Last weekend, tractors descended on Rhosgoch for the 10th anniversary running of the Rhosgoch YFC Tractor Run, writes E A Bates.

The landmark run took place on Sunday, October 27.

This year, the Club decided to raise money to support both St Michael's Hospice and the Club itself.

Starting at 10:30am the procession of tractors started out on their tour into Herefordshire and back to Powys.

They started their run of the communities of Newchurch, Michaelchurch-on-Arrow and Brilley before dropping down to Eardisley to cross the A4111 road. The run then continued on to Almeley and Kinnersley before returning to the A4111 at Letton for a short stretch of main road. It then turned to head across Brobury Bridge and the River Wye to Bredwardine, before heading to Clifford and the community centre for the dinner stop.

Here, a well-deserved rest and refreshments were served, after which the raffle was drawn and the awards for the best turned out tractors were announced.

The winners were both Herefordians, with the John Haydn Meredith Memorial Trophy for the best turned out tractor won by Ashley Stephens of Hereford with his Case IH Maxxum 150.

The Ron Meredith Memorial Shield for the best turned out vintage tractor went to Dave Evans, now living in Newcastle Emlyn with his Massey Ferguson 165.

Thanks were given to the kitchen staff for the refreshments, as well as all of the marshals and helpers who make these events possible.

A special presentation was made to Andrew and Sally Ritchi,e who were presented with a bottle of wine and a bouquet of flowers for all their help and support over the past 10 years.

After lunch and the presentation, the tractors toured Archenfield and Cusop, before heading into Hay-on-Wye.

The convoy then crossed back over the River Wye, before climbing up to Clyro and working their way back to Rhosgoch and the finish.

At the finish line, the Club announced that St Michael's Hospice would benefit from a donation of £500.

The Club had chosen to support the hospice as its services are used by so many within the surrounding community.

St Michael's Hospice is an independent charity that exists to help and support patients and their families living with a terminal illness.

The charity's care extends from the moment of diagnosis right through to supporting the family in bereavement. It has a wealth of specialist experience - encompassing all aspects of palliative care.

It offers a variety of services, such as a 24-hour advice line, inpatient unit, day services, hospice care at home, complementary therapy, support for families, carers, children and young people, bereavement support, spiritual care and mindfulness-based approaches to living with pain, stress and illness.

For more information about St Michael's Hospice visit: www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk