It’s on again!  The TSOA annual DAY OF TRIUMPH.

This year’s event will once again be at Wigley Reserve GLENELG on SUNDAY 9th of October

Cars need to be in place early preferably by 9.30am and can’t be removed until the end of the event for safety reasons. Gates open around 8.30 am Judging will start at 10am. Miss the start and you miss being judged.

Last year was a great success and the majority of entrants expressed that they would like to return to Glenelg so the day has been set.
Entry is via the roundabout at the end of Anzac Highway.

The rules and scoring are the same as prior years and it will be the point score that wins you the trophy. The car needs to support the class and score ranking it has been entered into.

I will need a lot of help from several people that have an eye for detail on the day, especially Concours. Over the years there have been willing helpers and without their help it would be a difficult task so thank you and I look forward to the continued support.

In the event of a tie, for any category, I will ask several of the more knowledgeable in the group to cast their eye over the cars to come up with the ultimate winner. The decision will be based on an agreed approach that would be generally around overall presentation and as close to original as possible for Concours.

Good news at the August meeting for those that could not attend! The Club Inspectors for Historic Registration WILL be there on the day so bring your log book and documentation – as per last year there will be an identifier on your screen for them to look for. Please make yourself available when they get to your car.

Unfortunately “The Coffee Run” have pulled out at the last minute as he did not want to renew his license for the area. Luckily the vendor from last year “Coffee and Creams” contacted me again recently after seeing the advert on the council page but i had already accepted The coffee run. I had tried to alternate to a different supplier this year for a different range of food but sadly this has not worked for us. On Short notice I’m happy to report that Coffee and Creams will be renewing his license and he was able to help again. So we have coffee and the similar range of food from last years event. Lets hope that the weather is kind to us and we have another good year. Im working on a different solution for next year so lets see how THAT GOES.

Please join me on the day.
Ian Rigby: 0417085083

For those who have attended National Meetings and would have met Graham Crane it is with sadness that we impart the news that Graham passed away earlier in June.  Graham had been ill for a number of months and was sadly not responding to his third round of Chemotherapy.   Graham was a very active member of the NSW Club.   We send our condolences to Lucy and the family.

The mid week run in June was well attended despite the atrocious weather.   No-one brought their Triumph but everyone enjoyed the get together for coffee at the Bakehouse on Magill and lunch at The Old Spot.  This run was organised by David & Yvonne Armstrong and our thanks go to them for their time and effort put into the organisation.

There will be another mid week run on Wednesday 10th August being organised by Lyle Taylor details in the magazine.

Twenty people plus enjoyed the pasta night at the Marche Club on 24th June.   Thanks to Bill & Margie for organising the event.

Sixteen people came on the run to Bracegirdles in McLaren Vale for coffee & cake.   The run started off in the rain but the sun soon came out and it turned into a reasonable day albeit quite cold.   Everyone enjoyed hot chocolate/coffee and cake/muffins/waffles and even wedges (I wonder who)!    Being just a morning run people could have been home before lunch time which, on a winter’s day, is good.   Thank you to all those who came along.

The next Sunday run is on 24th July and being organised by Mike & Trina Temby see details in magazine.

Cheers

Peg-Sue

JULY

Tues 19th                General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Sun 24th                 Club Run – meet Victoria Hotel Top of Taps 10.00am for 10.30am departure

AUGUST

Wed 10^th                     Mid Week Run – meet Feathers Pavillion (was Place Next Door) 11.00am for 11.30am departure

Tues 16^th                AGM – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Sun 21^st                  Club Run –  meet Victoria Hotel Top of Taps 10.00am for 10.15am departure

Tues 23^rd                Informal Lunch – Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00 noon

Sun 28^th                  MSCA Super Sprint

 SEPT

Sun 18^th                  Club Run – Lunch Run meet Burnside Townhall 10.00am

Tues 20^th               General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

OCT

Sun 9^th                   Day of Triumph – Wigley Reserve Glenelg from 9.00am

Tues 18^th                    General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Fri 21^st-Fri 28^th    National Meeting – Clare Valley SA

Sun 23^rd                MSCA Super Sprint

NOV

Tues 15^th               General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm

Sun 20^th                Annual Observation Run – details TBA

Tues 22^nd              Informal Lunch Cafe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00 noon

DEC

Sat 10^th                  Christmas Dinner – Royal Adelaide Golf Club

Wed 28^th               After Christmas Run – details TBA

Girl Torque

Wow the winter months are here, and for many of is it means it’s soup weather.  I have had lots of fun making soup from pumpkin, to vegetable to minestrone. Today I am making chicken and vegetable to see how the family enjoys the change.

Thanks to everyone who came to the Pasta Night on June 24^th. We had a great time, the food was good, and the entertainment was ok.  See you all next year!

Peggy is gearing up for the Orange Tree Quilters, Quilt exhibition on the first weekend of July – I know many of us will be supporting her, and from all of Peg, we hope the weekend goes well.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the club with the suppers –  I know everyone enjoys the social interaction at the end of the meeting…however there are still of couple of vacancies, so if you can help out, please let either Sue Gibson or myself know.

Try to keep warm, and I look forward to catching you all soon.

Regards

Margie Berlemon AM

Sunday Run to McLaren Vale

Well sixteen dedicated TSOA Members met at Burnside Town Hall for a Morning Tea run to McLaren Vale, set by Rory and Sue.

It was a cold start to the day, however as we drove through the hills, the sun started to appear and the day became a little warmer (thanks to the British Cars for having such good heaters).

The run went up Greenhill Road, to Balhannah, Hahndorf, Meadows, Kangarilla, Blewitt Springs and into McLaren Vale to Bracegirdle’s for hot chocolate and cake….a very picturesque drive, and the temperature climbed from 8 degrees to 11 degrees during the morning.

Thanks to Rory and Sue, the drive was great, as was the hot chocolate!

Margie and Bill Berlemon.

2016 Triumph Nationals Show and Shine Clare Valley

If you have never been on a National tour this is your opportunity to give it a go and join in for the day/weekend.

You are welcome to join us on Saturday 22nd October 2016 for the Display Day Event, Centenary Park in Auburn.

Come to Auburn and look over more than 50 superb Triumph cars many of which have traveled from interstate. The display day is open to all, but only those entered into the Nationals can be in the park for the display and judging. Cars will be to position by 10am and the event concludes at 2pm

The Afternoon activity is still in the planning stage but will be a leisurely afternoon around the Clare area.

We will then move back to the Clare Sports Club for the evening Meal and you are welcome to join us there too. The meal at the club will be $40 per person with a choice of 2 main meals (Alternate Drop) and 2 deserts.

Perhaps you can make a night of it and stay in Clare. Your choice to make that arrangement but we can help with details.

This will then give you another opportunity to head back home through Mallala where we will be running the Race day event. Roger has secured this day for the National participants who are licensed to join in the race event being held on Sunday the 23rd. This will not only give you a chance to watch our club and interstate members compete against a greater field but the chance to feel part of our clubs organization and hosting this yearly event in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

We would love as many of the SA members as possible join us on the weekend and look forward to a great display and race event.

See you there.

Regards

Ian Rigby: & the 2016 National Committee.

TSOA Annual Weekender
After a long 10 years hosting this event Bill and Margie Berlemon have done it again. Not only did they turn on great weather they also provided a value packed itinerary.
The day started at Burnside Town Hall where 36 adults, 5 children and Quinlan the dog arrived in a variety of cars with a good mix of Triumphs. Progressing up the freeway we arrived a “Melbas Chocolate Factory” for Coffee and chocolate cake and the start of the traveling food fest.
It wasn’t long before a local turned up with what can be described as a very worn out, tired TR7 on a trailer and the owner then attempting to sell it off.
Several of our senior members gave it the look over and thought better of it.
We were told that it did run, REALLY!!
We were then back on the road through Woodside, Nairne, Littlehampton and onto Murray Bridge where we stopped for lunch at “Sanctuary Café.
The service was very friendly and the meals came out quickly.
On leaving the café we were on the road to Mannum to “Serenity Nursery”. Well worth a look if you’re interested in anything for the garden even an Elephant or 2.
Just before we stopped for the day, some of us took a short break to look over some Vintage Speed Cars displayed in a very interesting shed full of other memorabilia. Not only did he have an impressive collection of cars he wasn’t short of a cap or two either. There were several rows hanging from the roof and apparently you can never have enough.
We all arrived to our destination for the night at the Mannum Motel opposite the caravan park.
Before the evening meal and after a few wanderers came back from the main street, we gathered outside Sue and Rory’s cabin to have a few wines and tastings while Rory and Sue gave an importuned quiz night. Let’s say we would never win on “the chase” but all involved gave it a good go.
The evening meal was at the community Club in the main street and as usual we did not go hungry.
Early morning on Sunday had us down by the river at the local rowing club, where we were met by locals who served us up coffee, bacon & Eggs for Breakfast.
It was then onto the river cruise aboard “MV Jester” for a very relaxed cruise up and down the river. They entertained with a very comprehensive discussion about the history of Mannum, the floods and wildlife.
Departing the boat we then headed up to the Information Center where we all took in a tour of the museum. Never guessed it had all that inside and we have been driving past this building for years. Goes to show you need to stop and check things out more often.
Back down to the river for a BBQ lunch, held by the local Lions Club.
A few of us then ventured to the lookout. Another spot we have never bothered to look at before now and it really does give another perspective of the river and I must say it’s looking a lot healthier than the last time we were there at a family members shack.

Oh and one local who has more time than most and apparently an endless supply of corrugated iron, filling his front garden with all sorts of artworks.
Fast trip down the hill back to Auchendarroch house for, you guessed it, coffee and cake. Just in case we hadn’t filled up enough over the weekend.
That’s it until next year and I’m sure if we are lucky we will have another one to look forward to.
A big thank you must go to Bill and Margie, from all who attended, and for all their efforts in putting together another wonderful weekend.
Regards
Ian, Raelene and the weekender group.

Annual Weekender

Saturday May 14th and Sunday May 15^th 2016

Come along and enjoy the Murray River.

Meet: Saturday 14th 9.00am Burnside Town Hall

Saturday run will travel through the Adelaide Hills and will include

• a visit to the Serenity Nursery at Murray Bridge,
• visit to a Vintage Speedcar member Bob Holland collection of Speedcars and memorabilia, (or shopping in the main street of Mannum),
• Dinner at the Mannum Community Club
• Accommodation at the Mannum Motel

Sunday will include

• Breakfast at the Rowing club
• River Cruise
• Visit to the Museum
• Lunch in the park provided by the Lions Club

Cost:  $125.00 per person Twin Share (costs includes accommodation, main meals and activities)

Cost: $180 single

Children by negotiation with Bill

Non members plus $25.00 per person

Payment due April meeting -19^th April

Bookings with Bill/Margie 0438836837

Calendar Feb/March/April 2016

FEBRUARY
Sun 14th All British Day – Echunga Oval from 10.00am
Tues 16th General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm
Tues 23rd Ladies Lunch Caffe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00 noon

MARCH
Tues 15th General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm
Sun 20th Breakfast Run – meet 8.30-9.00am Cnr Esplanade/Lady Gowrie Drive/Harrold Street
Largs Bay – see advert

APRIL
Sun 10th Evening Run – see calendar for details
Tues 19th General Meeting – Sporting Car Club King William Road Unley 8.00pm
Tues 26th Ladies Lunch Caffe Buongiorno Mitcham 12.00 noon

TSOA Social Scene – Jan Feb 2016

The year finished in deep sorrow with the passing of our wonderful friend Lorraine Page, our thoughts are
with Greg and his two girls and their partners, as their long journey without Lorraine begins.
Many thanks to all who attended the After Christmas run. We had a very good turn out with 60 in all, along
with 18 Sun-beamers coming along in their modern cars which was somewhat disappointing, Brian and I
were the only ones in a Sunbeam .The Venue was good and the food excellent in my opinion. I would just
like to point out, this is why it is fair to the organizers of a Club Event that you do let that person know if you
are attending or not, as the Venues can get rather toey at times with the numbers fluctuating leading up to
the day and on the day.

We have a reasonably full calendar for 2016 with just a few dates yet to be taken by a willing member to
organize a run. Those dates to be filled in are August 21st and Sep 18th, Sue and I are hoping we have
planned events that are pleasing to you, our members and we have many Triumphs out on the runs. We
would love to have a little more feedback on runs, so we are catering to the needs of members who look
forward to club runs each month.

The ice cream run was very well attended with 50 people enjoying ice cream coffee, donuts etc. at the
beach with a brilliant sunset out over the horizon.

If you were one of the helpful people who bought raffle tickets from Peg for the Orange Tree Quilters group
late last year I am sorry to say you didn’t win, However Peg did sell the winning tickets 1st prize the Blue
and yellow baby quilt went to Kathy Woods in the Sunbeam Club, and the 2nd prize went to Ross Kent from
the Hillman Club, we sold 220 tickets and the proceeds will enable our group to purchase more materials to
complete quilts for “Children in the Community “

Cheers Peg (Sue)