President's Message

New Year 2024 I hope that all had a good Christmas break. This year looks to be another good year for our club with both new and traditional going’s on. We will be having our regular favourite Roves like Breakfast on the Mountain, Samford Show, The Presents Movie and Pizza Night, SOE (Standard Of Excellence) at the All British Day and The Christmas Party. A recently new event is a mid year Special Event to mark a significant event or time in Rovers history. Last year the celebrations were at The Fox and Hounds marking the 75th year since Land Rover began and 60 years for the first P6 Rover being manufactured. I wonder who or what this years special event will be about ? ** Week end Roves: There will be a Week end Rove to Yamba planned during the year – watch out for details, also we plan a Week end Rove to see Brian Mills very special Land Rover (in Toowoomba). Please remember and reserve your spaces on the National Rove “Beyond the Blue Mountains” this year – this will be a great trip to be part of. See pages 30 – 33. I want you to know that your Committee is working on making this year a great year. A few things that you may not know is that our Secretary is John Lowe, Craig Barraud is our Vice President, Max Thorne is our Treasure, Damien Ash is our Roves coordinator, Ross McCormack is our Registrar, Martin Younger is our News Editor, and we have other support in the Committee from John Coutts and Robert Johnson. Additionally Ray Armitage is our Rep for the Queensland Motor Council and Karen & Trevor Eastley for trophies. Thank you committee and helpers for your continued service. I especially want you to know that we are all interested in your vehicles (Roadworthy on Not) so for all members - especially Country Members who we may rarely see your vehicles, please take a small amount of time to write a few words and send in your stories and photos about your vehicles to Martin. At the Club Cristmas Lunch / Party on 9th December I announced the 2023 RCCQ awards. A list of the worthy recipients is on page 29. Congratulations all! Sadly, since that day, we have learned of the passing of one of the Award recipients, our long time friend and Member Frank Thorndike. There is a notice below requesting members support in attending Frank’s funeral. I hope we can celebrate Frank’s life and his contributions to this club over many years. In the meantime I look forward to seeing you at one of our 2024 events or talking by phone or email. I also appreciate your continued support. Enjoy the Newsletter. Your President, Gary Bickford

Gary Bickford President

About Us

The RCCQ - locally known as "The Rover Club" - was founded in 1976 to promote the preservation of Rover vehicles and to provide a forum for the exchange of information and assistance among owners. Another important function of the club is to give Rover owners and their families regular opportunities to meet socially (see Upcoming Events).

Membership is available to anyone who would like to join, whatever make of car you own. Currently our membership stands at around 90 members throughout Queensland and Northern NSW. Members' vehicles cover a wide range of Rover models, both conventional and four wheel drive, as well as other British classics.

There are members with expertise who are willing and able to assist you with advice or suggest where you might obtain help with your particular model (see Geting Help).

You will find that the monthly General Meeting provides an excellent opportunity to pick the brains of other members - someone is sure to have experienced any problem you have and can help you out. If you need assistance and are not able to get to meetings, please contact us - we want to help you.

General Meetings are held at BCC Library, 79 Evelyn St. Grange at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month (except December).

We look forward to seeing you and your family and your vehicle at as many of our events as you can attend. We aim to make ownership of your classic as enjoyable as possible.