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LROC NEWS
Est. 1960
Dec2014/Jan 2015
Published monthly by the Land Rover Owners Club of Southern Africa
PO Box 22016 Lyttelton 0140 - tel 0861-LROCSA fax 086 524 7343
website www.lroc.org.za
THE COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN
Attie Smit
Tel (h) 012 804 8789
e-mail [email protected]
VICE CHAIRMAN & NEWSLETTER
Bernard Cohen
Tel (h) 011 883 6088
e-mail [email protected]
SECRETARY
Malcolm Timberlake
Tel
082 339 9126.
e-mail [email protected]
JACO VAN ZYL OF LROC WINS BRIDGESTONE CHALLENGE
TREASURER
Alex van der Horst
Tel
082 396 9782
e-mail [email protected]
EDITOR
Janet Fletcher
Tel
082 455 3111
e-mail [email protected]
CLERK OF EVENTS
Alex Fladung
Tel
083 644 2200
e-mail [email protected]
DRIVER TRAINER
Gerrie Myburgh
Tel
083 452 3228
e-mail [email protected]
TROPHY SECRETARY/LEGAL
Andre Toulson
Tel
083 556 0358
e-mail [email protected]
The final of the Bridgestone challenge was held at Doornrivier 4x4 in
Zeerust with ten club teams competing for the title. There were 10
obstacles set up. With the first three the competitors drove their own
vehicles and then a surprise was pulled out of the hat and they had to
drive a Ford Ranger for the next 6 and the last was own vehicle again.
As our team of three vehicles namely a Series 2 Diesel(Jaco van Zyl),a
Range Rover Classic(Adriaan Aucamp) and a 300tdi Defender
bakkie(Brian Cotton) only managed to complete 5 obstacles and the
event was rained out making the conditions impossible to continue and the organisers decided
that the scores would be decided on the 5 obstacles. It was a privilege to experience the driving
skills of our team with especially Jaco driving a 50 year old Land Rover which showed the other
vehicles with all the lockers, electronics and bells and whistles how capable it still is with good
driving skills.Jaco,Adriaan and Brian were the only drivers to get 100 points each on obstacle
2.Another bonus for our club was that Chris Foley got an award for his contribution with the
marshal unit. We wish to thank Guthrie Blaine of Bridgestone,OL Accessories and Conquerer
Trailers for a great event and sponsorship.
QUARTERMASTER
Tony Pollastrini
Tel
083 377 3245
e-mail [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
Bruce Richards
Tel 011 453 4101
e-mail [email protected]
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Natasha Beets
Tel
083 678 9566
e-mail [email protected]
CLUB ADMINISTRATOR
Isla Blasa
Tel
0861 576 272 Fax 0865 247 343
e-mail [email protected]
RADIO OFFICER
Email
[email protected]
Pieter Erasmus
Tel
0832986979
CODE OF
CONDUCT
Abide by the rules, constitution,
conservation code and code of
conduct of the Club Be a considerate
member Drive responsibly Assist
fellow members Promote the safe and
responsible use of Land Rovers
Respect
rules
in
all
parks,
conservation areas, public and
private lands Maintain your vehicle in
a sound on- and off-roadworthy
condition
Do not litter
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On behalf of the LROC committee I wish to remind you of our 55 Anniversary of the club next
year where we are spending the Easter weekend and provisional details are in this newsletter.
Until then may you have a safe, healthy and blessed festive season wherever the dusty roads
take you.
Team LROC Bridgestone captain Bernard Cohen.
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Club Matters
RADIO AFFAIRS
Warning
Members should take note that the ORRA User Authorities (radio license) are only valid in the RSA, and not in any neighboring
countries. This is especially true for Botswana as 1 of our frequencies is being used for their military application. If any member
wants to use their VHF radio at their own risk in Botswana, the following ORRA channels should be avoided at all cost.
New ORRA channels
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ORRA 5
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ORRA 6
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ORRA 7
Members are encouraged to adhere to good radio protocol
RULE #1: Listen before you transmit.
RULE #2: Legally you are obliged to use call signs.
RULE #3: No one else can transmit while you are holding your push to talk button down. Be alert to
this.
RULE#4: Always keep a listening watch.
RULE#5: Speak across the microphone, not into it.
Also keep in mind that the ORRA frequencies and channels are shared across the 4x4 community, please refrain from using
bad language while on the air.
Children playing on the radio are also a problem and cause for frustration. Children should however be trained to use the 2way radio in case of an emergency.
Stay tuned
Pieter Erasmus
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LROC DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
With modern cars becoming more and more electronically controlled with 1 or more computers doing all sorts of stuff, our
beloved Land Rovers are no more different. Even the modest Defender PUMA has more that one computer under its skin. This
situation and after 1 of the members, Darryl Beck, mentioned at the AGM that the club must give back to the club and not
accumulate too much money, the Comm decided to buy a diagnostic tool.
Now members have access to a diagnostic tool to read and clear error codes on their Landies. The tool will be under my
control, and it will be taken to club events. Just check with me beforehand if I will be attending that specific event. In an urgent
situation, special arrangements can be made with me to arrange checking a vehicle after hours and over weekends.
This tool is open for all Landies with a diagnostic port. The only 2 Landies that cannot be checked is the Disco 1 V8 with
14CUX management, and the Defender fitted with the 2.8i BMW engine.
Please note that NO programming will be done on members Landies, as such actions are best left to skilled and experienced
technicians. The diagnostic service will be limited to reading and clearing or error codes, performing of output tests and
checking of life data.
Pieter Erasmus
FACEBOOK
Your contributions to our Facebook page are greatly appreciated. All photographs should be compressed to around 250kbs.
You are welcome to contact our administrator / moderator, Hannes van Vuuren for any assistance: [email protected] or 082
410 7133.
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE WITH A BOOK ON THE LROC
It’s been a dream of some of us to produce a book on the Club and it will really be great to realize that dream by producing a
book with the Club’s 55th Celebrations during 2015. The plan is to get a Sub-Comm together and then get things started with
the aim to have it published in time for the 2016 AGM, thereby including some of the events of 2015.
Possible chapters will be the Club’s history, extractions out of past Magazines and Newsletters, a chapter for all the Chapters
about their history, etc. Jan Vorster managed to put together a complete set of the Landroving Magazine and almost a
complete set of the Newsletters which will be a great source.
This will not be possible without the help of members. Some are already onboard but assistance is required on all levels e.g.:
writing, lay out, print, proof reading, etc. in order to produce something that we all can be proud of.
If you are interested, please contact me so that we can arrange for a get together, share some ideas and get it going.
Attie Smit
COMMITTEE POSTS
Elsewhere in this newsletter you will find the notice of the Club’s 55th AGM to be held on 21/02/2015. You also received notice
of the Committee posts for which we have to elect office bearers. Some of the current Committee members have already
served two or more terms and it is understandable that they aren’t available for re-election. Now, this is NOT the time to sit
back and hope that someone else may step forward to lead the Club in the future. It is NOW the time to step forward and make
a difference by serving with either making yourself available or by nominating another member who you believe can make a
difference. Let’s be honest about this, without members there can’t be a committee and without a properly working committee
we will all have to bear the consequences. I don’t think one needs to even consider the consequences since it should be clear
to all. This is the time to think of the future and starting to DO something NOW to secure the Club’s future for the benefit of all..
Taking from JFK’s famous words (modified) - Ask not what the CLUB can do for you; rather ask what YOU can do for your
Club. I believe that it is every ones duty to take the time and consider who you believe has the ability take the baton to continue
the race with an eye on winning it.
If YOU don’t do anything why should the others? We are all responsible for the future of the Club and NOW is the time to take
up your responsibility.
Attie Smit
NEED MORE FROM THE CLUB?
On the Club website www.lroc.org.za there are 4 links to e-mail forums on the home page, these are
1.
LROC Ads - http://groups.google.com/group/lroc-ads
2.
LROC Chat - http://groups.google.com/group/lroc-chat
3.
LROC News - http://groups.google.com/group/lroc-news
4.
LROC Techtorque - http://groups.google.com/group/lroc-techtorque
These are all Google group forums and you need to follow the links to subscribe to them.
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We strongly suggest that you subscribe to the LROC News as this is used to keep members informed of events and other
happenings as well as reminders of upcoming events. These supplement the information in our newsletters and keep us
informed of any changes to the events. It is also used to get other news to the members.
Buying or Selling anything related to Land Rovers and camping etc, subscribe to the LROC Ads forum and you are quite likely
be able to find an item you need or to sell items no longer needed.
If you need answers to Land Rover Technical problems the LROC Techtorque is for you. You will be amazed at the great
advice you can garner from the forum members.
New Members
The LROC would like to welcome the following new members:
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Rod, Ann & Gareth Blower – Sandton – 1980 Series lll SWB 2.25 Diesel & 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6
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Hannes, Angelique & Amy-Leigh – Rooiberg – 2013 Discovery 4 XS, 2009 Discovery3 TDV6 SE, 1983 Series llls
Hard Top R6 (4.12 Chev Engine), 1976 Series lll Hardtop 2.6 Petrol & 1961 Series ll SWB 2.25 Petrol Soft Top
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Ben & Alida Wagner – Kempton Park – 2014 Defender 110 2.2 Diesel
Past Events
LROC CHRISTMAS WEEKEND AT RUST DE WINTER
TECHNICAL AFTERNOON AT ADVENTURE MOTORS
RUST DE WINTER CHRISTMAS WEEKEND
On a beautiful summers afternoon Father Christmas managed to arrive on time. He explained, in a strange accent, that his
sleigh was forced down over KZN and he then had to transfer to a Land Rover to get to Rust de Winter.
Gifts were handed out to the 29 eagerly awaiting children accompanied by parents and grandparents and soon the air was
filled with flying gliders, balls and cars being pushed around. Braai fires were soon blazing and everyone settled down to eating
the excellent braai packs that were handed out and socialising into the night.
On a cool Sunday morning 15 participating kids congregated at the course set up by Brian Cotton and after the briefing they
were off with tense looking parents and grandparents as co drivers.
A special thanks to Carlo and Anneke Winkel for arranging the trophies, Brian and Shelley Cotton for setting up the course and
not least to all who participated in the weekend. Thanks to Colin Ross for being Christmas Father.
The results of the Kiddies Trial as follows:
Girls Lap Drive
Lindsay Engelbrecht
18 points
Girls Self Drive
Amie Timberlake
7 points
Jess Timberlake
20 points
Hailey Pope
22 points
Boys Lap Drive
Rankin Janse van Rensburg
0 points
Rudi Cotton
3 points
David Ashcroft
8 points
Gustav Winkel
8 points
Ewan Cotton
13 points
Liam Varri
20 points
Cobus Wilkel
32 points
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Trent Janse van Rensburg 48 points
Boys Self Drive
Jarred Pope
8 points
Dean Cotton
34 points
Aedan Engelbrecht
55 points
Well done to all our future trial winners.
TECHNICAL AFTERNOON AT ADVENTURE MOTORS HELD 15 NOVEMBER 2014
The afternoon at Adventure Motors was well attended by 30 members and newcomers who enjoyed an interactive session with
Marc in his workshop. It was only a cloud burst that made us stop just after 5, when we couldn’t hear each other, or else we
could have gone on for much longer.
Marc covered all aspects of trip preparation starting at the suspension, going over to cooling systems, motor, gearboxes and
diffs. He also included advice on what spares to take along and how to do emergency repairs to get you moving again.
Bottom line of the day’s talk – if you think it needs changing, change it before you go. If it needs a service, service it before you
go.
On behalf of the Land Rover Owners Club I would like to thank Marc for opening his workshop to us and sharing his
considerable experience in a most enjoyable way.
LOSKOP AWAY WEEKEND
We were 12 vehicles at Seekoeigat for the weekend and all but one went on the Mountain Drive on Saturday. Friday afternoon
and the evening was spent at leisure and with the rain never far away, we got a chance to catch up on the coming and goings
around Gerrie’s portable fire place until the rain drove us to bed.
Saturday morning, after all the usual formalities of indemnity, etc. we left camp to Kruis River to meet up with some of the
locals for the drive on the farm. It was an easy leisurely drive, with steep ascents and descents every so often. We took a lunch
break in a kraal and spent some time with the locals.
On our way back to camp, we used the opportunity to spend some time on maintaining our geocaches planted in the area
some time ago. Donald Peake’s 3 youngsters caught on quickly and enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
The weather put us very early to bed on Saturday evening with two thunder showers close after one another.
Sunday was a cool day and we spent it at leisure in the camp. By early afternoon most were packed and ready to leave.
We wish to thank Wimpie Miessner and Pieter de la Port who made it possible to drive on the Meissner Family farm.
Attie Smit
Future Events
BREAKFAST RUN 4X4 TRAIL GROENKLOOF NATURE RESERVE, PRETORIA
DATE
TIME
ORGANISER
BOOKING
7 December 2014
8:30 AM
PIETER ERASMUS
ISLA BLASA 0861 576 272
Join the LROC on a 4x4 outing at the well known Groenkloof Nature Reserve, situated next to The Fountains Valley outside
Pretoria . The 4x4 route is approximately 14km long, and its not difficult except for 2 obstacles that are a bit more challenging.
These 2 obstacles have bypass routes. Good ground clearance and low range will assure no damage to vehicles. Along the
route various species of game can be expected, including zebra, jackal, duiker, kudu, impala, blue wildebeest, blesbuck, red
hartebeest, ostrich, giraffe and sable, and also a rich bird life.
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Arrive at 8:30, pay at the entrance gate and park at the entrance to the 4x4 route. Start to deflate tires immediately so we can
set off at 9:00. Members must bring camping chairs and a picnic basket. The 4x4 route won’t take longer than 2 hours, then we
will have picnic afterwards. Members are encouraged to have a 2-way radio in their Landies to get information and ask/give
help as we go.
I will bring my SWR meter along if any member wants to have their radio antennas checked, as well at the club’s diagnostic
tool.
How to get there:Groenkloof Nature Reserve is reached via the entrance to the Fountains Valley Resort. Follow the R21 to
the Fountains Circle, take the Fountains/Centurion turn-off into Christina de Wit Avenue. About 500 m further, turn left at the
entrance to the Fountains Valley Resort. Over weekends and on public holiday’s visitors use the alternative entrance gate 800
m from the Fountains Valley Resort main entrance gate.
Entrance fees:
Activity
Price (R)
4x4 route – 14 km
Adults (18 years and older) per person
School children (7 to 17 years) per child
Pre school children ( 0 to 6 years ) per child
Pensioners ( 60 years and older) per person
Recovery of 4 x 4 vehicles on route
Pieter Erasmus
100,00
35,00
20,00
10,00
20,00
450,00
BREAKFAST RUN WITH THE RAND HUNT
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DATE 11 JANUARY 2015
ORGANIZER – TREVOR FLETCHER
BOOKING ISLA BLASA 0861 576 272
The annual LROC breakfast run will take on a slightly different flavour in 2015. We will be joining Rand Hunt, another wellestablished club in South Africa, except they pre date Land Rover and LROC, in fact their members are still on horseback.
Rand Hunt club will be celebrating 129 years in SA.
The Rand Hunt has its origins in the Germiston Hunt Club, which was founded in the summer of 1886, the year of the
discovery of the Rand Gold Fields. Over the following years the club established its heritage and in 1934 the Rand Hunt and
the Johannesburg Polo Clubs joined forces to form the Inanda Club although the Rand Hunt retained its name as a founding
section of the new equestrian club. The hounds were moved to new kennels at Inanda, north of the outlying country area
known as Rosebank. For many years the hunting territory covered what is now Sandown, Wendywood, Buccleuch and
Petervale.
WHAT IS A DRAG HUNT?
The Rand Hunt Club runs a 'drag pack' as the hounds hunt
a pre-laid trail. The trail, or 'line' is laid by a mounted rider
dragging a cloth soaked in a specially concocted scent. No
live hunting takes place, but rather it is a test of the hounds'
tracking abilities. The hunts take place over varied
countryside, including a great number of fences of many
different designs. A hunt consists of a series of 'lines' that
have been laid about 6 minutes ahead of the pack.
Generally four to five lines are laid, each being from 1.5 to 3
kilometres long and finishing close to water so that the
hounds can refresh themselves before going on to the next
line.
Rand Hunt has extended an invitation to Land Rover
Owners Club to join them at their Breakfast Meet near
Inanda Country Base on the 11th January 2015. Land
Rover vehicles will be allowed to “follow” the trials (lines). The routes will require off-road driving, but nothing too difficult. After
the hunt, we will join the riders and members of Rand Hunt for a breakfast on the grounds of Inanda Country Base.
Any members wishing to join in our first breakfast run event of 2015 are to please book with Isla.There will be a fee per vehicle
and for the breakfast, which will be confirmed on booking.
Children are welcome, however parents kindly asked to keep a close eye on their kids when around the horses and the
working dogs.
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SUMMER TRIAL AND DRIVER TRAINING
DATE
W HERE
DRIVER TRAINING
TRIAL
ORGANISER
BOOKING
24 TO 25 JANUARY 2014
MALONJENI GUEST FARM(CAMPING) GPS COORDINATES: S26.60265 E28.16148
AT MALONJENI SATURDAY 9.30AM
MALONJENI SUNDAY 9.30AM SHARP FOR BRIEFING
ALEX FLADUNG/GERRIE MYBURGH
ISLA BLASA 0861 576 272(FOR DRIVER TRAINING)
For this weekend we will be based at Malonjeni Guest Farm, a great relaxing venue. Driver Training will take place at
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Malonjeni on Saturday 25 January. This will be the Basic Driver Training Module. For those attending Driver Training please
follow the instructions as per for camping below. It is essential that you book with Isla for the driver training so we know how
many people to expect. Training will commence at 9:30 and should be completed by 14:30. Thereafter all club members are
welcome to join us test your skills in the quarry. For further info please contact Gerrie Myburgh (Driver Trainer)
The Summer Trial on Sunday January 26 will take place at Malonjeni is R30.00 per entrant. “Camping cost: R65.00 per person
per night. Day visitor cost: R50 (adults), R25 (kids under 12).”
Camping from Friday night is available. The club is responsible for collecting your fees and not Malonjeni. All members must
please complete the slip at the gate on arrival and report to main reception for registration; from there you will be directed to
where we are camping. We will collect all fees when you arrive at the campsite. For info the web address for Malonjeni is
http://www.malonjeni.co.za If those camping could please bring wood it would be appreciated. Come join us for a great
weekend!
This is our flagship trial with a history of many many hours of fun in the mud. Even if you are not keen on trialing come and
spend the day or the weekend with like minded folks.The trial will start at 9.30 for briefing for a 10.00am start.
TREASURE HUNT WEEKEND AWAY FEBRUARY 2015
DATE
TIME
W HERE
ORGANIZER‘S
SUBJECT
ENTRANCE FEE
SATURDAY 7TH AND SUNDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2015
START: BEFORE 9.00AM
SASOL GARAGE CNR HENDRIK POTGIETER AND THE N14 TO GROOT MARICO
DARRYL AND
GITA BECK 011 827 6656 (H) 082 930 9562 0825062025
ON AND OFF ROAD DRIVING WITH QUESTIONS AND LOOKING FOR TREASURE.
THIS IS AN EVENT ORGANIZED TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE GERMISTON SPCA. THE ENTRANCE FEE IS
R100 PER VEHICLE AND THERE MIGHT BE CERTAIN ACTIVITIES ALONG THE ROUTE WHICH COULD CALL FOR A
DONATION . THIS YEAR WE ARE TRYING SOMETHING NEW , NOT ALL PACKED INTO ONE DAY .
BOOKING
ISLA BLASA 0861 576 272
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Bookings close on the 10 January 2015
We have booked the entire campsite at Riverbend, 10 kms from Groot Marico. This event is restricted to 10 vehicles as that is
all the campsite holds. There is no electricity but there are 3 toilets, a donkey boiler for the 2 showers and washing up. The
water is pumped from the river which runs along one side of the campsite. There is also a tin decked Lapa and large tractor
hubs for cooking and campfire. Please bring along at least two packs of firewood. The nearest shop is somewhere!!! Think
about 10 km away.
Camping fees are R200.00 per vehicle.(Dogs free but with prior arrangement with the organisers).
Booking with Isla is a must and payment of entrance and camping fees up front.
Email address is essential as all route directions and questions will be emailed to every entrant a couple of days prior to the
event. There are many trails on the farm, not too difficult but challenging. There is no extra charge for the trails as they are
included in the camping fees.
You start in your own time on Saturday morning (Suggest not later than 9.00am) from the Sasol Garage at the corner of
Hendrik Potgieter and the N14. The route schedule starts at the STOP in the garage. There will be questions along the way so
expect it to take between 3½ to 4½ hours to get to Riverbend.
LROC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DATE
SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2015
W HERE
LAPA AT RIETVLEI NATURE RESERVE
TIME
14:30 FOR 15:00
CONTACT ANY COMMITTEE MEMBER
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Please note that the 55th AGM will take place on the 21 February 2015. We are again
using Rietvlei Nature Reserve just South of Pretoria. As this venue continues to be a hit,
we have booked the lapa again. The facilities are great and there is enough parking
available, and plenty of braai places. As is the established custom, the Club will be
providing braai packs for all members attending. Regalia will also be on sale. Be sure to
tell the person on duty at the gate that you will be attending the LROC AGM, and sign the
attendance register at the gate, otherwise you will be charged entry fee. For those
interested in a position on the committee please check nomination form at the end of this
newsletter.
Minutes of 2014 AGM are available on the website under News and Updates.
LROC’S 55TH CELEBRATIONS 2015
Since March 2014, we have been engaged in negotiations with Sandstone Estates especially for the event planned for the
nd
weekend of 3 – 6 April 2015. A representative of Sandstone Estates met with us twice and we paid the farm a visit the 2
weekend of November 2014. The long and short of it all is, that subsequent to our booking the venue for the mentioned
weekend, we were informed by them that, that weekend coincides with their annual international Stars of Sandstone event. It
means a completely different venue than the one we have envisaged, with a minimum fee of R1 775.00 per couple for camping
for the weekend without the exclusive use of the venue. That all brought about the consideration of an alternative venue and
after we have met with the owner of Korannaberg Getaway, it was decided to rather change the venue. They offer a bush
camp more in line with what we usually do with two trails right there on the farm without breaking the bank. It is centrally
located for those coming from afar and near enough to the Lesotho border to do a day trip across the border.
Although Sandstone Estates is, admittedly, a great venue, we don’t think it’s worth the fees they charge and those who really
want to have a look can still do so but at a hefty daily visitor’s fee. The change of venue will unfortunately mean that the
Didibeng 4x4 Trail will be too far from Korannaberg and therefore will not be used.
We did receive positive replies from the other clubs and chapters we have invited with some confirmed already.
All the details will be published in our next Newsletter, so that you can book your place.
Attie Smit
TEMBE & NDUMO WORK PARTY & TEMBE FUND RAISER WEEKEND
DATE:
WORK PARTY TEMBE & NDUMO 07 – 11 JUNE 2015
FUND RAISER WEEKEND 12 – 16 JUNE 2015
W HERE:
TEAM LEADER:
BOOKINGS:
TEMBE ELEPHANT PARK, KZN & NDUMO RESERVE, KZN
DICK DE BRUYN CELL: 083 3251026
ISLA BLASA - ADMINISTRATOR
We once again have the privilege of visiting this wonderful park. The Tembe Elephant Park is a reserve normally restricted to
those staying in its private lodge. The KZN Wildlife Honorary Officers run six fundraising weekends at Tembe Elephant Park to
raise funds for projects within the park. In the unique sand forest and grassland ecosystem of the Tembe National Elephant
Park roam over 220 of the largest elephant in the world, the last remaining indigenous herd in KwaZulu-Natal.
This pristine wilderness, a proclaimed reserve on the old Ivory Route between Mozambique and the Zulu territory, also boasts
the other members of the Big Five – lion, leopard, black and white rhino and buffalo – as well as over 340 bird species and
abundant other mammal species right down to the tiny Suni, one of the smallest antelope in the world. Tembe offers an
authentic Big Five experience in a national game park managed by the Tembe tribe, headed by Nkosi (Chief) Tembe.
You will be camping at Ponweni camp, about 20km’s into the park. The camp has open air showers, basins and toilets with a
view. You will have access to self drives through the entire park and a variety of other activities. One of these is individual night
drives in your own vehicle. This can, as is the case with all night drives, provide one with exceptional sights which would
otherwise not be possible.
Due to the sandy environment, no caravans are allowed into the reserve; only off road trailers are permitted.
There is a strong possibility that a work party will also be required for the Ndumo Reserve that will take place at the same time
as the Tembe work party. Further details of this event will be passed on once the rangers have finalised their program for next
year. Accommodation will in all probability be in the camping site at Ndumo.
Please also note that bookings need to be finalised with Tembe six weeks prior to the date of the event.
As minimum and maximum numbers apply for both the work party and the fund raiser, bookings are essential.
More details on the work parties will be provided closer to the time.
Further information, bookings and cost enquiries email: [email protected]
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The Land Rover Owners Club is NOT a commercial organization. It is a club run
by enthusiasts of Land Rovers.
For classified advertisements to appear in the
newsletter, please submit to [email protected]
LROC Business Adverts
OC Business
RROC
Business Ad
LROC NEW MEMBERS
You must be a bone fide member to advertise in this column. Please submit via [email protected]
Our policy is to clear the adverts on a yearly basis. If you want your advert put in future newsletters please submit to
[email protected] attention Bernard.

RANGIES NEW & USED SPARES: Range Rover & Land Rover spares. Call Philip Glynn on Tel: 011 963 1397 Cell:
082 576 2879 or visit: www.rangies.co.za

Landyicon Motors are based in Boksburg so for all your service and major/small repair requirements. Spares for all
makes of Land Rovers and Club members obtain a 20% discount over the counter on all retail parts, and 5% discount
on all parts obtained from the agents. Please contact Eric or Ann on 011 918 7094 e mail [email protected]
web site www.landyicon .co.za

LBS Financial Services specialize in private vehicle finance. Based in Randburg, we are able to facilitate the
financing of private vehicles through the major banks on a nationwide basis. For more information, please contact
Lydia Barley on (011) 794-4113 or [email protected] , or visit our website www.lbsfinance.co.za

We offer camping and a small ablution on our small holding in Ruimsig AH, Roodepoort. It is a quiet area and will
save you fuel as we are close to suburbia. Cost per person is R80 per person (children under 12 free).
This would be ideal if you wanted to test out your camping gear before a long trip. Booking is essential. Please
contact Luke on 082 414 2677. For directions see our website www.nomadsland.co.za .The website can also be
viewed to see our invitation to the Nomads Land Country Market which is held on the 1st Sunday of every month.
Land Rover owners will be able to support the Land Rover vendor stall for accessories and various Land Rover Parts.
Kind Regards Luke Douwes Nomads Land’ 082 414 2677
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For a competitive, obligation free quotation/s on your Land Rover, 4x4, motorcycle, personal lines (household)
package policy/ies or commercial business portfolio/'s please contact Chantel at Ian Meaker Brokers on 0413641090 or via e-mail on [email protected]
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Any members traveling through the Little Karoo and wanting to stay over at a B&B in Oudtshoorn, please contact The
Yotclub B&B. We are in the centre of the town with private riverfront, lovely views and absolute peace and quiet.
Sorry no camping available.10% discount on presentation of members card. contact us on 044 279 2247 or
[email protected] www.gardenroute-yotclub.com Des & Liz White Yotclub B&B
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If you are passionate about Land Rovers and nature you will want to do the Badshoek Experience (see;
www.badshoek.co.za ).We have 7 Land Rovers from Series 1 to 110 for your enjoyment
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For all your Two-Way-Radio and Communications Requirements' please contact ROSH Electronics cc Contact
Name: Romeo Nardini Tel 011 476-4156 Fax 011 476-1787 Cell 082-552 4440 e-mail: [email protected]
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Calling all 4x4 fanatics, quaders and biltong hunters. We have self catering log cabins on a game farm in the Limpopo
province, with approx 350 hectares of 4x4 riding and 190 hectares of game farm. You can contact Anita or Dennis
Fritz on 082 551 8919 / 014 717 1297, for more info, or mail us on [email protected] / [email protected] . Please use both mail addresses when mailing.
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Sometimes your destination cannot be reached in a Land Rover; on these occasions contact BOARDING PASS, the
professional travel consultants. Our staff will research and arrange your flights/accommodation and obtain the best
possible fares. For more information contact Alan Farthing on 0825510079 or [email protected] or
[email protected] . “
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Light Engineering Works: - engineering services incorporating welding of most materials in all forms, once off
drilling, milling & turning and bracket & mounting fabrication to your design. Photographic examples available via
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email. Trailer servicing & repairs to manufacturer's specifications. We also do HF &VHF antenna installations with
advanced antenna analyzers. Contact: Willie Wright, 082 335 1356 / [email protected] .Workshop at The Hill
Johannesburg.
WHY ROCK AND ROLL WHEN YOU CAN GLIDE? OFF Road Traction & ON Road Comfort is what Pedders is all
about. Australia’s Number 1 and largest chain of franchised under-car specialists and their products are NOW
AVAILABLE IN SA! A range of TrakRyder suspension and shock-absorber components to suit your off-road vehicle
are available. Call Brian on 084 512 0222 or Marc on 011 708 2266 for more info • www.pedderssa.co.za •
[email protected]
CTEK CHARGERS AT SPECIAL PRICES FOR CLUB MEMBERS CTEK range of chargers available to all bona fide
club members at 20% discount. Please send email to: [email protected] for further details and pricing. Address to
George (0825510222). We can also facilitate the fitting of the DC>DC charging system in the JHB/Pretoria area. HG
Bosch & Associates, Distributors for CTEK Sweden AB to the classic car community in Southern Africa
To add Adverts to the LROC News newsletter, email your advert to [email protected]
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2006 Defender 90 Td5. 165000k's. Fantastic vehicle with fitted extras of some R100K based on Front Runner prices.
Reason for selling, pictures and list of extras available to serious buyers. Asking R225000 onco. Bokkie. 0836720903.
[email protected]
Hawkeye diagnostic tool. Unlocked for Defender/Discovery2 V8 & TD5. R3500 Andre 0825734299, Kempton Park.
2003 Silver 5 Door Freelander 1 Tdi Good body work. Cracked windscreen and broken rear passenger door window.
Blown top gasket. R20000 onco. Needs to be a quick sale, relocating. Sold as is. Ben Nel 082 855 0651 - Kyalami
Gauteng.
Series 2a fully restored. 7 new tyres and original rimms. 2.25 petrol engine. Papers and license up to date. 45k or
nearest offers will be considered. William Redelinghuys 079 095 2423 Malelane Nelspruit area. Please serious buyers
only.
I have a brand new 74 Litre Stainless Steel National Luna Double Door Fridge and Freezer. If you are interested,
contact me on 0784516615 or drop me an email on [email protected]
Discovery 1 bull-bar R1000 contact Stan on 0824636429
2009 Puma 90 107000 km, long range tanks, snorkel, bullbar,undes centre console safe,lense protectors, hi lift jack
FSH vehicle in very good condition Price R 225000, contact Ferdi 0824655119.
Double load bar, manufactured by Echo 4x4, to fit on roof of Defender 90/110. I used it for my awning and High Lift
Jack. Can also be used for roof top tent. Excellent condition. Was stored in garage. Pretoria area. R 1000. Please
contact Francois le Roux, 082 444 2647. Photo can be supplied on request..
1996 Land Rover Discovery 300 Tdi for sale only problem is the Diesel injector pump R35000.00 contact Gerrie on
011 559 5740 office hours please
High Air Intake for Defender 90/110/130 - Fender Top Type. Works excellent on 2,4 & 2,2 vehicles. Doubles air intake
for the Cab and Air-con. Comes in pairs as well - one for each side. R 550.00 each and R 1,100.00 for a pair.
excluding postage ; Contact Corrie - 0827669753 ; [email protected] ; will forward photo's ; Pretoria
Garsfontein.
Range Rover Classic Wheels (mags and tyres) Cooper STT pictures available. R8500. Werner 083 564 9281
[email protected] Pretoria
2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 HSE, Altacama Sand Colour, FSH, Accident Free, Black Nappa Leather Seats, 19"
Land Rover Mags, 70% Tyre Tread, 123 000km R 265,000.00 Hanno van Niekerk 076 412 6812
A bundle of 10 VCR tapes on wildlife subjects, namely: Reflections on Elephants, Hyena - the Sisterhood, Big Ears the Story of a Young Baboon, Wild Dogs - Africa's Painted Predators, The Nile Crocodile, Beauty & the Beasts - a
Leopards Story, Meerkats United, Strandwolf - Survivor of the Skeleton Coast, Londolozi - Troubled Waters, The
Great Karoo. All tapes are in excellent condition. R 80.00 for the bundle plus delivery costs which will be assessed
according the method you choose.I will ensure secure packing at no cost. Call Trevor Thomson on 044 3871031
(Knysna), or email [email protected]
Land Rover Defender 300 Tdi 1998 for sale with lots of extras .Contact Johan at 0845823962 R115000
Aluminium roof rack for Defender 110. Includes 2 jerry-can holders, a Hella worklight and an awning, made by Luke
Douws. Sandton area. R6000. Call Robert on 0836535377
2000 LAND ROVER 110 S/W 2.8i with extras: 40L fuel tank, full aluminium roof rack, bull bar with spots, XGS shocks.
New 285/70/16 COOPER STT tyres. Contact Johan Koekemoer, 0794339692 Lichtenburg NW
Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 2004 model - low mileage, excellent condition - well looked after, lots of extras, recently
had major service. Sold with roadworthy. R160 000. Phone William 0833207244.
Hannibal Roof Top tent for sale at R 7000,00 negotiable. Call Ockert Steenkamp at 0829236755
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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE in very good condition with FSH km213000 in the clock. Call Carlos 0118056500 /
0833777918. Midrand
2002 Land Rover Discovery TD5 ES FOR SALE New Tyres & New Battery 233500KMS R 65000.00 Contact: Abdul
0833113872.
Eezi-Awn Series 2000 2.5m awning Asking price R2,300 Condition - GOOD Item in PTA Contact Joe 082 331 4438
Includes 2 mounting brackets for a roof rack
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Wanted - good condition aluminium roofrack for Defender 110. Preferably in KZN (I live in Mkhuze, N. KZN). Please
call Dave - 082 8851824
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Looking to swop 3x3 canvas tent with 5x5 roof in good condition for a 5x5 army tent in any reasonable condition,
contact Lance Muir 0731702600
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WANTED Extra, gravity feed fuel tank for Defender CSW 2004 to fit right back fender. contact Derick at 0711656477
or email [email protected] if you have one for sale
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Looking for Puma jump seats to fit into the back of my TD5 90. Please contact Gert Cronje, 083 445 4888,
[email protected] . (Centurion area)
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I am looking for a land rover TD 5 bakkie for up to R100k cash. please contact me via email: [email protected]
or mobile: 078 607 7400 Kind regards Nigel Drake
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Gita is about to purchase a TD5 and requires a back door (bent) and a bonnet (cracked). If any member can help with
these items it would be greatly appreciated. Darryl Beck 082 930 9562 Gita Beck 082 506 2025 Home 011 827 6656
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Other Matters
OBITUARY
John Brand from our Border Chapter passed away at a cycling race at Thomas River on Saturday 01/11/2014.Our deepest
sympathy to his family and friends at this tragic time.
SUBJECT: INFO NEEDED FOR A BOOK ABOUT A LAND ROVER FROM THE UK IN SA.
Hi, I am a well known British artist in the UK who grew up in South Africa
(and also a 2008 Defender owner, currently living in London) My Grandfather
drove a brand new 1959 Series II Land Rover and caravan in late 1959 from
Folkestone in Kent down through Africa to Bulawayo which took over three
months, my father was 10 at the time and is starting to write a book about the
journey. The trip was filmed and also documented with a daily diary and I am
compiling the info on behalf of my father to be made into a film/documentary
as well which is being put forward to the BBC with the original 1959 film
footage.
The reason for my contact is that I am trying to trace the actual original Land
Rover vehicle itself. My Grandfather died many years ago and with him so
did the history of the Land Rover.
It was a new series II and although Rover did not help financially with the
expedition, they did supply the Land Rover three months earlier than anyone
else and fitted some unique accessories for the journey. The
registration/licence plate number was "460 GKT" and the owner at the time
(1959-1970?) was John Leslie Adams. I have attached some photographs of
it from the trip.I know I do have the original documents from Land Rover themselves with the original bill of sale somewhere if it
helps (which may include a chassis number).
Any help would be greatly appreciated to point me in the right direction for trying to trace this vehicle in Southern Africa. My
Grandfather owned a butcher shop in Bulawayo in the early 60's before moving to Fish Hoek in Cape Town and opening
another Butcher Shop. His name was John Leslie Adams. I believe he may at some point in the early sixties been involved in
an accident with a land rover in South Africa or Zimbabwe, I do not know if it was this Land Rover in particular.
I am keen to trace the vehicle and if there is a remote chance it could be found would be looking to have a ground up
restoration done in South Africa which would be filmed and used in the television documentary.
Any kind help would be greatly appreciated, or what I would need to provide to find out more.
Kindest Regards
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JJ Adams.
(London) [email protected]
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Present Status of LROC Committee Members - AGM 2015
Present Holder
Status
Present Term
Ends
Prepared to be
re-elected
Chairman
Attie Smit
Voted 2013
AGM 2015
No
Vice-Chairman
Bernard Cohen
Voted 2013
AGM 2015
No
Treasurer
Alex vd Horst
Voted 2013
AGM 2015
Yes
Secretary
Malcolm Timberlake
Voted 2014
AGM 2016
Not applicable
Trophy Secretary
Andre Toulson
Voted 2014
AGM 2016
Not applicable
Quartermaster
Tony Pollastrini
Voted 2014
AGM 2015
No
Membership Secretary
Bruce Richards
Voted 2013
AGM 2015
No
Editor
Janet & Trevor
Fletcher
Voted 2013
AGM 2015
Yes
Clerk of Events
Alex Fladung
Voted 2014
resigned
No
Driver Training
Gerrie Myburgh
Voted 2013
AGM 2015
No
Public Relations Officer
Natasha Beets
Voted 2014
AGM 2016
Not Applicable
Legal Compliance Officer
Vacant
Position
Conditions for Nominations:
1. Eligibility – A member shall be only eligible for election to the executive committee if he/she has
been a member of the Club for a period of not less than one year immediately preceding nomination.
(Article 6.1)
2. Nominations – Nominations shall be in writing and shall bare the name and signature of the
nominee, signature of the proposer and second and shall be faxed / emailed to the Club Administrator
before 17h00 Friday 13 February 2015. (Article 6.2)
3. Re-election – Members of the Executive Committee are elected to a two-year term of office, at the
conclusion of which they are eligible for re-election.
4. Faxing of Nomination Forms – Nomination forms must be faxed / emailed to the Club
Administrator at 086 524 7343 or [email protected] before 17h00 Friday 13 February 2015.
LROC Executive Committee Nomination Form AGM 2015
Position
Present
Holder
Chairman
Attie Smit
Vice Chairman
Bernard Cohen
Treasurer
Alex vd Horst
Quartermaster
Tony Pollastrini
Membership Secretary
Bruce Richards
Editor
Driver Training
Janet & Trevor
Fletcher
Gerrie Myburgh
Clerk of Events
Alex Fladung
Legal Compliance
Officer
Vacant
Name of
Nominee
Accepted
by
Nominee
Proposed by
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