A big thank you to all of you that made Beaulieu this weekend, it really was a weekend of friendship and camaraderie and we were able to get to know our newer members so well. The weather wasn’t great but it all came good on the Sunday.

Congratulations to Chris Jones, Tony Dodd and Craig Becque
Well done to all of you, it was thoroughly deserved in all cases, Chris for the Big Al Award, Tony for the Jaguar Wheels special club Award, and Craig who received the Beaulieu Best Hot Rod Award. Seven awards and 3 are Wheelers!

Hanna’s Holiday Appeal
You will be pleased to know that we raised £226,  That’s another week in the holiday caravan for a deserving family, Pam is delighted. Thanks especially to Charlie & Lisa for going round with pink buckets!

Thank you Wheelers for helping to make another Fantastic Hayling Reunion!

The winners on the day were:
Paul Garner Memorial awards :-
Best American – 1968 Dodge Charger – David Price
Best British – 1960 Ford Consul – Danny Mitty

Top 5 – 1936 Ford Model A Pickup – Simon Wickins
Top 5 – Harley Lowrider – Wayne Percey
Top 5 – 1932 Ford Model A Roadster – Craig Becque
Top 5 – 1934 Ford 3 window?- Mark Grant
Top 5 – 1932 Ford Model B – Johnny Piper
Best In Show – 1932 Ford A Tudor Sedan – Jason Pickett

Since the Victory Wheelers was formed in 1976, club members have been justly proud of the events that have attracted huge crowds and positive feedback but in 2012 the club experienced its worst year and we want to explain what happened and apologise.

The Victory Wheelers put on the South Coast Internationals at a new venue. This event was a success on the day but the club suffered huge financial losses and the ‘event partner’ we worked which caused a number of our followers enormous problems and unnecessary grief; some of the aggrieved have (quite rightly) instigated proceedings. We want to say sorry to those who were adversely affected. Needless to say, lessons have been learned and we will not (ever) return to that venue!

After much discussion and the airing of contrasting views, the club has decided to attend the Beaulieu Custom Festival happening 14th to 16th June 2013, which happens to be the weekend of Father’s Day. The Victory Wheelers will be working in association with Beaulieu to help make the event a great success. Although it will not solely be a Victory Wheelers event there will be a strong club presence and we hope our trusty and loyal followers will join us for what looks to be a fantastic weekend.

Beaulieu will open its gates for campers and traders at 10.00 am on Friday 14th June. There will be the usual Saturday cruise out and lots of entertainment across the 3 days. Tickets and prices for trade stands will be kept as low as possible to attract many visitors.

And remember – the club’s annual Hayling Reunion is on Sunday 19th May 2013. See you there as well?

Hi Wheelers,

As discussed at the last club meeting please find below the details for our proposed new venue.
This venue has an amazing carpark with plenty of space for us all to show off our wonderful vehicles, the beer is a reasonable price as is the food!

The Plough
Portsmouth Road
Bursledon
Southampton
SO31 8BT

Phone:023 8040 2743

We look forward to seeing you all here at the next club night Wednesday 6th March 2000 hrs.

This annual show will take place on Sunday 19th May at the Funland on Hayling Island. Fliers are available so please help distribute. Our chosen 2013 charity with Pam and family from Hanna’s Holiday Home appeal will in attendance.

Download the flyer here

HI Wheelers

Beaulieu

As we informed you at the Christmas meal, Lara Carnell, Chris Jones and myself were to arrange a meeting with Steve Munn at Beaulieu to discuss the possibility of returning to Beaulieu for our Summer Show.  I can tell you it was a promising meeting.  The outcome was a quote from Steve Munn was ‘we would rather have Victory Wheelers on board than not have you’.

There are still much to be discussed but in principal the following presents no problem from both sides:

• The show will be branded as Beaulieu in conjunction with Victory Wheelers over the weekend of  14-16thth June 2013 (to include Fathers Day).
• The weekend will be open to campers  at 9.00am on Friday and close on Sunday evening.
• Saturday entertainment will be a DJ on Friday and a Band on the Saturday, these are already booked as part of Beaulieu’s event.
• Exhibitor stand space will be sold as a measured space to put in what they want (no extras to park a Van/Trailor)
• There will be camping, and a Marquee as well as the Brabazon.

There obviously needs to be further discussions and a comprehensive contract but we now have the blessing of the Wheelers Committee, and the club were informed at last night meeting of our decision.

The show as you know is also a Bike Show which worked well last year for them but by their own admission the car show was not a success.

We will organise the customary Saturday Cruise and be involved at the Sunday Drive in. Remember it is a Beaulieu show in conjunction with the Bikers and us the Victory Wheelers.

I am sure you may well have questions which you can discuss with me or a member of the committee. More to follow on this as things develop.

Hayling Reunion

This annual show will take place on Sunday 19th May at the Funland on Hayling Island. Fliers are available so please help distribute. Our chosen 2013 charity with Pam and family from Hanna’s Holiday Home appeal will in attendance. More to come on this.

Wheels Day

We have been offered some sales space again at Wheels Day, put it in your diary, more to follow Good Friday March 29th 2013.

New Club Meeting Place

The Committee has decided that because of the very poor parking at The Railway Inn that has not improved as promised, we shall be looking for a new venue. If any member has any suggestions on this as to where we might go please contact me or the committee.

Membership

This years membership is now overdue so please get in touch with Pete Farmer if you have not done this yet.

Other News

The committee are looking at 2 other car shows in the coming season, one might well be a Charity Night in Bournemouth for the Hanna  Appeal, with some Burlesque from Victoria and co, and Annie Young singing. Both have offered to do this free of charge. More to come on this.

The second show might take place on Saturday the 1st June 2013 teaming up with South Coast Rock and Roll for a rock and roll evening after the car show. This is in the early stages of discussion.

Any ideas that you might have for other events please talk to me or the committee.

Well that is it for now, remember to tell me about things to put in the newsletter, things for sale, help you need etc.

Best Regards
Keith Ellis
Chairman

HI Wheelers

Just received a  kind letter from Pam at this years Wheelers Charity Appeal.
We will be supporting and adopting this appeal throughout the year.

Download the letter as a pdf here

HI Wheelers
Our Christmas meal was a real success last night many thanks to all for helping everyone enjoy it so much. Our special guests were Annie and Victoria from our Burlesque Troup.

Club Awards
There were Achievement Awards presented to some of our Wheelers as a thank you from the Chairman for special efforts during the year.
They include: Chevy Rick, John Reed, Malcolm Maughan, Norman Mew, Lara Carnell, Ted Talbot (sadly Ted was unable to be with us on the night so will receive his award for being not only our Super Salesman but also in bringing  much humour and fun to the club) There were also awards to Mark Grant, Pete Farmer, Chris Jones and Calvin Evans.

Spirit of the Wheelers Award
Mickey Kimber was the first recipient of a new ‘Spirit of the Wheelers Award’ which will presented each year as the Chairman’s Choice. Mickey as many of you will have seen has over the last 18 months put together a comprehensive graphic account of the Wheelers history and story since 1977. Well done Mickey a great job well done. Thanks go to Carol Rule for arranging the design and concept.

Hannah’s Holiday
Home as you may already know, the club have adopted ‘Hannah’s Holiday Home’ as our charity for the forthcoming year. I am delighted to inform you that thanks to the generosity last  night we raised a staggering £260.00. A cheque will be presented this coming Sunday on our Christmas Cruise to Hayling Island. (details follow)

Many thanks to Carol for doing all the spadework on this, and to Malcolm for arranging the collection. Incidentally if you would still like to add to this fund you can do so by pledging by email or phone cal to me. 07785 577552.

This Sunday Cruise 23nd December
Cruise arrangements are as follows: We will leave  Junction 11 of the M27 (that’s the one above the motorway Fareham side) at 11-30am to cruise to:  Parkdean Holiday Park,  Manor Road,  Hayling  Island ( close to the old Wheelers Oven Camp site)  Please try to join us weather permitting.

Well that’s all folks for 2012, Seasons Greeting to you and yours for a great 2013. If you have any stories for the next newsletter please email them to me, they can be anything you like, funny stories, items for sale etc.

Best Dressed Couple
sponsored by – Tootall Paul.
Won by Vanessa and Gary

Best Sunday Entrant
sponsored by Meon Valley Lets Ltd.
Won by Cliff Paddock with his 1969 Mustang.
The award was presented by The Honourable David Roper–Curzon.

Special Award
sponsored by 106 Jack FM. Won by Paul Dawkins with The Kripple Kart – 1954 Ford F100 Panel Truck.
Presented by Sensu’Elle.

Best Street Machine
sponsored by Valley Gas.
Won by Mark Hanley with his 1936 Nash Cabriolet.
The award was presented by The Honourable David Roper–Curzon.

Spirit of Pylewell
Presented and chosen by The Honourable Melanie Roper–Curzon.
Won by Steve Foreman for his 1962 Chevrolet Impapa SS.

Best Hot Rod
sponsored by VintageTyres.
Won by Keith Murrell – collected by his wife. For their 1937 Ford Roadster. Presented by Sensu’Elle.

Best American
sponsored by Ratcatcher Racing.
Won by Ian Carnell for his 1957 Chevy Bel Air.
Presented by Sonia Hammond.

Best Chop/ Bobber
sponsored by Jack Hammer.
Won by George Webb. For his Reliant Trike.
Presented by The Honourable Melanie Roper–Curzon.

Best Traditional
sponsored by Milkcow Magazine.
Won by Terry Smith for his 1950 Mercury Coupe.
Presented by The Honourable Melanie Roper–Curzon.

Best in Show
sponsored by American Car Magazine.
Won by Ian Burton for his1959 Chevy Impala Brookwood.
Presented by Sonia Hammond.

Club Trophy won by Carol & Trevor for the 1960 Bel Air.
Presented by Sensu’Elle.

Winners of the Childrens Coulouring Competition :
Harvey Miller age 7, Bonnie May age 9, Robbie Cross age 10, Edie Cooke age 4.

Members of the Victory Wheelers were caught on camera in a street brawl at Goodwood.

Respectable passers-by looked on in horror as Mods and Rockers fought a running battle in the street.

“We done ‘em good!” one leather-clad ruffian with TRIBSA written on his back was heard to exclaim.

“Not in the face!” a Mod uttered as his scooter was taken and then stalled by another of the bikers. His escapades abrubtly halted by the arrival of the boys (old men) in blue.

“We’d fight ‘em again tomorrow, but I don’t want to ruin me suit.” said a young man.

“Disgraceful!” said Angry from Chichester. “Are you sure those sunglasses are period correct!?”