Moris Minor factors in Island visit on mammoth journey

Saturday, 25 June 2016 00:00

Morris Minor enthusiasts will be visiting the Island in September as a part of a fundraising tour.

It's to celebrate the Morris Minor Owners Club's 40th anniversary - a 1962 four door saloon will travel from John O'Groats to Land's End:

That's Bruce Kelsey who's taking part in the marathon journey which will factor in 75 stops - he'll be the driver of the car when it reaches the Island.

For each anniversary of the club the group celebrates in a different way and tries to raise as much money as it can for a chosen charity:

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