AHOC CLUB CALENDAR October 2014

AHOC CLUB CALENDAR
as at 9 October 2014
October 2014
Sunday 12th October
MSCA
Super
Sprint,
Sandown
including
Come
and
Try.
Go
to
https://www.msca.net.au/events.php . Spectators and supporters always welcome, free spectator
entry. Contact Rod Vogt on 0408 395 240 . Bathurst 1000 race TV coverage broadcast live on
the big screen.
Saturday 18th October
AOMC will be holding a Restoration Workshop / Seminar, at the Chevrolet Club – clubrooms, Unit
1/3 Edgecombe Court, Moorabbin East. Contact AOMC on 03 9555 0133.
Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th October
Alfa Romeo Club of Australia 6 Hour Regularity Relay at Winton.
All members welcome to support our racing crew – race runs from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm on
Sunday. Look for the AHOC Flags and tents on the car park side of the pit garages. Food and
drink available close to the action.
Our team is onsite from the Friday.
Go to
http://www.aroca6hour.org.au/ for additional details.
Free spectator entry.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October
Spring Open Garden Weekend at Como Gardens. 79 Basin Olinda Rd, The Basin. $7.50 entry,
children under 14 free. Features garden tours, miniature railway rides and vintage car museum
tours. The car museum is the private collection of George Hetrel and includes some particularly
special vehicles. Not sure if Healey drivers or their grandchildren will enjoy the miniature railway
rides the most.
Friday 24th to Monday 10th October
New Zealand South Island Tour lead by Ralph Fletcher (0418 567 218).
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October
Motorclassica car display, concours and auction at Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton. Go to
http://www.motorclassica.com.au/ for details. Includes ‘Club Sandwich’ car display which is
free entry for spectators and different cars on Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday 26th October
Benalla Cruise and Shine at Winton Motor Raceway. Go to www.cruiseandshine.com for info.
Wednesday 29th October
Peninsula Lunch Lynbrook Hotel, 550 South Gippsland Highway, Lynbrook. Please book with
Gordon 0418 540 920 by Monday 27th.
November 2014
Sunday 2nd November
The Old Aeroplane Company Revisited. An invitation from the All British Classics Car Club. Meet
at GEOS Cafe Bar Somerville for coffee from 8:30 and depart for OAC at 9:45. 2 hour guide tour
of OAC (or visit Tyabb Antiques instead). 12:15 Lunch at MaQuay International Restaurant,
Hastings, $30.00 (2 course lunch) with drinks at bar prices. Please book with Gordon 0418 540
920 ASAP.
Tuesday 4th November
Melbourne Cup Day Lunch at Peter and Lyn Edwards, 33 Craig Road, Donvale. BYO
Everything. A terrific fun day for everyone, even those who don’t bet! Please call Peter or Lyn,
on 9870 0159 if you are coming.
Thursday 6th November
General Meeting and AGM at 19 - 23 Rosalie Street, Springvale. 8:00pm.
Fri 7th – Sun 9th November
Targa High Country. Go to www.targa.com.au for details.
Sat 8th – Sun 9th November
Historic Sandown. Go to http://www.vhrr.com/ for info.
Saturday 8th November
Benalla Festival, Bridge Street Show ‘n Shine. 10am to 2pm. 2014 festival theme is Regional
Harvest. Go to www.benallafestival.com for info.
Wednesday 12th November
Committee Meeting
Thursday 13th November
Midweek North Run.
Sunday 16th November
Presidents’ Run, combined event for AHOC, Jaguar Car Club Victoria and the Austin Healey
Sprite Drivers’ Club. Travel on the Princes Highway and across through KooWeeRup for morning
tea at Caldermeade Farm and Café. Depart down the South Gippsland Hwy and fantastic driving
roads to our final destination of the Esplanade Hotel Inverloch and enjoy a sumptuous lunch.
Additional detail in October Hundreds and Thousands magazine
Sunday 23rd November
MSCA Super Sprint, Winton including Come and Try. Go to https://www.msca.net.au/events.php .
Spectators and supporters always welcome, free spectator entry. Contact Rod Vogt on 0408 395
240 .
Wednesday 26th November
Peninsula Lunch at Garden World, 810-834 Springvale Rd, Braeside. Please book with Gordon
0418 540 920 by Monday 24th.
Fri 28th – Sun 30th November
Geelong Revival Motoring Festival including cruise night, car displays and ¼ mile springs. Go to
http://www.geelongrevival.com.au
Sunday 30th November
Swanpool Swap Meet & Village Market including Show and Shine.
Go
http://www.swanpoolanddistrict.com.au/swap-meet--village-market.html for additional info.
to
December 2014
Thursday 4th December
General Meeting and AGM at 19 - 23 Rosalie Street, Springvale. 8:00pm
Sunday 7th December
AHOC Christmas Luncheon including Club and Competition awards presentation in the Club
Rooms. Starts 12:00 for 12:30. Three course sit down lunch, Great Entertainment and Giant
Raffle Draw. Cost $25.00 per head including beer, wine and soft drink. Bookings for tables of 8 or
individuals with Mick Smith at social@healeyvic.com.au . Book anytime now. As at 10th
September we have 72 booked in.
Wednesday 10th December
Committee Meeting
Thursday 11th December
EAT AT THE PIGGERY Midweek East Run.
9:45am for a 10:00am start from the corner of Canterbury and Colchester Roads. Then drive
through the Dandenong Ranges to the venue at the “Piggery Café” at Burnham Beeches.
Bookings are essential; a set price payment in advance will be required $39.00 per person for a 2
course meal with coffee and tea. A maximum 40 people. Call Bill Metcalf (9876 2167 ) or Barry
Barnes ( 9859 2384 ) for bookings.
January 2015
Sunday 11th January 2015
Natter Lunch at the Mt Martha home of Merv and Jill George.
Sunday 18th January 2015
RACV Great Australian Rally. Go to http://www.greataustralianrally.com.au/ for info.
Wednesday 28th January 2015
Peninsula Lunch. Details to be confirmed.
February 2015
Thursday 5th February 2015
General Meeting and AGM at 19-23 Rosalie Street, Springvale including sausage sizzle and Buy,
Swap ‘n Sell in the store area. Note earlier than usual 6:00pm start.
Sunday 22nd February 2015
RACV-AOMC Classic Showcase 2015 and Japanese Motoring Show at the Mornington
Racecourse Carpark. Go to http://www.aomc.asn.au/B&Eshow15.htm for additional information.
Wednesday 25th February 2015
Peninsula Lunch. Details to be confirmed.
March 2015
Thursday 5th March 2015
General Meeting and AGM at 19-23 Rosalie Street, Springvale. 8:00pm
Friday 6th to Sunday 8th March 2015
Phillip Island Classic. Go to http://www.vhrr.com/ for details.
Saturday 14th to Saturday 21st March 2015
RACV Fly the Flag Tour. Go to http://www.abccc.com.au/FTF/
Monday 23rd to Friday 27th March 2015
25th Annual Speed Week Lake Gairdner South Australia. Go to http://www.dlra.org.au/ for info.
Wednesday 25th March 2015
Peninsula Lunch. Details to be confirmed.
April 2015
Thursday 2nd April 2015
General Meeting and AGM at 19-23 Rosalie Street, Springvale. 8:00pm
Friday 17th to Monday 20th April 2015
Healey National Rally to be held at Lorne, Victoria
May 2015
Thursday 7th May 2015
General Meeting and AGM at 19-23 Rosalie Street, Springvale. 8:00pm
June 2015
Sunday 28th to 3rd June
Targa Tasmania. Go to http://www.targa.com.au/tc/page_standard.asp?asset_id=19236
November 2015
Thursday 26th to Monday 30th November 2015
Five days touring the Snowy Mountains. This promises to be another cracker of an event.