They are the machines that have kept Norfolk’s fields ploughed and crops harvested.

Thetford & Brandon Times: Sue Sampson speaking at the Tractor Run. Picture: Vincent RoseSue Sampson speaking at the Tractor Run. Picture: Vincent Rose (Image: Annie Bruce)

Now, a convoy of more than 50 tractors, both vintage and new, has raised £3,000 for charity.

The parade set off from St George's Hall Complex, Methwold, to raised funds for MacMillan Cancer Support Group.

The route saw the parade go through Methwold Hythe, passing Wissey Sugar Beet Factory, into West Dereham before stopping at Church Farm Rare Breeds Centre in Stow Bardolph.

Leader of Downham Market Macmillan support team, Sue Sampson, picked the winner of the best dressed tractor during the stop.

Thetford & Brandon Times: The Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent RoseThe Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent Rose (Image: Annie Bruce)

On arrival back at Methwold a crowd had gathered to welcome the group and with further fundraising efforts including a cake sale.

For more information about the next run go to www.Facebook.com/MethwoldTractorRun

Thetford & Brandon Times: The Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent RoseThe Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent Rose (Image: Annie Bruce)

Thetford & Brandon Times: The Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent RoseThe Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent Rose (Image: Annie Bruce)

Thetford & Brandon Times: The Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent RoseThe Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent Rose (Image: Annie Bruce)

Thetford & Brandon Times: The Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent RoseThe Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent Rose (Image: Annie Bruce)

Thetford & Brandon Times: The Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent RoseThe Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent Rose (Image: Annie Bruce)

Thetford & Brandon Times: The Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent RoseThe Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent Rose (Image: Annie Bruce)

Thetford & Brandon Times: The Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent RoseThe Methwold Tractor Run in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support raised more than £3,000. Picture: Vincent Rose (Image: Annie Bruce)