Crowds turn out for festive tractor run

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A convoy of illuminated agricultural vehicles has weaved its way through the Oxfordshire countryside as part of an Christmas fundraising event.
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One hundred tractors took part in the annual Christmas run in aid of Katharine House Hospice.
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The festive fleet left from Spring Hill Farm, Barford St Michael early on Saturday evening and took in nearby villages including South Newington, Milcombe, Bloxham, Clifton and Deddington as well as Banbury.
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The event was first staged in 2016 and raises funds for the Katherine House Hospice in Adderbury.
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Crowds lined the roadside as the festive fleet made its way through village after village. Organisers said at least £17,000 had been raised this year.

At a glance

A convoy of illuminated agricultural vehicles has weaved its way through the Oxfordshire countryside as part of the annual RC Baker Tractor Run
The event saw 100 decorated tractors take part
Crowds turned out as the tractors drove through villages
The event, which has been running since 2016, raises money for the Katharine House Hospice in Adderbury

Stephen Stafford

BBC News

17 December 2023

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