Peugeot Car Club of Victoria

Slippery Dip
2018-11-11 | Millgrove
PCCV Slippery Dip – Sunday 11 November
PCCV members will congregate with their beloved Peugeots at Jeff Gill’s property Dee Road Millgrove for the annual challenge of “who can drive farthest UP a grassy paddock”.
This is a very sociable day’s activity. Anyone can “have a go” or some people may prefer to just watch the fun.
Activities get under way about 9am, we stop for a BYO BBQ or picnic lunch, then continue till about 3.30 when we relax over a shared afternoon tea.
If you would like to compete Supplementary Regulations and entry form are available below or from gladfish@netspace.net.au or ring Glad for further information 0410 148 058.
Competing is great fun, spectating is also good fun, with lots of opportunities to discuss tactics with the competitors, spectators are most welcome.
This is the last PCCV run competitive event for 2018.
Millgrove Slippery Dip (OST) Entry Form
Millgrove Slippery Dip (OST) Passenger Entry Form
Millgrove Slippery Dip (OST) Supp Regs

Cup Weekend at Koondrook
2018-11-02 - 2018-11-06
Are you coming to Kakadu? (of the south that is).
Come and join us in Koondrook and explore the area around the wetlands in this part of northern Victoria. The main accommodation is at the Murray Waters Motor Inn. If you contact them make sure that they understand that you are with the Peugeot Car Club as there has been an issue when one member was told the motel was booked out – it is, but it is booked out to us! Phone 5453 2300. The motel encourages people to cross the road to The Long Paddock for breakfast. Alternatively you could be self sufficient.
There is a basic caravan park next to the motel. Across the river in Barham is one that has several cabins available. There are also other motels here.
We will visit some small entrepreneurial businesses. These hopefully will include making products from goat milk, Berkshire pigs, Avocado growing, a night photographer.
I plan to put our cars on display in Garden Park, beside the Gunbower Creek, as part of the Cohuna Festival and we can visit the Farmers Market at the same time.
We will not have long drives each day but aim to explore close to our accommodation.
Our celebration dinner will be aboard the Wetlander for a cruise on Gunbower Creek travelling through some of the red gum forest. Celebration? We are celebrating 70 years for the 203 and 50 years for the 504, and we are celebrating Worm Drives just because they deserve it!
Have you found Koondrook on the map yet? It is at the western end of Gunbower Island, the largest inland island in Australia. It is formed between the Murray River and Gunbower Creek which is a branch of the main river and is over 20km long. Some of you might like to explore the island and I am sure I know one member who would willingly lead you on the dirt tracks. However my commitment is for sealed roads but living in a rural area means there will be some dirt.
When you make your booking please let me know so that I have numbers for catering.
For further information contact Allan Horsely or me – Glenn Hall –
Ph. 5456 3100, hall.glenn@yahoo.com.au

November Club Meeting
2018-11-02 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading

French Car Festival
2018-10-28
The French Car Festival this year is being organised by the Citroen Car Clubs and will be held on 28 October at a new venue, Markham Reserve, Victory Boulevard, Ashburton (Melway 60 E12).
It is a very pretty site and should make a great event.

Ladies Night celebrating the Paris Motor Show
2018-10-20 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading
The Club will be staging a Ladies Night to celebrate the Paris Motor Show which is singularly the world’s busiest automotive event, held this year at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
The fabulous 203 was launched at the 1948 Paris Motor Show, and at the 1968 show, the innovative 504 debuted.
Our evening event will be held at the VDC Clubrooms and will be fully catered for.
Hillard’s Roasting Spits (who are Melbourne’s favourite spit roast caterers and have done similar functions for the VDC) will provide us with a delicious three course menu to make the evening special. The menu will consist of French Onion Soup for entree, a choice of prime spit roasted beef and/or chicken, jacket potatoes and a buffet style smorgasbord for main course, along with a selection of tempting desserts.
This will be a great opportunity to socialise, mix and mingle without the formalities of a general meeting and to catch up with people you may not see all that often and enjoy their company over a great dinner.
For those wishing to attend, there will be a cover charge of $50 per person to cover the meal. PCCV will provide wine, tea and coffee but you are also welcome to BYO if you prefer. Dinner will be served from 7pm.
Any special dietary needs (vegetarian or coeliac) can be catered for but you will need to advise me ASAP.
To participate in this special evening, please email Val Gibson at vsgmjk@bigpond.com or call 9728 3096 by no later than Friday October 5.

Annual General Meeting
2018-10-05 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading
The Annual General Meeting of the Peugeot Car Club of Victoria will be held on Friday 5 October 2018 at 8pm at the VDC Club Rooms, Unit 8,41-49 Norcal Rd Nunawading.
The meeting has been moved forward one month so as to avoid a clash with the November Cup Weekend when the Club is holding a Weekend Away at Koondrook and the Gunbower Wetlands.

September Club Meeting
2018-09-07 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading

Mussels by the Bay
2018-08-12
A culinary adventure on the Bellarine Peninsula
If the sound of locally sourced seafood delights from “Mussels by the Bay” Portarlington, hand crafted gin from a boutique distillery, The Whiskery Bellarine, and a casual cruise on the Bellarine Peninsula is appealing, or you just want an excuse to be out and about to catch up with friends, this is an event for you.
We will meet up at the Water Front Kitchen Deakin University Café on Western Beach Road, Geelong at 10am to start the day off with coffee and cake. If coming from Melbourne via the M1 Princess Highway leave the Freeway taking the turn off to the left A10 for Geelong City Centre, the Ford factory with its large sign will eventually appear on your left a good place to zero your trip meter. At 2.6kms on from the sign you will pass under an overpass where you will see signage and a turning lane for Geelong City Centre via Scenic Route, Bell Parade off to the left. Take this turn and continue along, as it curves to the right it becomes The Esplanade further along again it becomes Western Beach Road.
At 5.2km there are traffic lights on the intersection with Geringhap Street, from here look for a park (all parking is free on Sundays) as the Water Front Kitchen is at 5.4km, look for the yellow umbrellas in front of the multi-storey red brick Deakin University building on the right opposite Cunningham’s Pier.
That’s where the adventure begins.
We look forwards to seeing you there!
If you can make it let me know so I have an idea of numbers. Brian Morrison, 0487 770 056

Outback Trip to NT & Outback Qld
2018-08-10 08:00 - 2018-09-06 17:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
PCCV Outback Trip10 Aug – 6 Sep
Northern Territory & Outback Queensland
For well-prepared RWD Peugeots and 4WD vehicles.
Trip limit 12 vehicles.
For further details, email Hank Verwoert.
verwoert1@bigpond.com

August Club Meeting – 504 Special
2018-08-03
Our guest speakers for the August club meeting will be our very own Brian Ward and Greg Park who will share their experiences of the iconic 504.
Members who own a 504 are encouraged to bring along their pride and joy on the night and help celebrate this model’s 50th Anniversary.

Bastille Day celebration at L'Auberge French Cafe
2018-07-15
Bookings are now closed, but over 80 members of Victoria’s French Car Clubs are getting together to celebrate this important day in the French calendar.
The Venue is L’Auberge French Cafe in Lilydale. It is totally French in every way. The owners are French, the cafe is fitted out in a French theme and the menu, of course, is French.
Bon appétit

July Club Meeting
2018-07-06 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading
Russell Stuckey from the well-known and knowledgeable purveyor of good quality Road and Performance Tyres, Stuckey Tyres, will inform members of the important characteristics and features to consider when purchasing a new set of tyres. Wear rates, noise levels and adhesion are of obvious importance as well as cost, when selecting new tyres for either your classic Peugeot or your modern FWD Peugeot.
Russell will also talk about performance tyres for Rally, Racing and general sporting activities.
He will bring with him some samples of the most popular tyres Stuckey Tyres provide to their large customer base. ‘’Touch and feel’’ will be the order of the evening.
This meeting will be highly interactive where members will be able to raise their key concerns with a well-regarded industry expert.
Free Sausage Sizzle from 6.30pm Meeting commences at 8.00pm.
Where: VDC Clubrooms
Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading (Melway 48 G10).

June Club Meeting
2018-06-01 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading

METEC Khanacross at Kilsyth
2018-05-06 | Colchester Rd Kilsyth
PCCV Khanacross at METEC, Kilsyth
Sunday 6 May

Now is the time to support your club and have fantastic fun driving around a great hard surface complex against the clock. We shall even provide side by side tests to run against a friend.
Sunday 6th May, PCCV is organising a khanacross around the METEC driver training complex on Colchester Rd Kilsyth. Their ground layout will provide us with several testing courses on bitumen and concrete, starting from different garages located around a central assembly area, so you are able to watch all the action of other drivers.
Most of the tests require some 2nd gear driving, through chicanes or sharp turns every 150 metres. Imagine having a fast drive around a shopping centre carpark. That’s what it will be like. One area even has the capability of us adding water to make it more interesting to drive on.
You will need an Australian Standards approved helmet and a fire extinguisher fitted to your vehicle. It must be bolted in, not simply placed under the seat. The cost to compete is $95 or $45 for juniors. As venue hire is quite expensive, we need about 30 entrants for a successful day.
A CAMS level 2NS licence is required and entries must be completed at least 2 weeks prior to May 6 or you will miss out. Entries will close on Sunday 22 April, no exceptions.
Contact Allan Horsley allan.horsley@bigpond.com.
Supp Regs and Entry Form METEC-Khanacross060518-SuppRegs&EntryForm

May Club Meeting
2018-05-04 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading

MGCC Youth Challenge at Rob Roy
2018-04-22
MGCC Youth Challenge at Rob Roy
Sunday 22 April
The Youth Challenge is open to all cams licensed junior drivers in Victoria (minimum non-speed licence required). The event is also open to the parents/grandparents of junior drivers who enter with their child/grandchild providing they too hold a CAMS licence (minimum non-speed licence required). We are hoping that this will provide both the parents/grandparents of entrants the opportunity to compete along side them (but in a separate over 18yo class)
It is a great event where the juniors compete in an OST, Motorkhana and Khanacross all on the same day in back-to-back driving events. It is a truly unique event that is held at the MGCC Rob Roy facility.
Whilst “competitive” drivers do best, the event has been specifically developed to suit all junior drivers from the beginner to those of greater skill level so as to promote participation over competition. A promotional ‘goodie’ bags given to all participants. The entry is $50 and this will include the provision of a long sleeve Youth Challenge t-shirt for junior drivers.
An instructor/”parent helper” is able to sit with a junior driver where it is considered appropriate.
Repco are again providing prizes this year for 1st 2nd 3rd place. Additional prizes may be available for announcement on the day. For example: in 2017 we were able to make an award for the “most improved” young driver.
Sup Regs can be found here: www.mgcc.com.au
It is hoped that by opening up this event to those who bring the junior drivers along will increase the field and fun for the day. Will the children outpace the old folks!
Adrian Hunter – yow@mgcc.com.au

Romsey BYO Picnic
2018-04-14
Romsey BYO picnic
Saturday 14 April
In April the club is planning a BYO picnic at Nacooma Farm, the property of Peter Gallagher, Erin and John Lidgerwood, who has been a PCCV member for almost 20 years.
Older club members will remember that back in the 1950s and early 60s Romsey was a popular spot for the members of the young club to try out their 203s at barrel races, flag events and out-and-out sprints.
Like most things the 203s and their owners are a little more delicate these days, so the risky sporting events will have to be a fond memory.
So lunch will be on the lawns of a lovely property with views of the mighty Macedon Ranges – a pretty good compromise. BYO everything, but there is no barbecue, so make allowance for that. Hot water will be available and there are toilets, of course.
John, who lists a pretty 203 among his impressive car collection, might even be persuaded to entertain us with a song or two.
The property itself is a fascinating place as it was established as a deer farm, then converted to an emu farm and is now a sheep farm that can contain even the most athletic sheep.
The watering and power systems are great examples of what can be done with some brainpower and modern technology with a container housing all the systems.
We expect to have two convoys arriving at the farm about 11am on the Saturday. One lot will come via Wallan Saturday market and the other via a café in Romsey.
There will be full details in April Torque, but if you want to go, please register with me ASAP because space is limited.
Paul Watson, 0427 203 206

April Club Meeting
2018-04-06 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading
Celebrating 70 years of the iconic 203
To celebrate this incredible milestone, we are lucky to have two well known club members, Rob Cherry and Dennis Edwards, who will share the different aspects of their experiences with this remarkable car.
Rob will talk about his history and passion with 203s from childhood days and the restorations he has undertaken. Dennis will enlighten you with his expertise in modifying 203s for comfort, as well as for competition.
For all 203 enthusiasts and Peugeot Nuts in general, we urge you to come along for what will be an informative and entertaining evening.
FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE from 6.30pm. Meeting commences at 8.00pm.
Where: VDC Clubrooms, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Rd, Nunawading (Melway 48 G10).

Peugeot Easter Pageant – Boonah, Qld
2018-03-30 08:00 - 2018-04-02 17:00
Peugeot Pageant at Easter 2018, Boonah, Queensland
Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April
http://www.peugeotclubqld.org.au/2018%20pageant.html
The Scenic Rim, which is the site of this year’s Peugeot Pageant in Queensland, is a group of forested mountain ranges straddling the border between South Eastern Queensland and North Eastern NSW.
If you have not already registered for the 2018 Pageant in Queensland, I would urge you to give it serious consideration because it is well worth the trip. If you think it is too far and if you prefer not to drive, or make a short holiday out of it, there is always the option of flying direct to Brisbane and hiring a car to get you to Boonah which is only an hour and a half away.
The Outlook, which is the venue that Queensland used for their 2014 Pageant, is absolutely fabulous and totally self contained. Modern and very comfortable, it is an accommodation, conferencing and events facility supported by the Queensland Government. As members of PCQ as well as PCCV, Murray and I attended the 2014 Pageant and could not fault the venue in any way shape or form. We have already registered for this year’s event and are looking forward to it immensely.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on site, all of which are excellent. If you want more privacy, there are a couple of motels close by which can cater for your needs. It is entirely up to you!! Your Pageant Registration Fee covers all meals and accommodation if you stay at the Outlook. If you choose to stay elsewhere, your meal costs will be included in your registration fee but you will need to let the organisers know.
The concours, motorkhana or driving skills (or whatever does or doesn’t take your fancy) are run on the Outlook Complex which is great that it means that we don’t have to travel to different locations. You can choose to participate (or not) in any event. It is totally your choice. If you choose not to do anything, you can relax in a beautiful, tranquil environment and chill out.
Boonah forms part of the Scenic Rim in South East Queensland and takes in Lamington National Park, the beautiful Tamborine National Park and Tamborine Mountain itself which is an absolute delight in terms of retail therapy which you won’t find anywhere else, as well as numerous places to have coffee, beer, food or whatever else takes your fancy.
Some things to consider when planning your trip to Queensland, especially if you are considering extending your stay in the Sunshine State include:
• The Commonwealth Games are being hosted on the Gold Coast 04/04/2018 to 15/04/2018? There are still tickets available for some fantastic sporting events. www.gc2018.com
• The Humpback Whales are on their yearly migration to North Queensland and are a sight not to be missed!
www.brisbanewhalewatching.com.au
Discover the very beautiful Tamborine Mountain. It is only a 75km drive from Boonah and has attractions to appeal to all tastes. With places to stay, eateries, markets to indulge the need for retail therapy, galleries, gardens and nurseries, it is well worth a visit.
www.discovertamborine.com.au
The Queenslanders made a great representation at our Pageant in Merimbula in 2017 and I would like to think PCCV members would reciprocate in a similar manner, specifically in the interests of club fellowship and what the Peugeot Car Clubs of Australia stand for.
As members of PCQ, Murray and I are keen to promote this event, call Val Gibson on (03)97283096 or email me at vsgmjk@bigpond.com
We can discuss your requirements and if need be, I can assist with getting things organised for you through PCQ.
The 2018 Pageant Committee has extended registration and there is still plenty of accommodation at the Outlook, as long as you are paid in full by 14 March 2018.
Val Gibson

Hank's Yorke Peninsula Trip
2018-03-18 - 2018-03-25

December Club Meeting
2017-12-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading
Where: VDC Clubrooms, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading (Melway 48 G10).
When: BBQ from 6.30pm. Meeting commences at 8.00pm.
Visitors are most welcome.

November Club Meeting
2017-11-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading

Cup Weekend at Castlemaine
2017-11-03 - 2017-11-05
We have organised the Cup Weekend this year in Castlemaine. Don’t forget to make your bookings ASAP.
The Castle Motel – 5472 2433 (1 Duke Street) and the Castlemaine Central Cabin and Caravan Park – 5472 2160 (101 Barker Street) are holding rooms for us until Saturday October 7.
Local club member, Doug Burke, has planned some interesting drives and visits for the weekend, as well as a hill climb up Mount Tarrangower.
The Castlemaine Farmers Market is on Sunday morning and the Daylesford Market is on all day Sunday at the railway station. The Maldon Folk Music Festival is on all weekend and the steam train will run between Castlemaine and Maldon, also on the Sunday.
So there will be lots of interesting things to do and see over the weekend.
We intend to dine out at different venues each night so we will need to know numbers in order to make the necessary bookings.
So, if you are interested in being part of this weekend, please make your accommodation bookings and email Val Gibson at vsgmjk@bigpond.com ASAP.

Sunday drive to Tooradin – Postponed
2017-10-22
This event has been POSTPONED. A new date, next year, will be announced shortly.

Slippery Dip – Millgrove
2017-10-08 | Jeff Gill’s property, Dee Road, Millgrove, Victoria, Australia
Just one week after PCCV members show off their pride and joys at the French Car Festival, we now have the opportunity to show off some driving skills. Can you drive well under slippery conditions? A Slippery Dip is lots of fun while honing your driving skills. Any Peugeot is OK to compete in. It will probably get a bit dirty or maybe covered in mud, nothing that a good wash won’t fix. This is a great day for the kids (over 12 years old) and the less competitive members. The challenge is to see how far you can drive up a slippery slope. This event is usually the highlight of the PCCV competition year, thanks to Jeff Gill who welcomes members and friends to his Millgrove property for a day of fun competition and lots of socialising. BYO goodies to cook on Jeff’s BBQ, steak and salads or just some sandwiches, if you are feeling really lazy, just pick up a cooked chook on the way. Don’t forget some drinks to celebrate your incredible driving, or to drown your disappointment and embarrassment if you do not perform well.
If you don’t want to embarrass yourself or get your car dirty, you can still participate as one of the much-needed observers to run this event.
We would like some indication of members likely to attend, just to make planning easier. Please contact Glad Fish gladfish@netspace.net.au or 0410 148 058 for further information.
Turn up at Jeff & Sue Gill’s property by 10am, look for signs near the end of Dee road, Melway map 289 A1, only one hour’s drive from Melbourne.

October Club Meeting & AGM
2017-10-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading
Guest speaker will be Craig Kerrison from Peugeot Australia who will speak about the new 3008 plus Peugeot’s plans for Australia. There will also be a 3008 display at the meeting courtesy of Regan Motors.
Where: VDC Clubrooms, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading (Melway 48 G10).
When: BBQ from 6.30pm. Meeting commences at 8.00pm.
Visitors are most welcome.

French Car Festival
2017-10-01 | Buchanan Oval, Belmore Road, Balwyn, Australia
The French Car Festival is on again on 1st October at Buchanan Oval in the Macleay Park complex, Balwyn and is being organised this year by PCCV.
You are encouraged to bring your best French cars, bring your Peugeot nick knacks, your Michelin Man or inflatable lion, perhaps a Tour de France uniform and bike, and wear your best French gear.
Spectators and cars will gather on the oval at about 10:00. We will be open from 08:30 and judging will be complete at 13:00 with the awards being presented at 14:30. Entry for cars will be $10. Yes the entry fee has gone up but so have all the costs! Collectors with a stable of cars will pay only for a maximum of two cars provided all cars are presented together and a collector’s corner will be available.
We expect about 200 cars so there will be plenty to see and discuss. Best of marque awards will be made for Peugeot, Renault, Citroen, Alpine and Simca. Also there will be some further surprise presentations for interesting vehicles not covered in the main awards.
Catering will be available, there is a playground adjacent to the display area with extensive equipment for your children or grand children and there are also barbecues available near the play area.
Access is by the main entry of the Macleay Park complex from Belmore Road. Approach from the city direction will make the entry an easy left turn. (Melway 46 C5)
If you have any questions please call Peter Kerr on 9890 1816 or mob. 0408 504 605
See you there!

September Club Meeting
2017-09-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Chateau Peugeot, Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road, Nunawading

Fire Services Museum Visit
2017-08-27
Where: Cnr Gisborne & Victoria Streets, East Melbourne. Time: 10.30am
Parking: On Sundays 2 hour pay parking in the area or Exhibition Buildings Car Park – 10 minute walk to Fire Services Museum.
• We will have a guided tour of the museum by a staff member
• Tour will be approximately 1.5 hours
Cost: Seniors $8, Adults $10, Student $8.
You can purchase museum gifts on site
NOTE: No sliding down the pole please!! (sorry to crush this fantasy you may have!?)
I am proposing lunch to follow at Park Hyatt Melbourne – No.1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place, Melbourne – club sandwiches, wine, tea and coffee (price to be confirmed, however, approximately $30 per head). This is a 3 minute walk from the Fire Services Museum.
To confirm your attendance, please email Val Gibson vsgmjk@bigpond.com or ph. 9728 3096.
Maximum of 40 people. Book in early to secure your place
***Consider parking issues regarding staying on for lunch???

August Club Meeting
2017-08-04 20:00 - 22:00
