The small cars, big hearts mini rally began in August 1994 when 3 mini enthusiasts went for a drive around north Devon. They had such a good time that the following year invited more drivers along.
Now in it’s 22 year “The Grand Tour” as it is known is famous around North Devon. Over 200 minis are decorated and drive around the streets of North Devon honking their horns each August bank holiday to raise money for the children’s hospice south west “Little Bridge House” which offers respite to local children and their families.
Spectators line the streets to support, donate and cheer them on their way.
This year as the weather was pretty amazing I sat with my dog in my convertible car to watch this spectacular event go by, many of the mini drivers also dress up , helping to make the event even more entertaining for spectators. To date the rally has almost raised £500,000 for this worthwhile charity.
I would like to thank Michelle Clayton and Chris Wilman for allowing me to use their photographs in this blog.
As always comments/questions are welcome
Karen
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The mini run is just magic, it’s really a lovely event and always well supported. The drivers and passengers make such an effort and you look forward to seeing what the next mini has to offer.
Little Bridge House is such a lovely haven and so worth a visit on open days
Looks great. My brother in law is big into minis. He has 3 (including a ‘shorty’, I think it’s called) the runs always seem to be great fun.
What a fabulous event. It sounds like so much fun and for a worthy cause too #ThatFridayLinky
Ha, this looks like so much fun! Thanks for linking up to #ThatFridayLinky
Sounds like really great fun! Love the photos too. #thesatsesh
This looks like such a fun event, and for such a good cause too! Hope you enjoyed it! #TheSatSesh
This event looks like such a cool spectacle! Awesome pictures! X #fortheloveofblog
This looks like such a fun event! I love minis and would love to watch this live one day. Thank you for sharing with #StayClassyMama
Looks like a lot of fun to watch and for a great cause too x
#FamilyFun
looks like a really fun event. Minis are such lovely cars, unfortunately we’ll never own one as a family of six! 🙂 Great cause too #triumphanttales
Ahh I bet that’s fun to watch. What a great way to raise a smile and a bit of money! Thank you for linking up to the #familyfunlinky
Looks fab – I’ve always wanted a black mini, I’ve promised myself one later in life when I’m not battling with a car seat! Thanks for linking up to #TriumphantTales, hope to see you again next week! 🙂
I love the yellow one! Amazing! Thanks for linking up to #fortheloveofblog
That looks like a lot of fun! I love your fancy dress and your dog is too cute.
Thank you for linking up for #MyGloriousGardens this month.
I will post a round up post soon.
That’s not actually me in fancy dress, it is a friend, I was just a spectator
What a fab event, I bet it’s great fun seeing all the cars come past and in its 22nd year too! #AdventureCalling
Our eldest toddler is Mini mad and calls out whenever one passes so this would go down an absolute treat with him. Thanks for sharing and linking up to #adventurecalling
This looks like an amazing sight, sounds like a lot of fun and all in aid of a great cause. Thanks so much for sharing with us #AdventureCalling