Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club

BVRC Long Distance Trip – Dates Set 18-27th May

richarde — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:57:36 +0000

The The dates are set for The Club Long Distance Trip this year. The 18th of May is the day the club’s annual Long Distance Trip will start. This year the 10 day trip will take the back roads to Rockhampton. The trip will visit the interesting places that we normally drive past, on the way north, and say “we should call in there one day”. Well this trip gives you the chance to see these interesting places. Click here to download a trip overview. Bayside 10 Days Run – May 2012. If you are interested in taking part in this trip contact Mike Brazier ph 0427071412 or 3379-4597 E Mike

Rescheduled Australia Day Rally 12/2/12

richarde — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:59:34 +0000

The rescheduled Redland City Australia Day Rally 2012 was a big success. The weather for the rally whic was rescheduled from the wet Australia Day to Sunday the 12/2/12 was just fantastic. While numbers were down slightly for the rescheduled event there were still over 350 vehicles displayed at Ormiston state school. 900 Free Breakfast with tea & coffee were enjoyed by members of the public and the crews of the historic vehicles. The raffle on the day raised $1500 for Sailability (A bayside charity giving disabled people a chance to experience sailing)
The BVRC wishes to thank our Naming Rights Sponsor – The Redland City Counci, our other major supporters the RACQ and Pure Oil and all the owners of the historic & classic vehicles who attended the rally making the day the success it was.

Bayside Club Long Distance Run -May 2012

cathyh — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:33:48 +0000

This May the Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club will be conducting its annual long distance run. The run is planned for 10 days and will visit Gunalda, Theebine, Miva Boompa (O/night Biggenden.) Gin Gin. (Red Hill Farms Rd. & Shed Time) (O/night Calliope) – Kroombit Tops – car pool to Liberator site. Barmundu. (More Shed time) Callide Power Museum – Dululu (O/night Rockhampton or Yeppoon) Yarwun, – Calliope Heritage Village Town of 1770” (O/night Captain Cook Tourist Park)- L.A.R.C. to Bustard Head and return. Agnes Water, Berajondo, Moore Park, Kolan, South Kolan (Mystery Craters), Bundaberg (O/night Bargara) Alloway, Farnesfield, Apple Tree Ck., Childers, and Maryborough Depart via Granville, Camp Kerr to (O/night Tin Can Bay) Harry’s Hut, Tewantin Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran, (O/night Gympie 2 nights) Valley Rattler to Imbil & return to Gympie for the Farewell Dinner. The dates for this run are not set yet contact Mike Brazier. This run stays of the highway and visits the places we normally drive past.

Motorfest 2012 – 15 July

cathyh — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:50:00 +0000

RACQ Motorfest is on again in 2012 and will be at Eagle Farm Racecourse. The Motorfest will be held on the 15th registration for Motorfest opens on the 1st March. Enter to join the thousands of Vintage, Veteran, Historic, & both Modern & Old Classic vehicles on display.

BVRC members have again been asked by the RACQ to help with the parking of vehicles on the day.

The RACQ was very generous id supporting the Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club Australia Day Rally this year and this is our club’s chance to support the RACQ Motorfest as it raises money for the care flight helicopter service. If you can help out with parking for Motorfest ring Richard on 32073733 and let him know.

Don’t miss this fantastic day at Eagle Farm see you at this year’s Motorfest.

Warwick Weekend – 31st March, 1st April 2012

cathyh — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:28:49 +0000

The Bayside club weekend away run for the weekend of 31st March-1st April is to the Warwick area, over-nighting at Warwick.

Route passes through Boona on the way up and Queen Mary Falls on the way back. Book you own accommodation in Warwick and let David know if you plann to go on the week-end away.

Meet at the Cleveland Show Grounds at 8.00 am, morning tea at Boona tourist Info centre 9.15am.

Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club Annual Ormiston Swap 25/3/12

cathyh — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:54:12 +0000

Sunday March 25th 2012 is the date for this year’s Ormiston Swap, which is held at the Ormiston State School. enter the school from either Wellington St or Dundas Street East. This Ormiston Swap organised by the Bayside Vehicle Restorers Club attracts several hundred stallholders selling every thing from parts for cars from the 20-30’s through to vehicle parts from the 70-80’s.

This year the the swap will be bigger than ever it will have bike parts as well as parts for Australian; British; American; Japanese & European vehicles. There will also be stalls selling bric-a-brac. The event attracts thousands of buyers from all over South East Queensland.

This is the one swap you should attend if you are looking for that part or selling parts to make room for something else.

The School P&C supply all the hot and cold food and drinks at very reasonable cost. Gates open 6am. Admission $2.00 per person. Swap Sites $5.00. – Dogs not allowed. All Catering reserved – Ormiston State School P & C

For further information you can BVRC Swap flyer or contact Steve 0411516122, Richard 32073733 or Peter 3822 6764.

Redland City Council Sponsor 2012 Australia Day Rally

richarde — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:46:14 +0000

The Redland City Council sponsored 2012 Redland City Australia Day Rally which was rescheduled to 12/2/12 was a resounding success. The event known as the 2012 Redland City Australia Day Rally. attracted over 350 historic classic vehicles. The rally was also supported by the RACQ and pure Oils. All reports indicated that it was a most enjoyable day. The day raised $1500 for the Sailability charity through the raffle conducted as part of the activities. The raffle was drawn at the Alexandra Hills during the Rally lunch.

2010 Ormiston Swap – March 28th

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:40:05 +0000

The Ormiston Swap, held on the last Sunday in March each year, is on the Sunday, the 28th of March this year.

Entry for swap sites is still just $4.00 and the entry fee for shoppers and lookers is $2.00. Entry to the Ormiston Swap at the Ormiston School is from Wellington St, Ormiston.

Gates open at 5.45am and the day generally finishes about 1.00pm.

Gatton Truck Museum Opening

cathyh — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:43:40 +0000

The Gatton Truck Museum will be opening on Sat November 7th.

There will be a short procession of vehicles for the opening celebrations, if you want to participate:

assemble at showgrounds at 8:30am
procession departs around 9:30am
looking for 11 open-top cars to ferry official party
a morning tea MIGHT be on offer at the showgrounds (or museum) but it would be wise to pack your own;

60 years of the Morris Minor

cathyh — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:14:45 +0000

16th Annual Morris Minor Picnic & Display Day. Ormiston State School, Wellington St Ormiston. Sunday 18th October @ 10:00am. All visitors welcome.

Enquires, ph 3207 3425.