November 2016 The RADIATOR CAP
Wellsford—Warkworth VCC Club
COMMITTEE CLUB CAPTAIN
Anne Richardson
425 6298
ricanne@gmail.com ASSISTANTS
Neil Cremer (Lucy )
425 4955
Frances Ross
425 8737
chemwash@rosscoltd.co.nz MAGAZINE EDITOR
Jeanette Lloyd (George )
425 7622
yorksandlancs@gmail.com REPORTER
Anne Hamilton (Doug )
425 6139
Doug.hamil@xtra.co.nz COMMITTEE
John Duffy
021 208 7474
johngduffy@hotmail.com Frances Ross
425 8737
Doug Hamilton
425 6139
James Lawrie (Gloria )
425 9928
Gloria-james-lawrie@xtra.co.nz Anne Richardson
425 6298
Neil Cremer
425 4955
John Downie
425 7431
Midnight.mouse@maxnet.co.nz Dave Oliver (Glenys)
09 945 0512
Ollie.d10@gmail.com
HEALTH & SAFETY
Denis/Martin (Sheryl)
425 0259
Chris Harvey (Annette ) Chris.Harvey@westnet.com.au
09 4222662
Denis Martin
425 0259
denismartin@xtra.co.nz VEHICLE ID.
James Lawrie
425 9928
MOTORCYCLE REP.
Dave Oliver
09 9450512
LIBRARIAN
Frances Ross
425 8737
PROPERTY SUPERVISOR
Doug Hamilton
425 6139
WEBMASTER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Chris Harvey
09 4222662
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE OBSERVER
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CHAIRMAN
Leon Salt (Brendda) brendda@xtra.co.nz
423 8122
Brendda Salt
423 8122
VICE CHAIRMAN SECRETARY
brendda@xtra.co.nz
TREASURER
Sheryl Martin (Denis)
425 0259
sherylamartin@xtra.co.nz
Magazine deadline 23rd of the month
(The opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily the view of the branch.
BRANCH ADDRESS P O Box 547 WARKWORTH 0941 VERO: Agency No: 0300159 Free phone: 0800 658411
Website: www.vcc-wellswark.org.nz
Chairman’s Report November 2016: Despite the rain, around 15 of us enjoyed the lunch at Blossoms Café and the visit to Alan and Shaaran Price at the end of September. Besides the Vauxhall VX/490 we’re used to seeing, Alan and Shaaran have a 1930 Chevrolet roadster, a 1949 Chevrolet sedan and a 1937 Chevrolet Pick Up. Alan also has a collection of motorcycles including a Douglas, Sun, and Matchless, and a later model BSA. Alan’s veteran Clement Bayard restoration is well on the way. Alan’s skills are evident in the work undertaken so far on this project. A week in the sun in Rarotonga meant we missed the Kowhai Festival at the beginning of October but I believe the weather cleared momentarily and some 11 club vehicles provided a great display. We enjoyed John Duffy’s talk at our Club Night about the early days of Radio Hauraki. John’s one-of-a-kind experience aboard the “Tiri” is like none before or since when for just a few years these Pirates enjoyed a real adventure. John is looking forward to the 50th anniversary celebration of the launch of Radio Hauraki. Many branches are now emailing links to, or pdf versions of their monthly newsletters to other branches instead of mailing hard copies. I have been forwarding these on to members whom I think may be interested in reading what other branches are up to and checking what cars and parts they may be advertising for sale. If you would like me to add your email address to the list of those receiving newsletters from other VCC branches, please let me know. Likewise, if you are already receiving them but would rather not, I can remove you from the list. November’s Calendar of Events is rather full. It would be good to see club support for the coming shows and Christmas Parades. These are times when we can raise our profile in the community through showing our support for community events. Similarly for the gathering at Summerset Falls where many of the residents enjoy a ride around the block in one of our vehicles. Northland Branch’s Far North Tour at the beginning of the month is always an enjoyable weekend away. Last month we sought volunteers from among the membership to take on various support roles for the Winter Woollies. This month we would like to confirm the following roles: Rally Secretary, Prizes and gifts Coordinator, Billeting Coordinator, Dinner Venue/Menu Coordinator, and Sunday Activity Coordinator. Please consider taking on one of these roles and let me know before this month’s Club Committee meeting on 17 November. The “Are We There Yet?” Rally for the Mike Brown Memorial Trophy is shaping up to be a great weekend’s get together. See Denis and Sheryl’s article for further details. Happy motoring
Leon
brendda@xtra.co.nz
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Club Captain’s Report November 2016 Well, we have been blessed with very mixed weather! I gather the stalwarts who made the journey to Alan and Shaaron Price had an interesting visit despite the appalling weather. Fortunately we were luckier for the Kowhai festival. 11 cars of varying ages and functions attracted attention. The cafe visit to Morris & James was an enjoyable lunch at a new venue. Our first picnic is to Wenderholme RP on Nov 2nd. Our Sunday run is to Sommerset Falls on Nov 27th. Please assemble along Mansell Drive by 12.55 so we can arrive in an orderly fashion at 1.00. The Home is putting on a BBQ for us and the residents at about 2.30 after our drives with passengers. I know the wedding didn’t go quite as we would have expected, but I hope we will not let the residents down. I understand the residents are pleased we are coming, and also that the bar will be open! The Santa parade season is also upon us; The Wellsford Parade is part of the Country Show on Nov 19th starting at 9.00 in the Show Ground. The Warkworth Parade is on Nov 26th; assemble in Alnwick St by 12.15, for the parade at 1.00. 2 laps round via Neville St, Queen St, and Mill Lane, finishing back in Alnwick St. Prize giving for the floats will be at Lucy Moore Park at 2.00 if you wish to stay. We have been contacted by the Auckland Euro & Brit Classic car Show, (this will be its 2nd year) Asking if we wish to register for a space for our club. It is on March 5th at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga. If there is a group who would like to display their cars, let me know numbers by Dec 1st and I will register you. (No replies will mean no registration!) Finally a reminder about items for our stall at the A&P Show, please bring them in. If you can’t get to the club when it is open, let me know so that we can arrange something. We do need items before the day so they can be priced, and we know how much we have to sell. All the Best for Happy, Safe Motoring, Anne.
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SAVE THE DATE:
‘ARE WE THERE YET’ RALLY 18/19 MARCH 2017
Preparation is underway for the 2017 ‘Are We There Yet Rally’. In keeping with the name, we propose to make this a destination event suitable for all entrants and will not require any navigational skills – no one will get lost! But because this event has a trophy we must have a winner. Each entrant will be provided with a score sheet to complete if they choose to compete for the trophy. It has been decided that as a trial this year we will extend the event to 2 days with an overnight stop including dinner and prize giving in Waipu Cove.
The Saturday will commence at Wellsford making it easy for everyone to gather at the start. We propose a couple of visits on the Saturday including a picnic at one property which will require you to BYO everything, including a gold coin donation. An entry fee for another stop will be included in the modest, yet to be confirmed entry fee on the registration form which will be published in the November and following newsletters. Saturday night will be a dinner in the Cove Café – the local restaurant and bar at Waipu Cove which is opposite Camp Waipu Cove.
Overnight at Waipu Cove in accommodation of your choice – I have attached prices. Sunday – breakfast at your leisure either at accommodation or in one of the local Waipu Village Cafés. Depart Waipu app 10.00 for the last stop – a shed raid and late morning tea and then depart for home. As accommodation is limited in Waipu Cove it would be great if you could make your reservations sooner rather than later. We stayed overnight, as part of another club group, in the cabins at the Camp Waipu Cove and found it quite adequate for the night and a great social time.
Looking forward to a great weekend. Sheryl & Denis
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A group of pensioners were discussing their medical problems at the Day Centre coffee morning. 'Do you realise,' said one, 'My arm is so weak I can hardly hold this coffee cup.' 'Yes, I know.' replied the second, 'My cataracts are so bad I can't see to pour the coffee.' 'I can't turn my head,' rejoined the third, 'because of the arthritis in my neck.' 'My blood pressure pills make my dizzy,' commented the fourth, adding, 'I guess
that's the price we pay for getting old.' 'Well, it's not all bad.' piped up the first, 'We should be thankful that we can still drive.'
WE NEED A HELPING HAND TO DECORATE OUR CLUBROOMS PRIOR TO OUR CHRISTMAS DINNER If you can spare an hour on Monday 5 December at 10am we’d be glad to see you at our clubrooms
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2 Nov:
Mid-week Picnic – from around mid-day – Wenderholm Regional Park.
5 – 6 Nov:
Far North Tour – Northland Branch
10 Nov: Club Night: BYO BBQ plus a salad to share. 5.30 p.m. onward at the Clubrooms 16 Nov: Clubrooms Cleaning and Coffee morning 17 Nov: Club Committee Meeting 7.00 p.m. at the Clubrooms. 19 Nov: Wellsford Santa Parade and annual Country Show, Centennial Park,
Wellsford. Free admission for car and driver. Display from 9.00 a.m. and Santa Parade will take place later in the morning. 26 Nov: Warkworth Santa Parade. Assemble in Alnwick St, outside the Town Hall at 12.15 p.m. for the parade due to begin at 1.00 p.m. 27 Nov: Summerset Falls visit. Gather outside the gates at 1.00 p.m. Rides for the residents followed by a BBQ that Summerset will provide for us.
7 Dec: Mid-week Picnic – Campbells Bay 8 Dec: Xmas Dinner at the Clubrooms – A BYO BBQ and salad to share plus some festive spirit.
14 Dec: Clubrooms Cleaning and Coffee morning
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Continued 2017 4 Jan:
Mid-week Picnic – Brick Bay Beach
20 – 23 Jan: National Veteran Rally – Wanganui (Contact Leon for entry forms) 28 – 29 Jan: 150th Warkworth A&P Show and Parliamentary Tour lunch stop. 1 Feb:
Mid-week Picnic – Scandrettes Bay
9 Feb:
Club Night: BYO BBQ plus a salad to share. 5.30 p.m. onward at the clubroooms
12 Feb
Posh Picnic– 102 Perry Road—George & Jeanette Lloyd
16 Feb:
Club Committee Meeting 7.00 p.m. at the Clubrooms
25 Feb:
Annual Swapmeet
1 March:
Mid-week Picnic – Sullivans Bay
9 March:
Club Night: BYO BBQ plus a salad to share. 5.30 p.m. onward at the Clubrooms.
11 March:
National Executive Meeting – hosted by North Shore Branch
15 March:
Clubrooms Cleaning and Coffee morning
16 March:
Club Committee Meeting 7.00 p.m. at the Clubrooms.
18-19 March: Are we there yet? Rally for the Mike Brown Memorial Trophy (See Denis and Sheryl’s item in this newsletter. 5 April:
Mid-week Picnic – The Lagoon, Tawharanui Regional Park
14 -17 April: National North Island Easter Rally – Auckland Branch
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