The Brian Chester Road Run around Ripon villages, now in its third year, raises money in support of the Sir Robert Ogden MacMillan Centre at Harrogate District Hospital.Hundreds of people take part or line the route in memory of Mr Chester, a local farmer and enthusiast who was among the founder members of the hugely popular Newby Hall Tractor Fest.
Here are some of the best pictures from the Saturday event from Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe:
1. The third Brian Chester Road Run around villages near Ripon
The event is organised by the West Yorkshire group of the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club (NVTEC), which serves an area covering the former West Riding.The third Brian Chester Road Run around villages near Ripon organised by the West Yorkshire group of the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club (NVTEC) in memory of local farmer, founding Tractor Fest member and former NVTEC chairman Brian Chester in anticipation of Tractor Fest at Newby Hall in June. 13th April 2024Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
2. Tractors
Club chairman Mark Nicholson said: "Brian made a tremendous impact on our club, both nationally and locally. He was our chair, president and then chairman of the national group." The third Brian Chester Road Run around villages near Ripon organised by the West Yorkshire group of the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club (NVTEC) in memory of local farmer, founding Tractor Fest member and former NVTEC chairman Brian Chester in anticipation of Tractor Fest at Newby Hall in June. 13th April 2024Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. Memory
"He was one of the founder members of the TractorFest at Newby Hall every year, and we used to run a ride out from his farm every year. His memory shouldn't be forgotten."The third Brian Chester Road Run around villages near Ripon organised by the West Yorkshire group of the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club (NVTEC) in memory of local farmer, founding Tractor Fest member and former NVTEC chairman Brian Chester in anticipation of Tractor Fest at Newby Hall in June. 13th April 2024Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. Three-year-old Ted Charles from Bedale
Three-year-old Ted Charles from Bedale at the third Brian Chester Road Run around villages near Ripon organised by the West Yorkshire group of the National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club (NVTEC) in memory of local farmer, founding Tractor Fest member and former NVTEC chairman Brian Chester in anticipation of Tractor Fest at Newby Hall in June. 13th April 2024 Picture Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe