Hello,my name is Joe and I own a general mechanic/motorcycle/auto electrical business in Richmond.I’ve owned and specialised in minis for over 20 years and it’s always been a dream of mine to restore a MK1 bugeye since I could remember! I have seen a bugeye in Victoria and I am quite keen on it however my business partner who had alot to do with there cars in the early days is trying to talk me out of it,not because he doesn’t like the cars but because I’m 6″4′ and am a fair bit bigger than the average man and assures me that minis have alot more room in them than the sprites.So the question I have for any one in the club is would it be possible for me to have a look at ine up close and possibly sit in one? Our work shop is call Jack & Joe’s mechanical services at 17 Deacon ave Richmond,and we Know Bob Basica reasonably well from MG car sales so he can be a good reference for me. Our workshop number is 8352 6613 if any one is willing to help me out please call me I would very much appreciate it, thank you

To-day we held the first mid-week run for our Club. Attending were Garry & Fay Brock (MGB GT), Garry Beaton & Molly (Sprite Mk3a), Miles & Bev Jackson ( Sprite Mk2a) and ourselves in our Bug-Eye. Two couples had to cancel, so it was a small group. Our President joined us for lunch. The weather was not great, but we managed to dodge the worst of it.

The run started at Hazelwood Park winding it’s way through the hills to the Mount Torrens Hotel. On the way we stopped at Johnsons Cordial Factory at Balhannah for morning tea and cordial tasting. While there a huge down pour occurred, but we missed driving through it.The route we took was not direct, but we used some great roads which were mostly deserted. No motor bikes, no cycles.

While the attendance was small I feel we should persist with the concept of the mid-week run, as all agreed it was a good idea. The Hotel great and we had all to ourselves.  So when we do it next time please try it out.

David Low

May appears to be a very busy moth for Sprite Club Members, so with very little interest being shown in the 19th May Northern Run (2 persons) the Run has now been cancelled .

Garry Beaton

Some members of the club are attending the Moonta Cornish Festival on 24th – 26th May and are having dinner at the Seagate Bistro 171 Bay Road, Moonta at 7p.m Saturday 25th. If you are coming up individually and would like to join us will you please phone the Bistro yourself on 88253270 and add your name to the list. The booking is under the Sprite Club.

The start now is 10:15am for a 10:30am start. Start is at the Hazelwood Park on the Cnr of Howard Tce and Davenport Tce.

The following have indicated by email then intention of attending.  Russell & Judy Schmar (pending repairs to their springs) Garry and Molly Beaton, Chris & Tina Brine, Miles & Bev Jackson, David & Di Low and Kevin Caire for lunch.   If your name is not listed, but you wish to go could you please email to dslow@tpg.com.au your numbers.

David Low

If you are interested in going on a charter boat to do some fishing on the weekend of the Kernewek Lowender, please book with Peter Dineen on 0418823546.

Drinks and food are not included.

Fishing, old cars, and sea water…..a weekend doesn’t get much dirtier than that – does it?

The prices are
Polo shirts $35
Hoodies with zip $40
Caps $25
Cheers Luther