Almost 400 tractors took part in Knaresborough Young Farmers Club‘s annual tractor run yesterday.
A large crowd gathered for the start of the event, which returned after a covid interruption last year, at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.
The tractors left at 9am and drove around Nidderdale, stopped for lunch in Pateley Bridge at noon then finished in Knaresborough by late afternoon.
The event combines fun and fundraising, by raising money through entry fees and donations for Yorkshire Air Ambulance — a cause close to the heart of many farmers working in isolated areas.
The previous event in 2020 attracted about 360 vehicles and raised over £20,000.
Passing Mother Shipton’s Inn in Knaresborough. Pic: Charlotte Gale
Showing support for Ukraine.
This event exceeded that, with 383 tractors taking part and raising £21,000.
It started as a private club event in 2012 but was opened up in 2018 to allow anyone to take part and has grown in scale since.
People lined the streets in towns and villages to cheer on the farmers, some of whom had decked their tractors out especially for the occasion.
Passing through Birstwith. Pic: Ann Lilley
Some had adopted yellow and blue to show support for people in Ukraine.
Donations to the air ambulance can be made here.
Leaving the showground.
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