Hundreds of vintage tractors take to the roads

The Shropshire Vintage Tractor Road Run has taken place annually for the last 26 years

More than 125 vintage tractors will take to the streets of Shropshire for the county's annual charity road run.

The Shropshire Vintage Tractor Road Run will take place on the roads of Ironbridge, Brosely and Bridgnorth on Sunday 6 April.

The event is in its 26th year and has raised more than £100,000 for the Midlands Air Ambulance charity since it began in 1999.

The route will cover about 25 miles and the tractors will leave Apley Farm Shop at 10:00 BST prompt.

Organisers said the tractor run is only open to vintage tractors, as modern tractors are too big and too fast to accommodate.

David Spruce, from Bridgnorth Vintage Machinery Club, said the event is hoping to raise thousands for charity.

He said: "We are shaping up for another great vintage tractor run this year,"

"The club is very proud of the 26 events we've put on and the money we've raised, but it's also always a wonderful celebration of these vehicles and is well received with people lining the streets and waving to the drivers, who always have a lot of fun."

The tractor run will begin and end at Apley Farm Shop on the A442 between Telford and Bridgnorth, and the vehicles will travel to Bridgnorth.

Linda Harris, business development manager at Apley, said: "We are delighted to be able to support such a worthy event and to be both the start and end point for this year's vintage tractor road run is a privilege.

"We are really looking forward to seeing the array of tractors coming through our gates and waving them off, while raising money for a vital charity at the same time."