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Island-first Christmas Tractor Run for Jersey Hospice Care

Guernsey's annual Christmas Tractor Run regularly attracts 100 tractors

Sunday (14 December) sees the island’s first Christmas Tractor Run in aid of Jersey Hospice Care.

A parade of 50 adorned tractors will be travelling around the island this weekend, covering just over 30 miles and visiting 10 parishes. 

Before they set off on Sunday, the event will start with the judging of Best Lit-Up Tractor and Best Dressed Driver.

There are 16 viewing points along the route:

 

Tractor runs are a tradition in England and parts of Europe, and there is a tractor run in Guernsey every year which draws around 100 entries.

Jersey's inaugural event has been organised by John Deans and Peter Barette.

John told Channel 103:

"So many children love tractors. We're all tractor-mad! There's a large number of young farmers.

"We are hoping that, if it is successful this year, we'll be able to do it every year."

"It's going to be a really great time for everybody.  We're just asking you to chuck a few pounds in here and there."

Spectators can view the event from various points around the island. Parents are asked to ensure that they keep their children away from the road.

A donation to Jersey Hospice is appreciated, and you can also donate here.

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