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SUMMARY:BCSV AGM 2025 + Driver Bus Lines over the decades
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Bus and Coach Society of Victoria (BCSV) Annual General Meeting is to be held on Sunday 21st September at the Driver Bus Lines Depot\, 45 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 3pm – note change of venue. \n\n\nAfter the AGM proceedings\, Paul Kennelly will present “Driver Bus Lines over the decades“ looking back at nearly 95 years of this iconic bus operation in Melbourne’s south-east\, with Gary and Daryl Driver present to share special comments and insights. \n\n\nBoth members and guests are welcome\, free admission. Members must be paid up for 2025/2026 to vote in the election of committee members. \n\nELECTIONS\nElections for the Committee will be conducted at the AGM along with the presentation of the annual and financial reports. Vacant positions include:\nExecutive Positions: \n\nPresident\nDeputy President\nSecretary\nTreasurer\n\nOfficers: \n\nAssistant Secretary\nTours Organiser\nHistorical Research (Heritage/Archive)\nMembership\nRestoration\nSafety\nPublications Editor\nSocial Media\nWebsite & Virtual Museum Content\n\n\nWe’d also welcome those who wish to join us as general committee members. \n\n\nAs always members are encouraged to put themselves forward if they believe they can make a contribution to the Society\, particularly helping us organise tours. \n\nNOMINATION FORMS\nNomination forms have been emailed to members ahead of the AGM. They can be downloaded from our website:\nDOC – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/BCSV_2025-AGM_notice.doc\n\nPDF – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/BCSV_2025-AGM_notice.pdf \n\nPROXY FORMS\nMembers who are unable to attend the AGM may nominate a proxy by way of a form which clearly identifies the name of the member’s proxy and is signed by the member.\nTo assist members\, an example proxy form has been prepared.\nDOC – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/BCSV_2025-AGM_proxy-form.docx\nPDF – https://bcsv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/BCSV_2025-AGM_proxy-form.pdf\n\nProxy forms should be declared by your nominated proxy at the commencement of the AGM. Digital copies will be accepted at secretary@bcsv.org.au up to 24 hours before the meeting time i.e.\, by 3pm on Saturday 20th September 2025. \n\nMEMBERSHIP RENEWALS\nFor those yet to renew their membership\, see https://bcsv.org.au/membership/\n\nAGM LOCATION\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, we will be relocating our AGM to the Driver Bus Lines depot\, 45 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley.\n\nNearby bus options include Route 693 on Ferntree Gully Rd (connect via Oakleigh) or Route 703 on Blackburn Rd (connect via Syndal or Clayton)\, both around 10 minutes walk from the depot. Ample parking is available along Ricketts Rd. \nNB: Route 737 is not travelling via Syndal currently due to ongoing SRL works\, however it will still stop at Avonhurst Dr/Blackburn Rd (near Ricketts Rd). Also be aware of rail replacement on the Belgrave/Lilydale and Sunbury Lines. \n\n\nAFTERNOON TEA\nEach meeting concludes with a short afternoon tea and chatter on the latest industry gossip.\n\nMODEL RULES\nA copy of the BCSV model rules can be found on our website – https://bcsv.org.au/about/model-rules/\nWe encourage all members planning to nominate to familiarise themselves with the model rules ahead of the AGM
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-agm-2025-driver-bus-lines-over-the-decades/
LOCATION:Driver Bus Lines\, 45-53 Ricketts Road\, Mount Waverley\, Victoria\, 3149\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251108T130000
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SUMMARY:Yarra Glen Display 2025 - Members' Preview Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Want a chance to get some photos at the annual HCVCA Yarra Glen Display without the crowds? Would love to ride a couple of the many restored coaches in the Driver Classics Fleet? \nGary Driver from Driver Bus Lines has once again kindly invited BCSV members (& any guests from interstate) to come along on Set-Up Saturday. \nDriver Bus Lines will also provide transfers to/from the event for BCSV members on Display Day Sunday! \nBoth the members’ preview afternoon & display day transfer are provided free to BCSV members! New members welcome to join ahead of the display day weekend – https://bcsv.org.au/membership/ \nSET-UP SATURDAY\nA convoy of Driver Classics heritage vehicles will leave the Driver Bus Lines depot at 45-53 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 1.00pm on Saturday 8th November. Arrive by 12:45pm. \nA second stop in Lilydale will also be available upon request. \nEmail secretary@bcsv.org.au if interested. \nUpon request on the day\, there can be opportunity to change vehicles in Lilydale or Coldstream on the way – chat to Gary and the other drivers before departing Mt Waverley. \nA current day coach will return attendees back to the depot around 5pm\, setting down at Lilydale Station enroute upon request. \nThe afternoon is free for both BCSV members and interstate guests and we thank Gary for the kind invite. \nDISPLAY DAY SUNDAY\nOn Sunday a transfer bus for BCSV members will depart the Driver Bus Lines depot at 45-53 Ricketts Rd\, Mt Waverley at 8:30am (arrive by 8:20am) and Lilydale Station at 9:20am (awaiting train from the City). \nThose boarding at Lilydale should wait at the 683 Warburton stop on Maroondah Hwy (near Captain K Fish & Chips). \nFor the general public\, McKenzie’s Route 685 now operates every hour from Lilydale to Yarra Glen on Sundays. \nThe return journey from the display\, using the heritage vehicles\, will leave Yarra Glen at 3pm with drop off at Lilydale Station by 3:45pm before travelling back to the depot in Mt Waverley\, arriving back around 4:30pm. \nAgain\, RSVPs appreciated via BCSV Secretary Paul Kennelly – secretary@bcsv.org.au
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/yarra-glen-display-2025-members-preview-afternoon/
LOCATION:Driver Bus Lines\, 45-53 Ricketts Road\, Mount Waverley\, Victoria\, 3149\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Convoy,Vehicle Display
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251109T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251109T150000
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SUMMARY:Historic Commercial Vehicle Display 2025 - Yarra Glen
DESCRIPTION:Join the HCVCA (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia) and BCSV: Bus and Coach Society of Victoria for a relaxing Sunday at Yarra Glen Racecourse on Sunday November 9 2025 enjoying the 44th annual Historic Commercial Vehicle Display. \nPublic gates open from 9am to 3pm. Entry is $10 per person with under 14s free! Free parking on site. \nSunday entry from 7:00am for display vehicles. All vehicles must remain displayed until 2:30pm. \nA courtesy transfer bus for BCSV members & interstate guests will be available from the Driver Bus Lines depot and Lilydale Station – we’ll confirm timings soon. Alternatively\, Route 685 now operates every hour from Lilydale Station to Yarra Glen Racecourse. Timetable on Transport Victoria website. \nInspect some of the dozens of vehicles on display\, from vintage trucks\, buses and tractors\, to steam engines and older cars\, including a display by the Chrysler Restorers’ Club. \nBus operators who regularly take part include Driver Bus Lines\, Moonee Valley Coaches\, Dysons\, Ventura\, Diamond Coaches\, McKenzies\, Martyrs\, John Usher’s Invicta collection\, among several privately owned buses. \nThere will be kids amusements\, including face-painting and a jumping castle\, and also a Touch A Truck section where kids are able to hop into trucks and have a squiz how they all work. \nEnjoy live music all day\, rocker cover races\, trade stalls\, and of course delicious food and drink stalls. \nHCVCA will also draw the much anticipated Tool Box Raffle at approx 2pm – tickets just $2. \nVEHICLE OWNERS\nIf you’re bringing a bus or coach\, please register with BCSV Restoration Officer Steve Bayer – steve.bayer@bcsv.org.au. There’s no cost to display a vehicle and drivers also receive free entry to the display. \nThose bringing a truck or other commercial vehicle should make contact with the HCVCA (Historic Commercial Vehicle Club of Australia) committee\nPam – treasurer@hcvca.com.au or\nFrank – president@hcvca.com.au\nOr call Russ on 0409 073 523 \nSET-UP SATURDAY\nVehicle owners are welcome to arrive on Saturday afternoon to set up. Camping is also available ($20 per person). Showers\, toilets and early morning breakfast will be available. \nBCSV members will have an opportunity to ride the Driver Classics convoy to Yarra Glen Racecourse on Saturday afternoon (returning via transfer bus). Details will be announced closer to the day. \n\nVehicle owners are also welcome to join the HCVCA for dinner Saturday evening in the Yarraview Dining Room. Expect raffle prizes\, a guest speaker\, tea and coffee\, a great meal and good company! Drinks available at bar prices. Meal will be heavily subsidized for HCVCA members. \nPlease book early as there is a minimum number required for the dinner to go ahead! Alternatively\, there’ll be a casual Pizza and BBQ dinner outside. \nThose wishing to attend dinner on Saturday night should book directly via the HCVCA using the contract information above.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/historic-commercial-vehicle-display-2025/
LOCATION:Yarra Glen Racecourse\, Armstrong Grove\, Yarra Glen\, Victoria\, 3775\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Transport Events,Vehicle Display
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251116T150000
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SUMMARY:BCSV November meeting: Australian Buses of the '60s & '70s
DESCRIPTION:Our next Sunday social meeting will be held on Sunday 16 November at 3pm to 5pm. Geoff Foster and Paul Kennelly will take a detailed look back at Australian Buses of the ’60s & ’70s. \nEach meeting ends with afternoon tea and a chance to catch up on the latest industry gossip. \nWe are pleased to advise that the meeting will be return to our usual venue at Melbourne Tram Museum in Hawthorn at 8 Wallen Rd\, near the corner of Power St. \nAlight Tram Routes 70 & 75 at Riversdale Junction. Alternatively\, Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale line is a short 10 min walk away. \nFor those driving\, there is usually parking next door at Wallen Rd Reserve / Leonda by the Yarra.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/bcsv-november-meeting-australian-buses-of-the-60s-70s/
LOCATION:Melbourne Tram Museum (Hawthorn Tram Depot)\, 8 Wallen Rd\, Hawthorn\, Victoria\, 3122\, Australia
CATEGORIES:BCSV Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260208T170000
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SUMMARY:BCSV February Overnight Tour: Gippsland
DESCRIPTION:Expressions of Interest for our February 2026 overnight tour to Gippsland remain open. The tour is scheduled for Saturday 7 February & Sunday 8 February. \nWe plan to visit Gillicks and Dysons in Bairnsdale on Saturday followed by Dysons in Sale and a train ride on the Walhalla railway on the Sunday. \nA group booking for motel accommodation will be made for Bairnsdale on the Saturday night. Twin share rooms and queen beds will be available. \nLate EOIs are still being accepted until Sunday 5 October – make sure to email BCSV Deputy President Steve Bayer – steve.bayer@bcsv.org.au with name and numbers attending. EOIs will assist us in detailed planning and costs.
URL:https://bcsv.org.au/event/overnight-tour-gippsland/
LOCATION:Victoria
CATEGORIES:BCSV Tour
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