The-tractor-convoy-rolls-into-townThe tractor convoy rolls into town

NHS staff and patients at a community hospital in north Norfolk recently welcomed some special Christmas guests, but rather than arriving on a sleigh pulled by reindeers their visitors opted for a less traditional mode of festive transport.

This year, Santa’s duties were taken on by Norfolk Vintage and Classic Tractor Club, who travelled to North Walsham and District War Memorial Hospital on Sunday (December 15), from their base at Bacton, as part of their second annual ‘Sleigh Run’. A convoy of six vintage tractors droveto the hospital – which is run by Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust – to give presents to the staff and patients.

The-presents-are-unloaded-from-one-of-the-tractorsThe presents are unloaded from one of the tractors

Dr Stuart Davidson, a club member and GP at Birchwood Medical Practice, came up with the idea of visiting the hospital. He said: “As a GP, I am familiar with the hospital so suggested we should visit and thought it would be a nice thing to do in the run up to Christmas.

“We hold a variety of fundraising events throughout the year and used some of the money we raised to buy the presents. We hope that everyone enjoyed the visit as much as we did.”

Liz Sargent, Ward Sister at the hospital, said: “The tractor club’s visit was fantastic fun for our staff and patients alike, and we’re really grateful they took the time to come along and deliver presents in such a unique way.”

Staff-from-the-hospital-receive-the-gifts-from-the-Norfolk-Vintage-and-Classic-Tractor-ClubStaff from the hospital receive the gifts from the Norfolk Vintage and Classic Tractor Club

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