Dozens of tractors took to the roads of Somerset to welcome 2025 - and raise charity money. Pictures: Somerset Tractor Runners

Dozens of tractors hit Somerset roads to see in 2025 – and raise charity cash

Paul JonesJanuary 5, 20250 Comment0

DOZENS of tractors joined forces to welcome the new year in true Somerset style.

The Somerset Tractor Runners held a New Year’s Road Run on January 1, which saw scores of vehicles take to county roads – while raising money for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and farming support charity, RABI.

Tractors started out from Thorney Lakes near Muchelney at 11am, and took in towns and villages across South Somerset in a circular route, including Kingsbury Episcopi, Ilminster, Martock, Huish Episcopi.

Despite a rainy welcome to 2025, thousands of spectators lined the route, donating to the worthy causes as the procession passed.

After the event, organisers thanked the host of supporters and all those who turned out to watch.

Picture: RMDAgri

A spokesperson said: “Thank you. An event like this would not be possible without the help of many.

“So thank you to Thorney Lakes for hosting our start, the Wakely family for hosting our mid point, The Fruit & Veg Shop, The Hog Boss for amazing pork rolls, our road crew Sue Atwell, Chris Payne and Dave Simpson, Danny Cobden for perfecting the parking, Debbie Brazier and Nigel for helping set and do drinks, Tia Stanbury for her amazing running and collection efforts, The Web Barn for our website, all our farmers who participate, all photographers who come out and capture awesome images, all spectators that come out and watch.

“And finally, a massive well done to Nick Gilliam, Zac Drayton, Zachary Anderson and Charlotte England for organising another spectacular event. Same time next year?”

Donations are still being accepted via the Somerset Tractor Runners website at www.tractor-runners.com.