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Page last updated on 30 November 2023

 

ABCCC Events are indicated, otherwise visit website of club noted.
Any changed dates will be shown in red.

It should be noted that telephone numbers provided above are 'At Home' numbers. Therefore discretion should be applied.

To qualify for the VCPS, under the auspices of the ABCCC Vic Inc, your VCPS-permitted motor car must attend a minimum of three (3) club-run events per year, from the date of the vehicle's permit issue.

 

2023 Calendar

January
22 Inaugural ABCCC Eastern Suburbs Run - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Jack & Shirley Craven 0425 881 449
Meet at Stud Park (Rowville) Melway 81 J1 at 9.15 for 9.45am take off
The Event will involve lots of chatting, an interesting not well known private car collection- safe to say that some of these cars are exotic. Tea and coffee on site, followed by a drive to lunch which may also be exotic but not a pub. We are hoping for a good turn out to kick off the year. -- More --
29 AOMC Festival of Motoring - An AOMC, but ABCCC Supported, Event Contact 0473 832 277
Venue: Cruden Farm (See AOMC web site for more.)
February
5 3G's Run - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Geraldine Anglin 0418 502 202
Planning for a catch-up lunch, we will meet at the Glen Waverly RSL, 161 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley at 12.30 . We need numbers to confirm the booking by 31 January, Any further information will be updated.
12 Picnic at Hanging Rock Car Show - An AOMC Event. Contact: Alan Martin 0402 708 408
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15 Morning Cuppa in the Hills with Deb Beal - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Deb Beal 0458 274 252
A casual get-together Wednesday 15 February 2023 for those who are free and interested in catching up for a morning cuppa/cake; or those with a real appetite, brunch. My first booking is at Ripe Café - 376 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road in Sassafras at 10.30am.
Ripe Café is nestled next to the teapot shop and Miss Marple's, opposite the garden centre. Parking is on both sides of the road. If you have time, this is a quirky village of gifts, pampering and clothing to explore/update.
Being mindful of planning needs for the café, I will seek definite numbers by Wednesday 8 February. I can be contacted by email or text to 0458 274 252 to confirm
19 Annual General Meeting of the ABCCC - Contact: Pat Douglas 0425 712 973
Venue: Crown Hotel, 273 Main Street, Lilydale
AGM will start at 2pm with lunch (cast $20) starting at 12 noon. RSVP for lunch count by 3 February please.
Please RSVP with Pat Douglas so we can confirm numbers for lunch.
Past minutes and treasurer's report will be available in the Members Area.
26 RACV British & European Motoring Show - An AOMC, but ABCCC Supported, Event Contact Graeme Moody (03) 9558 4829
Venue: Carribean Gardens (See AOMC web site for more.)
March
2 Leigh's Grand Prix - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Leigh and Sandra Wishart 0403 243 700
Start: Meet for morning tea at Churchill Island.
Continue on & do 2 laps of the 1936 Grand Prix track, on public roads. Speed limit 80 kilometres per hour. Then onto the Go Kart track: 750 metre replica of the famous Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.
We need at least 10 drivers in order to have the track to ourselves (ABCCC) We can book up 20 drivers on the track & the cost is $75.
5 Kalorama Rally - An ABCCC-Supported Event. Contact: Geoff Birkett (03) 9755 1772
This a great day out with all proceeds going to the Kalorama CFA. See Flyer -- More --
15-28 Tasmanian Holiday - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Maxine Pettigrew
17-19 Rob Roy Hillclimb - MG Car Club Event
Venue: 375 Clintons Road, Smiths Gully VIC 3760 (Melway Map Ref 265 A9) (map link)
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26 Scoresby Picnic - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Bill Allen
April
9 Flinders Motoring Heritage Day - . Contact: Flinders Lions Club (03) 9755 1772
The event hosts a display of unique veteran, vintage, classic and modern motor cars, all displayed throughout the charming village of Flinders. Now in its 7th year, the number of entrants and visitors has grown with up to 200 vehicles and over 2,000 visitors. -- Information & On-line Booking --
16 The Birkett's Esky Run - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Geoff and Judy Birkett 9755 1772
Leaving from the carpark of the Olinda Community House on the Olinda/Monbulk Road, which is next to the Olinda Swimming Pool. Melways Ref. Map 66 K8 at 9.30am.
Our morning coffee will be at the Gladysdale Bakery which is just past Yarra Junction. They make the best French vanilla slices and strawberry tarts, so pop some extra in your cooler for supper.
Final numbers are required by Sunday 9th April --See article in the newsletter
22 Echuca Swap Meet Contact: echucaswap@outlook.com 0483 230 908
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23 Picnic in the Park - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Greg and Geraldine Anglin
Meet at 12.30 at Wattle Park. Enter from Riversdale Road between Elgar Road and Warragul Road, Surrey Hills (Melway 61A2) and follow the access road to the end car park and proceed to the picnic ground behind the Swiss Chalet. Bring your Picnic Lunch/ drinks and chairs and your smile.
After lunch plenty of time for a walk amongst the gum trees and wattles before the free Melbourne Tramways Band- Brass Band Concert commences at 2.30pm (duration approx. 2 hours weather permitting)
28-30 Apr Florence Thomson Tour - AOMC-RACV event. Contact: Website
Wangaratta and surrounds - Lady drivers only; may have male passenders
Dressing for the era of your vehicle encouraged.
May
10 Coffee in the Hills - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Deb Beal
My next morning cuppa in the hills takes us to Kuranga Nursery & Paperbark Café at 118 York Road, Mount Evelyn. 10.30am start. If you have not been here before; this is a large native nursery with an adjoining gift shop and cafe - the latter recently upgraded. We are booked on the well-protected veranda overlooking the gardens. There is plenty of off-street parking. I would appreciate confirmation (0458 274 252) by the Sunday prior (7th) to enable plenty of notice to the cafe. I already have some early starters, thanks. Looking forward to another enjoyable catch-up.
19-21 Pre-WWII Motoring Weekend - . Contact: Veteran Car Club (03) 9755 1772
A weekend of driving around Bendigo for Pre-WWII cars. See Flyer -- Information & On-line Booking --
21 Heritage Day with Rex's Big Day Out - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Rex Hall
To celebrate National Motoring Heritage Day, step back in time to enjoy the 50-60's music, drive your Classic car and join us for lunch at Fonzie's Restaurant while displaying the classics in the parking area at the front of Fonzie's.
Arrive at the venue located at 93 Canterbury Road, Kilsyth at 11.30am, time to park the cars for display before lunch commencing at 12.15pm sharp. -see flyer-
June
9-12 Hamilton Rally - A Very ABCCC Supported Rally ABCCC Contact: Tony Pettigrew (03) 9739 1146
Organised by the Hamilton Veteran, Vintage & Classic Car Club Inc.
Rally Base Venue: Hamilton Showgrounds, Cnr. King and Gordon Streets, Hamilton, Victoria. -- Program and website --
21 Lunch at The Naked Racer - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Trevor Beaumont 0408 712 333
Lunch at the "Naked Racer" @ 12.30pm.
The Naked racer is a Motorcycle Museum and restaurant located opposite Moorabbin Airport and DFO in Moorabbin. [1 Grange Road, Cheltenham] The venue is full of old motor bikes and antiques. Book with Trevor Beaumont 0408 712 333 or trevbeaumont@icloud.com
25 Liberator Museum - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Peter Lester
Venue: Meeting Time 10.00 AM at the Museum Hanger, Cnr Farm Rd &, Princes Hwy, Werribee South. Melway Ref. 205 F10
The B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Fund is an Australian non-profit organisation founded in 1988 to acquire and restore a Consolidated B-24 Liberator for display as a memorial to all allied airmen who served on B-24 Liberators during World War II in defence of Australia.
July
5 Christmas in July - An ABCCC Event Deb Beal 0458 274 252
Venue: King Henry Restaurant in Sassafras
Christmas merriment brought forward to our wintertime of July 5th at King Henry's restaurant - 320 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road in Sassafras.
Meet at 12 midday at the venue.
9 Cravens ABCCC drive day - An ABCCC Event Jack and Shirley Craven 0425 881 449
The roster point is Rowville Stud Park -leave for Gembrook to "The Motorist" - museum and shop open for us 10.00 am - David Peck is owner and a member of ABCCC We expect to be in Gembrook for about 1 hour 15 mins so time for morning tea and chat. Leaving Gembrook we will travel through Launching Place to Noojee for lunch at the 'Nooj'. Lunch table booking 1pm.
23 Ball Gowns Crowns and Classic Cars
Venue: Seymour Club, 1 Elizabeth Street, Seymour
Ball Gowns Crowns and Classic Cars will be an event to raise funds for Bladder Cancer in conjunction with the Olivia Newton John Centre. Arrive at 11.30am with your classic car, (if you have one), A quick meet and greet in the parking lot, then make your way upstairs to the function room by 12.30 for photos, a platter lunch, awards and display. Details and booking
August
6 Pub Run - An ABCCC Event Brian Tootell 0412 549 906
You are invited to join us at the "Warby" Hotel, Wesburn, on Sunday 6 August, for Lunch at midday. After leaving Lilydale, turn Right onto the Warburton Hwy and proceed for just over 30kms to Wesburn.
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20 The ABCCC Annual Luncheon - An ABCCC Event Colin Brown 0408 343 176
Venue: Eastwood Golf Club 332 Liverpool Road Kilsyth South - 12:00 for 12:30 service; $40pp Members Only Event
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26 Castlemaine Run - An AOMC/Bendigo Veteran, Vintage & Classic Car Club Event - info@bendigoswap.com.au
Details
30 A day out with the intelligentsia - An ABCCC Event Anne Tootell 0412 549 906
Details: Visit to 'Market Fair', Ferntree Gully, followed by Lunch at Eating House, Rowville. Market Fair is a large modern building which we found pleasant to browse through. They stock an extensive amount of second hand wares, clothing and Hand Crafts. Also a large amount of Old LP's for those who collect same.
f you would like to attend, please contact us by 25 August so catering arrangements can be finalised. Anne Tootell 0412 549 906 annbry@optusnet.com
September
10 Shepparton Swap Meet - Lloyd Healey 0438 294 351
Venue: Shepparton Showgrounds, High Street (Midland Hwy) - Details
13 Coffee in the Hills - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Deb Beal 0458 274 252
My final morning catch-up will take us to a very quaint café - The Patch General Store. Nestled between Monbulk and Kallista, at 16 The Patch Road in The Patch; this friendly "bit of everything' provides great food, coffee, bread, eggs, plants, post etc. etc. You may be tempted by brunch or a delectable cake from a large display. Order and pay at the counter. Please check their website for further information. Parking is roadside or next to the building. We will have to cap definite numbers to 15, so first in, best dressed. If this day is good weatherwise, we may be able to spread outside. I'll continue noting expressions of interest to allow for cancellations or possibly a second date. This is quirky. I think you will enjoy.
22-24 Sandra's September Weekend- An ABCCC Event Sandra 0402215367
We are meeting in Lang Lang at 10am where we will have morning tea at Wendy May's, then wandering across the road to Aunt's Place which has 6 rooms of memorabilia & nicnacs. There is also an Op Shop a little further down the street. We plan to leave Lang Lang about 11am, taking a very picturesque & interesting drive on excellent roads to Trafalgar where for $25pp, a BBQ plus tea & coffee including entry to the Holden Museum. Leigh 0403243700 or Sandra 0402215367
October
1 Castlemaine Market and lunch - An ABCCC Event Ian Terry 0409 097 496
Meet at the BP Service Station, M79, Calder Hwy past Thunderdome Melway p78 D-4 for trip to Castlemaine Farmers Market and lunch at the Railway Hotel.
See article in the newsletter
1 Euora National Show & Shine - Ian Langlands 0415 763 978 euroashowandshine@outlook.com
Venue: Sevens Creek Parklands, Kirkland Ave, Euroa, VIC 3666 - Tickets
See Flyer
18 Morning tea at Como Gardens - An ABCCC Event Pat Hetrel
then visit private collection in Highett followed by lunch.
22 2024 Planning Meeting - ABCCC Committee plus Volunteers Contact: Tony Pettigrew (03) 9739 1146
Venue: 16 Lawler Lane, Coldstream, Victoria. details in the newsletter
29 A day out with a Morgan - An ABCCC Event Phil Cook
Start Venue: Meet up at Lilydale Lake, off Swansea Rd, at 9.00am for a 9.30 am departure
Our drive takes us up the Yarra Valley for morning tea, before heading to Yarra Junction. Here we will enjoy a lunch at the lovely Upper Yarra RSL Club. A good menu will be on offer and drinks at Bar prices.
November
3-7 11th Gateway to Gippsland Rally - West Gippsland Vehicle Restorers Club Inc.
Start Venue: Registration at Masonic Hall Korumburra Rd. Warragul - Details and Entry Form
11-12 Bendigo National Swap Meet - An AOMC/Bendigo Veteran, Vintage & Classic Car Club Event - info@bendigoswap.com.au
Details
12 Run to Healesville/Mount Dandenong - An ABCCC Event Phil Cook 0468 680 538
Start Venue: Meet up at Lilydale Lake, off Swansea Rd, at 9.00am for a 9.30 am departure
Our drive will take us on a scenic route (not Maroondah Hwy) to Healesville. Here we will stop for tea/coffee. After refreshments we will continue our journey to the Dandenong Hills, where we will enjoy lunch at one of the many establishments in the area. Please advise your participation so that I can advise numbers for catering purposes.
24-26 The Justly Famed Indulgence Tour - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Peter McKiernan 0407 876 023
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December
10 Christmas Lunch - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Maxine Pettigrew (03) 9739 1146
Venue: Chateau Wyuna, 170 Swansea Rd, Mount Evelyn VIC 3140

 

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PLEASE NOTE!  Note: All events listed in this directory are placed in good faith. Events for inclusion must be with the magazine editor prior to the 14th of each month. Events organised by other clubs or associations have a contact telephone number, that should be contacted prior to the event, if giving consideration to take part in it , to confirm date and venue.
TEXT IN RED INFORMS OF CHANGED OR CORRECTED EVENT INFORMATION.

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