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EVENT DIARY
Mini and classic car event listings...
List your Mini or classic car event for free: Email: mw.ed@kelsey. co.uk Post: MiniWorld, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL, UK Check with event organisers for any last-minute changes
CORONAVIRUS NOTE: Please be aware that these events will only be able to take place if government guidelines allow.
2022 February
20 Normous Newark Autojumble
5-6 Minis Down Under
Mini event at Rosehill Gardens near Sydney, Australia, to celebrate 60 years of the Mini in Australia. It was due to take place in 2020 but was pushed forward to 2022. Organised by Mini Car Club of NSW. www.miniclub.com.au
NEW DATE 13 Mini Fair
Fantastic event at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground. Perfect shopping day out for Mini fans due to the large amount of Mini-specific traders and autojumblers. Plus club stands, British Mini Club's Show 'n' Shine and the Premier Concours final. www.britishminiclub.co.uk
18-20 Classic Car & Restoration Show
Multi-marque event at Birmingham's NEC. Demonstrations, food outlets, live restorations, club, trade and autojumble stands. www.necrestorationshow.com
27 Brooklands Mini Day
Mini event at Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, Surrey. Club stands, traders, Mini-only parking, food outlets. Ticket includes the museum's many excellent motoring attractions. www.brooklandsmuseum.com April
10 Normous Newark Autojumble
29-2 May Riviera Run
Excellent Mini weekender at stunning seaside location of Pentewan Sands Holiday Park in St Austell, Cornwall. Entertainment, rocker cover racing, fancy dress contest, show 'n' shine, glow show, kids' entertainment, local crafts, Mini traders, scenic Mini cruises. Static caravans and camping pitches available on-site plus restaurants and watersports. Day visitors are welcome. No dogs are allowed on site. www.cmcrivierarun.co.uk May
1 Mk1 Performance Action Day
Classic Mini track day at Blyton Park in Lincs. Raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Saturday night camping with motorsport special guests. www.mk1-performanceconversions.co.uk
2 Yorkshire Classic & Performance Motor Show
Multi-marque event at Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate. Trade stands, autojumble, refreshments. Dogs welcome. www.greatbritishmotorshows. com
8 British Mini Day, Himley Hall
Mini event in the picturesque grounds of Himley Hall, near Dudley, West Midlands. Traders, club stands, Show 'n' Shine and concours. www.britishminiclub.co.uk
10-18 The Italian Job
Touring adventure, set in Italy, for vehicles featured in The Italian Job film plus New Minis and New Fiat 500s. Starting in Imola, participants compete in fun challenges and timed stages, while navigating with tulip-style rally notes, with the aim of raising funds for kids' charities. Meals and hotels included in fee. See stunning towns and countryside from your Mini plus The Italian Job film locations in Turin. Money raised goes to Buttle UK which helps disadvantaged children. www.italianjob.com
14-15 Beaulieu Spring Autojumble
26-30 International Mini Meeting, Germany
The 2022 IMM will be hosted by Mini IG Bamberg at Eventzentrum Strohofer in Geiselwind, Bavaria. Expect partying, displays, tours and local food outlets. Camping and glamping available. Merchandise is on sale now. This re-scheduled event was first planned for 2020. www.imm2022.de June
5 National Metro & Mini Show
Annual event at the excellent British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire. Traders, displays, club stands plus free entry into the fab museum with your show ticket. +44 (0)1926 895300 www.britishmotormuseum. co.uk
12 National Mini Day, Beaulieu
Excellent event at Beaulieu Museum in Hampshire, organised by the Mini Cooper Register. Ticket provides entry to the brilliant museum. www.minicooper.org
12 Ripon Clubs & Classics Motor show
Multi-marque event at Ripon Racecourse. Traders, displays and refreshments. www.greatbritishmotorshows. com
19 Classics in the Park
Multi-marque event at Hutton in the Forest, Cumbria. Traders and displays. Dogs welcome. +44 (0)1729 840070 www.greatbritishmotorshows. com
19 Mini & VW Bus Meet
Mini and VW bus camping event at DK Rugby Club, Kingswinford, West Midlands. Live band and entertainment, show 'n' shine. +44 (0)1384 897779 www.britishminiclub.co.uk
23-26 Goodwood Festival of Speed
A must-attend multi-marque event for fans of motorsport, performance cars and supercars. At Goodwood Circuit, near Chichester, West Sussex. +44 (0)1243 755055 www.goodwood.com/grr
25 Mini Action Day
Take your Mini on Castle Combe's circuit. Traders, club stands and autojumble. www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk July
3 Leighton Hall Classic & Performance Motor Show
Multi-marque event at Leighton Hall, Carnforth, Lancashire. Traders, autojumble, displays, live arena, scenic gardens. www.greatbritishmotorshows. com
10 BMC & Leyland Show
Annual event at the excellent British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire. Traders, displays, club stands plus free entry into the museum with your show ticket. The event will include a celebration of the success of BMC and British Leyland rally and sports cars. Organised by Mini Cooper Register and the Historic Marathon Rally Group. +44 (0)1926 895300 www.britishmotormuseum. co.uk
30-31 Firle Beacon Hillclimb and Rally Event
Multi-marque hillclimb and rally event at Firle Beacon, Lewes, East Sussex. Rally paddock, supercar paddock, quarter-mile sprint, club stands and celebs. www.firlebeacon.com August
7 Lytham Hall Classic Car & Motorcycle Show
Multi-marque event at Lytham Hall, Lytham, Lancashire. Traders, displays, house and garden to explore. www.greatbritishmotorshows. com
Multi-marque event at Tynedale Park, Corbridge. Camping availeble on the night before. www.greatbritishmotorshows. com
26-28 Silverstone Classic
Multi-marque classic car motorsport event. Watch historic vehicle racing on Silverstone's iconic racing circuit and see a fantastic array of racing cars. Plus traders, food and drink outlets, club stands and displays. www.silverstoneclassic.com September
10-11 International Beaulieu Autojumble
11 Mini Fest at Stanford Hall
Fab Mini event in the scenic grounds of Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, Leicestershire. Traders, club stands, displays, concours and show 'n' shine. +44 (0)1384 897779 www.britishminiclub.co.uk
16-18 Goodwood Revival
Superb annual event celebrating motorsport and aviation at Goodwood Circuit, near Chichester, West Sussex. Track action, displays and trade stands. Period dress makes the event more fun! www.goodwood.com/grr
17-18 Isle of Wight Adventure
Minis travel to Sandown Racecourse on the Isle of Wight via Red Funnel Ferries from Southampton. Free camping available or paid-for static caravan accommodation. Mini runs allow you to explore the beautiful countryside. www.westcountryminis. co.uk/iow
25 Simply British Classics
26 OhSoRetro
Multi-marque event at The Rec' in Margate, Kent. Over 1,500 Classic, Vintage and Retro Cars & Bikes, club stands, show 'n ' Shine, traders, autojumble, live music, kids' entertainment. www.ohsoretro.co.uk
