DOZENS of tractors gathered in Herefordshire to raise vital funds for a lifesaving service this month.

Ledbury Reporter: Back marker Paul Evans of St Weonards with his MF65Back marker Paul Evans of St Weonards with his MF65 (Image: EA Bates)

Sunday, July 9, saw 62 tractors descend on Treago Farm, St Weonards to participate in the tractor run in aid of the Midlands Air Ambulance.

Ledbury Reporter: Breconshire visitor Rees Price waves for the cameraBreconshire visitor Rees Price waves for the camera (Image: EA Bates)

Drivers had brought their pride and joy from all over Herefordshire, Monmouthshire, Shropshire and as far afield as Breconshire to raise over £2,000 for the cause (with still more donations to count).

Ledbury Reporter: Dave Evans of Hereford with his International 584Dave Evans of Hereford with his International 584 (Image: EA Bates)

After a welcome tea and cake, then it was time for the off with route plotter Ron Evans leading the pied piper procession of tractors heading easterly to the staggered junction at Trevannon Farm where they picked up the farm track which was the first off-road section they encountered.

Ledbury Reporter: Hereford's Nigel Hantscar on his International B275Hereford's Nigel Hantscar on his International B275 (Image: EA Bates)

The group headed across Rhydicar to the Pikes, then on to the main road for a stretch to Llanwarne.

Ledbury Reporter: Jack Phillips with his MF 575Jack Phillips with his MF 575 (Image: EA Bates)

They then picked up the lanes again taking in the communities of Pencoyd, Tretire, Llangarron to Welsh Newton.

Ledbury Reporter: John Pursey of Orcop with his John Deere 3130John Pursey of Orcop with his John Deere 3130 (Image: EA Bates)

Here the tractors did another short stretch on the main road before turning off to head for Garway and the welcome lunch break.

Ledbury Reporter: Justyn Heathfield of St Weonards with his well patinaed grey FergieJustyn Heathfield of St Weonards with his well patinaed grey Fergie (Image: EA Bates)

They then off again through the hamlets of Garway Hill, Bagwyllidiart, to Orcop, and retracing their steps back to Treago.

Ledbury Reporter: Michael and Judy Weekes on their MF135Michael and Judy Weekes on their MF135 (Image: EA Bates)

Everyone agreed what a great run it had been.

Ledbury Reporter: Paul Ruck of Ewyas Harold with his 6 cyl converted NuffieldPaul Ruck of Ewyas Harold with his 6 cyl converted Nuffield (Image: EA Bates)

The organisers would like to thank all landowners, helpers and participants who made the run possible.