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.

2021 Calendar

January

2021 Planning Meeting - ABCCC Committee plus Volunteers Contact: Maxine Pettigrew (03) 9739 1146
Venue: 16 Lawler Lane, Coldstream, Victoria at 11:00am.

Gippsland Run - An ABCCC Event Heather Cannon 0477 227 027
Start venue: Caldermede Farm Cafe on the South Gippsland Hwy at 10am for Devonshire Tea

February

Water Gardens Picnic - An ABCCC Event Colin Brown 0408 343 176
Venue: CHANGE: Blue Lotus Water Gardens.

A Visit to the Organ Pipes Park - An ABCCC Event Anne and Bryan Tootell 0412 549 906
Lunch Venue: Riddles Creek Hotel
Sorry, Event cancelled because of the COVID-19 outbreak.

March

12-14

Back on the Road Again - An ABCCC Event Glenda and Garry Prewett 0428 908 135
Venue: Visiting Bendigo and Surrounds

Annual General Meeting of the ABCCC - Contact: Pat Douglas (03) 9739 4829 or 0425 712 973
Past minutes and treasurer's report will be available in the Members Area.
Venue: Chirnside Park Country Club, 68 Kingswood Drive, Chirnside Park, (Melway Map 37; Ref: K3).
AGM will start at 2pm with lunch starting at 12 noon. RSVP for lunch count by 21 March please.

April

Arthur's Seat Run - An ABCCC Event Leigh and Sandra Wishart 0403 243 700
Start Venue: Dingley Hotel Car Park, 334 Boundary Road, Dingley at 9:30 am for a 10:00 am start (Melway Map 88; Reference: A5).
Going on to Hastings for a Devonshire morning tea. Then continuing on to Arthur's Seat for a visit to the car museum, followed by lunch at the Pig and Whistle Tavern. Other points of interest are the Seawind Gardens and the Eagle Chairlift.

Tour of Dandenong Ranges and Healesville - An ABCCC Event Phil Cook 0468 680 538
Start Venue: meet at Lilydale Lake, off Swansea Road (C401) 9:00 am for a 9:30 am departure
Our drive will take us on a scenic drive, (NOT the Maroondah Hwy), to Healesville, where 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.

May

Rex's Big Day Out - An ABCCC Event Rex Hall 0408 303 129
Start Venue: We will meet at the Black Rock House (built in 1856) at 10am sharp. A Devonshire tea will be provided at $15.00 per person.
--- See flyer ---
Capacity crowd booked. Keeping a cancellation list though.

South Gippsland Run, Part II - An ABCCC Event Heather Cannon (03) 5644 3532
Start Venue: Loch Village for Morning Tea. Then continue our tour on country roads for lunch in Korumburra.

Visit to the Ambulance Museum - An ABCCC Event Greg Anglin 0419 882 155
Venue: Meet at the Museum, 1/55 Barry Street, Bayswater, followed by a "Lunch Run" to nearby Dandenong Ranges.. Please RSVP before 12th May by contacting Greg or Geraldine

June

C.M.A - An ABCCC Event
Venue: Details will be published

July

The ABCCC Annual Luncheon - An ABCCC Event Colin Brown 0408 343 176
Venue: Killara Estate, Corner Warburton Highway and Sunnyside Road Seville
See pictures in the August newsletter.

An Urban Tour - Yarra Scenic Drive - An ABCCC Event. Greg Anglin 0419 882 155
Follow Tourist Route '2' from Warrandyte to Williamstown and enjoy a pub lunch.
Start Venue: TBD
Sorry, Event cancelled because of the COVID-19 State of Emergency..

August

Yarra Valley Run - An ABCCC Event Anne and Bryan Tootell 0412 549 906
With Lunch at Wesburn.
Start Venue: Meeting at 1.30pm at the 'famed' Warby Hotel, on the Warburton Hwy(B380), Wesburn.
Sorry, Event cancelled because of the COVID-19 State of Emergency..

Tour of China Town - An ABCCC Event. Greg Anglin 0419 882 155
Venue: Meet at the Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne
Sorry, Event cancelled because of the COVID-19 State of Emergency..

September

~~17-19~~

Tocumwal Air Show - An ABCCC Event. George Chrystie 0427 791 202
Includes Visit to a New Museum in Deniliquin
Start Venue: TBD
Sorry, Event cancelled because of the COVID-19 State of Emergency..

Ned Kelly's Birth Place Run - An ABCCC Event Phil Cook 0468 680 538
Start Venue: The car park outside Harvey Norman located on Whitehorse Road in Nunawading, Melway Map 48;Reference: G9. Time 9:00 am for a 9:30 am drive off.
After driving through Warrandyte and Panton Hill, we will drive up the hill to Kinglake. Then on to Pheasant's Creek where we will stop at the Flying Tarts Bakery for morning tea/coffee. After a short break, we will drive to a lovely country pub where we will have lunch. Meals will be at a nominal charge. Drinks will be at bar prices. As catering needs to be confirmed, will those members who are interested in participating on this event, please let me know. Full route details will be given at the start of the event.
Sorry, Event postponed because of the COVID-19 State of Emergency..

October

~~1-3~~

The 'Terri Allen Garden Tour' - An ABCCC Event Kate Senko 0412 126 369
Start Venue: on Friday 1st October and staying at Lancefield Lodge, choose whether you wish to stay Friday and Saturday or just overnight.
Sorry, Event cancelled because of the COVID-19 State of Emergency..

~~22-24~~

The Justly Famed Indulgence Tour - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Peter McKiernan 0407 876 023
Meet at BP Little River (Geelong Bound) at 10:00 am.
Lunch will be at Mortlake prior to proceeding to Port Fairy. Accommodation has been arranged at The Ashmont Motor Inn however accommodation is limited and it will be a case of first in best dressed. The balance of participants (if any) will be accommodated at an adjoining motel. The format for the weekend will be in-line with that of previous years, and the cost will be $250pp plus accommodation. If you wish to be part of this weekend extravaganza, would you please confirm your intent to Peter.
Sorry, Event cancelled because of the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

Point Nepean Heritage Motor Show. Contact: Cameron Clarke
Venue: Point Nepean National Park, Portsea - flyer
Sorry, 2021 event cancelled because of the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

November

British Classics Day at the Races - An ABCCC Event. Colin Brown 0408 343 176
Venue: Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen, Victoria Melway Map 275; Ref: B1)
Start Point: Meet at Coldstream, Victoria
Sorry, 2021 event cancelled because of the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

~~4-17~~

Sapphire Coast Tour - An ABCCC Event Maxine Pettigrew (03) 9739 1146
Start Point: TBD
Sorry, Event cancelled because of the COVID-19 State of Emergency..

2022 Planning Meeting - ABCCC Committee plus Volunteers Contact: Tony Pettigrew (03) 9739 1146
Venue: 16 Lawler Lane, Coldstream, Victoria.

Terry's Taste Tour of Gippsland - An ABCCC Event Ian Terry 0409 097 496
Start Venue: Meet at Caldermeade McDonalds / BP service Centre, Time: 10.00am for 10.30 start Map Ref: 96 A/5 (M420)
A lovely tour through the green hills and valleys of South Gippsland and winding hrough to Loch for a visit to the Brewery and Distillery, before adventuring to the Kongwak Market and culminating for lunch at Harman's Winery in Wattle Bank near Inverloch.

27th Rob Roy Hill Climb. Sponsor: MG Car Club of Victoria
Venue: Clintons Road, Christmas Hills VIC.
Visit www.robroyhillclimb.com.au for trial and entry details.

December

Christmas Lunch - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Maxine Pettigrew (03) 9739 1146
Venue: Chirnside Park Country Club, 68 Kingswood Drive, Chirnside Park.
$40 per person pay on the day after final numbers are lodged 'no shows' will still have to pay, drinks will be paid by the Club but at this stage we do not know what if any number restrictions will be. Email or phone Maxine for reservations.

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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