Bury Mini Club Rally from Bury St Edmunds to Aldeburgh.

FANS of the Mini took to the roads at the weekend as 90 of the pint-sized vehicles headed for the coast.

Bury Mini Club Rally from Bury St Edmunds to Aldeburgh. Pictured with her mini is Tanya Alexander.

Now in its eighth year, Bury Mini Club’s Suffolk Run from Bury St Edmunds to Aldeburgh attracted enthusiasts from across the region intent on a fun day out and a chance to meet up with fellow Mini afficionados.

The event raised £900 to be split between the Rainbow Ward at West Suffolk Hospital, the Aldeburgh United Charities and the Orchid male cancer charity.

According to club treasurer Richard Mortlock, the 63-mile drive also serves to test the roadworthiness of many of the cars.

He said: “We saw 90 Minis set off and 90 arrived. The weather wasn’t bad on the way over but there was a shower at the other end. This is one of the first Mini runs of the year, so it’s a chance to get the car out and check how any work that has been done over the winter has gone. There’s quite a few events over the summer, so its good to get the cars right early on. Everyone, even young children, recognises a Mini. They just stand out, and people can’t help waving at us.”

Bury Mini Club Rally from Bury St Edmunds to Aldeburgh.

Alongside the old-style cars, which came from as far away as Harlow and Peterbrough, there were seven or eight of the new model Minis taking part.