Morris Car Club Vic

March 25th outing
2023-03-25
BRIMBANK PARK MORNING TEA/LUNCH
KEILOR PARK DRIVE
KEILOR EAST
SATURDAY 25TH MARCH, 2023

Meet at Brimbank Park at 10:30 – 11:00a.m.

Morning tea/lunch at café
Take a stroll along walking track to the river or around the park
Playground and maze for kids

Any inquiries call Joyce on 0408 125 358

Guest speaker March meeting
2023-03-07 08:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Our March meeting will feature a guest speaker as outlined below:

February outing - 26th February, 2023
2023-02-26 09:30 - 17:00
MARNONG ESTATE WINERY RUN
2335 Mickleham Road, Mickleham
Date: 26th February 2023
Meeting Place:
McDonald’s Car Park GLADSTONE PARK
173 Mickleham Road
Gladstone Park
MeetingTime:
9.30am for 10.00am departure
A RUN to Marnong Estate, travelling along Mickleham Road past Greenvale continuing 12 kilometres straight till we
reach Marnong Estate on the left. The Estate has a few food options, cafe and restaurant.

There is a large grass area for sitting, so bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the spectacular views.
No food is allowed to be brought onto the Estate, the cafe is very reasonably priced.
Hoping to see you there.
EventsCommittee
Map:

First meeting for 2023
2023-02-07 19:30 - 21:00
First meeting for 2023 will be held Tuesday 7th February at 7:30pm at Pascoe Vale RSL
Hope to see you there.

Festival of Motoring, Cruden Farm
2023-01-29 08:00 - 17:00

Christmas 2022
2022-11-27 08:00 - 17:00
The Morris Car Club cordially invites you to our

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Date: Sunday 27th November
Time 12.00 Noon
Location: The Green Gully Soccer Club Bistro
Clubhouse Place Keilor Downs
Menu: Three Course Meal
Cost: Current Members Free (Non Members) $55.00
Bookings and full payment are required by Friday 11th November
No refund for non-attendance

Bank Details are as follows:
Bendigo Bank
Morris Car Club (Victoria) Inc
BSB: 633000 Account: 108839689
Leave your surname as reference

Please RSVP to Joyce by Friday 11th November
Mobile: 0408 125358

October outing
2022-10-02
Club outing, Sunday 2nd October.
This month’s outing will start from the Hobson’s Bay Men’s shed at 10am. It is located in Queen’s Street, Altona.

The men’s shed have breakfast on offer at a reasonable price for all participants at their monthly car torque meeting get together. We will attend for the first hour.
If you can, bring out your Morris car as it is springtime and show members of the public your fantastic collectible BMC car.
Leaving the men’s shed car park, travel about via the Altona beach front to the Altona Sports Club for lunch at 12:15pm.

Please refer to their website for the menu:
https://www.altonasportsclub.com.au/dining/bayview-bistro/
We will then leave the Altona Sports Club at 1:45pm sharp and drive back to Queen Street explosives reserve and house
https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/Parks-Reserves/Truganina-Explosives-Reserve
where we will be greeted by a Hobson’s Bay council ranger and given a tour of the old restored house and the history of the site.
Details below are members information for the event.
Hobson’s Bay community workshop
www.hobsonsnet.com
www.altonasportsclub.com.au
Tim Christie,
Morris Car Club

Yarragon Outing, 24th September 2022
2022-09-24
An outing to Yarragon.

Yarragon village market is on Saturday 24th September. The Yarragon vintage market, over the road, is open almost every day and always weekends.
The Village market is a community produce market, featuring crafts, arts and food. Such food.
This is a trip with a difference and I think one of the few times the club has ventured to the west, rather than the east.
Meet at Officer outbound service centre on the Princes freeway at 9:00am, departing 9:30am. Drive takes a bit over an hour and will be via country roads, through numerous small towns along the way. Take some notice because there will be a quiz. Arrival time will be between 10:30 and 11am, so that gives people some time to browse the market.
Lunch will be at the Yarragon Hotel, an excellent place for a meal with a very nice beer garden, should the weather be suitable for outside dining.

After lunch, cross the railway line and head to the Yarragon Vintage Market. This is a big bric-a-brac market with goods to suit almost any taste, from old car memorabilia to games and everything in between.
If you wish to stay Saturday night before heading back home the next day, there is a choice of motels and hotels at Yarragon and the local area. Warragul is the closest larger town.
If you intend touring a little, there is much to see, including the Holden museum in Trafalgar, one of the best museums of its type in Australia.
https://www.yarragonhotel.com.au/

https://www.bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/Events-Calendar/Yarragon-Community-Craft-Produce-Market

https://www.facebook.com/yarragonvintagemarket

Please get back to us by the end of August, so we have some numbers to book the table at the pub.

August Outing - Gatehouse Rupertswood
2022-08-13
Saturday, 13th August 2022
GATEHOUSE RUPERTSWOOD
(Salesian College, Sunbury)
{1 Macedon St}

SUNBURY MARKET
{1 Stawell Street, Sunbury} (optional)
Meet at gatehouse at 10:30am for morning tea, then a walk down to the lake, passing the olive grove. There is also a path you can follow that goes under the old railway bridge.
For those wanting to go to the market, opening hours are from 9am to 2pm, so you can either go first thing in the morning and then meet for morning tea or go after morning tea. Lenty of time either way.
We need to know numbers. How many are coming so we can book. Please confirm your attendance before Tuesday 2nd August (The date of the August club meeting).
You can ring Joyce on 0408 125 358

16 July 2022 (Morris technical morning)
2022-07-16 10:15 - 17:00
Saturday 16 July, the Morris car club of Victoria will join members of the Austin A 40 club at their sunshine North workshop.
Morris members and friends will meet & chat with Austin owners, engineers etc. and view BMC parts and technical books belonging to Austin club membership.
Lunch will be a bbq and light drinks refreshments which will be provided by our club, in conjunction with the Austin A 40 car club, who have been operating for many years with a great appreciation for BMC historical motoring here in Australia and overseas. Starting time 10.15 Am
86 Cromer Ave
North Sunshine.
Yours Tim Christie
Vic president
0409 966 942

A Technical outing
2022-07-09 | is 86 Cromer Avenue, North Sunshine, 86 Cromer Avenue, North Sunshine, Victoria, 3020, Australia
On July 9, the Morris car club of Victoria will join members of the A 40 Austin car club at their sunshine North workshop.
Morris members and friends will meet &chat with Austin owners, engineers etc & view BMC parts and technical books belonging to Austin club membership.
Lunch will be a barbecue and light refreshments will be provided by our club, in conjunction with the Austin A 40 car club.
The Austin A40 car club has been operating for many years with a great appreciation for BMC historical motoring in Australia and overseas
Starting time is 10.30 am.
The address is 86 Cromer Avenue, North Sunshine.
Yours Tim Christie Vic president
0409 966 942

June outing
2022-06-19 09:30 - 17:00
Sunday June 19, 2022
Lunch at the Wallace Pub

We are back to winter again so what about some comfort food in a great little pub.
I have eaten in this pub a number of times and it never disappoints.
Meeting point: Rockbank BP Mc Donald’s
Meeting Time: 09.30 for a 10.00 am departure
Address: 741 Bungaree-Wallace Rd, just off the Western Hwy
Phone number (in case you need to contact the pub): 5334 0322

Penrite Oil Museum open day
2022-06-18 11:00 - 14:00

45th Historic Winton meeting
2022-05-28 08:00 - 2022-05-29 17:00 | Winton Motor circuit

May Outing
2022-05-15 09:30 - 17:00
Sunday 8th May Outing 2022
A workout for you and your classic

The May outing will take us to a few places which will involve a good workout for your classic and some walking for you. We will start the day heading for Mt Macedon via Sunbury and Riddells Creek. Once we have driven up Mt Macedon our first stop will be the Camels Hump, which is a very scenic walk so bring your walking shoes. The walk is all uphill but worth the effort, and we can take our time so it shouldn’t pose any problem. After we have taken in the great view from the top we will then drive to the tea rooms near the Memorial Cross for a well-earned cup of tea or coffee, and then another walk to the Cross which is relatively flat. After that, back into the car and a mostly downhill run to our final destination Gisborne Peak Winery 69 short road Gisborne – for a well-deserved lunch. As I will need to make a booking for lunch please let me know if you will be coming on this outing. Meeting point Calder Park BP Mc Donald
Meeting Time 9am leaving at 9.30 am

Club Captain
Tony Bullen

April Outing
2022-04-09 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 9th April 2022, Kilmore
Today we are off to Kilmore. We will be travelling through Sunbury, Romsey, and Lancefield.. We will have lunch at the Trackside Bistro.

https://www.kilmoretrackside.com.au/?utm_source=clubsandpubsnearme.com.au
Address East Street, Kilmore
Meeting at Calder Park BP Mc Donald’s
Time 10.00 for a 10.30 move off
We will be travelling in convoy

I will not leave before time but I will leave without you

Club Captain Tony Bullen

March outing has been changed. March 6th. Keep the date free...
2022-03-06 10:00 - 17:00
Outing to Werribee Park Sunday 6th March, 2022
The March club run is to Werribee Park for a BYO (everything) picnic.

This is not the outing that we had in mind, but due to unforeseen circumstances, those
plans will need to be saved for another day. We have been to Werribee Park a couple of
times in the past and it has always been enjoyable. You can have a relaxing walk around the
property, a look through the mansion, a nice coffee and treat at the café, or just catch up for
a chat.
Meeting point: Mc Donald’s, just off the Geelong Highway at Point Cook Rd.
Time: 10.00 am for departure at 10.30 am
Entry cost to park: Free
Entry cost to Mansion: $10.90; Concession $7.90 (as advertised on the website 19.2.2022)
I hope to see you there.
Tony Bullen
Club Captain

February outing
2022-02-06 09:30 - 17:00
Sunday, 6 February, 2022
Whittlesea
Toorourrong Reservoir Park
This is a great place with walks, nice scenery, and picnic shelters. Just the place to bring your classic on a summer day for a self-catered picnic or BBQ.
You could try one of the walks or just relax and enjoy the scenery. So don’t hold, back get the covers off your cars, dust them off and join in the fun.

Meeting Point: Mc Donald’s corner Dunne St and Plenty Rd. Kingsbury
Time: 09.30am, heading off at 10.00am
Distance: 42 kilometres
Travel Time: Approx. 52 min
I won’t leave before time but I will leave without you.
Tony Bullen
Club Captain

Christmas 2021 Outing
2021-11-14
Christmas Function 2021
See Captains message for further details.
As with everything 2021, our planned Christmas outing will be a bit different this year!
To ensure that we keep members safe, this year the Christmas function will be fully self-catered – BYO food, seats, picnic rug… everything, so that we can celebrate in a Covid-normal way. (The Club will provide some drinks and desserts).

When: Sunday November 14
Location: Plenty Gorge National Park / Le Page Homestead.
Area: Hawkstowe Picnic Area. Once in the park, drive down the hill to Hawkstowe Picnic Area carpark.

Address: Off Gordons Rd, South Morang.
Meeting Point: On Site.
Time: 11 am

Entry to the park is free. Electric BBQs on site. I hope to see you there!

Club Captain
Tony Bullen

October Outing - Malvern
2021-10-10
Sunday 10 October 2021, Maldon Outing
On this outing we are travelling back in time to the gold rush town of Maldon. It is a lovely little town almost untouched by the 21st century.

We can browse the many antique shops, have coffee in one of the many coffee shops, and if you have a sweet tooth and you like old fashioned sweets they have a great lolly shop. Your children or grandchildren would be very pleased with any purchase! We will have lunch at the Kangaroo Hotel 89 High street Maldon.
Meeting at Calder Park BP Mc Donald’s
Time 8 am for 8.30 drive off
We will be travelling in convoy

Whittlesea show and shine - cancelled
2021-09-18 09:30 - 17:00
Unfortunately. due to Covid, this event has been cancelled and now will be combined with the Christmas outing.

Saturday, 18 September, 2021
Show and Shine at Whittlesea
Toorourrong Reservoir Park
This is a great place with walks, nice scenery, and picnic shelters. Just the place to bring your classic on a Spring day for a self-catered picnic or BBQ.

While your car is being judged in the Show and Shine you could try one of the walks or just relax and enjoy the scenery. So don’t hold, back get the covers off your cars, dust them off and join in the fun.

Meeting Point: Mc Donald’s corner Dunne St and Plenty Rd. Kingsbury
Time: 09.30am, heading off at 10.00am
Distance: 42 kilometres
Travel Time: Approx. 52 min
I won’t leave before time but I will leave without you.

Tony Bullen
Club Captain

Classic Workout
2021-08-14 08:30 - 17:00
A workout for you and your classic

The August outing will take us to a few places which will involve a good workout for your classic and some walking for you. We will start the day heading for Mt Macedon via Sunbury and Riddells Creek.

Once we have driven up Mt Macedon our first stop will be the Camels Hump, which is a very scenic walk so bring your walking shoes. The walk is all uphill but worth the effort, and we can take our time so it shouldn’t pose any problem. After we have taken in the great view from the top we will then drive to the tea rooms near the Memorial Cross for a well-earned cup of tea or coffee, and then another walk to the Cross which is relatively flat.

After that, back into the car and a mostly downhill run to our final destination-Paramoor Winery at 439 Three Chain Road, Carlruhe – for a well-deserved lunch. As I will need to make a booking for lunch please let me know if you will be coming on this outing. Meeting point Calder Park BP Mc Donald’s car park

Time 08.30 for a 09.00 move off.

Club Captain
Tony Bullen

Red Lion Brewery outing
2021-07-17 09:30 - 17:00
Saturday 17th July 2021
Today we are off to Kilmore. We will be travelling through Sunbury, Romsey, and Lancefield.
It is the middle of winter so a good excuse to have some comfort food and a nice drive. We
will have lunch at the Trackside Bistro. (Originally we were going to the Red lion Brewery,
but unfortunately they are now permanently closed. The Trackside Bistro has received a lot
of good reviews, so I anticipate that we’ll have a good time there).
Address East Street, Kilmore
Meeting at Calder Park BP Mc Donald’s
Time 10.00 for a 10.30 move off
We will be travelling in convoy
I will not leave before time but I will leave without you
Club Captain Tony Bullen

National Motoring Heritage Day
2021-05-26 09:45 - 17:00
Car clubs across Australia will be out in force for the annual Motoring Heritage Day. We want to encourage as many of our members as possible join force on the day.

We will be joining with the Rootes Car as we travel in convoy to Bacchus Marsh and then onto the Australian Glider Museum (20 Jensz Road Parwan), for a presentation to be given by David Goldsmith, a volunteer at the museum.

Entry will be via a gold coin donation, BYO picnic lunch and refreshments.
Meeting location – Rockbank BP Service Centre, outbound 1851 Western Highway at 9.45am.
If you are running late please call Tim or Stephen

April Outing, Sunday 18th April, 2021
2021-04-18 10:00 - 17:00
Our outing on Sunday 18th April will be to Werribee Park. It will be a fully self-catered picnic or BBQ and we will be able to explore the grounds, check out the zoo take a tour of the mansion.
Meeting point: McDonalds, just off the highway at Laverton

Time: 10am, we will leave at 10.30am
We won’t leave before time but we will leave without if you don’t let us know you are running late.

Ballarat Morris Minor Club (BMMC) 40th anniversary
2021-03-21
Here’s the link to the registration form:
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BMMC 40th Anniversary 21-3-2021
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IT’S ON AGAIN – TAKE 2

THE 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF
THE BALLARAT MORRIS MINOR CLUB IS ON
SUNDAY 21ST MARCH 2021
FORMAT WILL BE SUBJECT TO COVID-SAFE rules at the time

8:30 am
Registration at the BMMC Clubrooms until 9:45am
Hut 56, Airport Rd, Mitchell Park
Raffle tickets for sale- GREAT PRIZES
Tea/Coffee available, Special mugs for sale $8

10:00 am
Outdoor video then Group Photo with cars
Voting for People’s Choice (1st, 2nd , 3rd)
Historical Questionnaire
Morning Tea-slices, biscuits

12:15 pm
Drive to Lunch destination (~ 45 mins)

1:00 pm
Lunch interspersed with presentations and raffle draw

Contact Event Director Glen Whitbourne for details on 0458 343 792 or email him at bmmceventdirector @gmail.com or check the website at www.bmmc.org.au
Cost will be $10 per person, children under 12 free, Sunday lunch will be your own cost (vegan, gluten-free meals are available)
COME ALONG to REMINISCE and have FUN
Click on the link at the top for the registration form

Weekend Away to Apollo Bay 2021, February
2021-02-27 08:00 - 2021-02-28 17:00
The trip to Apollo Bay:
We will meet at the Laverton McDonalds just off the freeway at 08.30am, 27th February. After a coffee we will leave at 09.00 sharp. We won’t leave before time, but will leave without you if we don’t know you are running late.
We head for Winchelsea which is our first coffee break and a stretch of our legs. Once we leave Winchelsea we drive to Forrest our second stop, more coffee or a walk, it’s up to you.
After leaving Forrest, next stop is our destination, Apollo Bay, where we will check into our accommodation and have some free time. We will meet up again around 6pm for dinner… pub, restaurant or café, we can decide on the day.

The trip home:
We will start the day with a relaxed breakfast at one of the cafés and be on our way by 11.00. We will follow the Great Ocean Road back to Lorne our first stop, walk around town, coffee if we need it. After leaving Lorne we continue along the Great Ocean Road to Anglesea, our second and last stop. After we leave Anglesea we head for Geelong and home.

Christmas 2020
2020-11-28
A Merry Covid Christmas…
As with everything 2020, our planned Christmas outing will be a bit different this year! We will be going back in time to the good old days of car club outings; go for a drive, find a nice place, park and have a picnic. This year the Christmas function will be fully self-catered – BYO food, drinks, seats, picnic rug… everything! Just like the good old days of car club outings. If members like this type of outing we could have more outings like this in the coming year.

When: Saturday 28th November
Location: Plenty Gorge National Park / Le Page Homestead.
Area: Hawkstowe Picnic Area. Once in the park, drive down the hill to Hawkstowe Picnic Area carpark.
Address: Off Gordons Rd, South Morang.
Meeting Point: On Site.
Time: 11 am
Entry to the park is free. Electric BBQs on site. I hope to see you there!

Club Captain
Tony Bullen

August outing to Maldon, Sunday 18th August (Suspended)
2020-08-18
On this outing we are travelling back in time to the gold rush town of Maldon. It is a lovely little town almost untouched by the 21st century.

We can browse the many antique shops, have coffee in one of the many coffee shops, and if you have a sweet tooth and you like old fashioned sweets they have a great lolly shop. Your children or grandchildren would be very pleased with any purchase! We will have lunch at the Kangaroo Hotel 89 High street Maldon.

Meeting at Calder Park BP Mc Donald’s
Time 8 am for 8.30 drive off
We will be travelling in convoy

July outing to the Red Lion Brewery, Kilmore (Suspended)
2020-07-18
Today we are off to Kilmore. We will be travelling through Sunbury, Romsey, and Lancefield. It is the middle of winter so a good excuse to have some comfort food and a nice drive.

The Red Lion Brewery is set up like an American diner with an automotive theme. It has a great menu from diner style food to traditional pub food, so all tastes are covered. Address 43-45 Sydney Street Kilmore

Meeting at Calder Park BP Mc Donald’s
Time 9.30 for a 10.00 move off
We will be travelling in convoy
