British Mini Fair 2012 saw the return of the British Mini Clubs annual charity auction in aid of the West Midlands Air Ambulance.

The BMC would like to say a very BIG THANK YOU to all the traders at Mini Fair who very kindly donated items to the auction which took place during the afternoon. A packed auction area on the balcony saw compare swing in to action on the microphone. With items ranging from 5 litres of oil, mugs, t-shirts, hoodies, rocker covers, induction kit, bulbs, DVD's, lens's, Jackets, shirts, perfume, socks, locking uts, polish, pictures, window trim, Mini trim and more. The audience were more than eager to take part with final bids ranging from £3 to £45

In total an incredible £500 was raised, we are very humbled by this and can only say thank you to everyone for bidding and all the traders. You are all stars Thank You

The very kind traders who donated are listed below:

Mini Spares, Potteries Pictures, Diecast Models, Laver, IT Gear, Coach Trimmings, Graphic Wizzard, My Beautiful Mini, Mini Magazine, Mini Sport, Custom Consoles, Wair Bags Com, Mini World, Laurelle, N&K Trading, Lakeland Mini, Somerfield, Midland Wheels, Smiffy, Huddersfield Mini Spares, Minis R Us, Ashley Trimmings, Autoglym, Recon Body Shop, Phoenix Surplus, Refelctions, Mini Trim

Mini Fair 2012 was a fantastic day for fans of all things Mini/MINI, enjoyed by many. On this page is a selection of images of cars, club stands, people and of course Paddy Hopkikrk. We also have links to other albums found around the internet. The British Mini Club had two photographers roaming the show during the day. Plus professional photographers from various magazines and websites were also at the show.

Over 300 more images can be found on our Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/britishminiclub

Also some incredible professional images can be found at www.gridlock.uk.com Part 1 and Part 2

17 year old Alex pushed her way through a massive crowd at presentation time at the British Mini Clubs Mini Fair at Bingley Hall near Stafford. Described by the Mini fraternity after the show as the Number 1 show in the Mini calendar, Over the years the British Mini Club have raffled well over 50 top draw Classic Minis and this one was no exception.

A one owner, low mileage Mini 30 was stored for 6 years whilst the owner was working in the USA. His plan was to come back home home and start driving his Mini again. However the draw of a life in the USA was just to much and unable to import the Mini, he called his father and suggested it be sold to the British Mini Club so we could find his pride and joy a good home. A perfect car for our raffle and what better place than Mini Fair 2012. 

Big queues all day for tickets we knew we had a good car and for just £1.00 a ticket and £250 towards insurance from show sponsors Footman James how could anyone resist such a topm example of a Mini from years gone by.

4pm arrived, trophies presented and time for the draw. Good friend of the BMC Gerrard Hughes, of Mini Magazine fame, was asked to put his hand in the box and draw the wining ticket. Dave Hollis read out 'White 554' a deathly silence. Then a young lady appeared very red faced with ticket in hand. Dave compared the two and announced 'Your The Winner'  Alex sad that she already owned one MIni and was certainly very pleased to win this one.

She was photographed by a crowd of Paperazzi and was overheard to say amongst a massive smile that with all the flash of the cameras she felt very famous, and that smile never left her face. Probably felt like a film star for a few minutes. People in the halls even took to Twitter to express their congratulations using the hashtag #minifair. Well done Alex we hope you enjoy your Mini.

We can make your day as well, just visit Himley where we will have another Classic MIni for everyone to win. We can assure you it will be a top class Mini. 

Talking of Himley we sould love to get as many of our previous raffle cars together. So if you won or know anyone who did then please get in touch.

Scroll down for a gallery of images of the winner

Mini Sport will be returning as on of the main sponsors for this years Mini Fair at Bingley Hall. Mini Sport enjoy a huge reputation within the Mini World and we are proud to be able to use their name and have their presence yet again again at the 2012 event.

The Mini Sport team will be bringing plenty of products with them, including several pieces from the Paddy Hopkirk collection and lots of pre-ordered parts. Yes Mini Sport have been nice enough to let you pre-order the parts you want and collect them at Mini Fair, saving you the delivery costs.

As well as all the great deals, Mini Sport will also be playing host the Rally and Mini legend that is Paddy Hopkirk. He well be attending several signing session throughout the day at the Mini Sport stand allowing you to not only meet and chat but also take away some signed memorabilia. There will be a small fee for signatures, however this will go to the charity 'SKIDS' of which Paddy is patron for.

This years event will be a great day out with plenty to do and see and we hop to see you all there!.

Full Details of British Mini Fair 2012

Minivation will be showcasing their first product at British Mini Fair at the end of January.

 Combining an 8 year history in product design & innovation with a love for the classic mini spanning some 25 years, Minivation is a new company whose aim is to provide innovative solutions to problems common to the Classic Mini, and new product ideas to enhance the whole mini experience. Launching in January 2012, they will be showcasing their first offering at the British Mini Fair in Staffordshire.

The first product is a pair of fully articulated bonnet hinges which take the bonnet to near vertical giving you maximum available access. They include a saftey lockout and can be used in conjunction with the existing bonnet prop. They are currently available for MK111 round nose Minis onwards, but depending on demand they will be made available for Clubman and earlier model to. Made from 2mm thick 304 grade stainless steel they are built to last. They work with the existing hinge mounting points, come with complete fitting instructions and are available to buy from mid January from our website which is www.minivation.net Cost will be £48 + VAT per pair

5% discount available at Mini Fair with code MMF

Combining an 8 year history in product design & innovation with a love for the classic mini spanning some 25 years, Minivation is a new company whose aim is to provide innovative solutions to problems common to the Classic Mini, and new product ideas to enhance the whole mini experience. Launching in January 2012, they will be showcasing their first offering at the British Mini Fair in Staffordshire.

Wiltshire based Minivation is made upof husband and wife team Ben and Becky Edmonds.

While Becky will primarily be looking after the admin side of the business, Ben is the creative genius who will be dreaming and scheming and bringing the ideas to reality. He has been a lover of the Mini since he was a small boy and can even remember the first time he saw one. As well as a passion grown over 25 years, Ben brings with him a degree in Product Design from the Portsmouth University School of Engineering, as well as eight years experience in the Product Design, Innovation and Development industry. He has worked as a Design Engineer in the security sector. Lead Designer at a data storage manufacturer, and most recently as a Senior Product Designer Engineer at Dyson.

As a Mini enthusiast Ben has enjoyed working on and modifying Mini since he bought his first one aged seventeen. Over the years there have been lots of little things that he has noticed that could be made simpler, so he has finally set about doing just that.

The UK's largest indoor Mini/MINI event Mini Fair 2012 takes place at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground in Stafford. Mini Fair consistently attracts 5000 visitors . We have started a list of Mini Traders who have confirmed that they will be attending the show. This list will be updated on a regular basis for you to keep a check on who will be attending. Traders wishing to book can contact the British Mini Club on 01384 897779.

Trade and Mini Jumble Forms:

Calling all Traders and Auto Jumblers. Forms are now available to download. Please follow the links below. We have frozen our prices for the 3rd year running, with trade stands starting at just £78 and upto 4 passes available for your staff (more available on request) Auto Jumblers are more than welcome and stand prices start at an incredibly low £38 with 2 passes available. What are you waiting for download the forms to day and send them straight back to us to reserve your pitch. Having a garage clearout? have a Mini Jumble stand at British Mini Fair 2012.

Download the following forms

Trade Stand form for Mini Fair 2012

Mini Jumble Stand Form for Mini Fair 2012

We have over 100 trade and jumble stands at Mini fair selling every type of Mini part and service available.
If you have a mini related business you should be at Mini Fair 2012.

Traders at Mini Fair

Mini Sport Ltd - Footman James Insurance - Mini Magazine - Autoglym

Smiffy's Bits - Wheelbase Models - C.T.S Spares - Diecast Heroes - Somerford Mini Ltd - Mini World

Mini Makeover - Maniflow Ltd - A1 Signs - Firethorn Classic Vehicles - Old Skool Mini - Minivation

Wood & Pickett Mini Centre Ltd - Midland Wheels - Mayfair Motors - Mini Spares Centre Ltd (Midlands)

Autoquip Ltd - Richard Attwood - NK Trading - Reflections on Canvas - Abrasives & Polishing Solutions

Huddersfield Spares - AutoHose - Southern Mini Owners Club - Specialist Components

South Lakes Mini Centre - Mini Doors Co - Mini World Magazine - Modern MINI Magazine

Derek's Mini Centre - Optimize Automotive - Newton Commercial - Potteries Pictures

Wrights Auto Supplies - Mini Trimmings - Custom Consoles - Lava

Force Racing Wheels - My Beautiful MINI - Wayne Wright - Mini Speed

Mini ManuFaktur Germany - Graphic Wizard - The Arch Angels - Phoenix Supplies

Mini Shades - MiniMine Ltd - Minteriors - Stewart Davidson Photography

V Max Bits - H&H Ignition Solutions

Mini Jumble at Mini Fair

Selective Minis - Brian Hore - Keith Redwood - Tony Spiller - David Kingerley - David Massey

Colin Attrill - John Hart - Mintro - Malcolm Huxley - Mark Peters - Tim Hebden - Peter Copestick

M Waterjohns - B Griffin - Rod Blanchard - Dave Greaves - Country Needs - Doug Barclay

Mike Anstey - Ian Pattrick - Kevin Ellis - Shaun Edwards - G & B Motors

Andy Mcphail - S Davidson

GET YOUR EXTREME MINI TO MINI FAIR 2012

Headlining this years event is the Extreme Mini Display: We are looking for the Longest & Shortest Minis, Rear Engine Minis, Weird Paintwork, Roof chop and Custom Minis to be part of our special display. Two free passes for each display mini. Use our event sign up area to register your entry for Mini Fair, Please download the pdf today and send it into us: Extreme Mini's Display Form

Pride of Ownership

Display your Classic Mini or New MINI at the leading indoor Mini event of 2012. With £600's worth of prizes available. We have decades related classse's for this very popular and prestigous competition. Please use the form shown below to apply and we will let you know early January if you have been successfull

Mini Fair 2013

27th January

Our Mini Fair indoor event held annually in January is one of the most well attended National Mini Shows. Mini Fair was established in 2000, giving enthusiasts the opportunity to buy those Mini parts for that winter restoration. Mini Fair is that winter essential, giving our spirits a lift in those dark winter months. Mini Fair is held in the Halls at Staffordshire County Showground, also known as Bingley Hall, near Stafford in the West Midlands. Post code for your sat nav of Google maps is ST18 0BD

Doors open  @ 9:30 am

If you Tweet from the show please the hashtag #minifair 

MINI FAIR 2013

Bigger, better than ever!!

To start 2013 the British Mini Club are very proud to be celebrating the 14th year of Mini Fair, we have got a massive show waiting for you set on 2 levels of indoor exhibition space. Love your mini?, then get along to the Staffordshire County Showground on the 27th January and you will be amazed to see the widest range of show cars along with over 100 mini specialists providing you with everything for your mini. Start off the year with a well organised mini event that has something for every Mini enthusiast.

Exhibitors and Traders at Mini Fair

We have over 100 trade and jumble stands at Mini Fair selling every type of Mini part and service available.
If you have a Mini related business this is the place to be....

Pride Of Ownership

Take the time during the day to have a stroll around and see many of the UK's top Mini/MINI's in our ‘Pride of Ownership’ display spanning over 5 decades with £100 for each class winner.  Pride of Ownership is sponsored by world leading car car products provider Autoglym

Club Stands

Various club stands from around the country will be taking part in our themed display.

Theme to be arranged in November 2012.

 Charity Auction

Our charity auction is back, bid for mini items that have been donated to us,  with the proceeds going to the Air Ambulance. Mini related goods will be up for grabs.

Win a Mini

On the British Mini Club stand you will find this years ‘Mini for a £1’. We promise you it will be a little cracker of a car. Tickets will be on sale from 10am till 3pm the mini will be presented to the winner at the end of the show. Only 'Takes A Minute To Win It' thats right!! when the winning ticket is drawn the lucky winner has 1 minute to claim his prize in person from the announcer.

Footman James Insurance

British Mini Club are proud that our show sponsor and our insurance provider will be on hand with all of their insurance products. The FJ stand will be located at the main entrance of the show.

Inside we will keep you nice and warm with fully heated exhibition halls,  full restaurant and licensed bar.

Outdoor Area
Minis for sale close to the main entrance
Mini only car park
Hot Food & Drinks

ENTRANCE PRICES

Will be available in November 2012,  under 12's free when accompanied 

OPENING TIMES

Doors open at 9.30am on Sunday

Over 100 Trade Exhibitors

Pride of Ownership Display

Club Stands

Win A Mini for just £1.00

Please be aware that the show layout, design and programme is subject to change