Thornley Tractors annual illuminated tractor run around Ashbourne and the surrounding villages is back, on Saturday 14th December 2024.

All times are approximate - please see the event Facebook page for updates on the night.

DEPART Stanton Dale Farm at 4.15pm, then Calton, Waterhouses, Winkill, Onecote, Warslow, Hulme End, Alstonefield, Stanshope, Ilam, Thorpe 6:00, Mappleton 6:15,

‍ASHBOURNE 6:30: It takes approx 40 minutes to do the loop around town, so if you are waiting up on Wyaston Road, don’t get there too early. You can get a rough idea of where they are by listening to the horns.

See below for route map…….Buxton Hill, St John Street, Park Road, Sturston Road, Compton/Dig St, St John Street (again), Park Road (again), Clifton Road, Carnation Way, Mayfield Road, Station Road, Station Street,  Derby Road, Prestons Garage, Old Derby Road, Wyaston Road,

Wyaston, Yeaveley, Alkmonton, Cubley 7:45, Marston Montgomery 8:10, Roston, Norbury 8:30, Ellastone 8:45, Mayfield, Swinscoe 21:15, then back to Stanton Dale FINISH.

Raising money for cancer research and local charities. Donations can be made by visiting the event fundraising site. There will also be collection pots at some of the pubs along the way for cash donations.