December 2023 Newsletter
Season’s Greetings! As another fantastic year of recovery sport comes to an end, we would like to thank everybody for their continued support. You can check out our full program of events scheduled for the New Year here.
Staff will be taking some well-earned Christmas leave and the office will close on Wednesday 20th December and reopen on Tuesday 2nd January. We’d like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a very happy, successful New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2024!
LATEST NEWS
Race to Recovery
Last week we unveiled a working replica of the Goodwood motor circuit in Scalextric form. The 7m x 7m Scalextric layout will tour events around the country from early 2024 with the ambition to increase public awareness of the charity's work, support fundraising activities and build veteran engagement.
British Motorsports Marshals Club Announces Mission Motorsport As Their 2024 Charity Partner
The British Motorsports Marshals Club (BMMC) has today announced that their charity partner for 2024 will be Mission Motorsport. BMMC Chair Nadine Lewis said, “BMMC is proud to be supporting Mission Motorsport and look forward to raising funds at events in 2024.”
Brews, Banter & Cars - The Final MM Event of The Year!
We were joined by 20 cheery beneficiaries from Hackney to Newcastle. Mainly repeat customers, we were thrilled to be joined by three beneficiaries from Blesma who all enjoyed passenger rides. We'd like to extend our thanks to the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, BAE Systems, Three Sisters Circuit and of course, our army of volunteer drivers for all their support this year.
Hand-Control Kart Put Through its Paces
Earlier this year Thruxton Kart Center announced the news that it had added a hand-controlled kart to its fleet. We thought it only right to try it out and sent two of our beneficiaries along to put it through its paces and test it out. It's safe to say they had an absolute blast!
UPCOMING EVENTS
2024 Calendar of Events Announced
The 2024 calendar of events has now been published on the MM website. We look forward to another year of motorsport fun including the return of the hugely popular Veterans’ Karting Championship, Banter, Brews & Cars monthly events at Wigan, Veterans @Heritage, both the Meyrick Cox Day and Invitational at Goodwood, The Forces Family track day at Croft, Race of Remembrance and much more.
Bicester Scramble
7th January 2024
Generously hosted by Hagerty, we’ll be bringing the newly unveiled Goodwood Scalextrix set to the Bicester Scramble for members of the public to enjoy a race or two. There will also be the chance to get up close and personal with the two Cloudera sponsored GT86's that raced at Race of Remembrance at Classic Performance Engineering.
Banter, Brews & Cars: Fast Cars & Passenger Rides, Three Sisters Circuit
16th January 2024
Join us and get ready to immerse yourself in a world of high-speed cars. Enjoy heart-pounding passenger rides, great camaraderie, and an atmosphere that lets you unwind among friends who share your passions.
MI L3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling - Enroll now!
MI L3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling - Enroll now!
9th & 10th January 2024
Upon completion of the course, learners successfully completing this qualification will achieve an understanding of components and system operation, to carry out procedures relating to air conditioning systems.
The National Transition Event
4th March 2024
Hosted at the 'The Wing', Silverstone Circuit's state of the art conference center, surrounded by the UK's most iconic race circuit, join businesses, Service charities, Government agencies and the Ministry of Defence to find out more about opportunities that await you as you seek to find your next career away from the military. Registration is free and open to all members of the armed forces community; serving personnel, veterans and their families
Government Takes Action In Response To The Etherton Review
The Government has launched the Application and Registration of Interest forms for new and planned restorative measures recommended by the Review.
Donate to Mission Motorsport whilst Shopping Online!
We’re now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can help us for FREE. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! All you need to do is sign up and remember to use easyfundraising whenever you shop online.
Health & Wellbeing over the Christmas Period
For many Christmas is a happy time of year, but for some, it can be tough.
If you or someone you know are struggling and are in need of support, there are services open that will be able to help.
The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. Find your regional contact details here
0808 175 3075 (freephone) or email jo@samaritans.org for the veterans support hub (open 24/7).
Free 24/7 Hotline: 0800 1381619 TEXT: 07537 173683 Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Armed Forces Text CONTACT to 85258
Text SHOUT to 85258 (General Public)
Free Hotline: 0800 952 0774 More Information: www.riverside.org.uk/opfortitude
Telephone 0300 123 3393 or visit www.mind.org.uk
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