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Santa drops in on the kids of the CC4WDC

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Sunshine and smiles were the order of the day when Santa dropped in to see the kids of the Central Coast Four Wheel drive club this weekend.

The annual club Christmas Party was a resounding success, with the sun shining all day on the many activities that the club volunteers provided for the kids. Starting with a flying fox in the morning, followed by craft activities, fairy floss and icy cold slushies. There was a short break for a sausage sizzle lunch, before Santa arrived in nothing less than a firetruck with sirens blaring. The kids had all been very good this year as Santa and his trusty elves handed out a beautiful and individual present to every child.

Then it was time for a free for all water fight – from which no one escaped unscathed. A gigantic firetruck powered waterslide followed – providing soapy thrills and spills for the young and the young at heart alike.

Drinks and nibbles on the lawn were provided as the afternoon sun began to wane. followed by a beautiful buffet meal with salads and meats of many kinds. Dessert of cake, pavlova and cheesecake topped off a perfect day.

This was another fantastic effort by our Social Co-Ordinator, Jo Kelly and her team of willing helpers. Co-ordinating such a large event in the bush without the benefits of electricity and kitchens is no small feat!

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A great Ladies Day was had by all

ladies-day-2016The ladies who attended our recent Ladies Day Out had a great time, travelling some interesting and technical tracks in perfect Spring Weather.   After meeting up at Tuggerah, the convoy proceeded through Jilliby and onto The Pines Picnic area for morning tea.  They then travelled west, enjoying some lookouts along the way, before finishing the trip with a lunch at the iconic Wollombi Pub.   The participants all wore an item of pink clothing and made a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  A total of $230 was raised by the 11 participants.

 

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Nundle weekend October 2016

Those of us who travelled to Nundle last weekend had a great weekend.  Despite gloomy weather forecasts, we had brilliant sunshine except for  a small thunderstorm late in the day.   The group travelled via Scone and Timor on Saturday morning, enjoying a leisurely look around the picturesque and historic town of Nundle before setting up camp at Ponderosa Forest Park, a great spot amidst towering pines and deciduous trees.

There were some good tracks to keep us all entertained during the afternoon and evidence of  a recent ferocious windstorm was everywhere with trees down over many tracks, causing the trip leader to rethink on the go!

A good campfire kept the cool evening at bay and on Sunday we packed up early and     drove towards Barry Station winding our way through the Barnard River Valley and crossing over twenty creeks before eventually arriving at Ellerston.   A loop through the western end of the Barringtons followed, along Tugalow and Thunderbolts trails, before we descended through the Dingo Gate, Moonan Flat and home.nundle20165

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Club News, Other News

Our Christmas Party is approaching

Our annual club Christmas Party will be held on Saturday 26th November, 2016 at        We-Leaser.

The Christmas party is always a great opportunity for everyone to get together, with activities to suit all age groups.   We will again be providing dinner for participants.

Please complete the registration form and make payment as per the instructions in the latest magazine, as soon as possible to assist our Social Co-Ordinator with planning.

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Shows

Another successful Mingara show attendance for our club

An enthusiastic team of volunteers has again made this event a great success for our club.   Trevor Banks who stepped up to co-ordinate our involvement did an outstanding job and ensured that everything ran smoothly throughout the three day event.

There were 38 members in attendance over the course of the three days. Some staying a few hours, a full day and a number of them attending on multiple days to help out.

With strong winds on Thursday and Friday, the setup crew faced some challenges but did a great job and had our stand looking really good ready for the bigger crowds on Saturday and Sunday.   The weather for most of the weekend was fine and calm and there were good crowds in attendance.

We received a lot of genuine interest and enquiry about our club with our helpful and enthusiastic members advising and assisting hundreds of show attendees over the three days.

On Sunday afternoon, with storm clouds threatening, it was all hands on deck to pack up—completing the job just before the rain rolled in.

Thank you to Trevor Banks for all your hard work, both behind the scenes and during the event and to all the members to offered their time.   This show is a great opportunity to present our club and its activities in a positive way to the general public.

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Forty years of Four Wheel Driving and still going strong

 

 

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In 2016, the Central Coast 4 Wheel Drive Club celebrates forty years of bringing together four-wheel driving, touring and camping enthusiasts from all over the Central Coast.
Our club was founded in 1976 by a group of local four-wheel driving fans who wanted to saviour the joys of four-wheel driving, whilst caring for the environment. Thus the club’s motto “Respecting the Great Outdoors” was born.
Over the years the club has run over 1000 trips – from grand outback tours and Victorian High country journeys, to weekends and day trips closer to home.
Held in a picturesque valley at Riverwood Downs near Dungog, our club 40th Anniversary celebration on was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the comradeship, community spirit and common interests that we all share.
A barbecue and bush dance was the focus of the weekend, with a colonial theme. Many of our members went to great lengths to dress in period costume, and it was also wonderful to see some of our longest standing members attending. Our anniversary cake was cut by our newest and oldest members present.

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Trip Reports

Devine’s Hill and the Great North Road Report

Sat 27th to Sun 28th June 2015

Participants:

Bob & Monica – FJ

Sue & Chery – Prado

Bev – Prado

Steve & Tracey – Mitsubishi

Peter & Jack + Mia, Mikala, Chloe – Colorado

Sheryl & Trevor – Patrol

We started the day with breakfast and coffee at the Mangrove store – the meeting place for this trip. Monica gave a quick overview of the weekend ahead then we set off to begin our exploration of the convict history along the Great North Road.

The convoy meandered its way along the banks of the Hawkesbury River on Wisemans Ferry Road. An awesome sight of possibly 100 or more racing boats distracted us all coming up the river towards us, and we nearly missed the turn into the Mill Creek picnic area for morning tea. We all stopped to watch this spectacular sight. Over morning tea Monica shared brochures and maps of the Yengo National Park, an area packed with history and right on our door step. Continue reading Devine’s Hill and the Great North Road Report →

Trip Reports

California Dreaming – Again…. July 2015

Trip participants were

Tony and Faye Lachy Thomas and Amber Evans
Paul and Madeline Cook and Saxson Brian Payne
Ivan Pora and Caleb John Bryce and Helen Tanner
Jason Harmer Glenn and Clarissa
Scott Horne Bob Luxford
Danny De La Paz John and Helen Smythe and special guests Loretta and Helena (They left their bicycles at home this time!)
Bev Forte

Clarissa and I left home from Sydney around 6:00am on a chilly July morning, with Clarissa dressed in layers of clothing plus a beanie to protect her from the certain blizzard to come (Clarissa doesn’t like the cold). The trip north was pretty event free, with the inevitable stop at Maccas on Pennant Hills Road. We don’t usually do the Maccas thing, but I had a craving for a bacon and egg muffin (a decision I would come to regret later).

As we drove up the M1 (aka F3) through Peats Ridge and Somersby, the sun started to rise over the horizon. The morning fog and low cloud combined with the sun rising lead to some spectacular views during our early morning drive.

We pulled in to Wollombi around 8:00am and met up with Jason, who had beaten us there. Over the next half hour the rest of the crew rolled in to town. Once everyone was assembled TC started his pre-trip briefing. Continue reading California Dreaming – Again…. July 2015 →

Trip Reports

WINDEYER WINTER WANDER

Participants:

Ken and Yvonne                                Prado       (Trip Leader)                                                     Dave and Heather Brown               Landcruiser                                                                              Gary Hutchison                                Triton                                                                                              Jim and Robyn Collis                      Prado                                                                                           Bjorn and Amanda  Alexanderson                Nissan Patrol                                                             Simon and Cheryl Newton                            Mazda BT 50                                                             David, Alison, Luke and  Timothy Wallace.   Nissan Patrol                                                            Roger Carrodis                                   HiLux                                                                                            Bev Fort                                               Prado                                                                                     Scott Horne                                         Rodeo                                                                                    Pete Glendenning and Bev Hockley            Landcruiser                                                                 John Bryce and Helen Tanner                      Prado                                                                        David Brownlee and Violet                            Landcruiser                                                                  Pete Robinson                                                  Colorado 7

Saturday the 20th of June saw 14 vehicles meet up at our starting point at Wattaka Rest area on the Newcastle Hunter Link Freeway at 9am. This was my first big trip with the club so I didn’t want to be late, but I ended up second last so I already knew my fate of a trip report. It was good to meet some of the faces that I had regularly seen at meetings and a great way to get to know everyone, as we were all about to spend a few days together. The last vehicle arrived so after being checked in, Ken gave a briefing on our trip that lay ahead.

This was a large convoy of vehicles but well managed by Ken and Yvonne. We finally moved off and after a radio check, we motored down the freeway. All with caravans except for Roger, who opted to tent it. It was a beautiful day for the journey. A short distance down the freeway, about half a dozen old GTHO Falcons overtook our convoy, more than likely on a club trip themselves. There was a bit of talk over our UHF radio to identify if they were authentic GTHO’s or Falcons with the badges on them. Either way, beautiful old cars that had been well looked after and restored. Continue reading WINDEYER WINTER WANDER →