Eye farmer Jon Watt takes part in Lord Mayor’s Show in London

Taking part in this year’s historic Lord Mayor’s Show parade in London will live long in the memory for one Suffolk farmer.

Jon Watt was among 7,000 people from across the country to be involved in the 696th year of the event – the oldest civic procession in the world – as London came to a standstill.

Mr Watt, who runs a mixed arable and beef contracting business with his father, David, near Eye, said: “It was a wonderful event to be a part of; the cheers and shouts of appreciation were humbling.

“To look back at the parade and see the Massey Ferguson combine and tractor heading past St Paul’s Cathedral is amazing – I have never experienced anything like it.

“You could really feel the support from the public, which was incredible at this challenging time. I felt proud to be representing farmers, which is a job I love and am very passionate about. It was a day I will never forget.”

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