A CHARITY Tractor Run in memory of a farmer and farm contractor from the Crediton area exceeded all expectations.
On Sunday, February 2, hundreds of farmers and members of Devon Young Farmers’ Clubs gathered at Winscott Barton near Crediton to remember Steve Yeandle, who sadly died in May 2024 aged just 65 years.
Newton St Cyres YFC members with Angie Prouse, Jack Yeandle, Dan Chanin, Richard and Vanda Browne and other helpers before the start. AQ 3284 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Newton St Cyres Young Farmers’ Club and their club leader Angie Prouse organised the event, which was hosted by Richard and Vanda Browne.
Tractors and some of those who attended at the farm before the start. AQ 5925 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Some of the tractors after leaving Cheriton Fitzpaine. AQ 3356 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Jack Yeandle, Steve’s son, left, an Exeter Chiefs rugby player, left and right, Dan Chanin, right. AQ 5927 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
There were speeches from Angie, Club Chairman Harry Grigg and Steve’s son, Jack Yeandle, who is an Exeter Chiefs rugby player and the club captain.
A convoy of tractors during the event. AQ 3389 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
One of the tractors making its way from the farm at the start of the run. AQ 3307 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Thanks were extended to all who attended, tractor drivers, stewards and all who contributed in any way.
The route along quiet country lanes saw the 121 tractors taking part visit Upton Pyne, Brampford Speke, Thorverton, Cadbury, Cheriton Fitzpaine and Shobrooke before returning to Winscott Barton.
A John Deere tractor on the Steve Yeandle memorial run. AQ 3311 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Tractors on the charity tractor run approach Cheriton Fitzpaine. AQ 5952 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
On the charity tractor run. AQ 3308 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A wave on the charity tractor run as it left Winscott Barton. AQ 3328 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
On the charity tractor run. AQ 3321 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
The tractor run was in aid of Pancreatic Cancer and British Heart Foundation.
The convoy left at 11am with Dan Chanin leading the way on what was Steve’s favourite tractor, a Ford 5000.
The farming community really came together for the event.
Tractors make their way from Cheriton Fitzpaine on the charity tractor run. AQ 3383 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Young farmers lead the way on the charity tractor run. AQ 3386 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
