Vintage tractors rev up for annual Bridgnorth charity rally

Almost 70 vintage tractors snaked their way around Bridgnorth in a bid to drum up much-needed funds for charity.

The sun shone down on participants during the 14th annual Shropshire Vintage Tractor Run, which saw the drivers tour for 30 miles in and around the town. David Spruce, who helped organise the event in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance, said the day had been a great success.

He said: "It has gone very well and the weather has been absolutely fantastic. There were almost 70 tractors taking part.

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"There are two main reasons for the day – to help raise money for Midlands Air Ambulance and to give all the vintage tractors a bit of an airing."

Mr Spruce said the drivers received plenty of support from the public as they made their way around the route.

He said: "It has been very good. We had a lot of people parked on driveways and kids on deckchairs waiting for us to go past.

"I would like to thank the people of Bridgnorth for their patience as we managed to get nearly 70 vintage tractors around our route .

"This was made a lot easier by the Centre Wings Honda Gold Wing Club who manned every road junction.

"We will have raised around £1,000 during the day, which is going to the Midlands Air Ambulance."

The vintage machinery club is 26 years old and holds the fundraiser once a year. The run started and finished at the Livestock Market, in Tasley, setting off in the morning before stopping in Bridgnorth High Street.

After lunch the tractors crossed the river in Low Town before returning to the Livestock Market.