TRACTORS FOR DODDIE, FIGHT MND

[ThatsSomeSheep]

A GRAND PARADE OF TRACTORS

The Scottish Borders farming community is set to get its big wheels turning for charity.

A Grand Parade of Tractors will take place on Sunday 5th November, and organisers hope that the spectacle will raise funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation for research into Motor Neuron Disease (MND) and give a very visual show of support for those affected by MND in the community.

Organisers are calling for farmers, tractor drivers and enthusiasts from all over the Borders, and beyond, to register and bring their tractors along to Thirlestane Castle, Lauder on the morning of 5th November. A Grand Parade of tractors will then leave from the castle grounds and follow a short, specially planned route around Lauderdale.

In May 2017, a road run organised by local vintage enthusiasts saw 25 tractor drivers raise over £1000 for MND research. The Grand Parade aims to grow on the success of that event by appealing to all tractor owners and drivers to take part, with all makes, models and ages of tractors welcome. from pristine vintage examples to 1990’s classics right up to high-horsepower modern workhorses and everything in between.

Thought @Speedstar @Hilly and anyone else Borders based (or nearish) might be interested!

Cheers

TSS

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

@bruce9001

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

@Fraserb

 

[Hilly]

Good idea, i will donate might even turn up, not really my thing but its for a good cause.

 

[Speedstar]

We have 3 or 4 going to support this event

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

Good idea, i will donate might even turn up, not really my thing but its for a good cause.

Full steam ahead @Hilly - you know you want to get up to Lauder and take part!

TSS

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

We have 3 or 4 going to support this event

Good PR for the contracting and a very good cause!

TSS

 

[Cab-over Pete]

That’s a very good cause, I hope it’s busy and goes well.

Mrs COP and I attended the funeral of a very good friend of ours only last week. He fought MND for 5 years but it beat him a couple of weeks ago. He was an absolutely smashing bloke, quiet and understated, respectful and kind. An all round great chap.

It’s a bloody hateful disease, absolutely frightening.

All the best for the day.

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

That’s a very good cause, I hope it’s busy and goes well.

Mrs COP and I attended the funeral of a very good friend of ours only last week. He fought MND for 5 years but it beat him a couple of weeks ago. He was an absolutely smashing bloke, quiet and understated, respectful and kind. An all round great chap.

It’s a bloody hateful disease, absolutely frightening.

All the best for the day.

Sad to hear of your loss Pete.

Hopefully this parade will raise good money for research to help others.

TSS

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

Starring role in the Border Telegraph this week:

http://www.bordertelegraph.com/news..._part_in_Lauder_grand_parade_for_Doddie_Weir/

Apparently the total expected is now likely to be around 150. Still time to register (or roll up on the day).

TSS

 

[Speedstar]

What a super day for it 178 tractors on the run & good bit of money for the charity

 

[Fraserb]

What a super day for it 178 tractors on the run & good bit of money for the charity

I didn't make it over as little boy is poorly but a couple of our lads were there and say it was some sight.

 

[Speedstar]

I didn't make it over as little boy is poorly but a couple of our lads were there and say it was some sight.

I have some videos of them all when I can work out how to up load them.

 

[Fraserb]

I have some videos of them all when I can work out how to up load them.

It has to be youtube then link on here, Sam had his 3350 and sparry had the 7.220 over.

 

[beltbreaker]

That's very impressive any photos?

I would love to have taken part but too much to do up here

So we are planning doing our bit with our model B Deere at the Easter Ross Ploughing Match at Meddat Farm, Kildary 5 miles North of Invergordon signposted off the A9 next Saturday Nov 11th.

I hope some of the members on here come along have a chat and support MND and the Doddie Weir Trust.

Cheers BB

 

[Speedstar]

 

[Speedstar]

 

[Speedstar]

Can not get the videos to up load so here are some off facebook of the day

 

[Speedstar]

66 JD in total the most of any kind there

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

The Valtras - Darf Vader and Stormtrooper were great to see.

Then the Fendts blasting down the street in Lauder!

I will start posting photo's and film links on here this evening.

Cheers

TSS