Myrtle Mini Rome Adventure

On Saturday 4^th February 2012, Nigel Gooding will set off from Ide, near Exeter to Rome in his beloved Mini called Myrtle! Nigel and Myrtle will meet a welcoming party outside the Rome Coliseum on Friday 10th Feb. The aim is to arrive in time for the 6 Nations clash between Italy and England. Myrtle will be raising money for ELF and the rugby charity Wooden Spoon.

This event will capture the hearts of car fanatics and Rugby fans alike. Myrtle, a 1998 Mini 998c, was completely refurbished in the summer of 2011 and is now fully MOT'd and road ready for her trip to Italy. The full route of over 1,000 Miles that Nigel and Myrtle will be taking can be seen here.

You can follow Nigel and Myrtle by checking out their blog. Nigel is also on Twitter @MyrtleMini

To show your support of this wonderful challenge you can sponsor Nigel and Myrtle online or text MYRT99 then the amount £2 or more to 70070.

Upon their return Nigel will continue to Fundraise for ELF and Wooden Spoon with a variety of fundraising events until the end of the Rugby season – so watch this space!

Photo taken by John Tyrer (Peter Cross - England Rugby's Mascot, Myrtle the Mini! Tony Stearman - Landlord Poachers Inn, Nigel “Isambard” Gooding and Sarah Shaw - ELF)