A beloved charity event involving dozens of tractors returned to south Cumbria this weekend.
The Furness and District Tractor Run has grown to be a big and successful spectacle on the local calendar, raising money for St Mary's Hospice.
The procession made its way across the peninsula visiting places such as Broughton and Ulverston, on Sunday, September 1.
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The tractor run has been organised by Alan Irving and Karen Higgs for several years. They shared their gratitude towards the local community for their continued backing.
They said: "Thanks to our amazing drivers for creating a super show of tractors, and to everyone who came out and showed [their] support.
"It really does make our drivers' day seeing so many people out enjoying the run, and boy was there a lot of people in places."
Last year, the autumn event - combined with a festive special - raised over £20,000 for the hospice with the hope that they can better that this time around by the end of 2024.
A number of local businesses supported the fundraiser including Southward's Farmshop, the Wilsons Arms, and Cumbrian Cow Ice Cream - where the procession came to an end.
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"Thanks to our amazing stewards, AKA our friends and family, who without we could not make the event run smoothly," the pair added.
"And thanks to Richard Cogger [Area Fundraising Manager for St Mary’s Hospice] for coming this morning to wish the drivers well and reminding us why we all came together to raise much those needed funds."
One of the community's favourite spectacles in the event is the sight of Shaun Gregg leading the tractors by bagpipe to kickstart the journey.
It is now five years since Alan and Karen took over the reins of the run but Sunday's success suggested that they - and the tractors - are not slowing down anytime soon.
You can still donate to their fundraising efforts by visiting the JustGiving page here.
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