Easter Sunday saw a number of participants from Wales and the across the Marches converge on Rougham in Bury St Edmunds, writes E A Bates.

They were among the 200 participants in the 36th National Vintage Tractor Road Run, an iconic event held every Easter Sunday. The run, which attracts vintage tractor enthusiasts from across the country, takes participants on a scenic route that changes each year, offering a chance to showcase their classic machines while enjoying a unique day out in the countryside.

This year the run raised money for two Suffolk charities of SARS Suffolk's Emergency Medical Charity and St Nicholas Hospice of Bury St Edmunds.

The run, covering a challenging 30 miles, took participants on a scenic tour through the picturesque thatched villages and charming towns, meandering through lush countryside.

The route culminated at the lunch stop in the heart of Stowmarket, where weary but satisfied participants could rest, refuel, and enjoy the vibrant town centre before continuing their journey back along the same beautiful route.

Hereford’s Nigel and Rose Hantschar with their David Brown Cropmaster had the honour of being number one.

Other Herefordshire participants included David Brown specialist, Peter Williams of Ross-on-Wye, who had an unusual David Brown 750 Farmatic; Simon Orrells of Kingsland, who brought his Massey Ferguson 135; and Andy Boyle of Ledbury, with his large Marshall 100.

It was a family affair for New Radnor’s Martin Nicholls as he had his wife, Rachel, and children, Mia and Amy, riding in the transport box of their International 434.

Shropshire was well represented by farmer John Roberts with his Ford 6610, Bridgnorth’s haulier Paul Marsh with his Industrial Massey Ferguson and Ian Farquharson of Ackleton had his cabbed Massey Ferguson 135.

Next year the popular event moves down to Padstow in Cornwall.