• April
Committee Meeting & Cheap Eats
WHEN: Wednesday, 18 April
TIME: 7:00pm
WHERE: Check with the
Secretary for this month’s venue
COST: Cheap eats
BRING: Refreshments
BOOKING: Preferred
CONTACT: Sue Bryant,
[03] 9885 3179
secretary@ citroenclassic.org.au
Club Meeting ~ Red Plate Presentation
WHEN: Wednesday, 25 April
TIME: 8:00pm
WHERE: Frog Hollow Reserve
Rooms, Fordham Ave.,
Camberwell. Melway 60, b3
COST: Free
BOOKING: Not required
CONTACT: Mike Neil,
04 1821 1278
activities@citroenclassic.org.au
Club Plate Information night. Come along and hear about the procedure and responsibilities for running your Citroën on Club Plates. The truly affordable way to enjoy driving your Classic Citroen.
RACV Classic Showcase
WHEN: Sunday, 29 April
TIME: Display cars ~
8:30 to 11:00am.
Spectators ~ from 10:00am
WHERE: Flemington Racecourse,
Members’ Carpark
COST: See below
BRING: Refreshments,
lunch, chair, sunscreen
BOOKING: Preferred
CONTACT: Max Lewis
[03] 9372 0921 [h]
04 5899 3771 [m]
activities@citroenclassic.org.au
This year the racv Classic Showcase will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Jaguar Car Club in Victoria. As always the event plays host to the mg Concours, the Austin Healey Concours and the Mercedes Benz Concours. Four great reasons to bring your classic to the premier outdoor motoring display in Victoria.
Admission: Display cars [driver and one passenger] $13 pre-booked or $15 on the day. Spectators $13 [under 16, free].
• May
Spare Parts Free for All!
WHEN: Saturday, 5 May
TIME: From 10:00am
WHERE: Rob and Libby Little’s
Kiala
COST: Free
BRING: The doings for lunch
BOOKING: Not required
CONTACT: Rob Little
[03] 5823 1397
As we noted in the last ‘Front Drive’, we have been looking for someone to take on the Club’s supply of ds [and other] parts. As no one has put their hand up these parts are being made available to members.
It’s simple ~ roll up and make an offer. The parts are yours. No reasonable offer refused, and anything not sold by the end of the day will disappear to the tip. No ifs, no buts.
Rob and Libby are offering bbq facilities ~ so make a day of it.
Day Run ~ Bendigo Art Gallery. Grace Kelly: Style Icon
WHEN: Sunday, 6 May
TIME: 10:00am
FROM: Mt Alexander Rd.,
Moonee Ponds
[opp Queen’s Park]
TO: Bendigo Art Gallery,
42 View St., Bendigo
COST: Exhibition entry ~
Adults $20,
Concession $26pp, plus lunch
BRING: eTag
BOOKING: Essential by 30 April
CONTACT: Leigh F Miles
[03] 9888 7506 [h]
editor@citroenclassic.org.au
The Bendigo Art Gallery has made quite a name for itself in recent years for its special exhibitions in the fields of fashion and glamour photography. Often these exhibitions tour nowhere else in Australia! This is one such exhibition.
When people think of Grace Kelly, what they usually recall is her beauty and elegance. She rose to fame as an actress in the 1950s. Her image was cultivated by the movie industry which fed cinema-goers’ growing appetite for pictures of glamorous stars through magazines and newspapers.
Grace Kelly: Style Icon highlights the spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly and examines her glamorous Hollywood image and enduring appeal. The exhibition features dresses from such films as ‘High Society’ as well as the gown she wore to accept her Oscar in 1955. It also explores the evolution of her style as Princess Grace of Monaco, from her extensive wedding trousseau to her haute couture gowns of the 1960s and 1970s by her favourite couturiers Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Yves St Laurent.
The exhibition is on display exclusively in Australia at Bendigo Art Gallery. Grace Kelly: Style Icon is organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, London and the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
Garage Crawl
WHEN: Saturday, 12 May
TIME: 10:00am
WHERE: Andrew and Frances
McDougall’s,
424 Wellington St.,
Clifton Hill
COST: Free
BOOKING: Preferred
CONTACT: Peter Boyle
[03] 9470 8080
Andrew and Frances are not just Citroënists, they have a great collection of vintage and veteran cars. This is your chance to see their collection. Afterwards, we will adjourn to a local café for a coffee.
Committee Meeting & Cheap Eats
WHEN: Wednesday, 16 May
TIME: 7:00pm
WHERE: Check with the
Secretary for this month’s venue
COST: Cheap eats
BRING: Refreshments
BOOKING: Preferred
CONTACT: Sue Bryant,
[03] 9885 3179
secretary@ citroenclassic.org.au
Club Meeting: Guest Speaker
WHEN: Wednesday, 23 May
TIME: 8:00pm
WHERE: Frog Hollow Reserve
Rooms, Fordham Ave.,
Camberwell. Melway 60, b3
COST: Free
BOOKING: Not required
CONTACT: Mike Neil,
04 1821 1278
activities@ citroenclassic.org.au
A speaker from the Royal Flying Doctor Service will present an overview of the organisation and its services.
• JUNE
OzTraction ’12 ~ Golden Times
WHEN: Friday, June 8
to Monday, June 11
WHERE: Castlemaine, Vic
COST: OzTraction fee
plus accommodation
and expenses
BOOKING: Accommodation
by 30 April
OzTraction by 1 May
CONTACT: Leigh Miles
[03] 9888 7506
editor@citroenclassic.org.au
or Sue Bryant,
[03] 9885 3179
secretary@ citroenclassic.org.au
Yes, it is already that time of the year ~ Green Frog Tours is pleased to announce that OzTraction ‘12 is being hosted in the delightful town of Castlemaine. gft want, once again this year, to remind all members that OzTraction is not just for Tractions. All Citroën enthusiasts are welcome on this event.
So now you know that anyone can attend, even friends without any Citroën can come, you need to continue reading because this event is the highlight of the club year [in our totally unbiased opinion].
Committee Meeting & Cheap Eats
WHEN: Wednesday, 20 June
TIME: 7:00pm
WHERE: Check with the
Secretary for this month’s venue
COST: Cheap eats
BRING: Refreshments
BOOKING: Preferred
CONTACT: Sue Bryant,
[03] 9885 3179
secretary@ citroenclassic.org.au
Day Run ~ RAAF Pt Cook Museum
WHEN: Sunday, 24 June
TIME: 10:00am
FROM: Servo on westbound, city side, of Westgate Bridge
TO: RAAF Aviation Museum,
Pt Cook Rd, Point Cook
COST: Free
BRING: Refreshments,
warm clothes
BOOKING: Essential, by
Thursday, 21 June
CONTACT: Mike Neil,
04 1821 1278
activites@citroenclassic.org.au
See one of the best collections of heritage raaf airforce stuff, and at 1300hrs [that’s one o’clock],watch at least one heritage aircraft flying display. Should be a great day!
Club Meeting~ Photo Competition
WHEN: Wednesday, 27 June
TIME: 8:00pm
WHERE: Frog Hollow Reserve
Rooms, Fordham Ave.,
Camberwell. Melway 60, b3
COST: Free
BOOKING: Not required
CONTACT: Mike Neil,
04 1821 1278
activites@citroenclassic.org.au
Club Photo Competition. Bring your best snaps, yes, everyone has them, of a Citroën variety, and put them up for perusal. Judges decision final etc, etc.
• July
Committee Meeting & Cheap Eats
WHEN: Wednesday, 18 July
TIME: 7:00pm
WHERE: Check with the
Secretary for this month’s venue
COST: Cheap eats
BRING: Refreshments
BOOKING: Preferred
CONTACT: Sue Bryant,
[03] 9885 3179
secretary@ citroenclassic.org.au
Club Meeting: ~ Cheap Eats
WHEN: Wednesday, 25 July
TIME: 7:00pm
WHERE: O’Sullivans Sibeen,
914 Mount Alexander Road,
Essendon, Melways 28 g4
COST: From $16pp
BOOKING: Preferred by
Friday, 20 July
CONTACT: Max Lewis
[03] 9372 0921 [h]
04 5899 3771 [m]
librarian@citroenclassic.org.au
Meals start from as low as $16. Wednesday is usually Steak Night so if protein is your preference, then you will be well looked after. The wine list is very reasonable and of course who could refuse a Guiness?
So, bring yourself and your wife/partner/friend/cellmate whomever and any goss/anecdotes/lies/hyperbole whatever that is about the place at this time.
Irish jokes may or may not be looked upon with glee… I did notice a sheleighlee behind the door! [ok, so Max can’t spell but you get the drift.]
Max has reserved the dining room upstairs for a crowd of 15 ~ 20 but it could accommodate a lot more. The staff will arrange a long table as is our liking or any other format that you may want. The room has its own bar, open fire and is a splendid place. I have been there several times and am still amazed at what a delightful place it is. Parking is very close across in the nature strip… should be no problem here.