Charity tractor run to return for seventh outing

Sheepy Tractor Run raises money for Birmingham Children's Hospital, Your Local Air Ambulance and Len's Light

The organisers of an annual festive tractor run have invited children to enter a competition to design a character for one of its trailers.

Sheepy Tractor Run will take place on 12 and 13 December, with a different route each day.

The first day will see the procession travel through North Warwickshire, while the following day the tractors journey through Bedworth, Nuneaton and Coventry.

This year is the seventh, with about 50 tractors expected to take part. Money raised goes to Birmingham Children's Hospital, Your Local Air Ambulance and also Len's Light which raises awareness of mental health issues in rural communities.

"We have so much support from everyone, and most of the drivers do it every year, said farmer Martin Brandreth, a BBC Make A Difference award winner and a member of the Sheepy Tractor Run.

About 40 drivers returned each year he said.

About 40 drivers return each year to take part, Mr Brandreth says

Tractors are dressed in an array of festive lights and people are invited to line the route – with details posted on social media.

A group of up to 10 tractors will also be on display at Atherstone Market Square from about 20:00-21:00 GMT after the Friday convoy has finished.

People who wanted to enter the competition were asked to do so via the group's Facebook page.