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From mini tractor driving to antique tractors on display, a family fun day is returning to Derbyshire this spring – and kids can attend for FREE!
Tractor Fest will take place on Sunday 28th April from 10am until 3pm at the Storforth Lane Trading Estate in Hasland, Chesterfield.
There will be a huge collection of tractors on display as well as fun activities, including mini fire engine rides, soft play, a climbing wall and more.
The event, which is organised by Ashgate Hospice, costs £3 for adults and is free for children aged 11 and under – and tickets must be purchased in advance.
All proceeds from Tractor Fest will help fund vital care for patients and families who need the care of the hospice.
Attending the event will help Ashgate fund care for families like Mick Richmond’s, whose wife of 55 years Glennis Richmond received care on the hospice’s Inpatient Unit.
Glennis, from Chesterfield, died in December 2022, aged 75, months after being diagnosed with cancer.
Mick said: “We didn’t know really what to expect – whether it’d be doom and gloom or sad, but everyone was smiling and happy.
“I was amazed that all the staff and volunteers said hello as I walked down the corridors. The room was like a hotel room with a different bed. Glennis was happy.
“The nurses and healthcare assistants were just brilliant. They knew straight away how to get Glennis’ pain under control, and soon after she was able to sit up and talk.
“They did everything for us and were just so caring – we couldn’t have asked for more. The hospice allows you to go peacefully.”
The charity must raise £9 million each year so it can continue providing palliative and end of life care to people across North Derbyshire.
The event will take place between 10am and 3pm. Its location can be found by searching S41 0QD into your satnav.
Jack Wood, Deputy Director of Income Generation at Ashgate Hospice, said: “We are delighted to be bringing Tractor Fest back to Chesterfield this April.
“Last year was a huge success and we were proud to welcome so many families from across Derbyshire.
“This year promises to be just as much fun, with something for all the family. Whether you’re a self-confessed tractor enthusiast or looking for a way to keep the kids entertained, there’ll be plenty on offer to keep you covered.”
Any owners of tractors or other farming vehicles who would like to showcase their vehicles are invited to contact the hospice’s events team at eve[email protected] or on 01246 567250 to arrange this.
To book your tickets to Ashgate Hospice’s Tractor Fest head to www.ashgatehospice.org.uk/tractor-fest
Alternatively, supporters can contact the hospice’s fundraising team on [email protected] or by calling 01246 567250.