Barossa Wine Tour 26 July

Kev Tipler is organizing another of his famous wine runs to the Barossa Valley on Friday 26 July.

Meet for coffee and breakfast (if you wish) at the Tanunda bakery which is on the main road heading for Nuriootpa, on the right hand side opposite the Goodyear yard.

At ten o’clock drive to Chateau Tanunda for tastings. Tastings in the Barossa are generally ten dollars and here the money is refunded off purchase.

Second stop Bethany wines with their fabulous views! We then cruise up Menglers Hill for a spectacular view over the Barossa Valley.

Third stop is for lunch and Tastings at One Drop wines in Nuriootpa. Example menu and weekly specials is attached.

On leaving we can visit the Tanunda chocolate factory!

All those interested please contact Kev Tipler or Mick Jenner so we can confirm numbers at the various venues. Partners and Guests are welcome.

Re-enactors Normandy event 17-19 May

The re-enactors group will be holding the 2024 Re-enact SA Tactical, on the 17th, 18th and 19th of May 2024 at Bennet’s block, Chain of Ponds, South Australia.

Details attached. Event organizers will be looking for WW2 support vehicles to take part. Contact Re-enact SA Treasurer, Gary Meinhart. gmei3923@bigpond.net.au for more information.

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WVCG Wine Tour Sunday 10 March

We met at the Forth Hill Providore coffee shop opposite Stanley bridge tavern at 8.30 for coffee and brunch.

Then traveled to Woodside to visit Melbas chocolate factory. Unfortunately the cheese factory was not open till 11.00am! We then traveled to the Lobethal road winery via some backroads Kevin knew for an eleven am  booking for tastings. Then on to Anderson Hill winery for lunch and wine.

A great day out for all who attended, even if it was a bit hot!

Forth Hill Providore for brunch!
Anderson Hill Winery for lunch

Xmas Lunch at Auchendarochh Tavern Mount Barker

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This year’s Christmas Function was held at the Auchendarroch Tavern on Saturday 9 December. The scheduled brief meeting was postponed due to the noise level and activity at the venue. A good lunch was enjoyed by all, and several members and guests adjourned afterwards to Mick and Deb Jenner’s nearby villa for coffee.

There will not be a January meeting and the next regular meeting will be held at the Bridgewater Inn on Febuary 6 2024. Members wishing to attend should advise Mick Jenner, or John Jenner so that we can confirm numbers with the venue.

Partners and guests are welcome.

    WVCG Meeting Tuesday August 6 2024 at Bridgewater Inn.

    The next WVCG meeting will be held at the Bridgewater Inn at 7.00pm on Tuesday 6 August 2024. Items to discuss include Barossa wine run report, this year’s AGM and upcoming events.

    NOTE: There will not be a regular July meeting as this was held in conjunction with the recent rego day at Rick’s farm.

    As usual, we will need to confirm numbers to the venue, so all members intending to attend please contact Mick Jenner or John Jenner.

    Partners and guests are welcome. Some partners will be attending.

    The normal menu will be available.

    Club Registration Day – Rick Shearman’s Farm 21 June

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    This year’s club Registration Day lunch will be held at Rick Shearman’s Farm on Friday 21 June for a BBQ lunch. The club will provide the lunch but members are asked to provide a salad or desert to share. Bring your own drinks and chairs. Club subscriptions can be paid and log books updated etc.

    NOTE: Our bank (Peoples Choice) will no longer accept cheques for deposits after 24 May. Subscriptions can be paid by EFT transfer or cash.

    A brief club meeting will be held prior to the lunch. Guests are welcome.

    Details of location etc can be provided on request.

    NOTE: There will not be a monthly Tuesday meeting in June.

    Barossa Wine run Thursday 21 July

    Kev Tipler is organizing a very interesting wine run through the Barossa Valley on Thursday 21 July.

    Meet in Tanunda main street around nine for quick coffee etc. Then 9.45 to K Lindners Jaguar museum. Cost per person is $10.00. It is the best and most comprehensive collection of historic Jags in Australia.

    After this visit continue on to First-drop wines in Nuriootpa for tasting and Tapas lunch. Those not interested in eating here can stay in Tanunda and then meet us at the next venue at 1.30.

    The next stop is at the Barossa Chocolate company. One hour stop and then to the second and last winery of St Halletts.

    Our previous visit here was a good stop with excellent discounts on their wines.

    Those interested please contact Kev Tipler direct on 0403 267 294, or kevintipler.kt@gmail.com.

    Due to the mid-winter date, civvy vehicles are welcome.

    Hahndorf Wine Run 23 October

    A wine run around the Hahndorf area was undertaken by club members on Saturday 23 October. Four Jeeps and a Perenti took part along with some friends of Mick and Deb Jenner. We met at Millies Bakery at Mount Barker for coffee, before heading off to the Karrawatta winery near Meadows through the verdant  Adelaide Hills. This spectacular winery is situated amongst vines grown over the adjacent rolling hills. The cellar door is a quite recent development to the vineyard which has been in operation since the early nineties. After wine tasting, we set off for lunch at the Longview winery near Macclesfield.  We were seated in a private room overlooking the sprawling vineyards, and some local sculptures. Lunch consisted of plentiful platters of antipasto and cheese, accompanied by the local wines. Some members also undertook tastings.

    After lunch we set off to Hahndorf via Echunga to our last stop at the Landhaus winery on the main road in Hahndorf where we were met by the effusive host who offered tasting of up to 18 of their wines. However being late in the day, the ladies opted for a glass of bubbles, with some of the men choosing a cleansing ale or coffee.

    A really great day out, enjoyed by all who attended. A big thank you to Deb Jenner for organizing the event.

    Club Run Mt Torrens to Rick’s Farm BBQ September 24

    A reminder that the club run to Rick’s farm is still on for 24 September. Light rain is forecast, but that shouldn’t be a problem this time! Meet at Mount Torrens pub at 10.00 am for a run via backroads to the Mannum waterfall and then back to Rick’s for a BBQ lunch. The club will be providing the BBQ lunch , but bring you own drinks and chairs and if you wish, salads and desserts. An extra treat will be the lamb sausages locally made from lamb sourced from Rick’s flock.

    Military vehicles are preferred but civvy vehicles capable of managing dirt roads are OK.

    For those not wishing to partake in the run, you can go direct to Rick’s farm to arrive after 12.30.

    Family and friends are welcome to attend.

    Those interested and haven’t yet indicated, please contact Mick Jenner or Rick, so we can cater for the required numbers.

    Simpson Desert Club Run

    An intrepid group of club members have organized a trip crossing the Simpson Desert in their WW2 Jeeps from 13-26 June 2021. The vehicles have undergone substantial preparation in readiness for the trip. Each Jeep will be required to carry up to 9 jerry cans as fuel will not be available for the crossing. The drivers will report their progress regularly.

    Proposed itinerary is

    Day 1 – Meet at Melrose.

    Day 2 – Farina Ruins

    Day 3 – Beresford

    Day 4 – Algebuckina Bridge

    Day -5 Dalhousie Springs

    Days 6 – 11 Simpson Desert

    Day 12 – Mulgarannie

    Day 13 – Maree

    Day 14 – Ororoo

    Day 15 – Head Home

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