THAMES VALLEY REGION NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER/JANUARY 2018/19
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MEMBERS!
A reminder that our meetings are on the last Wednesday of the month at The Crooked Billet, London Road, Hook, Hants, RG27 9EH from 8pm. All members are very welcome, you don’t have to own a Mini Cooper – any mini will do! It doesn’t matter if you turn up without your mini either….just come along for a drink and a chat with other members. If you have any technical queries about your minis then there is bound to be somebody at the meeting who can help you.
We had a record number of members attending our Christmas Dinner at The Crooked Billet! We had a lovely meal in familiar surroundings but above all…..great company!
Hopefully, we’ll be having space for 15 cars on our club stand at Brooklands Mini Day 24th March 2019.
“All types of Mini (including the modern BMW) are invited to this annual event, so expect displays in all areas of the Museum site. From the oldest to the newest, this year’s event will see some of the earliest examples nestling among hundreds of Minis and their variations including vans and pickups. As always Test Hill will be in action (subject to weather).
There will be a variety of trade stands offering mini parts, spares and memorabilia.”
https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/brooklands-mini-day
On the 1st January 2019 is the Brooklands Classic Car New year’s Day Event https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/new-years-day-classic-gathering
“Everybody – whether driving a “Classic” or not – is welcome to the largest New Year’s Day Classic Gathering in the UK. “
The MCR isn’t having a club stand here but it really is not to be missed!
The Hinton Firs weekend in Bournemouth, 25th to 29th January 2019 is getting closer. More details are available in CooperWorld. We are really looking forward to this event and it will be the 37th consecutive year! For more information contact: Josh Bromage
j-bromage@outlook.com
We are hoping to have a display of Thames Valley Region cars at the Classic Car Rally at the Popham Airfield on the 6th May 2019
http://www.popham-airfield.co.uk/classic-car-rally
The itinerary and cost for next year’s Minis to Ireland is now in the latest CooperWorld. This time the southern part of Ireland will be explored from the 20th to 27th September. For further details see the full advert in CooperWorld. Entries opened on the 1st December on a first come first served basis with just 40 places available but there is a waiting list if all places are filled. Contact: membership@minicooper.org
Our club shop is going from strength to strength with more goodies being available to purchase….if you can’t find what you’re looking for then please ask. Have a look at the website Mini Cooper Register and click on club shop.
When ordering goodies from MINI SPORT don’t forget that members now get a special exclusive discount. You will need to contact them first with your membership number and contact details in order to set up your discount cara@minisport.com or 01282 778731
That’s all for now. Enjoy your Minis, whether driving them or working on them. Make the most of this time of year for those winter jobs.
HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
Lorraine: PR@minicooper.org or thames_valley@minicooper.org
Ken: thames_valley@minicooper.org
