SCARECROWS of all shapes and sizes have been showing up around the village of Fernhill Heath – creating a trail of more than 90 for the duration of half-term.
Until Sunday, November 2, people can collect a map showing all the locations, from either the village Post Office or Dilmore Stores.
And, there’s even a pop-up cafe along the route on the Westfield Road driveway of North Claines Parish Council chair Meg Farmer.
The trail is free, optional maps provided by the parish council and available for just a small donation.
Proceeds will go to Men’s Sheds in Worcester, a charity focused on the health and wellbeing of older men by bringing them together for practical tasks when they can forge new friendships, learn and pass on skills and become more engaged with the community.
Coun Farmer said: “This is the ninth year of our scarecrow festival and it has got bigger and bigger, attracting visitors from further and further afield.
“People have let their imaginations run riot and the sheer variety of effigies this year is incredible, from the sublime to the ridiculous.
“The route is walkable, and drivable if the weather isn’t kind.
“It’s a lovely way for families to spend time together in the fresh air, enjoying the spectacle in what has turned out to be wonderful autumn weather.”
The Scarecrow Festival is this year being sponsored by Fernhill House Care Home, which is providing cash prizes.
Double Sony award winner Malcolm Boyden from BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester helped the care home shortlist ten golden rosette winners and the overall champions will be announced towards the end of half term.
