The annual popular family event, featuring scores of incredible creations, returned to Stoke Bardolph in August,
The residents of Stoke Bardolph came out in force to host their famous scarecrow competition during the August bank holiday weekend (Saturday, August 26 – Monday 28).
Local resident and organiser, Sue Harte has been involved in the annual Stoke Bardolph Scarecrow event since its inception in 2021.
Sue told us that “This event was a great success and £200.00 was raised by the scarecrow map sales.
“The scarecrows were judged by the Trent Valley Councillors for 1st,2nd & 3rd. This year though an extra prize for 4th place was added because the judges could not leave this scarecrow without a prize.
“100% of the map sales goes to the 1st place winners chosen charity.”
Local Trent Valley Councillors Mike Adams (CON) and Sam Smith (CON) continued in their annual judging role and were joined this year by Gedling MP Tom Randall and awarded the places as follows:
The 1st place winner was scarecrow number 4 by Donna & Tony – plane crash and pilot. Their chosen charity was the Village Hall Trust.
The 2nd place scarecrow was number 3 by Helen,Mandy & Amelia – Strictly Scarecrow, complete with judges.
The 3rd place scarecrow was number 21 by Claire & Scarlett – Adams Family Cousin Itt accompanied by the theme music.
The 4th place scarecrow was number 14 by Sue & Keith – Girl on horse jumping fences.
Cllr Smith and Cllr Adams issued their thanks to all involved on the Trent Valley Councillors Facebook Page saying:
“A big thank you to Sue (Harte) for organising this year’s fantastic event and Kathy and friends for the refreshments!
“Thank you to all those households throughout Stoke Bardolph that took part and thanks to all the visitors who enjoyed the event.
“We are already looking forward to next year’s event!”
Sue added “We had hundreds of visitors over the 3 day event and they all thoroughly enjoyed finding the 27 Scarecrows dotted around the village, there was some brilliant creations.
“It is amazing what ideas and creativity was on show and every one very different and unbelievably amazing.
“The weather could have been kinder but it did not deter visitors to the event. All in all it was a brilliant three days and will continue be a regular August Bank Holiday Event.”
The Village Hall was open for refreshments. tea’s, coffee’s and cakes and all of the the monies raised (£200) went to the Village Hall Trust, chosen by the winners Donna and Tony, to help with the refurbishment of the hall.
Last year the map sales totalled £180.00 which was split between the Village Hall Trust and Harley Jay Trust.
