A convoy of tractors drove through the streets of Poynton and beyond on Saturday to remember a much-loved local man and farmer. More than 100 of the tractors joined a convoy to raise money for the hospital that cared for him in his final moments.
For the third year running, the annual tractor run attracted thousands across Poynton, Disley, New Mills and Marple to remember farmer Harvey Mitchell following his battle with cancer that he sadly lost on December 5 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Videos showed the long line of tractors driving through the streets on Saturday (December 31) along with the sounds of cheers and pipping horns in a bid to raise thousands for the Christie charity.
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Orchestrated by Ferguson Roylance and partner Zara, 105 tractor drivers paid a donation to join the convoy, which lasted for four hours before an after party was held to remember Harvey. And this year, the tractor run was also hosted to honour another local lady and close family friend, Lisa Messenger.
Zara told the Manchester Evening News: "Harvey Mitchell was a good family friend who died in 2020 during the pandemic. He had cancer but we couldn't go to the funeral because of restrictions.
"So, we decided to do a tractor run in 2020 and then again last year. Just before it, another close friend Lisa died, and we wanted to do something for her in her memory too.
"We are doing it to raise money for the Christie charity and had 105 tractors take part this year. So many people come and watch with their kids they absolutely love it.
"Poynton was so busy, there were thousands there and police were so helpful in closing off the roads. You can't believe how many people come and watch in random places and stand outside their houses."
The trial, starting at 2pm, began in Woodford, before travelling through to Poynton, up the A6 to High Lane, through Disley, New Mills and Hayfield village, to Marple and then ending back at High Lane at 6pm. Donations for the Christie charity can still be made online.
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