Lytham Scarecrow Festival debut proves a hit '“ and boosts charity
Figures created ranged from US president Donald Trump to an RNLI lifeboat man as the event judged at the weekend raised some £200 for the Manacare Foundation charity in Sri Lanka.
Organiser Matthew Sugden was delighted with the response from private individuals and local organisations as eye-catching figures appeared around town – and hopes the festival will be back even bigger and better next year.
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Hide Ad“We had about 30 entries, including a Donald Trump figure and a Mexican on either side of a wall, an RNLI life guard, an excellent Minion and a flying super hero, plus some great entries from the Rainbows and Brownies.
“Residents of Cecil Street and Westby street were particularly supportive and I got the feeling that with a bit more time we will have a lot more entries next year.”
Winner was Alison Lane of Westby Street, whose entry Daisy and Fred at the Scarecrow Tavern particularly impressed the judges.
Alison, whose prize was £60 in Stringers store vouchers, said: “It was really fun taking part.”
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Hide AdThe Manacare charity provides aid and activities for under-privileged women and along with the £200 raised, Lytham St Annes Lions have donated £250 and pledged a further £250, while Ramsbottom Choral Society and Orchestra raised £543 at a weekend concert..
The scarecrows will continue on show until Sunday.