THIS year's Beadlam Tractor Run, held in May, raised more than £8,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance; which brings the total raised over the last 14 years to £92,686.

Bernard Simpson, event organiser, said: "When we held the first run in 2002 we were hoping to have 100 entries and to raise £3,000 for the Air Ambulance, but the event has grown in popularity over the years, and we now regularly have over 200 tractors coming to take part from as far afield as Scotland, Liverpool, Newark, Retford, and the Lake District.

"The 50-mile scenic ride through many villages and market towns of our beautiful Ryedale countryside is a great day out for the participants, whose entry fees and sponsorship along with collections from the crowds of spectators along the route, have helped to raise a substantial sum for a very worthwhile charity.

"We are very grateful to all those who take part, and in particular to all our helpers - stewards, clerks, caterers and collectors who give so much of their time to make it such a success.

"Next year will be our 15th anniversary and we are hoping to reach the £100,000 mark."

About 200 tractors took part in this year's tractor run on May.

Organised by the Simpson family, tractors travelled to Fadmoor, Kirkbymoorside and Hutton-le-Hole before stopping for lunch at Spaunton.

They then came back through Lastingham and Cropton before arriving back in Beadlam, having covered about 50 miles.