LONDON TO BRIGHTON MINI RUN

LSMOC and the London to Brighton are very please to once again be supporting the Diamond Riding Centre and Canine Partners. Many aspects of the L2B are used to raise money for these charities, this includes a fantastic charity auction. On this page you will find full details of all the lots entered into the auction and details on how much money has been raised for these very deserving charities.

LSMOC and the L2B organisers give up their time to organise this event for free, and we would feel honoured if you would like to thank us for our efforts through a donation to our chosen charities. LSMOC has already donated 50p from every run ticket sold and every penny you contribute will make a real difference. All you have to do to donate is visit www.justgiving.com/l2b2008. All the money donated through this website and on the day is divided 50/50 and given to the two charities. By way of a thank you to donors, we will send everyone who donates a free L2B 2008 Promo Window Sticker and Postcard. If you are feeling really generous and willing to donate £50 or more I will allocate you a place on the LSMOC club stand, this means top notch parking in a central location (Show 'n' Shine entrants and club stands cannot be placed).

Auction items below:

1.	Diamond Centre & Canine Partners Trophy – this is the only way to get your hands on one of the coveted L2B Show 'n' Shine trophies without having to win one! Every year LSMOC get lots of kudos for having the best trophies and this lot is worth winning!
2.	L2B has started to build a reputation for its fantastic limited edition L2B Corgi Models and 2008 will not be an exception! This lot is for limited edition Corgi L2B 2008 Model number 23 – because it’s the 23rd London to Brighton.
3.	British Car Centre have donated the ultimate Mini steering wheel, yep a Motolita as used on all the best racing cars, this is definatley an auction prize worth winning.
4.	Midland Wheels produce some fantastic products and this year they have very kindly donation a full set of sports pack 5 arches.
5.	More Than Just Badges, have very generously donated a limited edition print entitles “The greatest car of all time” and it doesn’t mean a Fiat 500!
6.	Photography UK will once again be acting as the event official photographers and they have kindly donated a £50 voucher to use on their stand in Brighton.
7.	Edward Rowlands are a brilliant company who have a great Mini Limo for wedding and event hire, they have kindly donated a bottle of Moet Chandon Bubbly, a pair of champagne flutes and a stretch mini shirt and beanie hat! We may break this lot… excellent prize!
8.	Old Skool Minis were very generous but rather unspecific and they have very graciously offered £50 of bolt on accessories!
9.	Molly the Mini is a wonderful set of children’s books published by Asson Publishing, a regular trader at the L2B. They have very kindly donated a set of these amazing books, these are definitely something your child will enjoy.
10.	Minimine has traded at the L2B for many years and they have very kindly donated a full set of Poly Flex Bushes.
11.	Mayfair Motors have a fantastic range of model cars, and they are probably the best Mini model supplier in the country. A long time supporter of the L2B they have very generously donated a Diecast Mini Model.
12.	Maniflow are world famous suppliers of top quality exhaust systems, they have donated a full exhaust system suitable for any Mini.
13.	A Mini Wedding is new comer to the L2B and they provide great Mini Limo services for all special occasions, they are trading at this years L2B and they have generously donated a bottle of Moet Champagne.
14.	Etheridges are another Limousine company that have a fantastic stretched classic, they will have a trade stand on the L2B and they have kindly donated a bottle of champagne.
15.	A1 Signs do some fantastic graphics and they have generously donated two Mini T-Shirts.
16.	Newton Commercial the number one supplied of interiors have donated £25 cash to our charity fund.
17.	Croydon Mini Centre have been supplying parts and services for many years and I know they are a favourite with LSMOC members they have donated some fantastic walnut door cappings with stainless steel inserts.
18.	Bradford Mini Spares have been attending the L2B and many other shows for years and this year they have donated six fantastic toy Mini cars.
19.	Something different are big fans of the L2B and they have a very popular trade stand on Madeira Drive they have donated a Mini Model.
20.	Thames Valley Mini Owners Club always put on a great show and lots of their members come along to enjoy the L2B they have generously donated a TVMOC umbrella.
21.	Coach Trimming Supplies are yet another L2B supported they always take a stand at the L2B and they have donated a leather handbrake and gear lever gator, something to add a little plush luxury to your basic Mini.
22.	Custom Consols are the company who produced bespoke centre consols and dashboards they always make a generous donation to the L2B and this year is no exception as they have kindly donated a centre consol.
23.	J & J Minis are quite a recent trader for the L2B however this has not stopped them getting into the spirit and donating a pair of chrome number plate surrounds.
24.	Stephen Bailey has some fantastic stuff and he will be there on the 18th May, he has kindly donated an original 1960’s MED advertisement.
25.	Lava DC Custom is a great company and they have made sure you will look stylish during the show season by donating a mixed bag of Mini clothing.
26.	Wood & Pickett have been making classy cars for years and they have donated a set of their special wheel arched, they look great on any Mini.
27.	We all like watching DVDs and especially if they feature Minis and Mini Films have helped by donating a pack of Mini DVDs.
28.	Wrights Auto Supplies are a great supplier, good, honest straight forward kit that keeps your Mini on the road and brings a little bling! They have donated 3/16th copper brake pipe set – now that’s practical.
29.	Graphic Wizard have a great company and they are at all the shows, and I know from personal experience they really go out of there way to help! They have generously donated a limited edition corgi model produced for Southern Mini Days 2007.
30.	Jonspeed have been supplying performance parts and producing fast minis for years! They are real experts and when they told me they wanted to donate an ultra-light flywheel code 1244 I was impressed! This kits worth £245.
31.	Paul Smith make a fantastic range of products featuring Minis, they have been a supporter of the L2B for many years and this year they have donated a very nice document / laptop bag featuring that trade mark Mini – this is worth over £150 and it brings a bit of class to the auction.
32.	Nagzone Embroidery is a small company based in Gloucester and the owner is a real nut, sorry I mean real Mini Nut! She is has again very generously produced a number of L2B items that just cannot be bought in the shop – featuring this years shirt design she has made a Medium Sizes Hoody, Mug, Mouse Mat, Coaster, Metal Key Ring, Baseball Cap and a great bag! All one-offs pay her a visit www.nagzone-embroidery.co.uk
33.	Stacy from Nagzone Embroidery has a wonderful neighbour (so what I hear you say) well she makes brilliant cakes, in fact she makes brilliant Mini cakes and by that I mean Mini shaped not small, and she will be making one just for the L2B auction. This could have Karen Taliadoros name all over it – hey Birthday Girl.
34.	Alan Barraclough comes all the way from Yorkshire for the L2B he has a company called AB Fire Training www.abfiretraining.com and he has just produced a very limited edition set of canvas Mini pictures limited he has kindly donated the very first picture that’s right No 1 of 250 to the L2B auction, number 2 is going to Gaydon – so see them first here.
35.	MINI UK are great fans of the L2B and about 10% of all the cars on the run are New MINIS, they will have a double decker bus on Madeira Drive and they have very generously donated two – yes TWO weekender bags from the Mini Clubman collection these are really stylish and good for men and women and worth €160 each and if that’s not your thing they have also donated a MINI Cuckoo Clock so don’t kick out the chinz, bring it back!
36.	Juice FM are a new sponsor for the L2B, they will be playing some top tunes and covering the L2B all weekend, and there will be lots of chat during the week building up to the run. They have genersouly donated 10 CDs.
37.	Mini World Magazine is the original and best magazine for the Mini, and they are one of the main sponsors of the L2B. They have donated a days professional photography for your Mini! Yes have the Mini World Pros come along and snap your car all day long – something money cannot normally buy!
38.	Babylon is situated on the 7th floor above The Roof Gardens in good old London town. It is more than just a restaurant and it promises exquisite cuisine, fantastic service and spectacular views of London’s city skyline. Mr Branson and Virgin own this Kensington hotspot and it’s a place for top noshy! They have generously donated a voucher that would allow two people to go any time for a great three course meal (normally around £100) – thanks to Nikki Green for sourcing this one!
39.	Every Mini looks good with spotlights and Minis-R-Us have donated a pair of spots and fogs. Fantastic bling for your pride and joy.
40.	Sim Shark are a new trader for the L2B and they are donation a ‘Straw Hat’, don’t ask me why, I have no idea, but I am sure it will be great – butchers and school boys will love it.
41.	Simply Mad About Minis are exactly that! Yet another new trader to the L2B (lots of new ones this year) and they have donated a brilliant carpet trim set to suit any Mini, comprising of 10 parts, underlay and matching overmats this will really add a touch of class to your car.
42.	If you don’t want the full carpet and mat set, you can bid on this set of amazing set of standard mats from Nidek – the car mat experts.
43.	Mini Creations are a new company with big ideas, and they produce the most amazing sculpted dashboards and door cards for Minis. They have donated a pair of their latest ABS doorcards, and what makes this even better is that you get to choose the style of your choice.
44.	Wicked Art produce great pictures and they have donated a brilliant picture, so help make your house as classy as your car.
45.	Die Cast Heroes have donated a great Mini Model.
46.	ML Motorsport know all about tuning, in fact what they don’t know about tuning Minis could be written on the back of a postage stamp. They are L2B regulars and they have donated a voucher to have your car tuning optimised at their workshop in Highham, Kent.
47.	Vmax Scart are the original producers of the Supercharger kit for classic Minis. Using the supercharger from the Minis younger brother this is a kit that can be made to fit any Mini and when fitted your car will deliver well over 100bhp. Stuart has very generously donated a voucher worth £1000 that can be used against the cost of any of his amazing supercharger kits.
48.	Nicky Halls is a massive fan of the L2B and an even bigger fan of the Mini. She is a good friend of the club and she has persuaded the company she works for Simms to donate a bag from their fantastic ‘Crumpler’ range. This is top class exclusive gear! See www.simms.co.uk
49.	Mini Spares are THE best parts supplier and principle sponsors of the London to Brighton Mini Run. The have donated a great set of four 12” Minilife 5 × 12 alloy wheels and wheel nuts with Yoko A539 Tyres. These beauties are worth around £400!
50.	Mini Spares are super generous and in addition to the wheels mentioned earlier they have also donated a great pair of black vinyl cobra classic low back seats and frames! These are the ultimate seats for a custom Mini, forget highbacks that restrict access to the back, get these great classics.
51.	Mini Spares again! Yes, super super generous they have also donated a brilliant Motalita Wood Rimmed Steering wheel and boss – great on a classic Mini of any description (I want this for myself).
52.	Phoenix Mini Trim are top class suppliers for classic Minis, and they have donated a £10 gift voucher to be spent on their stand at the L2B.
53.	Mini Trimmings are a great company and a trader that will be well known to everyone who does the L2B they have donated a boot liner kit.
55.	LSMOC will be holding a track day at Brands Hatch in early November and this is a voucher to cover the full costs of attending a brilliant, mostly minis, track day worth £140!
55.	Mini Speed is an amazing surrey based trader they have a wide range of top class parts and they also have a Mini specialist workshop. They have very generously donated two items to our auction, the first is a top quality Alloy Radiator worth £210 and the second is an LS10 High Torque Starter Motor worth around £150.
58.	Hythe Performance has been around for a few years, and they are building a great reputation for top quality parts at reasonable prices. They have donated a pair of black and red Securon four point harnesses, just the things to make sure you safe!
59.	Vines MINI dealership on Brighton Road love the L2B and they will be lending us a couple of cars to use over the weekend. They have kindly donated a sit-on and ride children’s MINI, two red and blue furry MINI cushions and (if they arrive in time) two MINI t-shirts in M and L and a Black MINI wind cheater.
60.	MINI Germany have a brilliant bus that will be on Madeira Drive selling a great line of products they have donated two cuckoo clocks, three medium size ladies T-Shirts, two white and one turquoise and three large size men’s T-Shirts, again one in turquoise and two in white.
61.	AA are probably THE best breakdown company (from my experience) and they have given us a joint 12 month membership for roadside and relay cover worth around £130.

More to to be added soon.

The Diamond Riding Centre for Handicapped Riders
This centre in Carshalton, Surrey, was established in 1968 to provide riding facilities for disabled people. The founders recognised that those with physical or mental disabilities can benefit from outside activities, contact with people away from their own environment and also the special therapeutic bond that can be formed with an animal. The Diamond Centre is one of the largest groups in what became in 1970, the 'Riding for the Disabled Association'. Running the Centre is very expensive and the riders' small fees are heavily subsidised, so the Diamond Centre is always in need of financial help, and potential volunteers are always welcome visit www.diamondcentre.org.uk for more information - LSMOC has been sponsors of the centre for many years and currently pays all the annual running costs of a horse named Dounigan

Canine Partners
Based in Midhurst, West Sussex, a fantastic charity that assists disabled people to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life through the help of specially trained dogs that can help with day to day tasks like laundry and dressing. This charity is relatively new to us but is very deserving; it costs over £20k to train these dogs and hundreds of hours so every penny counts! Caring for and managing a dog ("Canine Partner") not only enriches human life in practical ways, but provides physiological, psychological and social benefits that help keep people healthy and happy. For more information visit their website at www.caninepartners.co.uk

(Please note that a catalogue of the auction items will be provided during registration on 18th May, and some items may be grouped together to make single lots).