Rover Owners' Club Inc.

If the words Invited Event precede the details in an item, it means the club has been invited but will not be attending as a group.  You should contact the person indicated and make your own arrangements to attend.

If the words Invited Event do not precede the details in an item it means the club will be attending as a group and you should contact the ROC club person indicated to arrange attendance. 

        February

Wednesday 22 General Meeting at Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Fivedock at 8:00 pm. 
Rovers to the Cape - ever been to the top of Cape York?    Rugged isn't it.  Well a bunch of Rovers did it but how about going there on a second hand postie bike and raising money for charity at the same time?   Come and hear the adventures of Mitchell Cope and his Rover crew (with dad Tony Cope in the support crew) who have just done it. Makes you want to race out and buy an old Australia Post postie bike and have a go yourself.

March

Sunday 4 .  Clean Up Australia Day.   We have participated in this outstanding event for years.  Come along and show the world we care about things being kept clean.  Putney Park (UBD Directory 2003 edition, page 213 grid M 11) will be our target again this year.  The park is adjacent to Pellisher Road, Putney.  Meet near the Mortlake Punt end.  The park has been getting steadily cleaner every year.  Come and help make it pristine again.  Start at 09:00 with an expected finish about 11:00.  Bring your morning tea and relax in the shade after a worthwhile community exercise.

Invited event.     Saturday 10  Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest Motorfest..  Hawks Nest.    Contact  juergenseil@bigpond.com

Invited Event.         Sunday 11   9th Annual Central Coast Show and Shine.  Gosford Racecourse.      Contact  angela.stanford@bigpond.com.au

Sunday 11.  Club Run to Patonga.  Postponed from 2011 due rain. 

Meet at Pie in the Sky (on the right side old Pacific Highway north of Cowan) at  9:30 for a quick morning tea with a departure at 10:00. Expect to reach Patonga at 11:00.  Enjoy lunch at this scenic spot.  Cruise back along the Freeway or Old Pacific Highway to home in the afternoon.

Contact:  clubcaptin@roverownersclub.com.au  or    9876 5999

Sunday 25 March    Council of ACT Motor Clubs celebrate 30 years of Wheels on the lawns of Old Parliament House from 10:00 am to 3:00pm.
Come and share in the celebration of 30 years of raising money for local charities during which time around $400 000 has been donated.
Enjoy the family fun picnic day surrounded by veteran, vintage, classic and modern vehicles in one of the best panoramic views in Canberra. 

This year money raised will be donated to the Rotary Club Shelterbox project which provides emergency accommodation and equipment for up 

to 10 people who have suffered from natural disasters around the world.
No booking requirements – just turn up! ROC contact for this event is
Contact:    Chris Forsey      0413 996 481  or     lynwood327@gmail.com
View   http://www.actmotorclubs.org.au/go/shannons-wheels-2008

Wednesday 28 General Meeting at Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Fivedock at 8:00 pm. 

We all like bank notes.  Trouble is they seem to be only transient and rapidly progress to the hands of shop keepers.

Come and hear acknowledged expert Michael Leatherland talk about the investment potential of old bank notes.    Maybe you have some old pre-decimal currency notes you need to get out and iron flat.

April

Friday 6 to Monday 9   National Rove. Stanthorpe Queensland.   Details sent to those registered.  Members will be motoring up from approx 3rd and then back home after Rove.  

Contact:   clubcaptain@roverownersclub.com.au    or    9876 5999

Wednesday 25 General Meeting at Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Fivedock at 8:00 pm. 

By the meeting those that attended the Queensland Rove will be back with "Tall Tales and True" about the time away.  Come and hear what a great time they had.

Invited Event.   Sunday 29  Hunter Valley Steam Fest.  Maitland.    For details of location and events see www.steamfest.com.au

May

Sunday 6 Wings over the Illawarra.  At Wollongong Regional Airport. Albion Park.  Possible weekend away down south too.   W.O.I. will feature  Historical Aircraft Restoration Society  aircraft., Sport Aircraft Association of Australia  aircraft, RAAF aircraft, including the Roulettes, F18 and Hercules, Static RAAF Balloon Display; RAN Helicopters from HMAS Albatross including the Squirrel Demonstration Pair and the RAN Historic Flight Huey, Temora Aviation Museum aircraft including Spitfire and Hudson.

PLUS vintage car dispal.  What more could you ask for?

Put your name on the list now so we a can establish possible weekend away details.

Contact:   clubcaptain@roverownersclub.com.au    or      9876 5999.

Sunday 20  National Motoring Heritage Day  National Motoring Heritage day is on again. A day for you to take your classic on the road and show it off. There are various sites where different clubs are gathering.  The British & European Automobile Club (Southern Highlands NSW) Inc. is organising another Picnic/Display Day at a new location  Mittagong Public School, 21 Pioneer Street, Mittagong. Close to antique shops and food outlets.
Previous NMHD Picnic/Display Days have been relaxed, pleasant affairs with ample time to wander around the cars, exchange tall tales and generally have a pleasant day. 
For more details of the Southern Highlands/BEAC event contact:     Rob Turner   highlands@roverownersclub.com.au   or   4861 4154

For more details of events in other areas see  the CMC web site.

For possible locations where othert Sydney based members may gather contact       clubcaptain@roverownersclub.com.au

Wednesday 23 General Meeting and Annual General Meeting at Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Fivedock at 8:00 pm. 

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