Austins over the Plains

VAR National Rally

16 – 17 – 18 March 2012

Our Goal:

Three fun-filled days of action. Note this exciting event in your diary today. The “home base” will be the Canterbury Vintage Car Club Branch McLeans Island clubrooms and grounds Christchurch.

Our Mission:

To celebrate Austin 7 and 12/4′s 90th Birthday

Your Invitation:

All Vintage Austin Register members are invited.

Programme of events include:

 

Friday am Registration from 10am
  pm Tour of automotive related businesses
    Ladies optional tour (coffee and cake)
  Evening Noggin & Natter
Saturday am Rally all day
  Evening Dinner & Prizegiving
Sunday am Visit to car collection
  pm Lunch at tourist attraction
    Short Sunday cruise
  Evening Tour of Christchurch Air NZ maintenance hangar

Accommodation is your responsibility; camping sites are available at VCC McLeans Island Grounds for a small charge.

We are happy to pick up entrants from Christchurch Airport and find a ride in a local car if need be.

We look forward to meeting with many Austin owners on this joyous occasion.

The entry form will be in the next magazine.

Any early queries contact Kerry & Teresa Clements 033126150 or clemfamily@xtra.co.nz

 

AGM 2012   -  Feilding  North Island  4TH May – 6th May

 The AGM will be held at the Rangitikei Club, Bowen Street, Feilding.

 An invitation is extended to all National VAR members to attend to make this a fun filled weekend talking about your vehicles and swapping ideas.  Lots of chatter and plenty of laughs is the aim for the weekend.

 The programme for the weekend includes :-

Friday 4th May            Registrations  4.30 pm onwards

                                      Noggin & Natter – supper 7.30 – 10.30 pm

 Saturday 5th May       Morning run

                                       Lunch  - 

                                        AGM   -

                                        Dinner & entertainment –

 Sunday  6th May           Run –

                                         BBQ –

 The details for costs etc are printed in the VAR National magazine.

 Accommodation is the responsibility of the members attending.

There will be pick ups from the Palmerston North airport for those who require rides.

 If any further information is required please phone :-

Elaine Jestin  06 3237142  or cell phone  021 1636950

 Look forward to seeing members at the AGM 2012 in Feilding.

Feilding is a rural town in the heart of the Manawatu. It is a go ahead town with activities on most weekends.  Manfield race track is adjacent to Feilding where many events are held all year round.

Feilding has been nominated the Best Town several years in succession with our beautiful parks and gardens.

There are many Cafe’s and Restuarants in Feilding with plenty of shopping.  Most businesses are open Saturday mornings for a leisurely stroll around in this compact town.

There are no parking meters in Feilding which we pride ourselves in. Plenty of parking spaces are available within the town.