10 Girls, 10 Tractors- Over 1000 Miles! (From Smallholder)

10 Girls, 10 Tractors- Over 1000 Miles!

6:10pm Thursday 11th March 2010 in

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This weekend, 13th & 14th March 2010, will once again welcome the ever-popular Westcountry Game Fair to the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet. This countryside event, which is supported by the Countryman’s Weekly and the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), will be welcoming the Tractor Girls 2010 to the Show for them to help raise awareness of their event- 10 Girls, 10 Tractors- over 1000 miles, all in aid of four chosen charities.

The Tractor Girls will drive over 1,000 miles across the UK and Ireland to raise awareness and money for four chosen charities- Clic Sargent, Cancer Research UK, Motor Neurone Disease Association and Irish Motor Neurone Disease Research Foundation. The girls teamed with their fleet of tractors ranging from Massey Ferguson, John Deere and Fordsons will be a sight to behold as they travel across the country in this unique and inspirational event.

The girls say: ‘As a group we wanted to organise an event and series of fundraisers to raise awareness of the illnesses associated with the four benefiting charities and get as much money as we possibly can for them! We are passionate and enthusiastic about the challenge ahead and each of us has a personal connection to the chosen charities.’ Countryside activities are part of the rich fabric that makes up rural life. From fishing to shooting and traditional crafts, right through to delicious locally produced food, rural life will undoubtedly offer something that appeals to everyone, both young and old. It is this diverse appeal that attracts the Tractor Girls to the Westcountry Game Fair- it provides the perfect opportunity to meet and spread news of their charity challenge to many different types of people!

The show will feature over 45 static displays of tractors, vintage vehicles and stationary engines. The other features over the weekend include an on-site Clay Shoot with Purbeck Shooting, British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) Shooting School, BASC Air Rifle coaching, BASC Gundog Scurries, Terrier & Lurcher Shows, Fly-casting demonstrations and coaching with Alex Jardine and Lewis Hendrie, Archery, Falconry with Terry Large, Racing Ferrets, and the Game Cookery Theatre, hosting expert chefs who will demonstrate how to prepare delicious meals from traditional game meats.

The show also hosts a countryside shopping village with over 200 companies –great show offers to be had on guns, fishing equipment, gifts, clothing, paintings, prints, food and much more.

Bring the family along for a fabulous day out at a show not to be missed. Whatever the weather there is plenty to see and do!

www.contour.uk.net