A Tractor Run with Mick: 30 Miles, a Roadside Rescue and £3,200 for Charity
Hello everyone,
The latest video on Yorkshire Farming takes us away from the dairy farm for a day with John Deere Mick, a convoy of tractors and a very good cause. We joined a 30-mile charity tractor run in the bank holiday sunshine, supporting Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Mick had trusted me with his John Deere. I didn’t know the area, so following the convoy seemed a sensible plan! There was plenty to look at, but what stayed with me was how readily people helped one another along the way.
Mick to the rescue
Partway through the day, a tyre needed some attention. Out came an old compressor driven by the tractor’s power take-off, with Mick helping to get things sorted. I hadn’t seen one like it before. It had a bit of age about it, but it did the job.
That little stop summed up the atmosphere of the run. If someone was struggling, other people stopped to help. There was time for a chat, a look around the tractors and a bit of a laugh before carrying on.
A weight block with a bigger purpose
Back from the run, attention turned to the auction. Philip Watkins had kindly donated a 1,000 kg tractor weight block, complete with toolboxes, side extensions and bright yellow lids.
After a demonstration of its features, the bidding got going. The block sold for £3,200 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance — a tremendous result for that one auction item.
Days like this take a lot of organising. A big thank you to Amy, Mick, Philip, the organisers, volunteers and everyone who took part or supported the fundraising. It was a cracking day out with a good set of people.
Watch the latest video
I’ve added the full film to the video section here on the website. You can follow the convoy, see the compressor in action and watch the auction for yourself.
What tractor would you choose for a 30-mile run? Leave a comment on the video — I’d like to hear what you would take.
Thanks for watching and for following Yorkshire Farming.
Richard
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