Kyneton’s Calder Classics car club is revved up for another season of drives from October and invites new members to join the fun.
The club formed in 2023 with the intent to create a calendar of fun, family-friendly drives in the region during the warmer months.
President Darren Parnis said the group had grown to 130 members and welcomed car enthusiasts of all kinds.
“Our purpose is to get car enthusiasts together and we welcome people with cars of all makes and models,” he said.
“We started this club for people to hang out with others and talk rubbish. It’s now helping the community in a bunch of different ways.”
Mr Paris said the group had been a great way for families to bond and also a great way for like-minded people to socialise.
The not-for-profit group is also involved in fundraising for local community causes. Members have assisted students in need with access to school supplies/uniforms as well as raising funds for other people in the community who need support.
The club meets on the second Tuesday of every month and drives are typically 20-30 minutes from Kyneton (announced on the day).
Members meet at the Kyneton High School bus loop about 6pm and leave in succession for a destination that often includes a playground and barbecue facilities. It’s a chance for like-minded people to meet and socialise.
The club welcomes members with cars of any make or model – the only requirement is that the vehicle must be at least 25 years old.
Full membership is $60, which includes insurance for events. For anyone who doesn’t have a classic car but is still interested in the social aspect of the club, there is an option to join with a $30 family member fee.
The first drive of the season will take place on October 8, meeting at the Kyneton High School bus loop.
To stay in the loop about the club, follow the club’s Facebook page ‘Calder Classics’.
