Vintage tractors turn out for Nantmel Tractor Run event

Dave Eady of Cynghordy with his International 434 (Image: EA Bates)

Sunday, July 7, saw the eighth running of the Nantmel Tractor Run organised by the Tractor Enthusiasts of Nantmel.

John Williams of Newtown with his Ford 333 (Image: EA Bates)

James Evans, MS, and county councillor Claire Johnson-Wood were on hand to welcome everyone before starting the tractors off on their tour of Nantmel and surrounding communities.

Knighton's Clive Brick with his Fordson Dexta (Image: EA Bates)

This year the run had chosen to support Rhayader Leg Club and Cancer Research UK in their fundraising efforts.

Llanwrtyd Wells' James Davies and family with his Dexta (Image: EA Bates)

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Tractor drivers came from Ceredigion, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Carmarthenshire as well the immediate local area.

(Image: EA Bates) Malcolm Jones of Craven Arms with his Ford 3000

After the civic send-off in the summer sunshine the convoy headed westwards towards Nantglas and round to Gaufron before the threatening clouds emptied the expected downpour shower.

Martyn Nicholls of New Radnor with his County 1174 (Image: EA Bates)

On to overlook Rhayader, then heading northwards picking up Llwyncwtta Lane and the Beilli’s Lane to emerge on the B4518 and descend into St Harmon.

Nigel Davies of Hereford with his Massey Ferguson 35 (Image: EA Bates)

After another nasty sharp shower, the procession took the Abbeycwmhir road, through the deer-invaded woods and the tractors took the right of way to Bwlch-y-Sarnau.

Peter Williams of Ross on Wye with his David Brown 775 (Image: EA Bates)

Back on the tarred road, heading for Abbeycwmhir, the procession made its way back over the hill to Nantmel and down the Llwyn’s Lane to arrive at the start field for the lunch stop.

Rees Price of Defynnog on his Fergie (Image: EA Bates)

With the weather now dry and in glorious sunshine and a chance for a warming drink and refreshments, the raffle was drawn.

Rob Pugh of Nantmel with his County 1124 (Image: EA Bates)

Then it was time for the off again, this time in a circular route to the east of the start field around Nantmel, taking in the 360-degree views from Bwlch Mawr col, before turning down Carmel Lane to Gwystre before returning back to finish via the Bwlchbrondinam farm track.

(Image: EA Bates)

The Tractor Enthusiasts of Nantmel wish to thank Mr Brian Pugh and the Lewis family for the use of their land, the participants and all helpers for making it a very enjoyable day.