What superb display of new MINIs in Pride of Ownership at Mini Fair. The quality this year has again moved up a level. I was one of the judges and boy was it a tough job.
We don't use points at this show which makes it doubly hard. We spoke to every owner and the enthusiasm was incredible from everyone and long may it continue. We are working on ways to expand the concours at Himley for new MINI and we will be introducing special awards. More on that over the coming months.
A few comments have been made regarding the 1/4 tank of fuel ruling. This is out of our hands the Staffordshire Fire Service introduced this. Originally they wanted nil fuel in everyones tank. After a lot of negotiaton we managed to get them to agree to 1/4. Unfortunatly they will not budge on that. This rule has also Been introduced at the NEC now.
We are aware of the lack of MINI traders, we contact all the ones we can and for some reason they do not like to come to shows. Personally I think it is an excellent chance to advertise your business direct to MINI people. We will be working to get them to come next year. If you know any traders perhaps you could let them know what they are missing.
As a club we have supported and promoted MINI ever since the first designs appeared in 1995 and we will continue to do so. The majority of people who run the BMC own and run a MINI
We are trying to build the MINI scene at shows and please help us to do this
Win this excellent and rare Classic Mini at British Mini Fair on Sunday 31st January 2010
Raffle Mini
On the British Mini Club stand you will find this years ‘Mini for a £1’. A Mini Cooper Sport 2000 in Tahiti Blue with a silver roof. It has covered just 9600 miles from new. Tickets will be on sale from 10am till 3pm the Mini will be presented to the winner at the end of the show.
This Sunday is the 11th year of Mini Fair, we have got a massive show waiting for you set on 2 levels of indoor exhibition space. Love your mini?, then go to Staffordshire County Showground on the 31st January and you will be amazed to see the widest range of show cars along with over 100 mini specialists providing you with everything for your mini. Start off the year with a well organised mini event that has something for every Mini enthusiast.
Advance tickets have been sold in all parts of the UK and Ireland. The furthest advance tickets sold were in New York.
New Product Launch
Classic Mini Folding bikes, see them in the fleash for the first tme at Mini Fair.
It’s not just for parts, our Mini ‘pride of ownership’ display spanning over 5 decades showing off original and modified minis with £100 for each class winner.
Vantastic Turnout
Headlining this years special display, the Mini Van and Mini Countryman/Traveller who both celebrate 50 years in 2010. These displays will be centred in the main hall.
Various club stands from around the country will be taking part in our themed display. New for 2010 our first ever charity auction with the proceeds going to the Italian Job and The West Midlands Air Ambulance. Mini related goods will be up for grabs. The auction will take place in the seated area on the balcony also talks on classic mini rallying from Clive King at various periods during the day.
Raffle Mini
On the British Mini Club stand you will find this years ‘Mini for a £1’. A Mini Cooper Sport 2000 in Tahiti Blue with a silver roof. It has covered just 9600 miles from new. Tickets will be on sale from 10am till 3pm the mini will be presented to the winner at the end of the show.
How would you and your Mini like to feature in a new advert? We have been contacted by the company below who are looking for a Classic Mini owner who can sing. Interested? Please read the following below, and if interested contact Amy and please mention the British Mini Club
My name is Amy Gairdner and I work for a company called Biscuit. We are casting for an advert for Tick Tock tea (Redbush-South African). We are looking for a cross section of British society and people/objects that represent Britain. We would like someone to sit in their classic Mini sipping a cup of tea and singing 'Im a little teapot...'. If the Mini has a union jack on the side or on the bonnet then even better, but its not very important. What would be great is if the mini is mostly red. He or she will be intercut with other people in other parts of the country singing the same song. The filming will take place around the 4th Feb and will only take 1 hour.
If it appeals to anyone can you please send me a picture of yourself and your mini, hopefully via email - amygairdner@hotmail.co.uk
We have recently been contacted by the company below who would like to find a classic Mini owner to take part in a TV programme.
Interested? If so please read the following and if you contact them please remember to mention the British Mini Club.
I’m a producer at TV production company betty and we’re making a pilot with James Martin about classic cars for a major broadcaster.
for one element of the taster programme I’m looking for a Mini enthusiast, preferably in the South East who would be interested in us filming with them as they show us their Mini, talk about why they love Minis so much and allow us to film the car.
It would take a few hours sometime over the next few weeks and would be a very small crew of 4: one cameraman, a soundman, a director and me.
We need to find someone quickly
My contact details: Caroline.austin@betty.co.uk 020 7290 0541
British Mini Fair 2010 sees the British Mini Clubs very first charity auction.
This will be in aid of two charities - The Italian Job charity 'Kids Out', and we will also be making a donation to the Air Ambulance. Make sure you bring your money along as we will have some very special items available on the day.
British Mini Fair is the UK's most popular indoor Mini event, both for the Classic Mini and new MINI it is held at Staffordshire County Showground on January 31st
For more information on British Mini Fair 2010 please visit our website at www.britishminiclub.co.uk
Official Release: At the Copenhagen climate summit (COP 15, December 7 to 18), the BMW Group will take part in a variety of activities affirming its commitment, as industry leader in sustainability issues, to the fight against climate change. The BMW Group will not only provide vehicles for the official UN shuttle service, but for the first time at such an event will also take part in two official side events, at which it will put forward substantive ideas for tackling climate change. Partners will be the German Ministry for Environment, Conservation and Reactor Safety and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. Furthermore, the BMW Group will also co-host a symposium at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. And the BMW Group is also joining the “Hopenhagen” campaign initiated by the UN for a deal on climate change.
Ahead of the global climate summit, Dr Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, has set out his expectations: “We do support a common climate reduction target. The industrialised countries must share the burden equally – not least in order to prevent competitive distortions and displacement effects.”
As far as the mobility sector is concerned, Reithofer sees the following challenges: “We expect Copenhagen to help pave the way for sustainable mobility. The next step after setting ambitious targets will be to translate them into concrete measures. For example, governments must offer incentives towards the purchase of electric cars, in order to ensure that there is sufficient initial demand.”
Reduction in CO2 emissions of at least 25% by 2020
At the same time the BMW Group is also committed to making its own contribution towards the climate targets. The company intends to reduce the CO2 emissions of its products by at least 25% by 2020. To achieve this goal, technologies like zero-emission electric drive will play a vital role. Between 1995 and 2008, BMW Group has already reduced the EU fleet-average emissions by more than 25%. The company has also launched a wide-ranging sustainability strategy. Frank-Peter Arndt, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Production, comments: “The BMW Group is the world’s most sustainable car company. That was confirmed once again in 2009 when the Dow Jones Sustainability Index listed the BMW Group as sector leader for the fifth consecutive year. No other manufacturer is as economical in its use of resources. For us this status represents both a motivation and an obligation. Both in our products and in our production processes, we shall not be easing off the pace. We aim to ensure that all our processes are geared to sustainability.”
We would expect the MINI E to be on display at this event. Wether we all agree with climate change or not is another story. A recent poll in the UK showed some 48% of people questioned did not think climate change was man made. Plus other comments from experts say the ozone hole is keeping the South Pole frozen. We are sure there are arguments both ways so perhaps to air on the side if caution is the best way
A refreshing change from all the normal Mini Books comes The Mini Book by Mark Cotnam a delightful Childrens book perfect for Christmas giving. large font, waterproof pages, coil bound and of course child friendly. A delightful story with a timeless moral for all ages.To make sure if arrives in time for Christmas make sure you order as soon as you can. European orders are just £6.99 for more details please visit:
Have you seen our stand at the massive Classic Car at the NEC? The British Mini Club have had a stand at this show for at least 18 years and it just gets bigger.
We have 10 classic Minis on show and they have all attracted a lot of attention. The popularity of the Mini never seems to wain.
The show so far has been the busiest on record so we will see if today is the same
This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 12,13, and 14, the British Mini Club will be having a very prominent stand at the 2009 National Classic Car at the Birmingham NEC. You can not miss us we are right at the main entrance to Hall 2. The organisers have very kindly placed in one of the best positions of the whole. This will be the completion of the British Mini Clubs Mini 50 celebrations. On the stand we have 10 classic Minis ranging from a 1959, the Club Van, a very early Mini Van with a Speedwell engine, a Rover Mini Cabriolet and a Rover Mini Cooper 35, all rare cars in there own right. Come and say hello to us we would love to see you on any off the 3 days
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