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  1. 11th January 2012, 10:53 AM #1
    AndyP & Lenore
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    A wee tour down to Oxford for the MINI Plant Tour and Prodrive factory to view the MINI Countryman WRC Vehicle being assembled.

    Update 25th April 2012...

    Timings:

    Thursday 10th May
    07.30 - Depart Bothwell Services M74
    09.30 - Pit stop at Southwaite. M6 Lenore and I will be joining you at this point.
    11.00 - Brunch at Huntleys
    14.30 - Pit stop at Norton Canes M6 Toll
    15.30 - Arrive Prodrive (there is actually no rush to arrive at 15.30 so if we are delayed by even an hour it's no problem.)
    17.00 - Prodrive Tour (3 hours)
    20.00 - Set off for Oxford
    20.40 - Arrive Oxford Hotels.

    There is usually a get-together in the pub next to the Premier Inn for some drinks and great banter.

    Friday 11th May
    08.00 - 08.30 - Gather in Premier Inn car park.
    08.40 - Convoy round to Oxford MINI Plant.
    09.00 - MINI Tour
    12.00 - Head off home.

    Please remember that there is no photography permitted on the MINI Tour. Also, no mobile phones permitted. You should also wear sensible footwear - high heels are not permitted.

    Click here for details of what is included in the Prodrive Tour.
    Prodrive will have their shop open as well as their heritage centre so be prepared to drool over some exotic metalwork.

    Costs:
    MINI Tour £12 - Number limited to 25 persons!
    Prodrive Tour £20 (negotiated down from £22 just for us!) - Number limited to 25 persons!

    It's a shame we can't do this as a weekend tour, but I'm afraid it's out of my/our hands as MINI simply don't do weekend tours any more.

    So, stand up and be counted ye hearties! And please let me know how many are in your party.

    1. AndyP & Lenore (2) - Travelodge (Pear tree)
    2. MINI William & Megan (2) - Travelodge (Pear tree)
    3. Brian & Christina (2) - Travelodge (Pear tree)
    4. Craig with Zimbo & Elmo riding shotgun (2) - Sleeping bag and fleecy blanket booked for Zimbo - he even has an Elmo to cuddle if he gets frightened. Premier Inn (Craig)
    5. Stewart (Holiday Inn Peartree) & Euan (Elfman) (Premier Inn) riding shotgun (2)
    7. Bodyshop23(Martin) and Harrythedog(James) (2) - Premier Inn
    9. Joanna (1)
    10. Duncan & Helen (2) - Premier Inn
    11. Mom & Dad in the chuck waggon (2) - Premier Inn
    12. Trigger (1) - Premier Inn
    13. Baz & Ben (2 - Prodrive only)

    Total number of tour attendees: (MINI 18) (Prodrive 20)

    On the reserves list:

    Euan - Prodrive only (1?)

    Payment for tours: Both venues will accept payment directly from each person on the tour.

    Hotels: My suggestion is we all stay at the usual premier inn next to the MINI plant in Oxford. Hotel details Here

    Please download the run guide HERE.

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  2. 11th January 2012, 11:00 AM #2
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    Andy stick Mum, Dad, Megan and Myself for this please 2 cars. This is the weekend of MU so there may be some special bits and bobs
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  3. 11th January 2012, 11:14 AM #3
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    me me me..... On my own unless I can get the little bald one and his better half to come too

    ...not too fussed about the factory tour seeing as I've already done it twice tbh, but I AM REALLY KEEN on doing the Prodrive Tour I love the WRC Countryman And have to see it in the flesh
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  4. 11th January 2012, 12:35 PM #4
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    Stick myself down please andy.
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  5. 11th January 2012, 12:53 PM #5
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    Andy, thanks for taking this over. Due to several issues I wouldnt be able to take this forward. I also nearly forgot that our 10 year wedding anniversary is the weekend before so I'll have to do something nice for that weekend

    Not happy tho as I had the idea and really wanted to do it!!
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  6. 11th January 2012, 12:57 PM #6
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    I'm afraid I'm out for this now Andy, though I would love to see the WRC MINI at Prodrive, during the week's much more difficult for me, workwise.

    The other point that yanks my crank is that MINI seem to be making next to no effort to accommodate factory visits these days - if I remember correctly, last time there were limited times available and there was also a price increase. Not very welcoming for folks who, collectively, must have spent hundred of thousands on the product we're now expected to bend over backwards to see being built. It sticks in the throat a bit that we're having to go out of our way to participate in what is, effectively, a MINI PR Exercise. I can remember when they were only too keen to get us 'Enthusiasts' through the door while we were establishing the brand on the street to help it become the global entity is is now. The Bean-Counters at MINI, it seems, have shorter and more selective memories.

    I realise this is completely out of our hands, but to be honest, I'd rather do a Saturday Prodrive Tour and forget the MINI Tour altogether - at least I'd probably feel welcome at Prodrive.

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  7. 11th January 2012, 03:04 PM #7
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    I like the idea A LOT (and motorway driving is more my level!) But I am not able to commit at this point. So a hand show of interest, if I may.
    Are these both Oxford?

    Mini William - what is MU?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MINIme:) View Post
    I like the idea A LOT (and motorway driving is more my level!) But I am not able to commit at this point. So a hand show of interest, if I may. Are these both Oxford?Mini William - what is MU?
    BIG 'MINI UNITED' meeting methinks... (I'm not William though ... yet)

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  9. 11th January 2012, 03:55 PM #9
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    I'm a tentative at this stage, but would only be up for the Prodrive tour (as I don't live far away from there) and won't be able to get the time off for the Friday. So if you end up being short of numbers for prodrive I'd be keen to come along. Also seen enough factory tours recently at Land Rover to know how it all happens.

    It's also a short week that week as it's a bank holiday on the Monday in case people haven't realised.
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  10. 11th January 2012, 04:29 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by MINIme:) View Post
    I like the idea A LOT (and motorway driving is more my level!) But I am not able to commit at this point. So a hand show of interest, if I may.
    Are these both Oxford?

    Mini William - what is MU?
    Quote Originally Posted by ELFMAN View Post
    BIG 'MINI UNITED' meeting methinks... (I'm not William though ... yet)

    "motorway driving is more my level!"     Come on Joanna - stop putting yourself down. If you THINK like that, you'll DRIVE like that!         Be confident - Be MINIme!
    As Euan says MINI United its basically a huge MINI party that is being held at circuit Paul Ricard in France. To answer your other question the MINI plant is in Oxford and Prodrive is not far up the motorway
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