News from the Peninsula Cluster

The eight Peninsula Cluster Clubs are continuing to work collaboratively on the Peninsula Trail R100 Project under the outstanding chair of Ross Kilborn. The Baxter to Somerville section planning continues to progress on the Western Port side with the Moorooduc to Mornington section tracking well too. Club projects are underway with some completed with signage a priority to promote the missing links and directional signage.

Another joint project which is being headed up by Carolyn Such (Mt Eliza) and Chris Such (Somerville Tyabb), is an Interplast Cluster project with a Peninsula Cluster dinner planned for 8-November. Our thanks to the Such’s who are working with all our clubs to help advance the cause.

 

Following the cancellation of this planned event last year due to the pandemic, the Rotary Club of Sorrento is staging the inaugural Point Nepean Heritage Motor Show as a community activity for all to enjoy. 

This event is the first step towards establishing a new local tradition, that - in line with the manifesto of the Rotary Club to raise funds for local and international charities – intends to mobilise all interested car lovers to support the worthy cause of addressing the homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.  Mums, dads, kids, older people and younger people are being forced from their homes during this current housing crisis. With nowhere affordable to go, they are living in their cars or in tents amongst the bushes. Each day Southern Peninsula Community Support is on the front line providing vital food, hot showers and material aid to nearly 2,000 of the Peninsula’s most vulnerable people and their families.

The aim of this event is – over and beyond fundraising for a good cause – to bring community groups together to appreciate a large-scale presentation of many of the state’s most significant heritage motorcars and motorcycles while enjoying music, local food and refreshments.

The location of the event is the iconic Point Nepean Quarantine Station, a popular target destination for many weekend outings and a spectacular backdrop for the show. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the environment, we are aspiring to attract several hundreds of classic vehicles.

We look forward to welcoming you and your family at the show, hoping for a sunny fun-day ahead.