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

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.

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

Lyndoch Wine Tour 31 Jan

Kev Tipler has organized another of his famous club wine run for 31st Jan. This one is around Lyndoch and the lower Barossa Valley.

Meet at the Bridge Cafe in Williamstown at 8.30-9.00 for coffee, then depart for a scenic drive at 9.30. The drive will be up Wirra Wirra road and on to the Steingarten look out.  Then on to Cimickys cellar door and if time permits, slip back to Rick Burge Estates before lunch at the Yaldara cafe/restaurant. We are booked there for 12.30.

After lunch we shall enjoy a tasting at their cellar and if time permits, we can visit some of the 4 wineries in the region.

Anyone interested please contact Kev Tipler or Mick Jenner as we need to confirm numbers with the lunch venue, as is the requirement these days.

Australia Day Parade Update – Saturday 26 January

Several members attended the Australia Day parade on Saturday 26 January .

We were in group H10, right behind the Tahitians who entertained us with their wooden drums and dancers.

Xmas Function – Kersbrook Tavern 10 December

The Club held this year’s Xmas function at the Kersbrook Tavern on 10 December. All members and their partners enjoyed a relaxed lunch in a quiet and comfortable setting.

NOTE: the January meeting will be cancelled as we will be holding a meeting in conjunction with a club run from Mt Torrens to Rick’s Farm on Saturday 13 Jan.

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WVCG Vehicles at the National Motor Museum

The club has been invited to display members vehicles in the club space area of the National Motor Museum. Thanks to the museum curator Matthew Lombard and his staff for organizing this display.

Rick Shearman’s M8 Greyhound as transported to the museum on the back of a tilt-tray truck.

Vehicles currently on display

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Hindmarsh Island Club Run – Tiger Moth

Club member Marc Turner is organizing a club run to Hindmarsh Island to visit a friend who operates historic Tiger Moth bi-planes. As the operator has informed us be will be unable to undertake flying on the proposed date of 13 November, this day has now been postponed to April 2017.

Flights in a Tiger Moth will be available for members. The club may also conduct a raffle fora  flight  those who do not wish to pay the full amount.

Camping will be available on the site, and swags may be used in the hangar.

More to follow!

WVCG Gumeracha to Anderson Hill Winery Run

On Sunday 22 May the club held a run from  Gumeracha to Anderson Hill Winery  via back-roads. The event was organized by Kev Tipler, and was attended by Mick and Deb Jenner and Marc Turner. Kev also took his neighbours  along for the ride. On arrival at the winery we imbibed in wine tasting and ordered Wood-fired pizzas.

The weather held off during the run, but some drizzle came in later in the day. A very enjoyable day for all involved. Well done Kev!

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Marc re-aligning the vineyard!

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Marc’s Jeep through the rear window of Mick Jenner’s jeep.

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A quick cover-up when the rain came.

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A bit wet on the way home!
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