The club calendar is filled with opportunities for motoring, social, or competition activities.
Please contact the secretary with additions/corrections to the club calendar.
We have been invited to Zagame Automotive and Zagame Autobody for a morning event event. Booking Essential by 12 August.
Start Time: 10.00am arrival at Zagame Automotive, 348 Swan Street, Richmond
Commence at Zagame Alfa Romeo & Fiat in Richmond where there will be a light breakfast and coffee served.
Then a convoy drive to Zagame Autobody Tullamarine with a tour of the facility at Autobody;
followed by a a tour of Zagame Autosport which is situated in the same building.
It will be a great insight with the excitement of the brand with like-minded car enthusiasts. When the tour concludes members will be free to ask any further questions they may have about the facility and services provided.
Due to security protocols, when booking, in addition to club member number we require full name and vehicle registration 1 week prior.
Bookings with our Social Secretary: Mary Collautti E: Social@alfaclubvic.org.au M: 0412 785 824
AROCA (Vic) Goldfields Chapter Run – Ballarat to the Pyrenees Sunday August 28th 2022
It used to be a yearly excursion for the Goldfields Chapter to visit Warrenmang Resort in the Pyrenees wine region. But since that establishment’s demise, apart from a trip to the Blue Pyrenees Estate a few years back – a visit to the region has been a long time between drinks (so to speak).
So, for our long overdue return, we have arranged a trip to the renowned Summerfield Winery for lunch, taking in a visit to the historic Maryborough Railway Station and the Avoca Riverside Market along the way on Sunday 28th August.
Drive timetable:
9.00 am – Meet at the Old Ballarat Cemetery carpark at the roundabout at the northern end of Drummond Street. (Drummond/Macarthur St intersection)
9.15 am – Drive to Maryborough via Clunes and Craigie to the Maryborough Railway Station to meet with northern Goldfields and other Alfisti for coffee and tyre kicking at 10am.
10.45 am – leave for Avoca and the Avoca Riverside Market for some browsing, buying and banter with the locals.
12noon – Drive to Moonambel and the Summerfield Winery for lunch at 12.30pm.
A visit to another Pyrenees winery could be on the cards after lunch.
Please notify Leon at leonc@aussiebb.com.au asap so we can secure the booking at Summerfield.
Note: Bookings will CLOSE on 21st August, or earlier if it is already booked out!
So, don’t delay or you may be disappointed!
This will be for all Alfa Romeo owners (old and new) are invited to attend this drive.
This has been a favorite drive over the years and we have again updated the destination to make this a varied and rewarding morning drive. With the morning coffee stop at Launching Place, the drive should take approximately 3 hours.
Departure: 9.00am sharp.
Start Point: Blue Turtle Café, 222 Main Street, Lilydale (look for cars on the right hand side).
We will continue on through the Dandenong Ranges and then join me for lunch at midday at ‘Carlei Wines & the Green Vineyard’ in Upper Beaconsfield. Sergio Carlei will be our host, is a club member and is an Alfa Romeo owner.
Lunch menu should be along the lines of a set menu $45.00. Drinks at bar prices.
More info: https://www.greenvineyards.com.au/
Bookings essential for catering purposes ( include dietary requirements). Please email: name, vehicle details, member number and contact details for catering purposes.
Brett Hayton E: bretthayton@gmail.com M: 0418 997 311
You too can contribute to the Club’s publications:
Notes, photos and reports of recent events, or any items of general interest to members, will be gratefully accepted for publication in Cross + Serpent.
An Event Report proforma is available for guidance of contributors: AROCA Event Report TEMPLATE.
Contributions are preferred as text (e.g. Word) rather than PDF and images should be high resolution versions and free of copywrite.
Send contributions to C+S’s Editor: editor@alfaclubvic.org.au
We have had request if any one would like to display their Alfa Romeo’s to celebrate Italian Week at the Balwyn Evergreen Centre on Thursday 1st September 2022 at 10.30am. If you’re able to help out for a few hours please email social@alfaclubvic.org.au for further information.
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Regards
Mary Colautti
Social Secretary
social@alfaclubvic.org.au
Strada Veloce Tour to capture the spirit of Alfa Romeo ownership safety in a great part of Victoria. It is a Weekend Tour of Beechworth To Mitta Mitta and surrounding area.
This is a weekend tour based in Beechworth and we recommend booking direct with the Beechworth Carriage Motor Inn as a convenient and value location. Dinner at local pub and Brewery if desired.
The focus will be on safe driving on good roads in a fantastic part of the world.
It is all about the roads and destination and not the journey – no art galleries, waterfalls nor gourmet food (a maybe!)
The Plan is as follows:
- Friday: Meet up in Beechworth night 8.00pm for supper at Bridge Road Brewers.
- Saturday: Drive to Mitta Mitta and Return to Beechworth
- Sunday: Drive to Milawa and surrounding area (probably to Wangaratta or Mansfield).
- Finish Sunday 11.00 am at Milawa. However some may decide to return to Melbourne, Goldfields or Canberra on Monday morning via Wangaratta/Mansfield.
Numbers are strictly limited to 20 maximum. Book now to ensure attendance. Closing date Friday 19 August.
Please provide name, member number and vehicle details to: Event Organizer: Brett Hayton. E: Bretthayton@gmail.com M: 0418 997 311
AROCA Victoria’s July Club Night – Wednesday September 14th @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The venue for Club Night is the Veneto Club – 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen.
Join us at Club Night for the latest news on Club events and general business, followed by a social evening with typical Alfisti camaraderie.
But why not make it a proper night out and dine in the Bistro beforehand. with fellow club members. Meet up at 7.00 pm. Book your table [here].
On behalf of the committee, I look forward to welcoming you.
John Hanslow
President, AROCA Victoria
The annual AROCA vs Fiat Club Bocce Challenge
Saturday 17th September 2022, from 5:00pm
Tickets are $35.00 per person, which includes dinner at about 7:00pm
Book here via EventBrite (NB: bookings are essential!)
Venue: the Veneto Club,
191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen, Vic 3105
Hosted this year by the Fiat Car Club
Contact: Mary Colautti, AROCA Vic. Social Secretary; 0412 785 824; social@alfaclubvic.org.au
Rosanna Traders Association
presents the inaugural
ROSANNA CAR CLASSICA
Saturday 1st October 2022 from 9.30am – 1.30pm
Venue: Bellevue Ave Carpark. Enter from Bellevue Ave. Entry is free
(Behind the shops on Lower Plenty Rd on north side).
Contact Adrian Pagnoccolo | 0400 386940 | adrianpagnoccolo@yahoo.com
2 Oct 2022 Annual Event
The Australian National Show and Shine, also known as the Euroa Show and Shine, is held annually on the first Sunday of October. Located in the pristine environment of the Seven Creeks Park in Euroa Victoria, this is much more than ‘just another car and bike show.’
Rated as one of the top Show and Shine events in Victoria and described by Unique Cars Magazine as a ‘Must see event’ the show features unique and exceptional cars and bikes of all ages as well as trucks, tractors and motors, with over 70 trophies on offer.
This is a family-friendly event featuring live music throughout the venue, food stalls, craft market and children’s entertainment, all at an exceptionally affordable price, with kids under 16 free.
Come along and enjoy a great day with other motoring enthusiasts in a picnic atmosphere on the banks of the beautiful Seven Creeks in Euroa.
Unfortunately the proposed 2021 event was cancelled due to Corona Virus. The organisers are hopeful of running a Covid-safe event on Sunday 2 October 2022.
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Kirkland Avenue
Euroa, 3666
Victoria
- 0417 562 059
Motorclassica Reimagined is coming on 7-9 October 2022 in Melbourne
AROCA Victoria’s July Club Night – Wednesday October 12th @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The venue for Club Night is the Veneto Club – 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen.
Join us at Club Night for the latest news on Club events and general business, followed by a social evening with typical Alfisti camaraderie.
But why not make it a proper night out and dine in the Bistro beforehand. with fellow club members. Meet up at 7.00 pm. Book your table [here].
On behalf of the committee, I look forward to welcoming you.
John Hanslow
President, AROCA Victoria
Alpine Alfisti in Dunkeld – October 2021
AROCA Victoria’s Goldfields Group in collaboration with the Alpine Alfisti Association of Australia
present
2022 Alfisti Spring Tour
Il Grande Giro
(Grampians Gallivant & Forays in SA)
Friday 14th – Wednesday 26th October
Note, the Tour is now fully booked, but your name can be added to a wait list in case of cancellations.
Alpine Alfisti @ Port Fairy October 2021
The annual 3-day ‘Grampians Gallivant’ has been combined with the Alpine Alfisti Association’s Spring Tour to create an extended 13-day tour of Western Victoria and South Australia.
The Tour commences in Ballarat on Friday 14th and will return to Ballarat on Wednesday 26th. It comprises three distinct stages:
• Stage 1: ‘Grampians Gallivant’ – Friday 14th – Sunday 16th
• Stage 2: ‘Grampians to Glenelg, via ‘The Bend’ Motorsport Park’ – Monday 17th – Thursday 20th
• Stage 3: ‘Targa Fleurieu, the Coorong & Great Ocean Road’ – Friday 21st – Wednesday 26th
Participants must be financial members of AROCA Victoria or the Alpine Alfisti Association of Australia. While registration for the Tour is mandatory, you are not required to attend the full 13-day Tour. Participants are free to select discrete sections, individual stages or the whole tour as it suits.
Alfisti Tours are mobile social events, with a focus on enjoying the route, the scenery and the camaraderie of fellow Alfisti. They are not rallies and they are definitely not races – though the visit to ‘The Bend’ may tick a few boxes for some of the more competitively inclined members.
Further information on this and other Alfisti Tours is available on the Alpine Alfisti web site
2021 Alfisti Spring Tour @ Kaniva (photo: Kat M-S)
Existing CoViD pandemic rules will apply and all participants are expected to be fully vaccinated against CoViD.
While the Tour is currently fully booked (as at January 2022), you can be placed on a wait list by sending an Expression of Interest (with your crew’s names, contact details and membership numbers) to: goldfieldschapter@alfaclubvic.org.au
AROCA Victoria’s July Club Night – Wednesday November 11th @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The venue for Club Night is the Veneto Club – 191 Bulleen Road, Bulleen.
Join us at Club Night for the latest news on Club events and general business, followed by a social evening with typical Alfisti camaraderie.
But why not make it a proper night out and dine in the Bistro beforehand. with fellow club members. Meet up at 7.00 pm. Book your table [here].
On behalf of the committee, I look forward to welcoming you.
John Hanslow
President, AROCA Victoria
Annual Concorso to be held at Mauceri Motors. TBA.
