Tractor road run brings in charity cash

East Riding YFC writes:

East Riding YFC has raised nearly £900 in it’s first ever charity tractor road run.

More than  30 tractors took to the roads on Sunday 1st June in an effort to raise funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Hull Royal Infirmary Neurology Department. 

Tractor enthusiasts braved cloudy skies and heavy rain to take part in the event, even though many of them were driving vintage tractors with no protection from the elements.



Tractor drivers came from all parts of the East Riding including Huggate, Driffield, Grindale, Pocklington and Holme on Spalding Moor. 

YFC members also joined the run from the Holderness area.

Liz Vickerton, East Riding YFC County Chairman said: “The event exceeded all our expectations – we never dreamt of raising in excess of £800.”

The run set off from Laburnum Farm, Etton and was led by John Sleight on his Nuffield 10/60. 

“It was great to have such an age range of tractors, and drivers, on the run,” John said.

“The oldest tractor was from 1940 and we had an 08 plate too,” he added. 



Jenny Sleight, who helped to organise the event, thanked everyone who had donated before, during and after the day.

“Money was received from all areas and is still rolling in now – people have been very generous."

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