IMM 2017

[MiniMpi]

About the IMM :

What date is it taking place?
The IMM 2017 Ireland is taking place from Thursday May 25th – Monday May 29th 2017.

Venue :

The camping and show will be held in Westport House, Westport, Co. Mayo.

What is an IMM?
For many Mini drivers an “International Mini Meeting”, or IMM, is a well known phenomenon, but for some it’s not clear what it’s all about. IMM is short for International Mini Meeting. It originated in 1978 in Germany when it started as a small 3 day camp event at Whitsun weekend. After several years its popularity had grown, even over the German borders and this resulted in an International event which takes place every year in a different country. Every 5 years we celebrate the Mini in England where the IMM takes place around the Minis birthday in August.

An IMM is a 3 day event for young and old. Besides the classic Mini, all derivatives and yes…even New Mini’s are welcome! The event starts on Friday afternoon when most of the participants arrive. After signing in, they find a good spot or go to the appointed place of their Mini club. The latter can vary at each event. The best thing to do is to place the Mini in such a way that everybody can have a good look at it. The tent is just a minor detail. On Friday evening the event is officially opened. Different activities will be organized for Mini drivers and Mini Clubs during the rest of the weekend. Recurring features are the Concourse d’Elegance, boot sale, traders area, dinner on Saturday, party on Saturday night, breakfast on Sunday and a closing party on Sunday night.

Even the Club competitions are a recurring feature. A new activity for the last few years is the Mini Parade. Lots of Minis queuing on local roads, sometimes causing a traffic jam, but always escorted by the police. Basically an IMM is all about socialising, meeting lots of other enthusiasts, relaxing and just having fun. After you’ve met and spoken with lots of others, bought all the parts your precious vehicle needs to become even more beautiful and had some fun, the IMM closes with a ceremony on Sunday night. During this event the awards are presented and the IMM key is handed over to the club which organises the event the following year. Of course you can leave your tent up for another night because you can stay until Monday morning. Then the event is really over and everybody leaves for home, dreaming of the next IMM!

Click this link to buy your tickets :

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/imm-2017-ir ... 4424610668

[leyland]

Mini club of Ireand are planning to attend IMM 2017 and are putting the final things required in place over the last number of weeks. The main thing that members need to do at present is purchase your event ticket and let us know that you are attending. This should be a cracking event for any mini enthusiast over the 3 - 4 days which also takes in drives in some of the most scenic parts of the west of Ireland.

[Derfinn]

I'm glad I saw this thread.

May is when I'm expecting my new car, so I was going to place a thread to gauge what interest there would be for another run around the North East while I currently still have a MINI.

I guess that it would be too close to have something in later April or early May?

[irlmin]

I don't think there would be any problem with an early May run Derek , throw it out there here and on the Facebook page and see who is interested , We would be up for it anyway . who else
G

[timmydamini]

I'm going IMM, have a lot on before then, but would like to squeeze a run in, if I could.

[leyland]

Reminder that to avoid disappointment you need to get your tickets asap as there are now 2500 confirmed. tickets sold. We also need to confirm our numbers in order to get the proper size club area allocated for setting up our gear. Contact www.imm2017 for fully details.

[leyland]

Hi all,
From this weekend there are just 6 weeks to go for IMM. Most of the club members going are sorted for accomadation and dates of arrival. We will not be constructing a club stand but have been allocated enough space to set up a club site for campers ,tents ,marquee and minis.
If you have not got your tickets yet try to plan in getting them soon as
2600 are sold to date. Updates to follow soon.

[bomber01]

The IMM is the one to go to... and Having been to a number of these events I am planning to go to this one on our own door step, it is well worth the visit.

[leyland]

Important to note.
Tickets will not be able to be purchased on line after the 30th April as the facility will be closed off.

[leyland]

Less than 2 weeks to go now for IMM so time to get your costumes organised for the big bash on Saturday night. Theme is pirates and princesses.

[leyland]

Anyone still looking for tickets for IMM2017 should try info@imm2017 and should receive a quick reply by all accounts. Also we will have some club merchandise available soon for the club members attending so keep posted for news. Items will be issued.on a first come basis .

[bomber01]

There are some remaining Mini Club of Ireland t-shirts in the following sizes,
large, medium. The price is 15 euro and as Richard SAID they are being sold on a first come first served basis.

Also coming soon are Mini Club of Ireland car window stickers. so get your name in..

j

[leyland]

Collected some t-shirts today and they look really cool with the club logo and writing printed on them.
Please contact John for your requirements asap as stocks are going fast.

[leyland]

Hope everyone gets home safe from Westport after a very enjoyable. and well run event. Great to catch up with friends old and new. Please share any photos. if you have taken any.

[irlmin]

Just arrived home , brilliant weekend and it was great to catch up with people I hadn't met with years , inspired choice of location by the organisers with excellent facilities and brilliant organisation . huge variety of minis and MINIs to see from all over Europe , and of course the weather co-operated as well . lets see the photos .
G