Thousands take to the streets to support Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour
The crowds came out in their thousands across Baldock, Letchworth and Hitchin to see the spectacular Farmers on Christmas Lights tour in aid of Garden House Hospice Care.
The annual Farmers on Christmas Lights tour took place on Saturday 16th December. More than 160 tractors decorated from top to tyre in festive lights and decorations took to the streets of Baldock, Letchworth and Hitchin, bringing festive joy to the community whilst raising vital funds for the Hospice.
168 tractors decorated in Christmas Lights and decorations took part in the event.
Photo credit: Roman Turney.
The event was organised by local farmer Richard Hill:
"The Hospice have cared for friends of mine with such dignity and I’m sure many of you reading this will know someone who has received their care too.
"My ambition was to raise £50,000 from the tractor tour, which could fund ALL of their services for five days over the festive season. We are still counting the cash given on the night and anyone who came along can still donate via JustGiving or by texting TRACTOR to 70460 to give £5."
Baldock-based farmer Richard Hill organised the Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour for the third year running.
BBC Radio presenter Babs Michel attended the event in support of the Hospice. She led the procession of tractors wearing an inflatable turkey costume to encourage her listeners to make a donation to what she described as a 'very worthy cause'.
Clare Edwards is Head of Relationship Fundraising and Campaigns at Garden House Hospice Care:
"We are so grateful to Richard, to Babs, and to everyone who came out to see the tractors in support of the Hospice. It costs us £9,700 a day to fund our entire services, so events like this make a huge difference to the lives of people in our community.
"Thank you also to all the local companies who sponsored this event: Taylor Wimpey, Tollers Solicitors, Adversa Recruitment, CDR Care, Énergie Fitness, Raymond James, and Wilbury Clinic."
BBC radio presenter Babs Michel led the convoy of tractors whilst dressed as an inflatable turkey.
Photo credit: Roman Turney
