Southern Section Events
All Meetings and Outings are subject to the current Covid-19 guidelines.
IF YOU ARE UNWELL DO NOT COME TO CLUB ROOMS OR ANY OUTINGS.
The Club rooms are open every Wednesday for Maintenance - from 12noon.
Please turn up if you can help out. Don’t forget to scan the QR Code or sign in.
If you have any items for Small Torque – such as stories of your first car, your first restoration etc. or anything you think would be of interest to other enthusiasts
please submit to Section Editor before the 12th of each month.
The listed events on this page are not all sanctioned Club runs so check and see the section events and fill out one of your logbook days if it is not listed in the Club events.
Veteran Car Club of Australia (Tasmania )Inc
A reminder also that ALL ITEMS should be submitted through your Section Editor.
WE ALSO NEED IDEAS FOR OUTINGS and RUNS
Have you got a favourite pub for a meal, a picnic spot or just a scenic drive – contact any Committee member.
The Below is from Sarah Boylen RACT community coordinator
I wanted to reach out and let you know about an upcoming event that may be of interest to you and the members of the Veteran Car Club.
Coming up on Sunday 26th November, the RACT will be holding a re-creation of our first club run 100 years ago. We are inviting members to join us as we drive in convoy from Hobart to New Norfolk, participants will receive gift bags and complimentary afternoon tea in New Norfolk. Anyone who is interested can register their interest by following the link 100 year club run.
Regards
Sarah Boylen
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OCTOBER
Sunday 1st October – Classics on the Beach
Lower Sandy Bay Beach from 9am. Make your own way there.
NO MEETING on Tuesday 3rd October – See Note below
Wednesday 4th October – Club rooms open from 12noon – All welcome
Come on out to your club rooms and meet fellow members – you may like to help out if anything needs doing – it is always appreciated. Have a cuppa and a chat, browse the library - lots of old photos etc. Check the spares shed, new area almost complete - you may find a part you need.
PLEASE NOTE Sunday 8th October – Committee/General Meeting
with BBQ Lunch
October Committee/General Meeting will be held on Sunday 8th October at 10.30am at the Club Rooms in Brighton followed by a BBQ lunch provided. All welcome.
From next month we will revert to the first Tuesday of each month (except January) at 7.30pm.
Sunday 15th October – Predominately Britain to ‘Bunna Car Show
The Village Community Centre, 20 Melbourne Street, Triabunna. 9.30am to 1.30pm.
Prize presentation at 1pm. Make your own way there.
This year they will be helping to raise funds for Ovarian Cancer research by participating in Frocktober. Car owners and their passengers are encouraged to wear period costume, to reflect the year of the manufacture of their car.
Sunday 15th October – “Coffee and Cars at Richmond” + Military vehicle display
9am onwards till noon at The Richmond Arms Pub car park. Open to all-comers. Just turn up and show off your vehicle and enjoy a coffee and chat. You can wander behind the pub to the Military Vehicle display also. Ladies can wander the many artisan shops and galleries.
This event is the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Wednesday 18th October – Club rooms open from 12noon – All welcome
Come on out to your club rooms and meet fellow members – you may like to help out if anything needs doing – it is always appreciated. Have a cuppa and a chat, browse the library - lots of old photos etc. Check the spares shed, new area almost complete - you may find a part you need.
NOVEMBER
Sunday 5th November – Gordon Fysh Memorial Tour, Ross
bring your cricketing skills!
10am to 3pm at Recreation Ground/Sports Hall. Registration form in Small Torque.
BYO lunch or buy locally - Tea & Coffee provided. Numbers needed for catering purposes only.
Tuesday 7th November – Committee/General Meeting
Now it is warmer we will revert to our usual Meeting day and time. 7pm for 7.30 at Club Rooms for the November Meeting. Refreshments to follow.
Wednesday 8th November – Club rooms open from 12noon – All welcome
Come on out to your club rooms and meet fellow members – you may like to help out if anything needs doing – it is always appreciated. Have a cuppa and a chat, browse the library - lots of old photos etc. Check the spares shed, new area almost complete - you may find a part you need.
Sunday 12th November – Trash to Treasure – Claremont Girl Guides Fund Raiser
10am to 2pm Claremont Village Green - just turn up – please be onsite by 9.45.
Saturday 18th November – Shannons All German Car Show – Parliament Lawns
10am to 2.30pm. Entry via lower Murray Street - please be on site by 9.30 and remain until 2.30. Featuring 75 year anniversary of PORSCHE. More info Rod Belbin 0408 314 309.
Sunday 19th November – “Coffee and Cars at Richmond”
9am onwards till noon at The Richmond Arms Pub car park. Open to all-comers. Just turn up and show off your vehicle and enjoy a coffee and chat. Ladies can wander the many artisan shops and galleries. This event is the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Wednesday 22nd November – Club rooms open from 12noon – All welcome
Come on out to your club rooms and meet fellow members – you may like to help out if anything needs doing – it is always appreciated. Have a cuppa and a chat, browse the library - lots of old photos etc. Check the spares shed, new area almost complete - you may find a part you need.
Sunday 26th November - RACT re-creation of first club run 100 years ago.
The RACT are inviting members to join them on a drive - in convoy - from Hobart to New Norfolk. Participants will receive a gift bag and complimentary afternoon tea in New Norfolk. Anyone who is interested can register their interest at ract.com.au/100-year-club-run You will need to complete a form found on this link, and they will get back to you with necessary details.
DECEMBER
Sunday 3rd December – Classics on the Beach
Lower Sandy Bay Beach from 9am. Make your own way there. 1st Sunday of month.
Tuesday 5th December – Committee/General Meeting
Committee/General Meeting at the Club Rooms - 7pm for 7.30. Refreshments follow. All welcome.
Wednesday 6th December – Club rooms open from 12noon – All welcome
Come on out to your club rooms and meet fellow members – you may like to help out if anything needs doing – it is always appreciated. Have a cuppa and a chat, browse the library - lots of old photos etc. Check the spares shed, new area almost complete - you may find a part you need.
Sunday 10th December - Richmond Bridge Bicentennial Celebrations
Geoff Williams is the co-ordinator for this event for our members.
Sunday 17th December – Christmas Lunch booked at South Arm RSL
for 12.30.
$38 per person for two course traditional Christmas meal. Names to Roger please before Monday 11th December on 6249 3344. Make your own way there.
Sunday 17th December – “Coffee and Cars at Richmond”
9am onwards till noon at The Richmond Arms Pub car park. Open to all-comers. Just turn up and show off your vehicle and enjoy a coffee and chat. Ladies can wander the many artisan shops and galleries. This event is the 3rd Sunday of each month, similar to “Classics on the Beach”.
Wednesday 20th December – Club rooms open from 12noon – All welcome
Come on out to your club rooms and meet fellow members – you may like to help out if anything needs doing – it is always appreciated. Have a cuppa and a chat, browse the library - lots of old photos etc. Check the spares shed, new area almost complete - you may find a part you need.