Westward Ho! and the mini have been a great combination over the past years but sadly this may be our last visit. Last year it was estimated that there was 2500 people in Westward Ho! to watch the Minis and Motorbikes leave.

We have never had any problems in Westward Ho! our marshals do a incredible job getting the cars on their way and the spectators who come along to watch are fantastic. No other event of that size would be without a police presence, so we are asking for our police specials back just in case.

The Grand Tour belongs to North Devon it is a community event, here, there and everywhere and it would not be the same if the minis did not travel in a convoy. So we would like help getting across Haywood roundabout. I watched the Lorry convoy go down the A39 with a police escort and saw 8000 motorbike travel down the A38 from Lee Mill into Plymouth.

I have been told that I must apply for a road closure licence to the Highways Authority for the A39, I can see that happening. I don’t think the Motorbikes or Lorries have to. The Police can still use the old Town Police Causes  Act of 1847 section 21 and they still do, when they what to. If they cannot give us help to get out of Westward Ho! then I will move the event away from Westward Ho! to somewhere else and Westward Ho! will be a very quiet place nect year.

We are not looking for any special treatment but if they can escort 40 lorries along the A39 and escort 8000 motorbikes along the A38 both of which do not get road closures, why cannot they help as to get across Haywood roundabout.

Should ever the responsibility of so many spectators become so great for one person then I will have no option but to stop it altogether.

Emma Puckey, Head of Fundraising at Little Bridge House said:

“To say that we are proud to have the support of these intrepid little cars and their dedicated owners would not even come close to expressing our gratitude. Terry & Linda – indeed, the whole crew of the North Devon Mini Register - have become such an important part of our family. They may be small cars, but their hearts are massive. We shall be thinking of you all – keep safe, and enjoy every minute!”

AS OF THE 18th AUGUST THERE ARE STILL PLACES LEFT FOR THIS YEARS LGT 

BUT BE QUICK

THE WORLD GREATEST MINI CONVOY

PLEASE IF YOU INTEND TO CAMP AT THE NEW SITE PLEASE LET US KNOW.

There are still places left for this year LGT but please be quick.

THE LGT BOOKINGS WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY 23rd AUGUST.

Only 12 days left to Register 

because after that date I will not be here I will be on holiday at the campsite with a few other nutcases. If you fancy camping with us then please let us know asap.The price is £5-00 per person per night children go free.

TEE SHIRT ORDERS HAVE CLOSED 

I PLACED THE ORDER YESTERDAY SO PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR ANY TEE SHIRTS

Tee Shirt orders will close on 8th August and we will not be getting any extra. This year the tee shirts have been designed by the children at Little Bridge House.

Big Sheep. On the sunday evening from 7 to 10-00 we are all welcome to the Big Sheep for a bit of fun for free. If you are camping with us you can by a 7-50 ticket and use it for the week.

Keep watching this page for further updateS

If any one has any concerns about camping and the campsite or even the event then please e-mail me. 

CAR PARKING AT THE CAMPSITE

If you are camping with us at the Big sheep you can park your cars next to your tents just like Braddicks.YES next to your tent. Caravans and trailer tents are welcome.

We do have a big generator but that will be for offical use only but there will be a smaller generator for the charging of phones and laptops etc. Hoping to get a couple of generators so that will keep everyone happy. I was thinking we could run them a couple of times a day at a set time or not we have to suck it and see.

  BOOKING IN

You can book in and collect all your bits from Thursday afternoon at the campsite.

 Saturday night.

Some nutcase asked if we could show that film with the 3 mini in it after the criuse. We said we could but no one knows the name of the film.

GRAND TOUR 2010 ITINERARY

Saturday 28th  August
5-30pm     Meet at the information centre on Northam Burrows use Sandymere Road entrance. Should be signposted.
6-30pm     or there abouts, Depart Burrows. Then Westward Ho! and Appledore and Bideford.
7-00pm     Arrive Bideford Quay

Sunday 29th August 
8-30am     Bideford Park gates open, enter from
10-30am     Gates closed to all Minis, so please do not be late.
10-45am           Bideford youth Piped Band starts
11-00am     The Mayor cuts the ribbon. Then Meddon St, Clovelly Road, Pass Atlantic Village to join the A39 at Abbotsham roundabout.
11-35am     Arrive Hartland Quay.
1-00pm     Depart Hartland Quay.
1-15pm     Clovelly Cross roundabout.
1-20pm      Arrive Woolsery
1-30pm     Arrive Prowlers Piece
1-40pm     Arrive Stibbs Cross Join the B3227. Stay on the B3227
1-45pm     Arrive Langtree
1-55pm     Arrive Taddiport
2-00pm     Arrive Dartington Crystal 
3-45pm          Depart Dartington Crystal

Monday 30th  August
8-00am         Westward Ho! Opens
11-00am     The Mayor cuts the ribbon follow the band through Westward Ho!
11-06am     Haywards roundabout over the new Bridge and down the slip road.
11-10am     Instow
11-15am     Turn off main road by Fremington shops and through housing estate
11-20am     Arrive at Little Bridge House. The Children’s Hospice SW
11-25am     Cedars roundabout.
11-35am     Arrive Bishops Tawton roundabout. Use unclassified roads to Landkey.
11-45am     Arrive Landkey Use Bridge to cross over 361 and unclassified roads to              Snapper.
12-25pm     Arrive Snapper
12-35pm     Bratton Fleming
12-40pm     Crossroads with the A399
12-50pm     Blackmore Gate
1-10pm     Barbrook
1-20pm     Lynton
1-30pm     Lee Abbey Car Park
2-15pm     Depart Car Park SHARP With a bit of luck
2-45pm     Arrive Combe Martin
3-00pm     Arrive IIfracombe.
3-30pm     Prize giving & raffle etc.

Just want to say thank you to every one who turned up for Dartington Crystal. The crew members worked as hard as they ever do and Rita & Andrew did an excellent job keeping everyones dogs under control with the Dog Show.

It was a really nice day relaxed and no pressure our trophies were fantastic and went to some really nice minis. Then to top it all we raised £570 for the CHSW, which they have already recieved.

So to every one who turned up "Thank You" for another nice day.