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Stradsett Vintage Rally showcases tractors, trucks and cars over weekend and raises funds for charity




A vintage rally drew hundreds of tractors, cars and trucks to a village at the weekend and raised money for good causes.

Although the Stradsett Vintage Rally drew to a rainy close on Monday, the event was concluded with high spirits from visitors.

The rally had opened its gates on Sunday to a host of excited guests to raise money for charity, but on Monday, adverse weather conditions caused some challenges.

Roger Kightly with one of the vintage tractors
Roger Kightly with one of the vintage tractors
Stradsett Vintage Rally
Stradsett Vintage Rally

Organisers from the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club's East Anglian group said they had to shut the gates at around 11.30am due to the field being “too wet”.

Gordon Carson, rally organiser, said that the “Sunday was absolutely beautiful”, with the sun shining and the event looking like it was set to be a “great weekend”.

Regarding the early closure on the Monday, he added: “What can you do about the weather?”

Stradsett Vintage Rally
Stradsett Vintage Rally
Stradsett Vintage Rally
Stradsett Vintage Rally

The event this year included a host of vintage tractors, cars and trucks, along with trade stands, food stalls and “hundreds of exhibits”.

Gordon said there had been a lot of positive feedback from guests who attended on Sunday.

Profits from the weekend are set to be donated to charity, with half going to East Anglian Air Ambulance and the other half being split between a number of local good causes.

Stradsett Vintage Rally
Stradsett Vintage Rally
Stradsett Vintage Rally
Stradsett Vintage Rally

As next year's event will be the 50th anniversary, organisers are planning a three-day spectacular to celebrate, on Saturday 4, Sunday 5 and Monday, May 6.

Reporting by Rowan Groom



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