In the Queen’s 2016 new year’s honour’s list it was announced that Paddy Hopkirk would receive the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). The MBE is awarded for a significant achievement or outstanding service to the community…
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to drive your Mini on a race track then Mini World Live at Rockingham on 10 July is the perfect opportunity. Safety is paramount so track time is fully marshalled and…
Japanese garden designer, Ishihara Kazuyuki, created a garden featuring a Mini in the Artisan area of the 2016 Chelsea Flower Show. The garden is entitled Senri-Sentei or Garage-Garden. It was inspired by a visit to the UK 10 years ago…
As well as all the many attractions of a static Mini show and track day, at the fantastic venue of Rockingham Motor Speedway at Corby, Northants, Mini World Live on 10 July will also be a fantastic Mini weekender. During…
The Royal Mail has issued a new set of stamps entitled ‘Royal Mail Heritage: Transport’. It is designed to reflect the movement of mail via methods of transport over the years. The 1970s is represented by a Mini Van: “Royal…
In October 2015 West Country Mini Scene marked its first anniversary at Cap’n Jaspers when more than 60 Minis returned to the location of the group’s first event a year previously. A celebratory birthday cake was made by Wendy Cakes.…
The newly refurbished British Motor Museum at Gaydon, formerly the Heritage Motor Museum, was opened to the public on 13 February. The new Collections Centre was also opened, housing around 150 cars from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Reserve…
This year’s International Mini Meeting will be held in Lommel, Belgium, 12-16 May. The full programme can now be found at www.imm 2016.be. Organiser Mini Fun Club, Belgium has promised club games, rocker cover and remote control car racing, a…
Santa Pod Raceway celebrates its 50th birthday this year. Drag racing arrived in Britain in the early 1960s and American all-star teams toured in 1964 and 1965, racing on airfield sites around the country, including the nearby Northamptonshire US Air…
Over 2000 Mini enthusiasts descend on Rockingham Motor Speedway for Mini World Live, an all-new adrenaline-fuelled car show on 5 July. Debut motoring event deemed a great success, attracting hundreds of beautifully restored classics, modified performance cars and the UK’s…