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Record breaking Tractor Run raised an amazing £68,000!
19/12/2024
“It’s such an incredible event and we are so grateful to everyone involved”
This year’s Banbury Christmas Tractor Run has smashed all previous fundraising totals, bringing in an amazing £68,000 for the Katharine House Hospice! That total is set to rise further with money still coming in.
Thousands of people took to the streets last weekend to watch the fairy-lit convoy follow a 20 mile route covering Banbury town centre and the villages on the southern side of town.
Last year the Tractor Run raised £49,000.
The popular event is now in its ninth year and was organised by Katharine House Hospice with support from Jennie Steenkamp at RC Baker in Barford St Michael.
Roseann Thompson, Community Engagement Manager at Katharine House Hospice said: “Oh wow, what a night the tractor run was! More people than even before came out to watch the fleet and the energy was something else! It’s such an incredible event and we are so grateful to everyone involved.”
Jennie Skeenkamp added: “The view from the tractor cab was simply incredible—the crowds were amazing, waving and cheering, and adding so much atmosphere to the event. The effort and creativity farmers pour into their tractors is truly inspiring; some of these magnificent creations reflect years of dedication, with many participants having been with us since we started back in 2016.
“Seeing the community come together and enjoy the event so much is always a real highlight. It was amazing to hear from people who travelled from across the UK—and even as far as California and the Netherlands.
“But what makes it even more meaningful is the incredible amount of money raised for a charity so close to the hearts of so many in our community and among the tractor drivers. It’s a powerful reminder of how much good can come from an event like this, bringing people together for a cause that truly matters.”
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam