1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for "Best Made by an Adult" (made by someone over 16 years of age) and "Best Made by a Child" (under 16). Also "Most Original Idea" and "Funniest Scarecrow". Please tell us if your scarecrow was made by an adult or child when you register. All entries (made by either adult or child) will be eligible for Funniest and Most Original. An Overall Winner will also be announced who will take home the trophy for a year.

Adults = over 16s, Children = under 16. Please let us know which category your scarecrow is in for judging. Phone John on 07761214219 or email: johnfacer2@yahoo.co.uk to register. All entries (by either adult or child) can additionally be voted for as the Funniest Scarecrow and Most Original Idea. There's no need to tell us if you're going in for those, all entries will be in the running.

Yes Please! We recommend registering so we know if it was made by an adult or child (under 16) to enter it into the right judging category, make sure we don't miss any to be photographed and put on the map for others to find. Please phone John on 07761214219 or email: johnfacer2@yahoo.co.uk to register. Of course, we'll still photograph any unregistered scarecrows we spot, but might not know they're there in time, or who made them!

Everyone who makes a scarecrow will get a small gift. There's a trophy for the overall winner which you keep for a year and we give it to the winner next year. There are also prizes for the winners and runners up in both adult and child categories, for the funniest and most original scarecrows. What the prizes are will depend on how many enter the competition.

If you live nearby and would like to bring a scarecrow to set up in Saltfleetby, please phone John on 07761214219 or email: johnfacer2@yahoo.co.uk to register. Or contact Donna on 07701 048010, rigsbydl1@gmail.com

TO BE CONFIRMED FOR 2025 Last year the judging was done by Councillor Noi Sear and her husband Dave. There are categories: Best Scarecrow Made by a Child (under 16), Best Scarecrow Made by an Adult (over 16), Most Original Idea and Funniest Scarecrow and the Overall Winner. Previous Years attendees at the FunDay voted for their favourites

No, you can make anything you like for your scarecrow! (Nothing rude or offensive though!)

Yes, it's free! Just make a scarecrow and set it up outside your house in Saltfleetby and we'll photograph it for the competition and add it to the map. Get in touch if you don't have space where you live and want us to find a space for it somewhere in the village. Register your entry to let us know if it was made by an adult or child so it's judged in the right category. Phone John on 07761214219 or email: johnfacer2@yahoo.co.uk to register.

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible, with a few difficulties such as uneven surfaces outside, narrow corridors etc.

Yes, there is a disabled toilet suitable for wheelchair users inside the community centre.

Yes, there is free parking space at the community centre.

There are buses running on Saturday and weekdays (none on Sundays) from PC Coaches, service 50A: from either Louth or Mablethorpe, stopping at villages along the way. Concessionary bus passes are accepted, and single fares are capped at £3. The full timetable can be seen here: https://www.pccoaches.co.uk/images/50_50a_effective_monday_15th_april_2024.pdf or Here: https://bustimes.org/services/50a-louth-manby-mablethorpe?date=2024-04-20&service=50A with live tracking information. You can book a Call Connect, which can pick you up at many local locations if they have availability. You can book on 0345 234 3344 from 1 hours' notice up to 7 days in advance. It's better to book in advance as availability is limited. Their buses are wheelchair accessible via a lift (you must tell them when you book if you need it), they accept bus passes. You’ll need to join/register first, which is quick and free: https://lincsbus.info/callconnect/

Not very close!: Cleethorpes station is 22 miles away, Grimsby: 25 miles away, Skegness: 30 miles, Market Rasen: 34 miles

Yes, any classic or vintage vehicles, tractors, cars, motorbikes etc, are very welcome. Please contact John Facer on 07761214219, johnfacer2@yahoo.com

Scarecrows start appearing around the village on Monday 1st September 2025 The Fun Day starts at 1pm on Saturday 6th September and finishes at 4pm Entry is free.

Yes: If you'd like to run a stall at the Fun Day on Saturday 6th September 2025: Please contact: Donna at rigsbydl1@gmail.com

Nothing, it is FREE to go to the fun day! There's no need to book, just turn up.

All ages from little children up! There are games and a bouncy castle for the little ones to enjoy and displays of classic cars, craft stalls, music and refreshments for everyone.

TO BE CONFIRMED FOR THE 2025 EVENT AT LAST YEAR'S EVENT: SpudWagon, Pie-o-neers and and Lincs Barista Ltd https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561480100657 https://www.facebook.com/pieoneersuk https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559264008766

Three-Steps To-Heaven will be playing live music during the FunDay. They are a FANTASTIC band, who perform lots of well-known Rock and Roll songs from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015192183138

Yes, the licenced bar in the community centre will be open.

One week: They will start appearing from about Monday 1st September and will be taken down late on about Sunday 7th September 2025 Depending on the weather some people may take theirs down sooner or later.

Check the map on this website. It will be updated from 1st September 2025 to show the locations of all the scarecrows around the village. There will also be a printed map displayed at the Fun Day.

There are a number of Facebook groups such as "Saltfleetby Information Page", "Saltfleetby Chat and Sell" for village news and conversation. Also "Friends of the Prussian Queen" for our wonderful village pub and restaurant that has recently been beautifully renovated. The Old School has been converted into a new cafe, the Little Village Tea Shop, that serves freshly baked food 9am-3pm Tuesday to Saturday. There is a website for the Parish Council which includes online editions of all the recent Newsletters, which contain village information and articles on village history.

More events organised by Soloby Events Committee are listed on the website: They have a number of different occasional events such as a Bake Off Competition. Saltfleetby residents can attend the Dinner Club on the third Monday of the Month (must register in advance). Every other Tuesday during winter the Old School opens as a warm space for anyone to enjoy free soup and hot drinks. Saltfleetby Community Association hold regular events such as Coffee Mornings, Jumble Sales and Prize Bingo at Marshlands Community Centre. For all the latest details see: The Prussian Queen Pub and Campsite is open every day from 12 noon until 11pm. They serve food from 12- 8pm daily, with also a Sunday Carvery 12-4pm, with normal menu until 6pm every Sunday. There's a bouncy castle for the children, Monday bingo and quizzes, Friday and Saturday nights Karaoke or Live Music, and lots more.