Cars glisten at Lake Pertobe

CARS were sparkling on the lawns of Lake Pertobe last weekend for the 13th annual Show ‘n Shine.

By Staff Writer

Jody Golding from Hamilton with her prized vehicle.

Saturday’s event, hosted by the Western Victoria Holden Car Club, once again attracted large crowds of motoring enthusiasts eager to take a close look at the cars on show and talk with owners.

Western Victoria Holden Car Club treasurer John Welch said organisers were thrilled with the attendance on the day and with the support shown by the local community.

“We had 75 cars on display at Lake Pertobe and we managed to raise just on $2,000 which will be donated to the Warrnambool and District Hospice,” he said.

“Each year we chose a different charity to receive a donation and we believe the hospice program does some very important, wonderful work in the community.”

To date, the club has donated around $25,000.

“We enjoy being able to make a financial contribution to worthy charities and will continue to do so,” Mr Welch said.

The Western Victoria Holden Car Club currently has around 50 members, with some travelling from as far afield as Hamilton, Dunkeld and Portland.

“We don’t have a clubroom but we just enjoy going on a run once a month to various places of interest – we have a variety of models but they’re all Holdens.”