In a bid to raise money for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex, more than 60 tractors from all over the Chichester area came together, decked out in Christmas lights, to rove a miles-long route through Chichester city centre and several of the outlying villages.
Although money is still being counted, organiser Rupert Hoare said the run raised more than £5,400 for the air ambulance service, and plans are already shaping up for next year’s event.
"It was just unbelievable,” he said. “The atmosphere was incredible everywhere we went. There were people ringing cowbells as we went by.”
“I’m just blown away by how much we raised considering there’s a cost of living crisis going on. I’m always astounded by how generous people are. And this isn’t like other charities, it’s for everyone, although you never want to have to use it. “
"It was just unbelievable,” he said. “The atmosphere was incredible everywhere we went. There were people ringing cowbells as we went by.”
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The tractors pass through a village centre Photo: Dave Dobrijevic
![Organisers offered special thanks to: CandO tractors of Funtington, Adsdean Farm Shop.
Basil Baird Fareham Ltd for use of his yard.
Hallidays for providing food to all tractor drivers. The Sign Shop.](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjgzYjRkZGNlLWRkMTgtNGFiMi1iOTIyLThmOWY2YjU1M2U4MzowNTY0ZjJhOC0xYzgyLTQwZTMtYWM0MS1lNzU0ZjA1YTZhZGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
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Organisers offered special thanks to: CandO tractors of Funtington, Adsdean Farm Shop. Basil Baird Fareham Ltd for use of his yard. Hallidays for providing food to all tractor drivers. The Sign Shop. Photo: Dave Dobrijevic
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Who knew Santa's sleigh doubled as a tractor? Photo: Dave Dobrijevic