Tractor run organisers share hospice fundraising with special visit
The organisers of a popular tractor run through the streets of rural Stirling were celebrating at the weekend as they handed over a £5,000 fundraising cheque for a local hospice.
It was the third such event run in Stirling in memory of well-loved former Arnprior blacksmith Bobby Gunn, with hundreds of classic and modern-day farm vehicles out in a spectactular display.
One of the charities supported by this year's tractor run was Strathcarron Hospice - and organisers of the event attended the charity to hand over a cheque for £5,104 raised by various fundraising routes.
They even brought along 11 tractors on the day, giving visitors, patients and staff the unique opportunity to look at and even get in the tractors for a test drive.
Organiser Robert (Bob) Wilson said: 'My wife and I run the Trossachs Tractor Run twice a year in memory of local blacksmith, Bobby Gunn.
'This year we raised money for Strathcarron Hospice, which is a fantastic local charity.
'We started this event to put a smile on people's faces and it's great to see that everyone that drives their tractors enjoy it, and people at the sides of the road enjoy it too.
'We'd always promised to come up to the hospice, for a wee jaunt with the tractors, so it is great to see everyone.'
The tractors then headed for a spin up to Stirling chippy Vincenzo's, who were running a special menu to also raise money for Strathcarron.
Melissa Duffy, community fundraiser at Strathcarron Hospice, said: 'Thank you to Bob and everyone behind Trossachs Tractor Run for choosing to support Strathcarron, as well as all who donated at this wonderful and unique event. We really do appreciate all your support.'
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