As published in December Torque, the first event of the new year is the annual Ballarat weekend, on 28-29 January. If you plan to stay on the Saturday night, we recommend the Begonia City Motor Inn on the Midland Highway in Sebastopol, phone 5335 5577. Paula Vagg has reserved six queen rooms, for $125 a night, under the name of Peugeot Car Club. Rooms must be booked before Christmas, and Paula will then unreserve any rooms that are left unbooked. If you plan to take part in the dinner on the Saturday you are asked to confirm your attendance with Paula on 0407 271 972 or email paula.glenn@bigpond. Thanks