RUNS CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Colac Collectable Car Club

RUNS CALENDAR….March, 2026 – June, 2026

Date	Where…….	Who to contact…..




Sunday, 29^th March	Federation of Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Clubs Inc “Mortlake Picnic”. Tea Tree Lake Park, Mortlake from 9am. Onsite catering, live music, veteran to classic cars. Supported by the Moyne Shire and Lions Club of Mortlake. Bring your chairs and enjoy a lovely day under the trees of the Tea Tree Lake Park area. See advert in Newsletter.	Please contact Vinceon 0456 761 823 if you need further information.
Sunday, 5^th April	Beeac Coffee and Cars at the Farmers Arms Hotel, Main Street, Beeac. Meet up with other members for coffee – a regular on the calendar on the first Sunday of the month. See advert in this newsletter.	No need to book, just arrive around 10am.
Saturday, 11^th April	An exciting afternoon of entertainment has been organised at the Red Rock Regional Theatre, 520 Corangamite Lake Rd, Cororooke from 3pm. Join in with other members and watch the movie “Malcolm” (or other film as requested). This will be followed by dinner at the Stage Bistro which is at the same venue. An afternoon not to be missed! Please RSVP by 6^th April.	Please contact Paul on 0466 090 644 to make a booking for either the movie or dinner or both.
Sunday, 19^th April	Our third Sunday of the month and usual get-together at the Cobden Miniature Railway Tearooms from 2.00 pm – Grayland Street, Cobden. The trains will be running and you can also enjoy a game of mini-golf. Give Colin a call if you need further info.	Text Colin 0438 173 050 if you are attending.
Saturday, 25^th April	Club members are welcome to place their car/motorcycle on display at the Cressy Aerodrome (History Ground to Air) “2026 Anzac Day” followed by dinner at Warrion. Cressy Aerodrome gates open 10am. Tiger Moth flights (bookings essential), live music, food and drinks available. Historical displays. And, to end the day, why not join others for dinner at the Warrion “Ti Tree Hotel” from 5.30pm. RSVP for dinner by Monday, 20^th April.	Contact Chris 0417 133 860 to make a booing for dinner at Warrion Hotel or for further information.
Sunday, 26^th April	Lismore Coffee ‘n cars at the Golf Club. This is a great way to spend a casual Sunday morning! Lismore is just 50 minutes from Colac and 30 minutes from Camperdown. Enjoy good coffee, good company and park your collectable car/motorbike with others between 10am and 12noon.	Contact Heather 0408 401 562 for further details.
Sunday, 3^rd May	Beeac Coffee and Cars at the Farmers Arms Hotel, Main Street, Beeac. Meet up with other members for coffee – a regular on the calendar on the first Sunday of the month.	No need to book, just arrive around 10am.
Saturday, 9^th May	Geelong Bay City Swap Meet. Geelong Showgrounds. Gates open from 6.30am until 2 pm. $10 per person entry. Under 16 years free. Contact: Email geelongswap@wdhvcgeelong.com	Phone 0451 641 924 – see ad in newsletter.
Sunday, 10^th May	From 2pm, an afternoon run to Timboon Fine Ice Cream, Barrett Street, Timboon – followed by a short drive to Port Campbell for refreshments on the foreshore. Afterwards continue on the Great Ocean Road to Simpson to the Ball & Chain Hotel for dinner at 6pm. Today we’ll leave from the Colac Visitor Information Centre, Queen Street, Colac at 2pm. RSVP by Monday, 4^th May.	Please contact Chris on 0417 133 860 if you are attending, as bookings need to be made with the Hotel
Sunday, 17^th May	For our Cobden/Camperdown and surrounding members, our usual third Sunday of the month get-together will be held at the Cobden Miniature Railway Tearooms from 2.00 pm – Grayland Street, Cobden. Give Colin a call if you need further info.	Text Colin 0438 173 050 if you are attending.
Sunday, 17^th May	And, as an alternative for those not attending the Cobden calendar event, you are invited to travel to Beech Forrest and then on to the Redwoods Otways, Binns Road, Beech Forrest. Following our visit to Redwoods, we’ll then head. Back to the Gellibrand Hotel for dinner at 6pm. RSVP by Tuesday, 12^th May for hotel bookings. Today we’ll leave from the Colac Visitor Information Centre, Queen Street, Colac at 2pm and bring along a thermos and afternoon tea goodies.	Contact Chris on 0417 133 860 if you are attending, as bookings need to be made with the Hotel.
Wednesday, 20^th May	A Mid-week run to Colac Lake View Café, 1 Fyans Street, Colac from 1pm. Overlooking Lake Colac and alongside Colac’s Botanical Gardens you will find Lake View Café, Colac – a place to relax and enjoy a freshly made menu, barista coffee and sweet treats. Please contact Claudia – prior to Tuesday, 12^th May if you are attending.	Phone Claudia 0428 962 854 to make a booking.
Saturday, 30^th May to Sunday, 31^st May	49^th Winton Historics is conducted by the Austin 7 Club Inc at Winton Raceway near Benalla. This is Australia’s largest and most popular historic motor race meeting. Enjoy a weekend of non-stop racing featuring historic car races from the 1920s to the 1980s as well as a huge array of veteran, vintage, rare and unusual vehicles on display. Many members have expressed an interest in making this a ‘camping / caravan’ weekend away. Camping is available at the track. If you are interested, please let Heather know – 0408 401 562. Bookings are online and simple. Race track tickets and camping are separate. Check out www.historicwinton.org for further information.	If you would like to join other club members on a motoring (camping) weekend away – contact Heather 0408 401 562.
Sunday, 31^st May	Even though this day will clash with Winton Historics, those not travelling to Winton should venture north to Lismore Coffee ‘n cars at the Golf Club. Lismore is just 50 minutes from Colac and 30 minutes from Camperdown. Enjoy coffee, good company and park your collectable car/motorbike with others between 10am and 12noon.	Contact Heather 0408 401 562 for further details.
Membership! Early bird fees due Sunday, 31^st May	Colac Collectable Car Club Inc. “Membership fees” due. All “Early Bird Membership” renewal payments should be made on or before 31^st May. Notices will be sent via post to all members – early April. The last day for payment of your annual membership is 30^th June. For further information on the Club Permit Scheme and your financial commitment to a club – consult the VicRoads / Transport Vic website…..:- https://transport.vic.gov.au/Road-rules-and-safety/Permits/Club-permits
Sunday, 7^th June	Beeac Coffee and Cars at the Farmers Arms Hotel, Main Street, Beeac. Meet up with other members for coffee – a regular on the calendar on the first Sunday of the month.	No need to book, just arrive around 10am.
Sunday, 21^st June	Our third Sunday of the month get-together at the Cobden Miniature Railway Tearooms from 2.00 pm – Grayland Street, Cobden. The trains will be running. Give Colin a call if you need further info.	Text Colin 0438 173 050 if you are attending.
Sunday, 28^th June	Colac Collectable Car Club “General Meeting” the second meeting for the year. Meet at the Colac Scout Hall at 1.30pm. If you are unable to attend, please email or message your apology to the Secretary. Afternoon tea will be provided. Email: colaccollectable@gmail.com or text 0408 401 562 if you are not able to attend. RSVP by Monday, 22^nd June.	Contact Heather 0408 401 562 if you need further details.
Membership! Tuesday, 30^thJune	All membership renewal payments are to be made on or before 30^th June. If your club membership is not paid, under the rules of VicRoads, you are legally not permitted to drive a club permitted vehicle/motorcycle.
Sunday, 5^th July	Beeac Coffee and Cars at the Farmers Arms Hotel, Main Street, Beeac. Meet up with other members for coffee – a regular on the calendar on the first Sunday of the month.	No need to book, just arrive around 10am.
Sunday, 19^thJuly	Our third Sunday of the month get-together at the Cobden Miniature Railway Tearooms from 2.00 pm – Grayland Street, Cobden. The trains will be running. Give Colin a call if you need further info.	Text Colin 0438 173 050 if you are attending.
Wednesday, 15^th July	Lunch in Camperdown – yes, join members of the club and travel to the Leura Hotel, Manifold Street, Camperdown. Great location and newly renovated. Meals are reasonably priced. Afterwards – wander through the op. shops across the road or head down to Oakbrook Collectables – to see what’s new (or old) in store. Please RSVP by Tuesday, 7^th July.	Phone or text Claudia 0428 962 854 to make a booking.