A three-day 1980s-themed May bank holiday scarecrow festival in Wingrave raised over £1,350 for Wingrave CE School PTFA. There were 38 scarecrows for people to enjoy and admire including a Smurf, Super Ted, ET, Annie Lennox, Madonna, Jedi Knights, Ghostbusters and many more. Maps were £2 and could be picked up from the village shop. By purchasing a map scarecrow hunters could vote for their favourite and be in with a chance of winning a £20 Amazon voucher. Over 500 maps were sold. Accolades went to: 1st, Nice Day For A White Wedding (Cathy Neary and the residents of Nan Aires); 2nd, ET hanging off the trees with a spectacular view (Lisa Harley); 3rd, Annie Lennox (Steve and Kim Gaylor) which was liked on Instagram by Eurythmics band member Dave Stewart; 1st in under 10s, Fun House (Albert and Charlie Roberts, age 6 & 8). The event, which will be back in 2022 (April 30- May 2) with a Disney theme, is organised by Wingrave School PTFA and is sponsored by Wingrave Village Shop, Wingrave with Rowsham Parish Council and Hunters Estate Agents. A spokesman said: "What a weekend we had! The quality of the scarecrows was amazing and everyone had a lovely time admiring the scarecrows. The weather even held for us."
