STARTING from Andrew Thomas Agriculture Engineers’ workshop at Gwystre, near Crossgates, the second running of the Andrew Thomas’ Tractor Run on Saturday, December 30 attracted 23 entries despite the bad weather.

The assembled tractors departed behind Andrew Thomas in his trusty New Holland 7840, to tour the communities of Crossgates, Abbey-Cwm-Hir, Bwlch y Sarnau, Llidiartywaun, Sychnant, Pantydwr, before drawing breath at St Harmon for a well-deserved lunch stop at agricultural contractor Raymond Rees’ barn.

Amongst the participants was David Edwards from Knighton on his Massey Ferguson 362 who is one of leading lights, together with his father Roy, in organising the national run in Knighton on April 1.

Three hardy souls – Tom Nicholls from Builth Wells Mike Chandler from Llanyre and Bob Stephens from Crossgates – braved the elements riding on un-cabbed tractors. Other drivers came from as far away as Llanidloes, Mainstone, and Anchor.

Well refreshed, the participants then set off on the second half of the Run, continuing to tour the communities of St Harmon, Nantmel, Dolau and Carmel, before return to the workshop at Gwystre.

Organiser Andrew Thomas would like to thank everyone who took part and representatives of the TEN (Tractor Enthusiasts of Nantmel) who helped marshal the run.