Dear members,
Welcome to the March news letter!
2009 got off to a good start with the Annual Club Dinner in January and the Charity Run in March—more on those events later.
It is also the time of year for membership renewal so if you would like to renew your membership and haven't yet done so then please return your completed form and membership fee at your earliest convenience,
Once again we hope you will all enjoy our newsletter. If you have any ideas for the newsletter or have any car stories or ad’s that you would like us to include please contact us on cvccc@gmail.com or any of the club contacts on the back page.
Thank you,
C&DVVCC
Upcoming Events
05-Apr-09 Charleville and District Vintage, Veteran and Classic Club Spring run
For details phone 087 2731336 or 087 9924575.
12-Apr-09 Tipperary Vintage Rally.
For details phone 086 8772730, 087 7579358 or 086 2716931.
19-Apr-09 Durrow Vintage Club Annual Vintage Show.
For details contact Austin on 086 8860598 (after 6pm).
26-Apr-09 Duhallow Vintage Club Spring Run.
For details contact Daithi Collins on 029 56168, 086 2300859 or DavidCollins2005@eircom.net.
Apr/May—date to be confirmed Modelmania Model Show at Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork.
For details contact Kevin on 086 8359790.
01-04-May-09 Ballincollig Classic & Vintage Car Club “Munster Six” Vintage Tour of Munster in aid of charity.
For details phone 087 7937560, 085 7665127 or 087 9096616.
02&03-May-09 Ford & Fordson Cork Branch and Fota Island Vintage Club vin tage show at the Corrin Mart, Fermoy, Co. Cork.
16&17-May-09 Duhallow Vintage Club nnual weekend away.
For details contact Daithi Collins on 029 56168, 086 2300859 or DavidCollins2005@eircom.net.
Don’t forget the club meetings on the second Thursday of every month – 8.30pm at the Cannon Hayes Memorial Hall in Effin.
Christmas Run
On Saturday the 27th of December we gathered at Colmanswell Community Centre where refreshments were provided by the Colmanswell Committee. It was a fine fresh winter’s morning and the run was attended by 24 cars.
We headed off at 12 o'clock and travelled to Feenagh, on to Dromcollogher, Liscarroll and Buttevant after which we all went to the Corbett Court in Ballyhea for lunch.
Thanks to Nancy Hayes and the Colmanswell Community Council for the use of the premises and Gerry Hynes for planning the route.
Annual Club Dinner
Our Annual Club Dinner was held on 12-January in the Charleville Golf Club. Approximately 65 people attended and a great night was had by all.
Music was provided by Gerard and John Naughton and Michael Barry with a guest appearance by Breda and Tara Mulcahy.
Santa Claus took time out from his post-Christmas rest and made a surprise return trip from the North Pole to deliver presents to all at the party.
Thanks to Michael Donegan and Dom Treacy for organising the night; the staff of the Charleville Golf Club for a beautiful meal; Michael Barry, Gerard and John Naughton for providing the music and of course our anonymous Santa Claus for surprising us with a visit.
Annual Charity Run
We had a very successful run on Sunday 08-March-2009 in aid of St. Joseph’s Foundation, Charleville and the Friends of Mallow Hospital, Mallow. Despite the bad weather—rain and showers of snow—we had a good turn out between cars, trucks, vans and one landrover, 95 exhibitors in total. It is great to see such community spirit and generosity for these local charities in these hard times.
We headed off about 12 o’clock in the direction of Newmarket and did a 50 mile route, through North Cork via Ballyclough and Churchtown and ended up in Corbett Court in Ballyhea for lunch.
A big thanks to all who took part in the run and to St. Joseph’s Foundation for the use of their excellent facilities for all our events, also thanks to the stewards, and to Jerry Hynes for planning the route. Thanks too to all who helped out in the kitchen, a nice cup of tea and a scone goes down well especially on a cold morning in March.
We will be making a presentation to St. Joseph’s Foundation and the Friends of Mallow Hospital in due course when all the sponsorship cards are in.
A VW Bay Restoration Story
Mike Herbert
A 1975 Sligo registered Volkswagen Bay became mine in early February 2009.
I am the third owner of this vehicle which has remained unused for a considerable number of years; both previous owners were from Mayo. It was last taxed in 1979. Due to being idle and almost abandoned it was in need of a lot of repairs.
The underneath was in poor condition, with quite a lot of welding required.
The westie top was removed, repainted and refitted and surprisingly, there were no leaks in the canvas (haven’t tested that one fully yet!!). The 1600cc engine has been given a complete overhaul and put back in. The welding is now completed and the camper is being rewired at the moment and fitted with a leisure battery.
Although originally blue it is being repainted Lecht Orange under Pastel White which is an original colour of the ‘70’s bay...We plan to change all of the interior, new upholstery, sink and hob. The upholstery will have some orange that will tie in with the external colour and some original orange curtains that have been obtained (washed up quite well even though they are sun faded!).
It is still a work in progress but we are getting there very well. There are about 200 hrs gone into it by mid March and approx 200 more to follow.
For Sale
Super Anglia, contact Tony on 061 369341
1979 MG BGT, 1.8 twin carb. Immaculate condition, contact Mike on 087 9485464
1991 Granada Ghia, 2 litre, taxed to Nov 08, contact Mike on 087 2530955
New car transporter, contact Noel on 087 2572931
Wanted
Mk 1 Capri for parts. Contact Dominic Tracy 087 9924575
Mini – must be good condition. Preferably pre 1978. Contact 087 2590025
5k (1.5L) engine from a late 70’s / early 80’s corolla or liteace. Also a cam from a 3k engine.
Contact James on 086 3148696
Thank You
A word of thanks to all who organised and attended our surprise birthday party last December. It was a very enjoyable night and a great surprise. Thanks also for your very generous gift. Noreen & Noel
Here are some of the images seen on the March 2009 newsletter
