Kelly has obtained a price to remove the Sheoak from beside the gate into Patchett’s Green, as the size of the tree is pushing the gate post out of alignment. The quote is for $1,500 + GST. This includes taking the rubbish away and cutting up the remaining wood for firewood. A suggestion was made that we remove all these large trees and Kelly will talk to the company involved. Trophies presented at the Mid-winter dinner in 2020 need to be returned so they can be allocated to the new winners. Our next Committee meeting will be held on 28 th April. This is because a number of the Committee will be in Gisborne over Easter for a National Model A Rally. The Branch AGM will be on 30 th May. If you would like to stand for the Committee, please let me know so that a nomination form can be forwarded to you. Have a great month of Vintage Motoring, Chris Bird
From the Blokes in the Shed… From late December 20 to the end of February saw a large volume of donated parts arrive, many of which have sold promptly. Grateful thanks to all our generous donors. The Morris 1000 has been sold and awaits pick up to be transported to Christchurch. A Morris Oxford MO series’s engine and gearbox has been sold to a Nelson owner. The International C1 1/2 ton truck project still awaits a new owner. A variety of smaller parts including car badges, mascots etc plus motorcycle parts were sold at the recent Nelson swap meet, which was a successful event for the Nelson Club and which, fortunately, was able to slot into Level one COVID between two lots of level two ! Thanks to Trevor and Glenn for their assistance. The building team has made impressive progress on the electrical shed expansion with many new storage shelving units fitted and a new front door and window constructed. The sparky team is now loading the shelves with stock. Sales for the first two months of 2021 have been encouraging, despite the uncertainty of COVID levels which unfortunately appears to be with us for the immediate future.
Tris Winstanley. 6
