Scarecrow Festival 2016 – The Winners

Bramhall and Woodford Rotary put on a splendid Scarecrow Festival on Saturday 17 Sept, raising around £1000 for Purple4Polio campaign, a new initiative to raise money to eradicate polio throughout the world.

There were four categories for entrants and judging took place at three venues around the village.

MP Mary Robinson along with Kirsty, a representative from the main sponsor Redrow Homes judged the scarecrows.

Business & Shops Winner- Bramcote Dental Practise – Mary Poppins

Bramcote

Family & Individuals Winner – Ellie Raistrick – Lion

Ellie Raistrick

Tableaux – Corry’s Butchers

Corrys Butcher

Schools, clubs and children’s organisations Winner– Valley School – for the second year in a row!

Valley School

Around £1,000 was raised for Purple for Polio and the day was great success and brought the Bramhall community together with lots of entertainment around the village.

Bramhall and Woodford Rotary will also be selling their latest publication, Billy Bow’s Holiday for £5. The books are currently available at Ella’s, The Happy Potter, Little Big Heads, Simply Books, Crookilley Crafts, & Amaranth or contact Maggie from the Bramhall and Woodford Rotary on [email protected]

To see a gallery of all the scarecrow entries click here

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