PROUD Mini owners will join forces and take to the roads around the two counties for a fundraising charity drive on Sunday.

Around 40 Mini drivers are expected to take part in Archie's Mini Adventure, a fun run in aid of Acorns Children's Hospice and organised by Malvern's Hilltop Minis.

Motorists will meet at St Peter's Garden Centre, in Worcester, from 9.15am for a 10.30am start.

The 120-mile route takes the Minis through some of the most beautiful scenery in the area, passing through Defford, Newent and Dymock before a refreshment stop at Westons Cider, in Much Marcle.

The convoy will then head out towards Trumpet, Burley Gate and Pencombe, stopping again at Burford House Garden Centre in Tenbury.

The final run will take drivers through Knightwick, Cradley and Mathon, curling down the hill, through the Wyche and into Malvern, towards the Railway Inn on the Wells Road, where the route ends.

Each driver has paid £10 to join, which will go to the work of the hospice.

Jan Judge, of Hilltop Minis, said: "We're really pleased with the number of people joining in. It should be a really fun event, and if it's successful, we hope to repeat the event next year."

She said there was still scope for late entries and anyone interested can call her on 01684 568106.