Christmas tractor run in aid of charities

A convoy of tractors decorated in festive lights and tinsel is set to take part in a Christmas tractor run for charity.

The annual cavalcade, now in its fifth year, will follow a 17-mile route around Lichfield, Staffordshire, past the cathedral and Beacon Park, on Saturday afternoon,

Jointly organised by South Staffs Water and Lichfield Young Farmers Club (YFC), the event has previously raised over £20,000 for charities.

Proceeds from this year's parade would go to Lichfield YFC, as well as charities 4Louis and St Giles Hospice, event organisers added.

Nina Yiannoukos-Benton from South Staffs Water said the event "brings so much joy" to people in the community in the run-up to Christmas.

"This year, we are delighted to be supporting three charities, each of whom do outstanding work to support people in local communities."

The tractors will leave from the starting point outside Ryman's Christmas Trees on Watling Street at 17:00 GMT, before following a route around the city centre.

Tom Harrison, chairman of the Lichfield YFC, added that the event gave people the opportunity to "connect with the local farming community".

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