|
|
|
Area Contacts
- Wingham - Wilf & Margaret Slater, ph 02 6557-0456
- Kempsey - Colin Trusler & Rhonda Wilkinson, ph 02 6562-4031 - kempsey@morrisminornsw.org.au
- Coffs Harbour - Laura & Jeffrey McKenzie, ph 02 6650-0331
- Grafton - John & Judith Pullinger, Ph 02 6642-4542
Morris Minors gathered at Kempsey on Sunday 6th December at 85 Inches Road, for Morning tea from 10.00am
For those that brought there swimmers has a chance to take a dip in Rhonda's new pool,
Later, BBQ facilities were offered for use for those that brought their own BYO lunch.
An invitation to any people who would like to come early and make a weekend of it, spare accommodation and plenty of room if you brought a camper or tent.
Kempey airport had a "fly in day" on Saturday 5th, so there were lots of planes see, for those that were interested.
Wilf Slater had his Drifter 3 camper for sale, he wants $3500.00 for it, yes you can tow it behind a Morris Minor, we took ours to Perth and back, talk to him on the Sunday about his.
Colin & Rhonda.
6562 4031.
Sunday August 2nd to Pilot Beach, Camden Head.
Well once again this was a great outing, Wilf & Margaret, Steve & Doreen, David & Colleen and Colin & Rhonda all elected to go early and we stayed the Saturday night in cabins at Laurieton and enjoy the culinary delights in the restaurant at the ex servo’s club, then on the Sunday we drove the short distance to Pilot Beach via Dunbogan. What a lovely sheltered beach there at the mouth of the Camden Haven River. With good BBQ facilities and shelter, the toilets being just down the road.
We took over the big shelter shed in readiness for the arrival of what we hoped would be about 12 Morris Minors in total and their owners. Soon they started to arrive and we were not disappointed, David & Colleen with their new acquisition a 1000 sedan which supplements the Ute under restoration. John & Kerry Riordan with their Lilac A30, it is OK they do have a Morris under restoration. Bob & Janet Brannon arrived in what I think was a Suziki, fortunately they had seen a Morris Series 2 in distress and stopped to see what could be done, he then brought the owners Peter Knowles & Barbara along to the BBQ. Colin ventured back with them to see if they could get the car going, no go, so it was pushed into a very nice ladies car port to await collection on another day.
After lunch Colin presented Wilf & Margaret Slater and Steve & Doreen Vandersee with their 1000 mile trophy and the plaques for the 2009 National rally. Other people in attendance not mentioned above were, Garry & Helen Fowler Morris 1000, Vic Davis Morris 1000, Jumbo Pereira & Eileen Series 2, Kevin & Shirley Rogerson Morris 1000, John & Pam Wilson Morris 1000, Stuart & Robin Maytom Morris 1000, Max & Molly Spurway Series 2 Ute, Adrian & Elaine Harveyson Modern, George & Noel Perdrisat Series 2.
In total we had 13 Morris minors, including the broken one, plus an Austin A30 and 2 moderns, a great turn out, hopefully we convinced a couple more people to join our membership ranks, I am sure that if our outing days continue with this level of success and camaraderie we will get even more people on board.
Our next run is scheduled for October 11th, please contact either Colin 6562 4031 or John Pullinger 6642 4542, however we will be in touch with you as destination is yet to be confirmed, we will be traveling to North of Coffs Harbour to encourage our Grafton members and potential members in the area to come along and join us.
We also intend to have a run on Sunday 6th December, this will be Kempsey based, we will keep you posted on this one.
Colin Trusler.
For our next outing, we will be having a BYO morning tea followed by BYO BBQ/Picnic lunch, we will be going to,
Pilot Beach picnic area, Camden Head Road, Camden Head, Nr Laurieton. Good bathing & picnic area, there is Diamond Waters caravan park 6559-9334 near by if you wish to stay over.
We will be gathering there from approximately 10.00am and staying through till sometime after 2.00pm, so please come along if you can, even bring your modern car, you will be most welcome.
You may remember this was the destination of first outing in 2009, which we had to change, hopefully this time we will actually get there. If you are planning on staying overnight prior to the Sunday please let me know, then I may get a few of us together for dinner on the Saturday somewhere local.
Regards
Colin.
| June 6th & 7th 2009 Queen's Birthday Long Weekend @ Kempsey Photo Gallery April 4th, 5th 6th & 7th 2009 Kempsey/Grafton/Ballina Photo Gallery Well Rhonda & I thought we were well organised for the arrival of our transient guests as they stopped over on the way to Brisbane, our campers were put up, caravans borrowed & owned were set up, beds made and a few last minute chores and all would be ready, then down came the rain, a 101 millimetres in the 24 hours upto 7.00am Sunday. Thanks to Steve Vandersee, a trailer load of gravel improved a walk way. Guests started to arrive Friday, with more on Saturday and Sunday. At one stage we had 20 people staying here, from as far away as Dubbo, Wollongong, Sydney suburbs, Brisbane & Hertfordshire (UK) plus local members and interested parties visiting. We organised BBQ dinners both Saturday & Sunday, with a run out to South West Rocks for lunch on Sunday, where we had 14 Morris Minors lined up in the car park. Thanks to Kevin Bennett for reserving an area for us. Our list of house guests were, Peter & Ros McGibbon, Jeff Sinclair, John & Sue Ballard, Peggy & George Draper ( Andy’s parents from UK ) Terry & Fay Cullen, Martin & Marion Chapman, Rod & Marilyn Tobin, Brian & Debbie Condon, Graeme & Sue Gould and last but not least Les Whale. Local guests who attended at some time over the weekend were, George Perdrisat, Adrian & Elaine Harveyson, Steve & Doreen Vandersee, Kevin Bennett & Rita, John & Pam Wilson, Kevin & Shirley Rogerson, Bob & Janet Brannon. Colin organised a couple of mystery objects to keep people guessing on the Saturday evening, Rhonda organised the food and did cooking duties for both evenings and did a great job, Colin, Rod & Peter assisted with the BBQ duties. Martin & John utilized their skills replacing the radio in Colin’s car. No way was Rhonda traveling without music. The local Wallabies visited in the mornings looking for their slice of bread, John fixed the outside sensor light, then the outside shower light, marvelous what odd jobs get done when people visit. Monday morning saw us all scampering around to get ready for a 9.30 departure, as we had organised to meet Wilf & Margaret Slater, Jumbo Pereira & Eileen, Steve & Doreen Vandersee in their Morris Minors at the Clybucca service station, at 10.00. Progressively we all got away and made it to Clybucca, where we fueled up for the journey to Ballina. Kevin & Shirley Rogerson made the trip out to Clybucca from South West Rocks to see us all off and wish us well on the trip. This time we did not travel in a large convoy but broke it up into smaller groups, we knew our next destination was Grafton and we knew what time we were expected, so off we all went, Graeme & Sue were organised to collect our lunches from the bakery in Grafton and the balance of us met in Corcoran Park, where we succeeded in parking under the only rain cloud in Grafton. A reporter and photographer from the local paper attended and chattered with us as did some local car club members, then we lined up for a photo shoot, prior to enjoying our lunch. Thanks must be extended to John & Judith Pullinger our Grafton Members for organising the sandwiches and cakes and for recommending the park, a very pleasant venue by the river side. Having sated our appetites we all proceeded to leave for our next stop which was Ballina. In Ballina, we had a two night stop over. The caravan park was excellent, the wind was blustery and the first night it rained very hard, we dined at the local club and then retired to various vantage points in the van park, for discussions on the benefits of drinking port. On our second day Morris Minors went off in all directions to satisfy various owners needs & desires. We all gathered again at the van park in the mid afternoon, where we proceeded to the 18 hole mini golf course, groups of four teed off and we dutifully kept score as we worked our way to the 19th hole. Several players managed holes in one and occasionally others made it into double figures. After our round of golf, thirst & hunger took over and led us to the camp kitchen. Where we discussed the days events following dinner, presentations were made to Graeme for the lowest round & Doreen for the highest round, despite a hole in one being scored. Much sought after Morris Minor keys were promised as trophies for the two winners, to be distributed later. The next morning was the journey from Ballina to Aspley, again we traveled in smaller groups, stopping off at various sight seeing points along the way, we all successfully arrived at the van park in Aspley. From here it is another story, someone else will fill in the events. Needless to say we enjoyed ourselves. For those of you who called in at Kempsey, our thanks go to you all, both members and visitors, we enjoyed your company, loved seeing your cars and we appreciated all your help, come back in June and spend the long weekend with us, you will be more than welcome. Colin Trusler & Rhonda Wilkinson. |
September 13th, 2008
The first meeting we have attended a Motorfest event at Port Macquarie, 5 cars attend this.
 |
August 24th, 2008
We held the inaugural meeting of the Mid North Coast regional hub. The meeting was attended by 22 people in total. We had 11 Morris Minors, a Morris 8 Ute and a Healey 3000 plus one modern, a great turn out, we also had a further 6 apologies.
Extended morning tea from 10.00am supplemented with various sweet delights brought along by the visitors. With the usual mandatory vehicle inspections once the bonnets were raised. This was followed by BBQ lunch provided by Colin & Rhonda.
Mid North Coast Members
Discussion ensued regarding the large area to be covered and the potential distances to come to a run, it was agreed that within the mid north coast, we would break it up into zones, initially these would be Wingham, Kempsey, Coffs Harbour and Grafton.
volunteers were called for and the following people raised their hands as
contacts;
Wingham - Wilf & Margaret Slater, ph 6557-0456
Kempsey - Colin Trusler & Rhonda Wilkinson, ph 6562-4031
Coffs Harbour - Laura & Jeffrey McKenzie, ph 6650-0331
Grafton - TBA, Colin will discuss with John Pullinger on his return from holiday.
|
|
|
Return to Home