A convoy of tractors thrilled crowds through rural streets of Greater Manchester in aid of a local hospice.
The brightly coloured vehicles set off from Stockport and made their way through several villages on Sunday.
The event was organised in memory of three members of the region’s farming community, Harvey Mitchell, Lisa Messenger and Stuart Wainwright.
This year’s efforts have raised more than £7,000 for The Christie Charity.
Since it began in 2020, the convoy attracts thousands of onlookers across Poynton, Disley, New Mills, Marple and beyond, and has raised £33,000.
The event was organised by Ferguson Roylance, from Whitegate, in Northwich.
The 24-year-old agricultural-based contractor created the fundraiser after his friend and farming colleague, Harvey Mitchell, died from cancer in December 2020.
Because his funeral was restricted due to the pandemic, Mr Roylance came up with the idea of a tractor run in his memory.
“My aim, initially was to give people a chance to say goodbye to Harvey while raising money for the hospital that looked after him,” he said.
“I’m not experienced in organising events but it turned out to be a huge success – hundreds of people stood along the roads, socially distanced, to watch and wave as we passed by with our tractors.
“It was a heartfelt way to honour Harvey’s memory and support essential care for cancer patients and their families.”
The following year, another friend of the farming community, Lisa Messenger, died, so the tractor convoy was repeated to honour her.
This year’s convoy was also in memory of Stuart Wainwright, who died in a farming accident in 2023.
Mr Roylance added: “We’re incredibly grateful for the support from the council, police and emergency services in making this event possible.”
The Christie treats more than 60,000 patients a year and is the largest single site cancer centre in Europe.
