Secretary’s Corner

Hi Everyone

New Member

Welcome to Murray Hayes. Murray was a rider in our recent Gerald LynchBlosse Rally and came away with the overall winner of the day!

For Sale

We have received information about the following three vehicles located in Wellsford.

A 1936 Chevrolet Saloon, a 1973 Morris Pickup, and a 1950 Citroen Lite.

They are soon to be listed on Trademe. Contact either Rebecca on 021 293 7714 to have the information forwarded to you or the seller Felicity Heaven on 027 687 2718.

Its the AGM in June. Sadly, Rebecca is retiring as Chairperson and also Lee is retiring as secretary, so we need someone to step up and serve their club.

I am told that the club cannot operate without a chairperson.

Surely out of over 120 members there's someone out there willing to throw their hat into the ring, I am thinking of trying for chairperson myself, that's if I'm not considered too old!!

All the best, Clive

3rd May Club Night Programme

We are away for a visit to Top Flight at the Mitchell’s Rosedale property on Airedale Road Weston

In 1871 the rich soil around Oamaru was identified as ideal for cropping by an ancestor Henry Mitchell, who committed to natural methods of growing. This approach continues today. The Mitchell and Webster families story began in 1974 when the first sunflower seeds were planted on the Rosedale farm. Now, many more hectares of seeds are planted each year for aviary and wild birds, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs and mice. The company has grown and is now involved in supporting many conservation and community projects nationally, regionally and locally. An interesting visit ahead, followed by supper at the clubrooms. Please bring a plate.

We will meet at the clubrooms at 7pm to leave at 7.15 pm.

2023 Annual General Meeting

Sunday 11th June 1.30 pm at the clubrooms

Please bring a plate

Nomination forms have been included in the email with Distributor, so get cracking and talk to people who may be willing to take on a role or be on the committee.

Gerald Lynch-Blosse Memorial Motorcycle Rally 2023

How is this for just getting on with life! Bill Veitch (left) at age 84 and still riding in motorcycle rallies, enjoying a yarn and cuppa with Kevin Mason before heading away.

It was certainly a memorial day for the Weir family as Ralph’s daughter Rose riding the 1936 Velocette, grandson Harrison on a 350 BSA, and son Harvey on a 1959 650 BSA, joined the rally along with entrants from Kaikoura to Te Anau, and between and with our local members.

On the rally the oldest bike was a 1924 Harley and the most modern a 1991 BMW. One of the oldest riders, having recently broken his ankle was relieved to get shot of his moon boot on Thursday so he could more easily manage changing gears! Yes, he was a bit sore, but very elated that he had completed the ride. Determination or was it sheer willpower and bloodymindedness that got him through! Well done Mac!

The “ladies” in the kitchen had an enjoyable time with plenty of laughs, and cheek from one in particular. Thanks for your help Gilbert.☺

New member Murray Hayes was overall winner on the day. Well done Murray!

Once again Robert Hutton and wife Mandy put together an excellent rally and one several members said they kept retuning to from far and away.