Grumpies set for show & shine

The Guildford Grumpies are getting set for this Sunday's fundraising Show & Shine. Photo: Eve Lamb

While their degree of grumpiness is subject to some debate, there’s no disputing the Guildford Grumpies’ enthusiasm for a good cause.
Since forming six years ago they’ve supported many – both local and further afield.
And despite speculation as to their general demeanor they’re clearly not always too cantankerous because in those same six years their membership has grown from six to more than 70, observes member Rob Wardley who serves as part-time chairman of the social division.
This Sunday – September 8 – the Grumpies are likely to be in a more agreeable and less curmudgeonly frame of mind as they indulge one of their chief pleasures in life – namely hosting the Show and Shine on Guildford’s John Powell Reserve.
This will be the third such Show and Shine the Grumpies Car Club Inc has staged and members like club secretary Steve Cole say its shaping to be a beauty. Full story in today’s Mail … (Friday, September 6, 2019)

Eve Lamb
Journalist and photographer Eve Lamb has a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) degree from Deakin University and a Master of Arts (Professional Writing) from Deakin University. She has worked for many regional newspapers including the Hamilton Spectator and the Warrnambool Standard, and has also worked for metro daily, The Hobart Mercury, and The Sunday Tasmanian. Eve has also contributed to various magazines including Australian Cyclist.