| 2012 Club Calendar | ||
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| January 2012 | ||
| Tues 3rd | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| Wed 11th | GENERAL MEETING: Visitors Welcome! 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. The Club Shop will be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
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| Sat 14th to Sun 15th |
RIVER ISLAND TOUR: This is an invitation to new members (and old) to come down to River Island (site of the club’s Son of Trials event) to see this magnificent place. The camping is great and there will be trips around the property and SOT events. River Island Retreat on Wombeyan Caves Road. Lunches will be provided as well as Happy Hour. Please contact the Social Convenor if you are attending. |
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| Sat 21st to Sun 28th |
VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY : >>Members Info<< Grade C+ - An 8-day trip travelling through the spectacular Victorian high country taking on some of the more difficult tracks. The planned tracks may change due to weather and road conditions. |
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| Wed 25th | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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| Thurs 26th | AUSTRALIA DAY | |
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Sun 29th |
CANOEING THE CLYDE : >>Members Info<< Grade C - A nice relaxing weekend sitting around or in the river as well as canoeing parts of the Top reaches of the Clyde River at Yadboro Flaton on Saturday, and on Sunday a nice relaxing drive around the Pigeon House Mountain area. |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| February 2012 | ||
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| Sat 4th to Sun 5th |
STOCKTON SHENANIGANS/SAUSAGE SIZZLE: >>Members Info<< Grade C - Something different for a weekend away at Stockton Beach. |
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| Tues 7th | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| Wed 8th | GENERAL MEETING: Visitors Welcome! 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. The Club Shop will be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
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| Sat 11th to Sun 12th |
4WD Spectacular and Outdoor Recreation Show 2012: |
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| Sat 11th to Sun 19th |
 VICTORIAN HIGH COUNTRY : >>Members Info<<Grade C - Start from Jindabyne then travel via Deddick Trail, Jacksons Landing, Blue Rag, and others. |
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| Fri 17th to Sun 19th |
Newcastle Caravan, Camping & Holiday Expo – Newcastle Jockey Club http://www.newcastle.supershow.com.au/ |
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| Sat 18th to Sun 19th |
SON OF TRIALS WORKING BEE: The work will be pretty easy and the camping great. If enough people show up to get the work done early there will be some trips around the local area. River Island Retreat on Wombeyan Caves Road. Contact the Trials Coordinator if you can help out. |
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| Wed 22nd | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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| Fri 24th to Sun 26th |
Albury Caravan Camping 4WD Show: Albury Showground www.ruralscene.com.au/ |
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| Sat 25th to Sun 26th |
SON OF TRIALS #7: A fun, family orientated competition designed for standard vehicles. Come along and have some fun – either driving or watching. Great camping at River Island Retreat on Wombeyan Caves Road. See the website for more details. |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| March 2012 | ||
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| Tues 6th | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| Fri 9th to Sun 11th |
Illawarra Caravan Camping 4WD Show: Kembla Grange Racecourse, Wollongong www.ruralscene.com.au/ |
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| Wed 14th | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. Come and vote for your committee for 2011. |
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| Fri 16th to Sun 18th |
Tuff Truck Challenge: Milbrodale near Bulga - www.tufftruck.com.au |
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| Sat 17th to Sun 18th |
DRIVER TRAINING: The Club’s free Driver Training is open to all members. You must complete the Driver Training course before going on a Club trip. To book into driver training or for any questions contact the Driver Trainers. |
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| Sat 24th to Sun 25th |
LAND WORKING BEE: Help is needed with many of the projects happening down on our Land. Great camping and socialising. Please contact the Land Manager if you can assist. |
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| Wed 28nd | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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| Sat 31st | COMMITTEE DINNER: Officially, this is a chance for the old and new committees to get together and pass on information and complete the handover of their roles. Unofficially, it is a night out for a pleasant meal with friends without the hassle of sleeping in a tent afterwards, so anyone can come. Contact our Social Convenor to register your interest. |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| April 2012 | ||
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| Tues 3rd | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| Fri 6th to Mon 9th |
Easter Weekend | |
| Fri 6th to Mon 9th |
EASTER ON THE LAND: Spend the long weekend relaxing on your own land. There will be some short trips available around the local area exploring the Southern Highlands or you can drive some of the many tracks on the Land. Use the Land as a base to visit Canberra, Goulburn or Moss Vale areas. Contact our Social Convenor to register your interest. |
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| Fri 6th to Sun 29th |
SIMPSON DESERT 2012: >>Members Info<< Grade A - Travelling west to east through the Simpson Desert. Covering tracks like the Oodnadatta, French Line, WAA, etc. This trip will be mostly bush camping with as little bitumen as possible. |
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| Wed 11th | GENERAL MEETING: Visitors Welcome! 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. The Club Shop will be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
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| Sat 14th to Sun 15th |
DRIVER TRAINING: The Club’s free Driver Training is open to all members. You must complete the Driver Training course before going on a Club trip. To book into driver training or for any questions contact the Driver Trainers. |
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| Sat 21st to Sun 22nd |
LAND WORKING BEE: Help is needed with many of the projects happening down on our Land. Great camping and socialising. Please contact the Land Manager if you can assist. |
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| Sat 21st to Sun 29th |
Caravan, Camping, 4wd & Holiday Supershow: Rosehill Gardens - www.supershow.com.au/ |
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| Wed 26th | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| May 2012 | ||
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| Tues 1st | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| Wed 9th | GENERAL MEETING: Visitors Welcome! 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. The Club Shop will be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
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| Sat 12th to Sun 13th |
SAND DRIVER TRAINNING: This will be held at Stockton Beach to teach or revise driving on sand. This is an extension of the Club’s basic driver training course and is open to all members. To book into driver training or for any questions contact the Driver Trainers. |
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| Sat 19th to Sun 20th |
LAND WORKING BEE: Help is needed with many of the projects happening down on our Land. Great camping and socialising. Please contact the Land Manager if you can assist. |
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| Wed 23rd | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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| Fri 25th to Sun 27th |
Hunter Valley Caravan Camping 4WD Show: Maitland Showground - www.ruralscene.com.au/ |
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| TBA | TLCC Swap Meet – Revesby South Public School, Henry Lawson Drive, Milperra (entrance in Vega St). Gates open 7.30am, entry fee $2 per adult. Come early to get the bargains! www.tlcc.com.au | |
Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| June 2012 | ||
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| Tues 5th | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| Sat 9th to Mon 11th |
Queens Birthday Weekend | |
| Sat 11th to Mon 13th |
CHRISTMAS IN JUNE: Come and share a fun weekend with fellow club members or ex-members and checkout the improvements that have been made to the shed and the facilities. Contact the Social Convenor to register your interest. |
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| Sat 9th to Mon 11th |
Opposite Lock Challenge : Mudgee - www.onall4s.com.au/ |
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| Wed 13th | GENERAL MEETING - Held at Ray’s Outdoors, Lidcombe (TBC) Visitors Welcome! This months meeting will be held at Ray’s Outdoors, Lidcombe. Doors open at 7:00pm for Shopping. The meeting will start at 8:00pm. Address: Rays Outdoors, 82 Parramatta Road, Lidcombe. |
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| Sat 16th to Sun 17th |
DRIVER TRAINING: The Club’s free Driver Training is open to all members. You must complete the Driver Training course before going on a Club trip. To book into driver training or for any questions contact the Driver Trainers. |
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| Sat 16th to Sun 17th |
LAND WORKING BEE: Help is needed with many of the projects happening down on our Land. Great camping and socialising. Please contact the Land Manager if you can assist. |
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| Sat 23rd to Sun 24th |
SON OF TRIALS PLUS SITE INSPECTION: In preparation for the Son Of Trials PLUS event being held at River Island on the first weekend in November, Chris Chapman is conducting a working bee recce down at River Island to work out what existing tracks can be used and any new ones we need to create. Great camping and socialising too. Please contact the Trials Coordinator if you can help out, even if it's only for a day. |
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| Wed 27th | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| July 2012 | ||
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| Tues 3rd | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| Wed 11th | GENERAL MEETING: Visitors Welcome! 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. The Club Shop will be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
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| Sat 14th to Sun 15th |
ADVANCED RECOVERY TRAINING: This course will be held at The Land to teach advanced recovery techniques This is an extension of the Club’s basic driver training course (Module 5) and is open to all members. To book into Advanced Recovery Training or for any questions contact the Driver Trainers. |
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| Sat 21st to Sun 22nd |
LAND WORKING BEE: Help is needed with many of the projects happening down on our Land. Great camping and socialising. Please contact the Land Manager if you can assist. |
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| Wed 25th | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| August 2012 | ||
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| Fri 3rd to Sun 5th |
Mid North Coast Caravan Camping 4WD Show: Wauchope Showground - www.ruralscene.com.au/ |
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| Tues 7th | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| Wed 8th | GENERAL MEETING: Visitors Welcome! 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. The Club Shop will be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
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| Sat 11th to Sun 12th |
DRIVER TRAINING: The Club’s free Driver Training is open to all members. You must complete the Driver Training course before going on a Club trip. To book into driver training or for any questions contact the Driver Trainers. |
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| Sat 18th to Sun 19th |
LAND WORKING BEE: Help is needed with many of the projects happening down on our Land. Great camping and socialising. Please contact the Land Manager if you can assist. |
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| Wed 22nd | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| September 2012 | ||
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| Tues 4th | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| TBA | Penrith Caravan Camping 4WD Show: Penrith Panthers - www.penrith.supershow.com.au/ |
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| Wed 12th | GENERAL MEETING: Visitors Welcome! 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. The Club Shop will be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
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| Fri 14th to Sun 16th |
Orana Caravan Camping 4WD Show: Dubbo Showground - www.ruralscene.com.au/ |
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| Sat 15th to Sun 16th |
DRIVER TRAINING: The Club’s free Driver Training is open to all members. You must complete the Driver Training course before going on a Club trip. To book into driver training or for any questions contact the Driver Trainers. |
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| Sat 15th to Sun 16th |
LAND WORKING BEE: Help is needed with many of the projects happening down on our Land. Great camping and socialising. Please contact the Land Manager if you can assist. |
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| Sat 22nd Sept to Sat 6th Oct |
SYDNEY TO MORETON ISLAND : >>Members Info<< Grade C - A 2 week trip to QLD’s other great sand island; Moreton Island. The first week is a trip to Brisbane by the back road through lots of national parks. The 2nd week will be spent discovering Morton Island, relaxing, fishing and whale watching. Members can do either section. |
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| Sat 22nd to Sun 23rd |
SON OF TRIALS 'PLUS' WORKING BEE: Preparation for the Son Of Trials PLUS at River Island. Help is needed to clear bush for new tracks, as well as driving them. Some maintenance on current tracks also required. Chainsaws needed to assist with the bush clearing. If you can make it to River Island for this weekend (or just a day) please contact the Trials Coordinator. |
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| TBA | Land Rover Club's Expo : Castle Hill Showground www.landroverexpo.com.au/ |
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| Wed 26th | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| October 2012 | ||
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| Sat 29th to Mon 1st |
Labour Day Weekend | |
| Sat 29th to Mon 1st |
Willowglen 4X4 Challenge: Tarago near Goulburn - www.tlcc.com.au |
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| Tues 2nd | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| Wed 10th | GENERAL MEETING: Visitors Welcome! 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. The Club Shop will be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
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| Sat 13th to Sun 14th |
DRIVER TRAINING: The Club’s free Driver Training is open to all members. You must complete the Driver Training course before going on a Club trip. To book into driver training or for any questions contact the Driver Trainers. |
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| Fri 12th to Sun 14th |
4WD & Adventure Show: Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek - www.4wdshow.com.au/ |
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| TBA | Canberra Caravan Camping 4WD Show: Exhibition Park, Canberra - www.canberrahomeshow.com.au |
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| Sat 20th to Sun 21st (TBC) |
SON OF TRIALS 'PLUS' WORKING BEE: Preparation for the Son Of Trials PLUS at River Island. Help is needed to clear bush for new tracks, as well as driving them. Some maintenance on current tracks also required. Chainsaws needed to assist with the bush clearing. If you can make it to River Island for this weekend (or just a day) please contact the Trials Coordinator. |
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| Wed 24th | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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| Sat 27th to Sun 28th |
SON OF TRIALS 'PLUS' WORKING BEE: This is the final set-up weekend. Help needed to finalise the tracks, place bunting etc. Please contact the Trials Coordinator if you can help out. |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| November 2012 | ||
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| Tues 6th | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| TBC | South Coast Caravan Camping 4WD Show: McKay Park, Batemans Bay - www.southcoast.supershow.com.au/ |
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| Sat 3rd to Sun 4th |
SON OF TRIALS 'PLUS' – It's Son Of Trials...with a little bit more! Our new event requires maximum numbers of club members to make it a success. Held at River Island Retreat on Wombeyan Caves Road, west of Mittagong. See the website for more details. |
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| Wed 14th | GENERAL MEETING: Visitors Welcome! 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. The Club Shop will be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. |
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| Sat 17th to Sun 18th |
SAND DRIVER TRAINNING: This will be held at Stockton Beach to teach or revise driving on sand. This is an extension of the Club’s basic driver training course and is open to all members. To book into driver training or for any questions contact the Driver Trainers. |
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| Sat 24th to Sun 25th |
LAND WORKING BEE: Help is needed with many of the projects happening down on our Land. Great camping and socialising. Please contact the Land Manager if you can assist. |
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| Wed 28th | COMMITTEE MEETING: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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| TBA | Toperi Challenge: Orange - www.canobolas4wd.com/ |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
| December 2012 | ||
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| Sat 1st to Sun 2nd |
CLUB CHRISTAMAS PARTY: A fun family weekend at Easts Beach Caravan Park at Kiama. Contact the Social Convenor to register your interest. |
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| Tues 4th | SON OF TRIALS SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING: 8.00pm @ Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. Come along and be a part of the organising team for this major event. All members welcome! |
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| Wed 12th | GENERAL MEETING: Visitors Welcome! 8:00pm @ the Veteran Car Club Hall, 134 Queens Road, Five Dock. The Club Shop will be there selling top quality recovery gear and Nissan Club merchandise. A short meeting followed by a social Xmas get together. Bring a plate for supper. |
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| Sat 15th to Sun 16th (TBC) |
DRIVER TRAINING - TO BE CONFIRMED: The Club’s free Driver Training is open to all members. You must complete the Driver Training course before going on a Club trip. To book into driver training or for any questions contact the Driver Trainers. |
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| Wed 26th (TBC) | COMMITTEE MEETING - TO BE CONFIRMED: Club Committee Meeting. 8:00pm at Greenacre Citizens Hall, 202 Waterloo Road, Greenacre. All members welcome! |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||
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| Mon 1st April 2013 For 3 Weeks |
TASMANIA 2013: >>Members Info<< Grade A to W - 3 week tour around Tasmania. We will be doing a lot of the harder 4WD tracks particularly along the rugged West Coast. There will also be plenty of opportunity to see the serene beauty of the island as we visit all corners and the bits in the middle. |
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| Mon 1st July 2013 to Sat 3rd August 2013 |
FROM THE DESERT TO THE CAPE 2013: >>Members Info<< Grade C – This huge trip takes you to some of Australia’s best 4WD destinations. The first section is a trip through the Corner Country, over to Oodnadatta then across the Simpson Desert to Birdsville. This is followed by a leisurely drive across the length and breadth of Queensland to Cairns. The next section is 4 weeks of fun on Cape York. Members can do either section or both. |
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Do You Want To Run A Club Trip? - Simply CLICK HERE to download a Trip Information Sheet. | ||