THREE men have managed to raised over £12,000 for a prostate cancer charity thanks to a ploughing marathon.

Ian Bulkeley, Fred Mottram and Gary Walker raised the money for Prostate Cancer UK in the event which took place at Aston near Wrenbury on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24.

Spokesman for the event, Jonathan White, said the event included a raffle and a display of vintage tractors.

Mr White added: "The men and their vintage toys ploughed a 250-metre-long field owned by farmer Neil Goodwin on Pinsley Green Road/Wrenbury Road.

"The vintage tractors used were a Fordson Major, Fordson Super Major and Fiat Super 1000 DT.

"The 24 hour period was started via the loud whistles from a steam traction engine and two miniature steam traction engines.

"There was a display of new and vintage tractors, along with a children’s fairground ride, a raffle and an opportunity to win a children’s John Deere ride-on tractor.

"Refreshments were available on both days with Ploughman’s lunches on Saturday and bacon baps on Sunday.

"On Sunday the Malpas Charity Tractor Road Run of over 70 tractors did a lap of honour of the field as part of their rally."

Sponsors of the event were thanked for their support.