THERE'S still chance to join in the annual Pendleside Charity Tractor Run which is getting ready to roll with an “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” theme to mark its 10th anniversary.

Having established itself on the East Lancashire farming calendar, this year’s run on Saturday August 18, from 4pm, organisers hope it will be the most spectacular yet with even more vehicles and more spectators gathering.

It will be supporting the chemotherapy unit at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and raising funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, which has been a beneficiary since 2012, receiving to date £15,000 from organisers Laura Standring, of Newchurch, Brian Nutter, of Sabden Old Hall Farm, Sabden Fold – the circular routed run’s starting and end point – and Phil Sanderson.

The trio launched the run to celebrate the life of much-loved Andrew Nutter, who underwent his chemotherapy at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.

Farmer Andrew - Laura and Brian’s brother and Phil’s friend and neighbour – lost his life to cancer in 2009 at the tragically young age of just 40.

Laura said: “Everyone is being very tight-lipped about their costumes and how they are planning to decorate their tractors and trailers but we are expecting some very creative takes on our theme. We introduced it to make this year’s run special with it being our tenth. We’re anticipating some great fun.”

The run featuring more than 100 farm vehicles will follow its usual route taking in the villages of Higham, Fence, Barrowford, Blacko, Roughlee, Barley and Newchurch. Entry is £5 per vehicle with each entrant receiving a commemorative mug.

Anyone wanting to join the line-up or who has raffle prizes they would like to donate can either visit the run’s Facebook page or call Laura on 07770 917699.