Oswestry tractor run raises £17k in memory of farmer

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Oswestry tractor run raises £17k in memory of farmer
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The event is the second to be held in memory of Will 'Choc' Roberts, who died in December 2022.

A festive tractor run has raised almost £17,500 for charity, in memory of a young farmer who died of a brain tumour.

The fundraising total is an increase of £5,000 more than last year's event and will be donated to the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund. Naomi Atkin, CEO of Lingen Davies, said: "A massive thank you to everyone involved in organising and supporting the event, in particular Dave and Sue Roberts who continue to fundraise for the charity in memory of their son Will.

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