MiniWorld June 2019 15
August
1 Mod 'n' Mini Meet
At London's Ace Café on the first
Thursday of every month. Good
food and good atmosphere
at this iconic venue.
+44 (0)20 8961 1000
http://www.ace-cafe-london.com
2-4 Gloucestershire
Vintage & Country
Extravaganza
At South Cerney Airfield in
Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
Some classic car content. 200
acres of displays and stalls. Ken
Fox Wall of Death, live action
arena, dog show, fun fair etc.
http://www.glosvintageextravaganza.
co.uk
2-7 Cambridge
International Mini Chill
At Marley Eternit Social Club,
Meldreth, Herts. Laid-back
camping weekend with live
music and raffle. Convoy to
the IMM on Thursday morning
(8 August). Camping is also
available just for the Wednesday
night for those wanting a stop
over on the way to the IMM.
3 Mini Mosaic
A world record attempt at the
British Motor Museum to spell
out 'Mini 60' from 600 Minis in
the museum's grounds.
+44 (0)1926 641188
http://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
4 National Metro
and Mini Show
At the British Motor Museum
in Gaydon, Warwickshire. An
enhanced version of this annual
event which will celebrate the
Mini's 60th anniversary year.
The ticket fee includes entry to
the brilliant museum and its
fine displays and café. (Note
that there will be a 'Mini Mosaic'
world record attempt the day
before – 3 August – to spell out
'Mini 60' from 600 Minis in the
museum's grounds.)
http://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
8 -12 International Mini
Meeting, Bristol, & Mini
At Washingpool Farm in Bristol.
Minis and their owners will
head to Bristol in England
to experience West Country
hospitality and plenty of cider!
Entertainment, Mini runs, many
trade stands from all the ain
Mini parts businesses, rocker
cover racing. fun dog show,
club games, a variety of food
to choose from and camping.
The event will be organised by
a group of dedicated Mini fans.
Each year the IMM happens in
a different country but every
five years the IMM takes place in
England (Mini's birthplace). The
2019 IMM will include a special
celebration event for Mini's
60th anniversary year on the
Sunday which will incorporate
a concours and special displays.
The event will also celebrate 55
years of the Mini Moke and 50
years of the Mini Clubman. Buy
your tickets and commemorative
merchandise online now.
http://www.imm2019.co.uk11 Cranleigh Classic Car
Show & Autojumble
Annual multi-marque event
at Cranleigh Showground,
Cranleigh, Surrey. Craft and
autojumble stands, kids'
entertainment, cake stall.
http://www.cranleighlions.org17 Capel Classic Car
& Bike Show
Annual multi-marque event
at Capel, Surrey. Trade stands,
autojumble, flower show plus
homemade cakes for sale.
http://www.capelcarshow.com18 Mini In The Park
Annual Mini event with a brand
new venue of Mallory Park
Circuit in Kirkby Mallory,
Leicestershire. Track day,
displays, club stands, camping
with evening entertainment,
autojumble, Bake Off. Take your
Mini on the racing circuit!
+44 (0)1959 541444
http://www.minishow.co.uk24 -25 Japan Mini Meeting
A special running of the annual
32 Fest event for Mini's 60th
year at Fuji Speedway, Japan.
http://www.classic32fes.jp25 Minis at Goodwood:
An Italian Job In A Day
Mini event to raise funds for the
Italian Job charity. Navigational
tour around Sussex using
tulip notes followed by laps of
Goodwood circuit before special
stages in the paddock.
http://www.minisatgoodwood.com25 Shelsley Walsh Mini
Day & Diamond Mini Tour
Diamond Mini Tour starts at
M42 junction 6, travels past
Longbridge factory area and
includes 70-mile scenic tour
to Shelsley Walsh hillclimb in
Worcestershire. Displays of
star cars and rally cars plus
club stands, live 60s music,
traders, film show and camping.
Supporting Acorn Children's
Hospice and Midlands Air
Ambulance. £15 entry.
http://www.tuliprallytours.co.uk24 -26 Legendary
Grand Tour
Excellent annual Mini event
in North Devon to raise funds
for Children's Hospice South
West including Little Bridge
House. Mini cruises andgatherings with fancy dress for
participants and their Minis.
http://www.smallcarsbighearts.co.uk3 1 -1 S e p t. Bo'ness
Hillclimb Revival
Multi-marque event at Bo’ness
Circuit, Scotland. Rally to Jim
Clark Museum, historic hillclimb
competition and concours.
http://www.bonesshillclimb.org.ukSeptember
1 Minis By The Sea
Annual event at Steyne Gardens,
Worthing, West Sussex. Fab
free-to-enter show near to
Worthing's pier and shops.
Club and trade stands, charity
tombola, raffle and auction.
http://www.wsmoc.co.uk5 Mod 'n' Mini Meet
At London's Ace Café on the first
Thursday of every month. Good
food and good atmosphere
at this iconic venue.
+44 (0)20 8961 1000
http://www.ace-cafe-london.com13 -1 5 Goodwood Revival
Excellent multi-marque car and
aeroplane event celebrating
days gone by at Goodwood
Circuit, Chichester, West Sussex.
Period dress makes it more fun.
Traders, displays, celebrities,
track action. Usually includes a
small amount of Mini content.
http://www.goodwood.co.uk14 -1 5 IOW Adventure
Annual Mini trip from
Southampton to Isle of Wight
via Red Funnel ferries. £31 ferry
deal for your Mini to travel to
IOW and back for a day trip or
weekend. All Minis are welcome,
not just WCMS members' cars.
http://www.westcountryminis.co.uk15 Mini Fest at
Stanford Hall
Brilliant annual event at
picturesque Stanford Hall
stately home in Lutterworth,
Leicestershire, organised by
British Mini Club. Traders, club
stands, concours, show 'n' shine,
live arena and tea room.
+44 (0)1384 897779
http://www.britishminiclub.co.uk15 Mini Magic
Annual Mini-only track day event
at White River Park, Collon,
County Louth, Ireland. Track
action and static displays.
http://www.minimagicevents.com1 5 -1 6 Day's Addict
Annual Mini gathering at
Château de Trilbardou, in Seine-
et-Marne in France. Overseas
visitors are welcome!
http://www.minisaddict.fr20-27 Minis To Ireland
Mini touring event organised byMini Cooper Register. Entry fee
includes return ferry crossing
from Fishguard, hotels, evening
meals, bed and breakfast,
lunches, roadbook and rally
plates. Only 40 places available.
[email protected]21-22 Belgian Diamond
Mini Run
Mini run from Ghent, East
Flanders, Belgium, following
a tourist route through
picturesque villages and
viewpoints including Les Pays
des Collines in the Flemish
Ardennes. Saturday evening
meal and hotel stay. Sunday
run to Golden Classic Festival in
Lauwe. 200€ per Mini includes
some meals and goody bag.
http://www.belgianminisontour.be21-22 Kop Hill Climb
Multi-marque event at
Princes Risborough, Bucks.
Hillclimb racing, static classic car
display, trade stands, etc.
http://www.kophillclimb.org.uk22 Fun Run To Hun
Classic Mini road run from
Milton, Cambridgeshire, to
Hunstanton on the coast.
Minimum donation of £5 per
Mini. In aid of Cinnamon Trust.
[email protected]
http://www.facebook.com/events/
32568526161339425 Mini Spares Track Day
At Cadwell Park, Louth,
Lincolnshire. For original Minis
and derivatives. Novice and
experienced drivers welcome.
Instructors available for one-to-
one tuition for a small fee.
Open pit lane format.
+44 (0)1707 607700
http://www.minispares.com25 Mini Action Day
Brilliant annual Mini track
day at Castle Combe Circuit,
Wiltshire. Compulsory safety
briefings and fully marshalled
track. Traders (including
event sponsor Mini Sport)
club stands, huge autojumble,
awards and charity racing
Minis. Top 60 display of Minis.
+44 (0)1249 782417
http://www.miniactionday.co.uk29 Oh So Retro
Over 1,500 classic and retro
cars, scooters and motorcycles
plus live music, trade stands and
more. At The Rec, Margate, Kent
+44 (0)7544 338282
http://www.ohsoretro.co.ukOctober
3 Mod 'n' Mini Meet
At London's Ace Café on the first
Thursday of every month. Good
food and good atmosphere
at this iconic venue.
+44 (0)20 8961 1000
http://www.ace-cafe-london.com9 -13 Mini 60, USA
Excellent annual Mini event
hosted by Classic Minis United.
Held at Wytheville, Virginia,
USA. Plenty of mountain Mini
cruises throughout the event
plus a scavenger hunt and lots
of laughs. Plus Mini 60 party
and many more activities.
http://www.classicminis.org20-2 Nov The Italian Job
Epic annual touring adventure,
set in Italy, for vehicles featured
in The Italian Job film plus
New Minis and New Fiat 500s.
Participants compete in fun
challenges and timed stages,
while navigating with tulip-style
rally notes, with the aim of
raising funds for Buttle UK.
Meals and hotels included in
fee. See stunning towns and
countryside from your Mini plus
the sights of Turin including the
former Fiat Factory's roof-top
test track. 2019 sees the 30th
anniversary of this fantastic
event. Money raised goes to
Buttle UK which provides beds
for disadvantaged children
plus other kids' charities.
+44 (0)1273 418100
http://www.italianjob.com25-27 Mini Nationals
Annual Mini event in Tauranga,
North Island, New Zealand.
Show and shine, hillclimb, tours,
motorkhana, 60th party. Hotel
accomomodation available.
http://www.tmoc.org.nzNovember
7 Mod 'n' Mini Meet
At London's Ace Café on the first
Thursday of every month. Good
food and good atmosphere at
this iconic London venue.
+44 (0)20 8961 1000
http://www.ace-cafe-london.com8 -1 0 Classic Motor Show
Excellent annual multi-marque
classic car event covering many
halls of Birmingham's NEC.
Displays, live demonstrations,
trade stands, autojumble,
auction, concours, car club
stands, plus many food and
drink outlets. Expect a fair bit of
Mini involvement for the 60th
year including impressive stands
from the Mini Cooper Register,
British Mini Club and more.
+44 (0)207 384 8140
http://www.necclassicmotorshow.comDecember
7 Mod 'n' Mini Meet
At London's Ace Café on the first
Thursday of every month. Good
food and good atmosphere
at this iconic London venue.
+44 (0)20 8961 1000
http://www.ace-cafe-london.com