Saturday, December 18, 2021

BRIGG CHARITY CHRISTMAS TRACTOR RUN 2021 THIS WEEKEND - TIMES, ROUTE & PREVIEW


Brigg Young Farmers' Club's annual Tractor Run, generally held in March, will instead take place tomorrow (Sunday, December 19) with a 'Christmas twist' for 2021.
The event will involve a cavalcade of agricultural machines, old and new, with prizes being awarded to the best three decked out for the festive period.
Ripon Farm Services, on Westrum Lane, Brigg, DN20 9EY, will be the starting point near the railway barrier crossing and signalbox (see picture above).
Competitors will be gathering at RFS for refreshments from 2pm, with tractors departing at 3.30pm.
This event always attracts spectators' attention, with people turning out to watch the tractors pass by at various locations in and near Brigg.
There are expected to be about 30 farm vehicles taking part.
Food and drinks will be available to purchase before the run, as well as raffle tickets.
Money is being raised for the Wish Upon A Star children's charity.
Here are the approximate times.
3.30pm: Leave Westrum Lane, Brigg, along Bigby High Road, the A1084.
3.40pm: Bigby.
3.45pm: Barnetby.
4.00pm: Elsham.
4.20pm: Saxby All Saints.
4.25pm: Bonby.
4.30pm: Worlaby.
4.45pm: Wrawby.
4.55pm: Arrive back in Brigg along Wrawby Road. The tractors will go to the Monument, down Barnard Avenue and depart along Bridge Street into Scawby Brook.
5.10pm: Scawby.
5.20pm: Broughton.
5.25pm: Wressle. The tractors will then head through Castlethorpe and Scawby Brook, returning to Brigg along Bridge Street, Barnard Avenue, the Monument roundabout and Bigby Road.
5.40pm: Finish at Ripon Farm Services to judge the decorated tractor competition and draw the raffle.
Any updates to these times and the programme will be posted on the Brigg Young Farmers' Club Facebook page.