Friday, 11 May 2012
SWITZERLAND!
"No amount of photos can portray how lovely this place is. Unfortunately, the Alpine Pass is closed so we'll have to find an alternate route to Italy."
THE JAG HAS FALLEN!
"Arrived
at start point full of enthusiasm, the gathering of cars was fantastic sight only downside was it was blowing a gale
and throwing it down.
We set of knowing the MIB car had a problem with it's brakes. By 2nd roundabout the Men In Black and the nuns took wrong turning and ended up back at Calle. Her Royal Millerness waited around until they caught up with about an hour lost. By this time we were crawling along with brake problems. A further hour sat on the roadside waiting for recovery and another hour was spent at the garage. At about 14:30 the decision was taken to ditch the Men In Black car!
With still 100's of miles ahead we pressed on and arrived at the base camp at around 21:00 with a quick freshen up we went out for something to eat. Our guides then got us lost on way back to hotel so we left wandering streets until HRH's close protection (not driver) took charge and led all back safely.
Today nuns and queen setting out to lake como via swiss mountains along with a hire car in support." - Mo Williams
We set of knowing the MIB car had a problem with it's brakes. By 2nd roundabout the Men In Black and the nuns took wrong turning and ended up back at Calle. Her Royal Millerness waited around until they caught up with about an hour lost. By this time we were crawling along with brake problems. A further hour sat on the roadside waiting for recovery and another hour was spent at the garage. At about 14:30 the decision was taken to ditch the Men In Black car!
With still 100's of miles ahead we pressed on and arrived at the base camp at around 21:00 with a quick freshen up we went out for something to eat. Our guides then got us lost on way back to hotel so we left wandering streets until HRH's close protection (not driver) took charge and led all back safely.
Today nuns and queen setting out to lake como via swiss mountains along with a hire car in support." - Mo Williams
ARRIVED AT DOVER
The teams are on the ferry now, having a meal as the ship pulls out into the channel.
AND THEIR OFF...
This morning the teams set off as planned without a hitch! Leaving from The Pavilion Bistro in Birtle calling in at Miller's Vanguard Service Response Centre followed by J2 before hitting the motorway and starting their 100's of miles journey for charity. Employees from Miller's Vanguard paved the street to wave them off.
THE MAYOR VISITS MILLER'S VANGUARD
Today was the day of the Miller's staff BBQ giving the teams a chance to show off their finished cars to a VIP visitor our VIP visitor the Mayor of Bury. Although the weather was dull the employees still found the opportunity to enjoy themselves and give the teams an enthusiastic send off.
TEST DRIVE DAY
Friday, 13 April 2012
IT'S ALL GONE A LITTLE BIT FRENCH
Employees at Miller's Vanguard have started on a month long fundraising mission to add to the Crumball Rally total. Today is a French themed non-uniform day...
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
£780 RAISED SO FAR
Miller's Vanguard have very proudly managed to raise a total of £780! Thank you to everyone that has contributed so far! Through-out April we have planned a full fundraising month to help boost up the total including internal raffles, competitions, themed days and even a massage day.
THE PHOTOSHOOT
Today was the day for the official photo-shoot with professional photographer William Ellis who very kindly donated his time! Apart from the constant downfall of rain everything was going very well when some poor guy was knocked off his bicycle by a driver who we suspect was distracted by the site of 4 Nuns, HRH and two young Men In Black with guns! To view the entire photoshoot visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/millersvanguard
HER ROYAL MILLERNESS VISITS
Our resident queen her 'Royal Millerness' stopped by today to see the progress of her Royal carriage. Escorted by her Chauffeur Mo and Royal corgis she was ever so delighted with the progress of the cars!
FIRST LOOK AT THE CARS DECALS
Today Signs Northwest called into Miller's with the decals, after a few hours of carefully placing each sticker in the correct places the cars look fantastic!
Team Diamond.. Now all kitted out with the Royal Miller's Crest and diamonds
Team Nuns On The Run...
Team Diamond.. Now all kitted out with the Royal Miller's Crest and diamonds
Team Nuns On The Run...
MEET THE SISTERS
Today the nuns had their dress-fittings, they all seemed to enjoy it a little too much!
FIRST LOOK AT THE CLEANED UP CARS
The cars have been through an intense makeover process where they have been cleaned up, valeted and resprayed!
The Volvo has been tastefully sprayed in black and had a new set of wheel trims installed, the Rover has scrubbed up very well and looks almost as good as new! Just waiting on the Jaguar to arrive at Miller's but pretty soon we'll be adding all the decals to the cars so watch this space!
...Spotless
The Volvo has been tastefully sprayed in black and had a new set of wheel trims installed, the Rover has scrubbed up very well and looks almost as good as new! Just waiting on the Jaguar to arrive at Miller's but pretty soon we'll be adding all the decals to the cars so watch this space!
...Spotless
THE CARS HAVE ARRIVED
The cars have finally arrived at Miller's Vanguard where they need a LOT of work and TLC to get them up to the Miller's standards!
Thursday, 29 March 2012
THE CARS ARE ON ROUTE TO MILLER'S VANGUARDVanguard
BREAKING NEWS!!! Team Diamond Queen's Royal Car 'Ulrika' is now under the control of Jason Harris, Clean and Service Team Leader. Ulrika is on a ferry on it's way from the Isle Of White and is heading to Portsmouth from which it will be Miller's bound.
Jason says and I quote ''What a beautiful car She is a lovely ride I can't believe you got her for £295.00''
Jason says and I quote ''What a beautiful car She is a lovely ride I can't believe you got her for £295.00''
THE MILLER'S VANGUARD LOGO IS NOW DECIDED
The team name has now been decided...
TEAM NAME: DIAMOND QUEEN
TEAM MEMBERS: Brent Miller, Mo Williams & Derek Williams
FOLLOW US: www.facebook.com/millersvanguard and www.twitter.com/m1llersvanguard
“Following on from the Miller’s Vanguard’s - MILLERS GOT TALENT event back in January, her Royal Millerness has decided to use her overwhelming popularity in support of this cause. The chosen charities are Bury Hospice, Help For Heroes and Sports Relief.” - Mo Williams
TEAM NAME: DIAMOND QUEEN
TEAM MEMBERS: Brent Miller, Mo Williams & Derek Williams
FOLLOW US: www.facebook.com/millersvanguard and www.twitter.com/m1llersvanguard
“Following on from the Miller’s Vanguard’s - MILLERS GOT TALENT event back in January, her Royal Millerness has decided to use her overwhelming popularity in support of this cause. The chosen charities are Bury Hospice, Help For Heroes and Sports Relief.” - Mo Williams
MILLERS TO TAKE PART IN THE CRUMBALL
A team from Miller’s Vanguard have signed up to embark on an adventure across France in the aid of charity, and also promote everything great about Britain, as part of the famous ‘Crumball Rally Grand Prix’. The team will be travelling in a car worth no more than £200 and will be completing challenges and tasks along the way. (Please visit www.crumballrally.com/grandprix2012 for more info)
This epic journey starts at Miller’s Vanguard, Bury then onwards to Dover across the Channel to Calais then on a journey in excess of 1200 miles across France from Boulogne to Monte Carlo.
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