Category Archives: Past Events

Previous WVCG Events

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.

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.

Those members who participated in the Australia Day parade this year all had a great day.

This year’s Xmas function was held at Anderson Hill Winery, Lenswood Saturday 14 December,  following a club run from Gumeracha.

For those that met at Gumeracha, Kev Tipler arranged for a stop off at the the Applewood Gin distillery for gin samples and coffee followed by a drive to Anderson’s Hill via a scenic back country roads. Three jeeps led the convoy followed by some of us less adventurist drivers in  civvy vehicles.

The December meeting was held at the winery followed by a sumptuous lunch of platters and pizzas. Our table was located outside on a grassed area with a spectacular view over the vineyards and surrounding rolling hills. A great day out for those that attended.

A big thanks to Kev for arranging the outing. More events like this to come?

Due to lack of interest, the proposed club event at the Birdwood Motor Museum on 28 October has been cancelled. A possible replacement event will be discussed at the next club meeting on 6 November

Kev Tipler organized another of his winery tours through the Barossa Valley on 21 April 2018. Originally we were to take our military vehicles, but unfortunately my Jeep was u/s due to a brake problem, so we decided to take our civvy vehicles. On what turned out to be a lovely sunny autumn day, we met at Williamstown Cafe at 0900 hrs for coffee and Marc Turner arrived in his jeep! We then visited St Hallett winery for tastings where we were well looked after by a staff member who was a friend of Kev’s.

Next we drove to Pindarie for tastings, and were met by Tony Luke for lunch. After lunch Kev took us on a scenic drive including on some rough tracks to  Jacob Creek’s Steingarten Vineyard on top of the eastern ridge, then on to another of Kev’s friend’s wineries at Liebich Wein for fortified tastings and finishing up a Tony Luke’s for afternoon tea.

A really good day was had by all who attended. Well done Kev!

Mick Jenner

Hi All,

Would all members intending to provide vehicles for this Year’s Anzac Day parade please contact Mick Jenner, so we can advise the organizers of vehicle availability.

On Saturday 13 January the club held a run from Mt Torrens Hotel to Rick’s Farm via the backroads through the rolling hills, followed by an evening BBQ and club meeting.

Rick showed the attendees around the site, and the progress of his mega-barn building project. A great day out for those that attended.

Kev Tipler is organizing a club run on Sunday 21 August from Gumeracha to Lindoch via 3 wineries, Linfield Cellars, Chateau Yaldara and Gomersal then on to Tony Luke’s for BBQ lunch. Meet in the Main Street Gumeracha at 0900 hrs for a back road run to Williamstown. Alternatively members can meet a Linfield Cellars main road Williamstown at around 1000 where coffee and cake are also available. BYO everything for lunch.

Members interested should contact Kev Tipler on 0403 267 294.

The National Military Vehicle Museum will be holding an open day on 10 April 2016 to commemorate the 40th anniversary  of the Vietnam involvement. Featured will be 50 classic cars, howitzer firing, weapons and vehicle handling displays. BBQ and food will be available

Open 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Entry $12 adults, children under 15 free,

10 Sturton Rd, Edinburgh Parks SA 5111.

For further information, contact the Museum on 8285 3011 or visit the web page http://www.military-vehicle-museum.org.au