In pictures: Grassmen founder 'Donkey' helps Birches Primary School celebrate milestone year with tractor, truck and vintage car run

By Valerie Martin

Published 29th Mar 2026, 18:09 GMT

Birches Primary School hosted a tractor, truck and vintage car run on Saturday as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations.

The convoy was led by none other than Gareth Gault from Grassmen, known to his fans as ‘Donkey’, with spectators lining the route to cheer on all the drivers.

These photos show some of the fun of this memorable family day for the whole community.

Enjoying the fun at The Birches Primary School tractor, truck and vintage car event.

1. Birches Primary School 60th anniversary celebrations

Enjoying the fun at The Birches Primary School tractor, truck and vintage car event. Photo: contributed

Making memories at The Birches Primary School tractor, truck and vintage car run.

2. Birches Primary School 60th anniversary celebrations

Making memories at The Birches Primary School tractor, truck and vintage car run. Photo: contributed

Posing for a photo at The Birches Primary School tractor, truck and vintage car run.

3. Birches Primary School 60th anniversary celebrations

Posing for a photo at The Birches Primary School tractor, truck and vintage car run. Photo: contributed

On the road for The Birches Primary School tractor, truck and vintage run.

4. Birches Primary School 60th anniversary celebrations

On the road for The Birches Primary School tractor, truck and vintage run. Photo: contributed