TRACTOR enthusiasts from a large part of Devon gathered at the Ferryman Polytunnels Limited premises on Morchard Road on Saturday to road run their vehicles, have lunch and a good afternoon to chat.

Organised by Mid Devon Tractor, Engine and Machinery Group, the day welcomed a group from the Teign Valley and area whose road run was to Morchard Road to meet up with MDTEMG members and friends for lunch, then return.

Almost 20 tractors from this area took part, the oldest that day probably being pre-World War Two, all going on the 12-mile run before lunch. There was also a small display of stationary engines.

The club will be 35-years-old this month and part of the celebrations will be the launch of its website.

There is to be one of its monthly meetings on Wednesday, October 18 at the Memorial Hall, Morchard Bishop when Dr Todd Gray, historian of Devon, will be speaking on “Agriculture in Devon 1550-1650”. There will also be a little celebration.

Club secretary, Michael Coleman, thanked the Bruce family for allowing the Group to use their Morchard Road site again.

Sue Read