AGEWISE, DRIVEWISE
by Ronald Mayes
The Rotorua Lakes Council is running another series of free road safety update courses for those over 65 years of age. They will be held on TUESDAY, 10 AUGUST and WEDNESDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER, 9:30am to 2:30pm at the Parksyde Community Centre. Lunch is included. From my observations (dare I say it) one or two of our members would benefit from attending, particularly on learning the correct use of indicators at roundabouts. Telephone the council to register: 348 4199. In previous years participants have been invited to later take part in a practical event at the Taupo motor racing circuit. I have twice taken up this offer and found it very enjoyable indeed!
THE MISSED PHOTO!
by Ronald Mayes The last mid-week run organised by Bob and Pat MacKay was held on a mild day in April and a good number of cars headed off around the lakes and over the Rotoma Hills for lunch at the White House Café at Thornton. Les and Thelma Forward, who live nearby, were there with 17-year old granddaughter Gabrielle (Gaby), Les and Gaby in his Ford Model A convertible and Thelma drove the modern car. After lunch I managed to photograph most of the cars, but I missed what would have been a great cover shot for Beaded Wheels: Les in the left hand seat of the Model A and Gaby at the wheel as they drove off from the venue! Great to see a young one capable of driving a 90-year old car and obviously enjoying the experience! There is hope for the future of our old cars if there are youngsters out there who are able to keep them on the road - we must encourage them!
Side Curtains June 2021
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