Christmas Tractor Run 2021
Fairy lit tractors set to hit the streets for the sixth year running
As we head towards the festive season, it’s time to start getting excited for one of the highlights in the Christmas calendar. Yes, it’s back, the RC Baker Ltd, Christmas Tractor Run, in aid of Katharine House Hospice will be hitting the streets for the sixth year running with a fairy lit convoy on Saturday 18th December 2021.
Departing from Spring Hill Farm in Barford St Michael at 5pm, the tractors will take to the roads travelling through the villages of South Newington, Milcombe, Bloxham, Milton, Adderbury, Aynho, Clifton, Deddington, Hempton and back through Barford St Michael.
What started off as a small event in 2016, with twenty-six tractors, has steadily grown in numbers reaching a whopping 100 tractors taking part in most recent years.
“‘Last year’s event was very touch and go with the pandemic but we were really pleased to be able to go ahead and with the help of the amazing farming community, the local authorities and of course the huge support from local communities we reached an all-time high with money raised reaching a staggering £24,000 for Katharine House Hospice.” says Jennie Steenkamp, Commercial Manager and Director for RC Baker Ltd.
Jennie continues. “The bar has certainly been set high for this year but we are up for the challenge! British farmers are renowned for working hard throughout the year but this event not only raises an amazing amount of money for such a worthy cause but also provides the opportunity to get some much needed positive PR for the industry whilst having fun, spreading some festive cheer and showing off their machinery. The huge amount of enjoyment that it has come to bring to the local community really is the icing on the cake.”
Bookings open for participants on 1st December but with places being limited to 100 again this year the advice is to sign up quickly if you want to take part with a tractor. Sign up online at https://www.khh.org.uk/Event/rc-baker-christmas-tractor-run-participants-page from 1st December 2021
If you would like to catch a glimpse of the festive fleet the planned route can be found on the website so that you can plan your prime viewing spot as the convoy passes through a village near you. www.rcbaker.co.uk/tractorrun. Keep your eye out for Kaleb Cooper who has said he will once again be joining the convoy.
The organisers are asking that people please park sensibly during the evening – there are plenty of places to watch the convoy but it is important everyone does so from a sensible spot and parks safely to prevent avoidable delays.
They also urge that everyone adheres to any Government guidelines in place at the time. Keep it fun, keep it safe, keep is festive.
Visit https://www.rcbaker.co.uk/tractorrun for all you need to know for the event.