After a great trip overseas where Lorraine and I walked the Camino de Santiago, and enjoyed other cities in Spain, the Spanish certainly have a great lifestyle, afternoon siesta, eating late and on Saturday we can testify they party hard!

October was a month packed full of club events, starting with the two day run to Portarlington in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Derby Bentley, followed by our General Meeting also dedicated to the same anniversary.

Another year has passed since our last AGM and I am pleased to report that the club continues to thrive and grow. We have elected a new committee to steer the club through the next twelve months with current office bearers being elected unopposed.

Our Annual General Meeting was held recently and it saw some robust discussion at Bill Allsep House. I thought it was excellent to see how our members really are very passionate about our Club and are keen to see it be the best it can be.

September marks the gradual transition from winter to spring, bringing a sense of renewal and awakening to the natural world. As the days gradually lengthen and temperatures begin to rise, there’s a palpable anticipation in the air.

Spring has come and it’s time to enjoy those beautiful spring days and take a drive in your favourite PMC, also consider preparing for the upcoming Concours, please see Diary for details, in this edition there are two compelling articles to bolster your enthusiasm to enter.

It was really pleasing to see so many members out for our July general meeting, including some faces not seen for a while.

Winter this year has been somewhat of a challenge for many whilst relatively warm is feels cold with the amount of rain that has fallen and winds that seem to be trying to many. However this hasn’t dampened the spirits of many members who have taken to the road and joined events and meetings.

As some of you may know, my Bentley S1 is currently undergoing restoration including a back to bare metal repaint. The body shop is doing a terrific job and I am keenly awaiting to see the final result.

I was recently discussing with a friend, who I used to Rally with, we were discussing the types of cars that people currently collect, this seems to be typically an age based phenomenon and what we
thought were “cool” cars when we were typically in the 20-30 age group, unfortunately most of us were not in a position to afford these at the time…

I was recently discussing with a friend, who I used to Rally with, we were discussing the types of cars that people currently collect, this seems to be typically an age based phenomenon and what we
thought were “cool” cars when we were typically in the 20-30 age group, unfortunately most of us were not in a position to afford these at the time…

As some of you may know, my Bentley S1 is currently undergoing restoration including a back to bare metal repaint. The body shop is doing a terrific job and I am keenly awaiting to see the final result.

As I contemplate this month’s president’s report and think back over our April events, I am reminded of the dangers of making predictions about the future.

Having attended an amazing Federal Rally in Hahndorf last month and seen the outstanding quality of vehicles and the success of the Victorian contingent I am reminded that we all share an appreciation of the Marques of Rolls-Royce

Wishing all our members a very Happy New Year and great motoring in your PMC in 2023, fast approaching is the Federal Rally in the beautiful environs of South Australia’s Hahndorf.

One of the events that I enjoy most of all is our January general meeting at Iron Bark Station. This year was no exception with a wonderful turn out of club cars, club members, families, guests and a number of prospective new members.

One of the events that I enjoy most of all is our January general meeting at Iron Bark Station. This year was no exception with a wonderful turn out of club cars, club members, families, guests and a number of prospective new members.

Wishing all our members a very Happy New Year and great motoring in your PMC in 2023, fast approaching is the Federal Rally in the beautiful environs of South Australia’s Hahndorf.

Wishing all our members a very Happy New Year and great motoring in your PMC in 2023, fast approaching is the Federal Rally in the beautiful environs of South Australia’s Hahndorf.

One of the events that I enjoy most of all is our January general meeting at Iron Bark Station. This year was no exception with a wonderful turn out of club cars, club members, families, guests and a number of prospective new members.