Hillview Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Combines 4 Charity Ltd was formed in 2009 by a group of 10 cereal famers to establish a new Guiness World Record and raise money for charity. Our original aim was to have 100 combines cutting 100 acres however we ended up with 184 combines working simultaneously and raised €300,000 for our chosen charities namely Barnardos, Self Help Africa, The National Rehab Hospital, and the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre. However our record was broken in 2010 by the Canadians who had 200 combines working and with Irish pride at stake we are having another record attempt on Saturday July 21st at Duleek Co. Meath where we are hoping to have at least 250 combines working in the same field! In 2010 Combines 4 Charity Ltd raised a further €100,000 for our chosen charities with a Monster Draw where first prize was a John Deere tractor. In 2010 we entered into a share farming agreement on 100 acres. The idea is that we farm this on a voluntary ​​​basis with the support of other cereal growers, chemical companies, local grain merchants and neighbours. Monies​ raised through farm sales will be donated to our chosen charities. Taken from www.combines4charity.com Due to the recent bad weather the combine record was put back a week. It took place yesterday (Saturday 29 th July) with a new world record of 208 combines taking part. It was an amazing sight to see with old and new combines working together. Well done to all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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catkom3 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 If the weather up here doesn't improve,that's the kind of thing we'll be needing,very impressive site that,thanks for showing it, Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 cheers for the vid peter, thats a pretty impressive sight to be honest, although i wouldnt have wanted to be behind that lot going home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillview Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 This was an event I was looking forward to all year. On my journey down I saw a few combines on the way. Still a few miles to go yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillview Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 A few of the combines arriving on the Friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Just looked at various youtube clips of this event, what an amazing sight and an incredible effort to have that many combines working together for such great causes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hillview Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 A few old classics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hillview Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 An original Activ combine. A line of tractors and tankers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillview Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 The leading combines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillview Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 There was some typical Irish weather at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillview Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 The sun re appeared. An amazing scene to see all the combines lined up. There was some money's worth of machinery in the field. Entering the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillview Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Combines all lined up ready to go. Then a heavy shower of rain came and delayed the action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillview Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 After alot of waiting it dried up. All eyes were on the sky for the helicopter to get things going. And they're off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillview Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Record breakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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