AMOC 90th Celebration May 25th 2025
Winter weather had arrived the day before the event but as it turned out we had a clear and bright day albeit a little chilly.
28 members gathered at the Bridgewater Hotel with cars polished and raring to go on the run.
Grant and Julia White had promised an interesting run with a day of celebrations at a venue we had not previously visited.
The run took us through the Adelaide Hills following the routes that were often used in past competitive car rallies. The roads were fast and challenging and by the look of everyone that arrived at our lunch destination there was no doubt everyone enjoyed them.
The venue was a renovated farm property on the top of Willunga Hill offering unsurpassed views of the Fleurieu and Spencer Gulf. Members were treated to a glass of champagne on arrival and were able to take in the views while socializing in a private room before being seated for our lunch.
A table extending the length of the Restaurant had been prepared for us with the colours of the AMOC displayed through balloons and ribbon decorations.
The creator, owner and Chef of our lunch venue Andy Clappis has quite an enviable reputation for producing some of the most delicious food with a true authentic Italian flare.
Food is prepared on the day, everything is home-made and fresh, and there is no menu list just a long substantial Italian lunch of shared platters.
Finishing with his famous Cannoli dessert.
What a fabulous day it was.
The testament being lunch took 4 hours and there were still members there after we left.
Our sincere gratitude to Grant and Julia for organizing such a wonderful celebration lunch and run and going to the trouble of decorating the tables.
A truly wonderful effort and appreciated by all who attended.
Dates to remember:
- Tuesday 17th June – Dinner at the Kent Town Hotel – details to follow
- Tuesday 22 July – Dinner – Cintra to organize at The Parkside
- Tuesday 19 August – Dinner – alternatively Sunday August 17 – Run (to be confirmed)
- 12-16 and 16-21 September – NSW Nationals and Post Tour. May be a local run to be organised by Richard Avard
- Sunday 18 October – Run – details TBA
- Sunday 16 November – Run – details TBA
- Sunday 7 December – Christmas Lunch – Mt Osmond Golf Course confirmed
Martin Farkas
SA AMOC Area rep. 2025
0419 031 957