A GROUP of vintage tractor enthusiasts from Whitchurch took part in a charity tractor run from Telford to Scotland recently and were supported by a local business.

Les Wild, Jim Ankers, Adam Allison, Emma Fewtrell and Neil Wragg travelled to Stranraer in April to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.

They received a £100 donation from Coton Meadows Pet & Equine Crematorium owners Ken Hughes and Karina Rogers-Hughes in support of the cause.

The run was part of the National Vintage Tractor Road Run 2023 and they had to endure wet conditions.

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Karina said: "On April, 6 2023 a group of local vintage tractor enthusiasts drove their own tractors from Telford to Stranraer and back in aid of the Alzheimer's Society.

"Organiser Patrick Gandy was joined by Les Wild, Jim Ankers, Adam Allison, Emma Fewtrell and Neil Wragg, all from the Whitchurch area, in travelling to Stranraer and participating in this years National Vintage Tractor Road Run 2023.

"They then had to endure a wet and cold journey home, arriving back on April 12 after travelling almost 750 miles in total.

"Friends and family were able to watch their progress on the specially formed Facebook group 'Vintage Tractor Run Telford to Stranraer Scotland for Alzheimer's' and were able to donate through Patrick Gandy's Just Giving Page 'Patrick's fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Society."

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Karina mentioned why she and Ken decided to donate to the Alzheimer's Society.

She said: "One of the people participating had been a customer.

"Another one was a lifelong friend.

"Alzheimer's Society is a marvelous charity and cause.

"That was the main reason."