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Weekly Event Shed Night:   Wed 7:00pm at the Shed Massey Auckland
Phone: Ken 833 8473
Resuming January 16th after Christmas break

  Galaxy of Cars:  Museum of Technology, Motions Rd Entrance, Pt Chevalier Sun 7st Feb, 2010  9.30am – 3.00pm
This is the major Auckland display for Classic Cars of our era. It also doubles up as our Club Pride of Ownership event, for The Christie Cup.
The Jowett Car Club traditionally has strong numbers at this display. Will your Jowett be there?
It has always been a goal to have twenty Jowetts at this event and we must be getting close.
We urge out of town members to think about this event. Billets can be arranged, so you can
make a weekend of it.
Bring a picnic lunch and your Jowett and enjoy a relaxed day and see many other cars of a similar era to ours.
 Cars in place by 9.15am please.
No car? still come and get enthused. Drivers free, all others $10, Children $4

Billeting available contact organisers
 

Organisers for this event: Ken 0274922507 or 833 8473  and Alan 021 827 148 or 09 523 3798

Classic Car Weekend: Ellerselle, Auckland    Sat/Sun 13, 14 Feb, 2010
This is the largest classic car weekend in New Zealand and includes classic and exotic cars from past and present. It consists of two separate events on February 13 and 14th.
Fun Run and Picnic: Sat 13th Feb 2010
A chance to participate in a scenic run with a large number of different classic cars and show the Jowett marque. Last year several members attended this event that boasted around 200 cars going out through the country roads to several different lunch venues
Entry details/EntryForums here

Spaces are limited and will be allocated strictly in order of receipt. All entries will close on 29 January you will then be mailed your detailed Information Pack.  Late entries may not be accepted.You must pre-register to enter this event. Entries cannot be accepted on the day. Please note that individual entries are required for each car entering. Further details of each run are on the entry form.

Intermarque Concours d'Elegance: Sunday February 14th 2010
 Gates open at 10am
This is restricted to five cars per Club. This year the Jowett Club will be displaying displaying various Jowetts
Come along and see all the cars on display and the other attractions Featuring the NZ Classic Car Magazine Concours d'Elegance competitions; the Swann Insurance “Our Golden Years” club display competition; the Meguiars Shine & Show; club displays; another spectacular exhibition in the Newmarket Room, the MG Car Club staged Intermarque Club Motorkhana and more.
See Concours De'elegance Contact, Details and previous Shows

Pukekohe Swap Meet:        Sat/Sun 6th, 7th March 2010
Not an Official Club day out, though attended regularly by many Jowett Club Members.General Admission $12/day, Selling sites $45 for the weekend, gates open 7am Sat, 8am Sun
This is one of the largest events of its type in Australasia.

  Karaka Vintage Rally:   Sun 28th March 2010

 Corner Linwood and Blackbridge Roads, Karaka

This is a Jowett Car Club supported event, Jowetts to be in place by 9am (no charge)

 Open 9:30am for general viewing,

Family $20, Adults $10, Children 5-15yrs $2, under 5 free
A great day out with more than just Classic Cars
Displays of Vintage : Traction Engines, Farm Machinery, Tractors, Tanks and Military Vehicles, and Motorcycles. Working displays of steam stationery engines. Craft stalls, Pipe Band, Dog Obedience, and Rides in various vehicles.
Food, drinks and bar available
 

RNZAF Whenuapai Air and Car Show: Next show 2011
The Air Force is holding their bi yearly Whenuapai Air show
Those displaying classic or special cars will be able to enter free of charge at the main gate
As well as the Air Force displays both static and in the air, there will be a car display, food and refreshments and wineries presenting their products
Gates open at 9.am and cars need to be in place by then.

This is not a Jowett Club event, but if you wanted to go it would be great to have some Jowetts there, and admission would be free. You will need a gate pass, so if you were intending to go in your Jowett, call Alan on 09 523 3798 or  before March 1

Classic Car and Bike Show: To be announced for 2010
Auckland Viaduct Harbour Eastern Car Park
This is a central city location and is free so should attract general public many unfamiliar to Jowetts rather than just the car enthusiast.
The event is being run by a recently acquired Jowett owner and Club member and is being supported by the Club as a Club event
This location is right there on the viaduct adjacent to all the cafes and bars, bring your Jowett, and take the opportunity to watch the boats come and go, visit the Maritime Museum or have lunch, a coffee or drink in many of the facilities.
We need an idea of cars so please let Alan know on 09 827148 or  by March 1.

This is the premier event on the Club calendar and you should be making your bookings about now as there may be other events on in Feilding that weekend.

Full details are in the last and next months Flat Four.

There have been some units reserved for the Jowett Car Club at the Manfield Park Motel 06 323 8761 but you will need to say you are from the Jowett Car Club.

Registration with the rally organizers is also required, again see Flat Four/

Rally organizers: Malcolm and Judy:  or 04 589 6158

Full information booklet and booking forms available from or 09 5233798

So far there are at 20 from New Zealand going and just a couple to hotel rooms left.

Fish ‘n Chip Run To be announced for 2010
Meet at Arataki Visitors’ Centre, Scenic Drive, Waitakeres from 9.30 am for a 10 am departure.

 A  gold coin donation per car for club funds.  There will be a brief stop for morning tea at an interesting historic café.    The lunch venue will be north-west of Auckland, fish ’n chips and a variety of other dishes (their seafood chowder is pretty good!) at very reasonable prices.  Beer and wine also available.  Great views.  We’ll need a rough indication of the numbers coming by Monday 18th May. 

 RSVP phone 817 1157.