To make the Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run a more inclusive event for the community, organisers are introducing a Junior Parade before the main event in the Livestock Market, Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry. This is taking place on Saturday 14th December but entries must be by 3.30pm.
Mike Lade said, “We are looking for any Children up to the age of 10, on any illuminated ride-on toy (pedal or battery), to take part in our Junior Parade that will take place undercover in one of the market buildings. Judging will be done by our Santa who will present a beautiful toy tractor, donated by the Wynnstay Store in Glovers Meadow, Oswestry to the winner. All entrants will be given a certificate to take home.
“To give every child the opportunity to take part, we will have a few additional illuminated ride-on toys for them to use.
“Entry is on the day at the market and is a £5 cash donation to Lingen Davies Cancer Fund. Please complete our entry form supplied at the time of entry.
“The Oswestry Illuminated Tractor Run is our main event and leaves the Oswestry Livestock Market at 5.00pm. They will be mustered by 3.30pm to give the public the opportunity to go around up to 100 illuminated tractors and meet our local farmers. Then travel 38 noisy miles from Oswestry to go through local towns and villages, returning to the Oswestry Livestock Market about 8.15am (ish). Some limited free parking is available at the market.”
More information on both events is on our Facebook page @OswestryIlluminatedTractorRun.
For more information contact Mike Lade on 07803 038858, mikelade1975@gmail.com.
Pictured: Karen Roberts, Community & Volunteer Fundraiser with the prize for the Junior Parade.
