Scarecrows
12th of September 2010
The
annual scarecrow competition has become part of the run-up to fete
day here in East Garston. Not only does it provide a colourful lead
into fete weekend, it also enables anyone to take part in this community
event without having to leave the confines of their garden, should
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Although the
number of scarecrow submissions turned out to be lower than last
year, the standard and theme variation most certainly wasn't. We
saw everything from a snowman to the grim reaper, from super heroes
to a scarecrow who had simply "Gone to Lunch" when the
judges called, leaving the crows to look after his wooden support,
and to answer any questions the judges might have. |
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Judges
Rosie and Phil Aggs inspect Frosty the snowman as he sits amongst
the flowers in Bill and Jean Cox's garden. Last year you may remember
we had two independent judges from Ramsbury brought in to expediate
the task of choosing category winners. Well this year we went a
little further afield in our quest to deliver unbiased fairness.
Rosie and Phil are on an extended visit to the UK but they actually
live in Australia, so in a way, our humble scarecrow competition
has taken on international status. |
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George Rabbitts'
Lorne Hill Reaper kindly offers Phil directions back to the Millennium
Field where the final decisions will be made. |
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After
double checking that nothing had been missed, Dawn leaves our judges
to their deliberations. Phil and Rosie's parting comments were 'If
any E.G. scarecrows feel like doing the journey they would be pleased
to welcome them in Australia for a Scarecrow Convention'!!
Our thanks go to our two judges for their willingness to enter into
the spirit of things, and for a job well done. We hope in some small
way, that we here in East Garston have contributed positively to
your trip to the UK, and that you both enjoyed the "Scarecrow"
experience. Thanks Rosie - Thanks Phil. |
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Entries
Winners: Group Entry - 1st
Pannett-Smith Family with Miss Eve Painter Highly Commended - Sally Smith and Julie Rodbourn with Gone to Lunch Overall Winner Pannett-Smith Family with Miss Eve Painter |
Photos : Ken Tarbox
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