Events
Coming Events
May 6th th (Tues) Monthly Meeting -Johnsonville Hall- 7.30 pm
May 15th (Thurs) Riviera Coffee Cruise - Aroma Cafe meet at Lucknow Hall 9.30am
May 25th (Sun) Riviera Lunch Cruise- Sea Shanty Restaurant Lakes Entrance - Meet at Lucknow hall 9.30am
June 3rd (Tues) Monthly Meeting- Johnsonville Hall- 7.30 PM
Recent Events
April RCC To Tambo Honey
Thirty Nine Members met at Lucknow for a very scenic run out through Sarsfield and Mossiface to Tambo Honey in Bruthen. Ian and Jill Waters were our Hosts and members enjoyed the lovely surrounds of this cafe. Unfortunately due to a mis-communication members had to go without the customary Scones Jam and Cream and had to purchase from the cake cabinet. No matter, all enjoyed meeting and the convivial conversation. Thanks to Ian and Jill for a a great day.
April Lunch Run to Maison Sens Vietnamese in Bairnsdale
Alex and Stella were our hosts at the new Maison Sens restaurant in the recently refurbished Commercial Hotel. Members were treated to an extensive menu and there were some good comments about the food. The room certainly gave us a feeling of being in Asia with its ornate furniture and red and gold decor. The desserts were something to behold as promised and we certainly went home with a promise to return for desserts and coffee. The weather was a bit wet but after the rain cleared the run home dried out the vehicles. Thanks Stella and Alex for a great day.
Penny and Peter ready to attack the delicious desserts
March RCC to The Bush Cafe
RLCC members met at the Lucknow Hall Carpark due to the roadworks affecting Howitt Park. Barrie and Pat Wathen were our hosts and took us on a tour up the Great Alpine road to Duncan's road and then on to Swan Reach before turning on to the Highway to Forestec. The Duncan's road area had been badly affected by the 2020 fires and it was interesting to see the amount of re-building and also the recovery of the landscape in the past 5 years. Kevin and Tricia were most efficient in getting our coffees made and the scones jam and cream were delicious. There was a great vibe amongst the members in such lovely surroundings overlooking the amphitheater. Many members then took the opportunity to wander through the gallery and inspect some of the excellent aboriginal art on show. This was a great venue and I am sure we will visit again. Thanks Barrie and Pat.
RLCC Meeting at Lucknow Hall
Barefoot Bowls and Jack Attack
The Club held a Barefoot Bowls Event in January and prompted a number of members over the paste six weeks to take part in the Bairnsdale Golf Bowling Club Jack attack series on Friday evenings. We had three teams of three competing in the event and finished the series well down the list but not last. The Club Secretary Peter Sutton was our coach and organised a training session each Thursday followed by dinner at the Tham Dynasty Chinese in Paynesville. The Bowls Club put on a dinner after competition each Friday and members of each team got the opportunity to have dinner and drinks with their opposition. It was good fun and members enjoyed learning new skills and getting some exercise. On the last evening RLCC members put on a display of their cars which was appreciated by the Bowling Club. Thanks to Peter and Cheryl for organising our participation in the Event.
Club President Carol Forbes in fine form at the Barefoot Bowls.
Club Cars on display at the Jack Attack Final
Eagle Point BBQ
Due to the inclement weather the BBQ was moved to the Pavilion at Eagle Point Reserve. This turned out to be a great move as we were able to use the Council BBQ's and set up our food tables and coffee urns under cover. Rikie and Barry Heffernan were our hosts and 30 members enjoyed Rikie's signature hamburgers, complemented by Snags, Salad and Col Slaw. The sun came out and it was most pleasant looking out over Eagle Bay. All had a great time and was nice to see new member Bill Jarvis' S type Jaguar in the car park. Thanks Barry and Rikie.
Bill with his Jag
Members getting stuck into the food
RLCC Coffee Cruise Lakes Entrance
Cheryl Thomas was our Host for the first RCC for 2025. The cruise to the Esplanade Cafe in Lakes and due to the roadworks members drove straight to the venue. The Cafe put on a great spread of sandwiches and various cakes and I am sure no one needed lunch afterwards. Thanks Cheryl for a great morning. (See Pics Below)
RLCC Christmas Party
The 2024 Christmas Party was held at the Central Hotel Lakes Entrance.
43 members enjoyed a traditional Christmas Main course topped off with Pavlova or Mini Christmas Pudding.
Glen Newman and Carol Forbes won the $50 Gift vouchers and with Russell Marsden and Mary Henske winning bottles of wine and Penny Goddard and Mick McMullen the Christmas Chocolates.
Club President Carol Forbes wished all in attendance a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy 2025.
The Club wishes all members best wishes for the year ahead.
Thanks to Anna and Cheryl our events officers for a great day and an excellent calendar of events in 2024.
RLCC supports GERF
The Riviera Lakes Car club recently donated to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund and was able to present a cheque for $500 to GERF Vice President Nigel Brown while on a visit to Paynesville. The funds were raised at the Clubs Annual Charity Show and Shine hosted at Rick and Carol Forbes Residence. This is the second time the Club has been able to support GERF who makes a difference when it counts after the devastation caused to families and individuals by major emergencies in the Gippsland Region.
From left- Vice President of GERF Nigel Brown receiving the donation from RLCC President Carol Forbes with Rick Forbes and Committee Members Chris Judd and Peter Sutton.
November RCC
The November Riviera Coffee Cruise was held at Roger and Teresa Frairs home in Newlands Arm. 40 Plus members enjoyed morning coffee in their beautiful and shady gardens. The fantastic weather brought out a number of members we had not seen for a while and it was good to see the Hammonds back with their rare 1974 Leyland P76. Good also to see most of the Club convertibles travelling top down. Members enjoyed a lavish spread of coffee cakes and biscuits graciously provided by Roger and Teresa. Thanks to Roger and Teresa for hosting the event and to all who assisted on the day.
Cars looking for a shady spot
Anybody got a 44 Gallon Drum to test the boot on the Hammonds P76?
Russ Bleckly heading off on his sidecar.
Dargo Lunch run.
Ian and Jill Waters hosted the November run which was to the Dargo Hotel. 20 Members met at the Vicroads carpark for a wet and windy drive to the Pub. Members enjoyed a lovely meal and good conversation before heading back on the Dargo road in the rain. Thanks to Ian and Jill for organising the run.
2024 Charity Show and Shine (27th Oct )
The 24 Show and Shine was held at the Forbes residence in Newlands Arm. Twenty Three vehicles and a number of Motorbikes were in attendance. Morning and afternoon tea was provided by the Club with members and visitors bringing a picnic lunch. Club member Singer- Songwriter Andy Thompson entertained the gathering and funds were donated to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund. Pauline Judds' Desoto Fireflite Coupe (below)won the peoples choice award for the car you would like to take home.
