60th anniversary of Massey Ferguson 100 series set to be recognised at family fun day event in Hillsborough
A family fun day and road run is set to be held next month which will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Massey Ferguson 100 series tractor.
To mark this occasion, the Larchfield Community Development Association is appealing for anyone with one of the tractors to come along to their annual event in Hillsborough on September 14 from 10:30am and take part in the road run.
It is hoped that a total of 60 tractors will be in attendance to mark the 60th anniversary since they were officially unveiled at the 1964 Royal Smithfield Show.
It won't only be the Massey Ferguson involved as classic cars, motorcycles and other vintage tractors will be there for guests to enjoy.
Away from the road, there will be plenty to do for the family as there will be children's activities throughout the day, including a model farm, a wood turner and a performance from the Harry Ferguson Memorial Pipe Band.
Hot and cold food will be served all day to keep everyone refreshed.
Patricia Halliday, assistant treasurer at Larchfield Community Development Association, expects another fun day for those who attend the event.
"We have had a vintage fun day every year for nearly the last 20 years," she said.
"It is a great day out for the family and with it being the 60th anniversary of the Massey Ferguson 100 series, we thought we could try and get 60 of them on the day.
"It might be a tall ask but you can always try as it would be great to see.
"We will also have all sorts of classic cars, motorbikes and tractors on the day, before they go on a road run around 2pm.
"There will be activities for children, as well as a craft stall and knitting stalls for those of another generation."
The events over the years have raised thousands of pounds for a host of charities and this year will be no different as funds will be collected for Motor Neurone Disease.
Patricia added: "This year we picked the charity after careful consideration.
"A member of the association has had a family member affected by the condition and we will raise funds for the worthy cause."
The Family Fun Day and Road Run will take place at 136 Windmill Road, Hillsborough, BT26 6NP.