8 Hundreds & Thousands - June 2017

9Hundreds & Thousands - June 2017

AHOC OF VIC 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR SPECIAL FINAL EVENT

The Committee is looking forward to welcoming past and present members at the clubrooms to commemorate and celebrate 50 wonderful years of

Healey motoring and enthusiasm in Victoria. Make sure you put this date in your diary now to join in the celebration.

Relive the nostalgia and catch up with new and old friends and enthusiasts. Everyone welcome.

Sunday 3 December 12pm to 4pm, AHOC ClubroomsFor organization purposes, please email 50@healeyvic.com.au or phone

0428045400 to register your attendance.

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Event dates so far are: • Paynesville weekend on 25th & 26th August, 2017• Anniversary Dinner at the Clubrooms on Sunday 3rd December, 2017

50th Anniversary Events 2017

Our third 50th Anniversary Dinner is in PaynesvilleProgram: Friday 25 august 2017Arrive at Accommodation. Sightsee locally Paynesville, Raymond Island & Bairnsdale.Cruise of the Paynesville Canals. Zonda Lynn & Les Mathie-son will have their 1950 Halvorsen Cruiser moored at one of the jetties at Captain’s Cove, and invite you to take a short cruise of canals. The Halvo comfortably takes 6-8 people. Trips will be rotated throughout the afternoon as members arrive. It could be weather dependent. A complimentary beer or Prosecco will be provided courtesy of your hosts.Evening: Informal evening meals at individual’s choice, see list of venues below. Or self cater, BBQ, bring back take away etc. Or you could join Zonda & Les at Pier 70. Half the restaurant has been reserved. Should demand be high Les will make further bookings. If you intend to join them please nominate on the booking form.saturday 26th august 20177.30am Breakfast (self-catering or see list cafes below.) 10.30am Drive to township of Dargo. Great drive, 200 kms return drive through rolling hills and forest to small remote historic town of Dargo. Paul McPherson assures that this is a great Healey drive. Departs from Captain’s Cove at 10:30am sharp. There is no petrol at Dargo so fuel up, 98 available at servo in Paynesville. Lunch at Historic Dargo Hotel, see link: http://thedargohotel.com.au/Return Paynesville approx. 3:30pm.Alternate Activities: Bruthen– small town, 80 kms round trip from Paynesville. Cafes & the Bullant Brewery. Micro Brewery & restaurant. http://bullantbrewery.com/Lakes Entrance– larger fishing town, seaside resort town, numerous cafes & restaurants. 102 km return trip.Marlo – seaside town, 234 km round trip, lunch at Marlo Ho-tel, on the Snowy River estuary. http://marlohotel.com.au/Paynesville, Eagle Point & Raymond Island – relax locally, see koalas & wallabies etc.Saturday Evening from 6.00pm

50th Anniversary Dinner at the Boathouse Restaurant, PaynesvilleCanapes will be served on arrival in the Spinnaker Lounge. Drinks are at members cost. At 7.00pm we will be seated for dinner – 3 course meal (alt. drop) plus tea and coffee.Dinner provided by the club. Members to purchase drinks.A deposit of $50 per head paid prior and refunded on the night. (See booking form)sunday 28th august 2017Breakfast is member’s choice. As per Saturday’s arrangements. From 10.00am there will be a car display in the Paynesville town centre. Details will be given out on the weekend and it will conclude about 1.00pm.accommodation: There are a number of alternatives detailed below. All accommodation is to be booked directly by members. Mention that you are with the Austin Healey Club at the time of booking to receive the special rate. The Saturday night function is nearby the Captains Cove Complex and is the preferred option for accommodation but will involve couples sharing. Please contact Enid Nankervis if you require assistance with sharing with others.Captains Cove Apartments Each waterfront holiday apartment at Captains Cove has uninterrupted water views of the beautiful Paynesville Canals which will have you relaxed and calmed the moment you walk onto your private deck. These architecturally designed water-front holiday apartments offer spacious 3 bedroom/2 bath-rooms and are fully self-contained. See site for floor plan etc. Pretty secure parking. Facilities numerous, inside pool, tennis court, BBQs on deck of each unit. Self-catering for breakfast or use numerous cafes in Paynesville.Option 1:13 apartments with 2 couples in each. Each couple with have their own bathroom. Two bedroom rate is normally $230 per night. Your rate: $215 per night per apartment. Total = $430 per apartment/$215 per couple for 2 nights

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Specialist in:• Full restoration services• Side vents and rally grilles• Accident & chassis repairs (extensive experience in jigging systems)

Email: info@callanishrestorations.com.auMobile: 0400 618 050 Postal: PO Box 407 Creswick 3363

Option 2:9 apartments with 3 couples in each. Three bedrooms/2 bath-rooms per apartment 3 bedroom rate is normally $270 per night. Your rate: $255 per night per apartment.Total = $510 per apartment/$170 per couple for 2 nightsContact Information: http://www.captainscove.com.au/Phone: 0351567223 Email: info@captainscove.com.auAddress: 19 Mitchell Street, Paynesville, 3880Book directly with the resort to secure your best option and remember to mention Austin Healey Club for the special rate.Mariners Cove Motel and Apartments, PaynesvilleAbsolute waterfront motel and fully self contained apartments in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes at Paynesville.Contact Information: http://www.marinerscoveresort.com/Phone: 0351567444 Email: reception@marinerscoveresort.comThe Esplanade, Paynesville, 3880Resthaven Caravan ParkContact Information: http://www.resthavenpaynesville.com/Phone: 0351566342 4-14 Gilsenan Street, Paynesville, 3880Allawah Caravan & Boat ParkContact Information: http://www.allawahpark.com.au/Phone: 0351567777, 79 Slip Road, Paynesville, 3880

dinner options Friday night:• Pier70.LocatedontheJettyatPaynesville.

Les Mathieson will book half the restaurant for 40 persons. http://www.pier70.com.au/public/• PaynesvillePub• ThamDynastyChinese Restaurant (BYO) 17a The Esplanade, 0351567188• La’CatapultaCafé,(smallpizza&pasta) 85A Esplanade, 0351566977• AlmasRestaurant,3/77 The Esplanade, 0351567888• PaynesvilleMotorCruiserClub&ThaiRestaurant80 Slip Road, 0351561340• TheFigLicensedCafé 59 The Esplanade, 0351566190Breakfast Options Saturday & Sunday Morning: Cafes• Pier70• AlmasRestaurant• SpinnakerLounge• TheFigLicensedCafé• TheWaterviewBakeryAny questions please feel contact either:Les Mathieson mathlynn@bigpond.net.au 0418 106 725Valerie Vermaas 50@healeyvic.com.au 0428 045 400Enid Nankervis enid.nankervis@optusnet.com.au 0417 565 336