March 26th, 2011 Step into France

It was a really pleasant day enjoyed by all! As ever we had prepared a simple route from Calais ( bit of rain ) to Le Touquet ( sunny and warm ) including our customary silly questions! and  here are the answers :

Q1: What is the name of the road you are on ?             A1:  Boulevard des Alles
Q2: How much do mussels & chips cost here?      A2:  2,50 Euro
Q3: The number to dial from the UK                            A3:  00 33 3 21823203
Q4: Which day would you not be able to dine               A4:  Sunday
Q5: How to say BIG WHITE COW in French             A5:  Grosse Vache Blanche
Q6: What do you think it is                                           A6:   Look out Point
Q7: The name of the road you are on                            A7:   Route de la Motte Bourg
Q8: What does "Renardeaux" mean ?                           A8:   Little Foxes ( Fox cubs )
Q9: Who is the neighbour of the Mairie?                       A9;   Madame Lelature
Q10:When was the church built                                    A10: 1960
Q11 Which of the 4 battles is a Metro stop ?              A 11:  Bir Hakeim
Q12 How many steps are there                                   A12:  54
Q13 What does POINTE AUX OIES means             A13 : Goose Promontory
Q14: What do you think a Digue is ?                           A14:  A Dyke
Q15: Who was France`s first President                       A15:  Napoleon Bonaparte
Q16: In euro, how much is a litre of petrol                   A16:  15,48
Q17: What do Ludovic and Corinne do?                     A17:  They are bakers
Q18: What nationality was the record breaker             A18 : British
Q19: What is the name of the river                              A19:  Canche
Q20: What is the admission at the maritime Museum   A20:  2 Euro
Q21: What is their Fax number                                   A21: 00 33 3 21 09 79 90
Q22: What is the name of the road you are on            A22: Avenue de lÈurope
Q23: Which town is Wimereux twinned with               A23: Herne Bay
Q24: What`s wrong with the boat picture on pg 6       A24: The letter "L" has been removed

..... and the winner with 80% of correct answers is Team Middleton ! Congratulations and they will receive a
bottle of the finest PROSECCO made by our sponsor Santome !
Will advise in a few weeks the next STEP event and look forward to many Mighty Minis joining.

Mini drivers wanted for the ride of a life time

Mini drivers with a passion for the 1960`s British classic cars are being sought to take part in a totally legal Italian Job and raise money for disabled and disadvantaged children in the UK.

Mini fans from all over the world are invited to join the charity fundraising trip of a lifetime, following in the tyre tracks of Sir Michael Caine`s 1969 classic film The Italian Job across the mountains of northern Italy and even on the rooftop test of the world famous Fiat Lingotto factory building.

The Italian Job has raised over 2 and half million pounds for children charities and intrepid teams are now rallying round to launch the 2011 event in aid of the Variety club children`s charity, one of the country`s foremost national children`s charity providing support for disabled and disadvantaged children .

This year event is supported by Variety Club Ambassador Robert Powell who starred as " Yellow " in the original film and who said of this year rally " As a long standing supporter of the Variety Club, I am delighted that The Italian Job, one of the country`s most colourful and fun charity events will celebrate 21 years of raising money for disadvantaged children in the UK and has nominated the Variety Club to be their chosen charity. I wish everyone good luck and as Michael said < don`t forget to blow the bloody doors off >

The event is the most fun you can have in a Mini of any age while raising money for disabled and disadvantaged children. It does not matter if you  do not own a Mini you can come with any of the cars featured in the original film ( Fiat 500, Alfa Giulia, Jaguar E Type, Aston Martin DB4, Lamborghini or event a London Black Cab ).

This year Italian Job starts on October 28th in Imola and finishes back in London on November 5th. The inclusive cost per person is £ 880,- including hotels, meals and an action-packed experience with driving on International Grand Prix circuits,  enjoying off-the-beaten-track places, exclusive visits and being led in convoy by traffic police through busy citi centres.

Read more: http://www.articlesbase.com/cars-articles/the-italian-job-driving-adventure-4497935.html#ixzz1I5pet289 
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