Mini Illuminations - the Blackpool Invasion - Sunday 14th October

[DMR]

The Doncaster Mini Register is hosting a run to the Blackpool Illuminations on Sunday October 14th.

The run will take in some great roads through the Dales before dropping down into Blackpool.

TWO MEET POINTS:
Doncaster College - The HUB building - leaving at 1.00pm (will post post code soon)
Ferrybridge Services - A1 / M62 junction - leaving at 2.00pm
OR you can meet us in Blackpool - Morrisons - 5.30pm ish

The aim is to get to Blackpool around 5.30pm and we are organising an exclusive sea front parking area.
We will be convoying through the Illuminations, start 8.00pm leaving Blackpool around 8.30 / 9.00pm returning via the motorway network.
You are free to leave earlier, or later but if you stay later you will need to move the car from the sea front area to avoid a ticket. You will be free to do as you please in Blackpool for the three or so hours we will be there.

Route notes will be linked here to download when finished.

There will be two lists, here and on the DMR web site, so feel free to register here. I need to know how many are in the car, and also where you will be meeting us.

I hope you can make it.

Jason
Doncaster Mini Register

[DMR]

List of those attending

Doncaster College - 1.00pm
( 20 cars on DMR site so far plus the names here )
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Ferrybridge Services - leaving at 2.00pm

1. Winceyette
2. Coopersport 480
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Blacpool Re Group Point - 5.30pm - Squires Gate Morrison's

1. South Shore Lad ( possibly on route somewhere )
2. Steve Mac ( plus 8 cars ??? )
3. J1Jpe
4. JWT
5. Lucachiarelli ( 2 ) (confirmed)
6. Jay 26
7. Blackadder (confirmed)
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Blackpool parking area - tbc - 8.00pm - Illuminations Convoy Start

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[wincakes]

A possibility from me, will meet at Ferrybridge... Sounds a good one!

[DMR]

It will be a good one. Just waiting on the council to let me know where they will put us before I publish run notes. Hope you can make it.

[tomcoops]

This sounds like fun, however I attended a minifinity illuminations run a couple of years ago and it was chaos with the traffic. Is there anything organised with the council to let us all through in one convoy?

I have been lead to believe that Derek Woodman Mini are also planning to run an event.

Tomcoops

[Nath316]

I will be there the following week for a long weekend with the family

Can you arrange for a week later? Doubt it

[deanquartermaine]

Quote: Originally Posted by tomcoops (original)

This sounds like fun, however I attended a minifinity illuminations run a couple of years ago and it was chaos with the traffic. Is there anything organised with the council to let us all through in one convoy?

I have been lead to believe that Derek Woodman Mini are also planning to run an event.

Tomcoops

We are organising something with the council yes.

[Stevemac]

Can get at least 8 mini's locally to join you at the start of the Illuminations, as we live in Blackpool...

Steve Mac

[DMR]

That would be cool Steve, will confirm route then let you know a meet point. Still not sure whether to 'cruise' the sea front in all the traffic, or simply take us to the parking area and then let drivers 'walk' the illuminations and do their own thing.

Your thoughts appreciated Steve, seen as you live there ! Lol.

[Pamster]

Quote: Originally Posted by Stevemac (original)

Can get at least 8 mini's locally to join you at the start of the Illuminations, as we live in Blackpool...

Steve Mac

I was wondering if you be coming along to this Steve.

I'll be there along with the other bods from DMR

[J1JPE]

maybe x2 - just back off 2,000km European driving 'holiday' earlier that week ..

post route & will meet nearer Blackpool on M55

World Record Holders reunion ;}

[South Shore Lad]

I live 200 metres from the Starr Gate end of the prom (not that you'd ever guess from my MINI2 name)

I'm therefore close to the tail end of things, so what would be the best way to get involved earlier on?

Cheers

SSL

[DMR]

@ J1, don't actually touch M55 on way in, but when notes are posted you can choose meet. Will try to factor in meet points now to cater for everyone.

@ South shore lad, best way to get involved is to come out on the route and meet us. I need to get these sorted ASAP now so everyone can make plans.

Just over 20 cars now with Steve's 8, so looking good so far.

[Stevemac]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pamster (original)

I was wondering if you be coming along to this Steve.

I'll be there along with the other bods from DMR

Hi there, yes could'nt miss a chance to join in. How are you doing long time no speak

Steve

[Stevemac]

Quote: Originally Posted by DMR (original)

@ J1, don't actually touch M55 on way in, but when notes are posted you can choose meet. Will try to factor in meet points now to cater for everyone.

@ South shore lad, best way to get involved is to come out on the route and meet us. I need to get these sorted ASAP now so everyone can make plans.

Just over 20 cars now with Steve's 8, so looking good so far.

Hi there you'll have to go to the Main central car parks from the Bloomfield rd area and further into town if you are parking up or congregate south of the town along Clifton drive by pontins holiday camp if you intend to go through by car, we could meet along there, but be aware it could get busy.

Steve Mac