Scarecrow festival raises funds for Wingrave CE School PTFA

There were 38 scarecrows on offer

Over the recent Bank Holiday Weekend (May 1 – May 3), 38 scarecrows were seen in the village of Wingrave with the fundraiser’s theme being the 1980s.

The village was littered in scarecrows

This meant the village was flooded with scarecrows that focused on the Smurfs, Super Ted, ET, Annie Lennox, Madonna, Star Wars and Ghostbusters.

The event took place over the Bank Holiday weekend

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All the money raised was donated to Wingrave CE School PTFA, with the event being sponsored by Wingrave Village Shop, Wingrave with Rowsham Parish Council, and Hunters Estate Agents

One of the organisers said: “What a weekend we had!

The A Nice Day For A White Wedding scarecrow came in first place

“The quality of the scarecrows was amazing.

"Everyone had a lovely time admiring the scarecrows.

ET was seen flying in second place

“The weather even held for us.”

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Maps for the trail cost £2 and were able to be picked up from the village shop, and those who purchased the item had an opportunity to vote for their favourite scarecrow and as well as winning a £20 Amazon voucher.

Annie Lennox was in third place

And following the counts, it was revealed that the A Nice Day For A White Wedding scarecrow came in first place, ET was second whilst Annie Lennox came in third.

Overall, more than £1,350 was raised for the school, and next year’s event will take place between April 30 to May 2, which will focus on a Disney theme.