an open event held every third Sunday morning of the month in our club grounds, and any car, motorcycle or vehicle enthusiast is welcome to attend. Vehicles can be of any age, nationality or condition—if they are loved and enjoyed they are more than welcome to be put on display. A coffee van is always in attendance, and the Spares Shed and compound (an experience all on its own) is also always open.

For the September event we will also have small prizes for the best British, American, European, Japanese and Australian vehicle, and the best motorcycle. 2) Additionally, in between now and 19th September, we are running a fun competition through the VCC Facebook page. All you need to do is take a photo of your vehicle in an outdoor setting at your home address and post it to the VCC NZ Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/vintagecarclubofnewzealand/posts/ The photograph must feature at least one daffodil somewhere in the photo. Then go on line to the Cancer Society donation site https://www.daffodilday.org.nz/ vintagecarclub and in the “Search for a Fundraiser” box, search under Vintage Car Club, and make a donation to your nearest VCC branch. On 20th September we will pick what we think is the best photo and announce the winning photo on the VCC Facebook page. On contacting us, the winner will be sent a $100 Repco gift card. Stay safe everyone, and have fun in lockdown.

2021 ALL BRITISH DAY

Sunday 17th October The 2021 Canterbury All British Day will be held on Sunday 17th October. The start point will be the coffee morning at our Vintage Car Club grounds on McLeans Island Road, where vehicles will need to assemble between 8.30am and 10.00 am. At 10.00 all British vehicles will depart on a scenic run which will take participants to the Amberley Rock’n’wheels event in the Amberley domain. Normally we would go to a venue of our own, but this year the Amberley Rock’n’wheels event has been postponed from 4th September due to COVID restrictions. This has clashed with the date reserved for the All British Day. Because the Amberley event is attended by a large number of British vehicles we will combine with that event for this year. The entry fee will still be $10.00 per vehicle which will admit the vehicle, the driver and one passenger. Any extra passengers will be $5.00. This will be collected when you arrive at Amberley Domain. All proceeds go to the Amberley Lions club. Please bring a picnic lunch, or food may be purchased at Domain. A coffee van will be operating at the VCC grounds at the start point from 8.30am. The event is open to British vehicles of all ages (veteran to modern) and all types motorcycles, cars and trucks. Please note that if the event is cancelled due to COVID restrictions or for any other reason, the All British Day run will be cancelled too.

IF IT’S BRITISH AND CAN BE MADE ROADWORTHY, PLAN TO BRING IT!

NO ENTRY FORM REQUIRED – JUST TURN UP ON THE DAY Organiser: Colin Hey, Phone 359-8737 or 021 882 807 Email heywolseley699@gmail.com

OLD CARS BIKES AND COFFEE Special National AGM Day

Late Chairman Ross with National President Diane Quarrie Busy at the barbeque; Barry Crowther, Bryce Shaw and our cordon bleu chef Wayne Stocks.

Gay Goodman, Shona Clarkson , Gill Stevenson and Betty Crowther at feeding time. Pat Dewhurst (Auckland) looks surprised. Marilyn is amused.

Happy in the kitchen: Matthew Hey, Gill Stevenson, Andrea Dallow, Gay Goodman Shona Clarkson prepares for the onslaught

National President Diane presents a commemorative certificate of thanks to Canterbury Branch for the AGM weekend. Accepting it are the organisers Marilyn McKinlay and Katryna Shaw. Well done those two!

Below: Roy Grainger, Mike and Heather Glenday enjoy the sun.

Secretary and Delegate Rod with Katryna at the AGM dinner

George Kear deep in thought with minute taker Mike very busy during the AGM.