24/12/2025
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Archers Festive Tractor Run simply wouldn’t be possible without an incredible community coming together — and this year, you truly went above and beyond.
What began as a small spring tractor run has grown into something truly magical as our pre-Christmas Festive Tractor Run, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to our tractor drivers and their passengers — you are the heart and soul of this event.
This year you raised the bar once again. From the outstanding creativity and effort put into the decorations, to the endless waves, smiles, beeping horns and aching arms after hours of spreading festive cheer — you were absolutely amazing. The joy you brought to the streets of Rugby & South Leicestershire is something we will never forget. A huge thank you to every tractor that took part across both nights.
We are also incredibly thankful to our sponsors. Your support is vital and genuinely appreciated, helping to turn festive fun into meaningful fundraising for the wonderful charities we are supporting this year ❤️
💙 Leicestershire MS Therapy Centre
💛 LOROS Hospice
🧡 Leicestershire Search & Rescue
💙 Our Jay’s Foundation
If you’d like to support these charities this Christmas, donations can be made via our GiveWheel page or by Text to Donate 👇
💛 Donate via GiveWheel: https://gvwhl.com/1PBQO
👉 Text to Donate: Text TRACTORS followed by your chosen amount to 70580
Examples:
• £5 → TRACTORS5
• £10 → TRACTORS10
(Texts cost your donation amount plus one standard rate message. UK mobiles only. You must be 16+ and have the bill payer’s permission.)
A massive thank you to our volunteers — and wow, were there a lot of you! From bucket shakers and marshals along the route, to those who prepared the buckets beforehand and collecting them at the end by Leicestershire Searchand Rescue.
Around 150 volunteers came together this year, and we simply could not do this without every single one of you.
Special thanks to Nigel Matthews, Stuart Fletcher, Joe Morris & Anthony Hopkins for towing the all-important trailers over the two nights — including text-to-donate, sponsorship and charity trailers.
Thank you to Lutterworth Young Farmers for helping collect donations on arrival in Rugby & South Leicestershire, they were
Ellie Davies, George Ross-Roberts, Alice English, Mary Baker, Will Dewes & Brodie Reynolds
To the two company who helped feed our drivers before and after the run
Oaks farm catering, Jane & her team
Five star burger bar, Reece & Kerry, Vanilla bake box, Mercedes & Wayne.
Generously donating a percentage of your takings.
To Coates of Lutterworth & George, Magna Onley Grounds Equestrian Conplex for letting us use your cars parks before & after the runs.
To Rural Auto Gates, Scott & Jake for going above & behond with buildings the santa trailer.
Five star loos, Dougie for consistently providing us portaloo's for 6 years running & not taking a penny.
From all of us involved in the Archers Festive Tractor Run, thank you for your generosity, your support and your incredible community spirit. This really is something special.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎅🎄✨🚜
