Suffolk residents greeted by the sight of 135 tractors

Hundreds of spectators lined the roads along the route of The Suffolk Young Farmers Club (YFC) Christmas Charity Tractor Run on Sunday.

The tractors covered nearly 30 miles of Suffolk countryside to raise money for children's charity East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH).

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The tractors gather at the start of the run at Mowness Hall (Image: Ian Hamilton)The 135-strong convoy set off from Mowness Hall at Little Stonham at 9am and proceeded along a route that included Framlingham and Debenham, with a stop at The Old Mill House pub in Saxtead.

So far, the event has raised more than £3,000 for EACH with more donations coming in.

A crew of Santas also helped to support the event when it proceeded through Earl Soham.

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Katherine Cross, one of the event organisers, said: "We had a record breaking turnout of over 130 tractors (both vintage and modern) and have raised an incredible amount of over £3,000 with donations still coming in for EACH.

The tractors head off from Mowness Hall (Image: Ian Hamilton)"Suffolk YFC would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported us, the support from Debenham and Framlingham was incredible with people lining the streets, we also had a great Santa support crew in Earl Soham.

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"The vintage convoy was lead by Suffolk YFCs Harry Sucking escorting and the modern convoy was lead by Suffolk YFCs vice-chairman Will Pratt in the escort vehicle followed by me (social secretary) and passenger Louise Davy Suffolk YFCs chairwoman."

Crowns gather at the Old Mill House in Saxtead during a stop in the parade (Image: Ian Hamilton)She said the number of tractors participating in the event had 'smashed' last year's tractor run when there 97 vehicles taking part.

Donations to EACH can be made here.

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