Countryside creations to brighten up farming festival

St Margaret’s Church in Swinton hosted a two-day workshop where holidaying youngsters made mini scarecrows and painted full-size scarecrows which will be on display from today until Sunday.

Individuals, local groups and businesses have been invited to build and display a scarecrow in the festival and this year’s them is The Best of British.

Prizes will be awarded for the best scarecrow entries in the various categories, including a children’s category.

The highlight of the festival weekend will be a traditional town fair on the Vicarage field tomorrow afternoon with activities for all ages.

Fr Chris Brading, the curate of St Margaret’s Church and chairman of the organising committee, said: “Last year we had around 80 entries, and we are hoping for even more this year, especially scarecrows which can be displayed outside. 

For more information, visit www.stmargaretswinton.uk.

FIRBECK is holding its own annual Scarecrow Trail next weekend.

The theme for the two day event on September 24 and 25 — is Around Firbeck in 80 Days, so there will be scarecrows designs from around the world among the 40 entrants.

Homemade refreshments will be available in the Village Hall. 

Money raised is for St Martin’s Church and the Firbeck community.