This year’s spectacular event receives overwhelming support as almost 200 ladies take to the roads.
A bumper number of ladies took part in this year’s Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run to mark the 20th run of this iconic event.
In July, a spectacular convoy of more than 190 tractors swathed in pink travelled a 20-mile route through south Norfolk and north Suffolk.
Thousands of people packed the route in support, while family and friends joined the ladies at a picnic lunch in sunshine and then rain at Gawdy Hall meadow just outside Harleston.
Organiser Annie Chapman, who was driving one of the oldest tractors on the run – a 1950 David Brown Cropmaster – said: “How lucky were we! We managed to avoid the worst of the weather both on the outward journey and, almost, on the way back!
“Apart from the amazing support for the nearly 200 ladies around the 20-mile route, our wonderful town of Harleston was almost overwhelming. We were very appreciative of the safety measures put in place by TMO Highways, (whose staff gave their time free) as the pavements and marketplace were packed with hundreds of enthusiastic well-wishers.
“What an emotional trip for so many of the lady drivers and, I know, many of the public watching. Thank you to everyone who made this event possible – and so spectacular!”
People turned out to cheer the ladies on along the route in towns, villages, laybys and gardens.Houses and businesses were bedecked in pink bunting, banners and flags and many supporters were dressed head-to-toe in pink.
The total raised from this year’s event will be announced on September 6th, 2024.
Annie Chapman said: “As with any event of this size it cannot be achieved without the support of many people. I would like to thank everyone involved, all the drivers, all the people who lend tractors, the land-owners, the many marshals, collecting ladies and anyone else who helps to make this event happen, it’s a large team effort!”
To donate to this year’s run online, please visit fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/unite/pink-ladies-tractor-road-run-2024
To find out more about the run visit www.ladiestractorroadrun.co.uk
Photos © Jonathan Slack