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FUN DAY
Saturday 7th September 2024
1 pm to 4 pm
Free Entry
Soloby Events Committee Present:
Marshlands Community Centre
Main Road, Saltfleetby, LN11 7SS
About
Home-made scarecrows appeared around the village from Monday 2nd September and are now taken down.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Fun Day on Saturday 7th September 2024.
This year the competition was judged by
Councillor Noi Sear and her husband Dave, who visited all the scarecrows in person before selecting the winners:
Funniest - Mr Fredericksen from UP
Most original - Top Cat
1st under 16 -- Show Jumper
2nd under 16 - Jurassic Park
3rd under 16 - Mr Fredericksen from UP
1st over 16 - Top Cat
2nd over 16 - Worzel Gummidge
3rd over 16 - The Wizard of Oz
Overall winner - Top Cat
Thanks to everyone who contributed, including:
Louth and District Archers. The Coastal Scout Group for running the games. Saltfleetby Ladies Walking Football for Beat the Goalie. All the wonderful Craft Stalls, Antique woodworking tools display, classic cars and motorcycles.
SpudWagon, Pie-o-neers and Lincs Barista Ltd for the catering.
TRAKBAK and The Can't Sing Choir for the Live Music.
Bouncy Castle, Food, Craft Stalls, Classic Cars and Bikes, Games, Raffle, Tombola, Beat the Goalie, Refreshments, Bar.
Live Music by TRAK BAK and the Can't Sing Choir.
The money made from the 2024 scarecrow funday was split equally between Lindsey Age UK and The Saltfleetby Play Park Fund who both received £155.00.
Clip of event organiser Donna, talking about the Scarecrow Festival to Scott Dalton on BBC Radio Lincolnshire on 3rd September 2024
Donna on Radio Lincolnshire
00:00 / 04:14
2024 Gallery: Scroll through THIS year's wonderful variety of scarecrow displays
2023 Gallery: Scroll through last year's amazing collection of scarecrows.
2022 Gallery: Scroll through scarecrows from our 2nd festival, lots of imaginative creations!
2021 Gallery: Scroll through photos our first year's 41 scarecrow displays
For more information about events and news in our village, see Facebook group: Saltfleetby Information Page:
If you live in Saltfleetby and would like to make a scarecrow for the 2025 event, please register, so we know if it’s made by an adult or child (under 16) for judging. Leave your scarecrow outside your house or safely on the verge.
Enquiries and registration call John: 07761214219 or email: johnfacer2@yahoo.co.uk
or Donna on 07701 048010, rigsbydl1@gmail.com
Scarecrow Winner's Liz's Memorial Trophy. Awarded each year to the overall winner, as well as prizes for each category, and a gift for everyone that takes part.
Marshlands Community Centre
Main Road, Saltfleetby,
Louth, Lincolnshire,
England
LN11 7SS
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