Haddenham Scout and Guide Association is delighted to announce entry details to their popular annual Scarecrow Festival, which will take place 8th to 30th June. Individuals, families, schools, neighbours, local businesses, schools, clubs and community organisations are all invited to take part.
We will have entry forms and information available at the Maypole Dancing (Sat 4th), after which entries can be submitted any time until midnight 31st May
How to enter
Complete and submit an online form here
or Download and print a form – see Word Doc on this webpage
or Pick up a paper form from Blooming Fruity Community Greengrocer
or Contact us at scarecrowhaddenham.festival@gmail.com
or Tel: 07554 141810
All entries received by the 31st May closing date will be included on the official List of Entrants and Scarecrow Trail Map. Copies of the Trail Map will be made available both online on Haddenham.net and in paper form from Blooming Fruity, Haddenham Garden Centre and other outlets in the village.
We are challenging people to use their imagination and creativity to make a Scarecrow on the suggested theme of "Our Natural World" using any resources you may have at home, in your loft, garden, shed or garage. Full details and guidelines are included in the entry Sheet for Entrants.
See PDF on this webpage
The Scout and Guide Association is inviting voluntary donations from entrants and spectators towards this year's chosen charities which are ReLEAF Haddenham and Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital.
ReLEAF Haddenham was set up in 2020 with the aim of doubling the tree cover in the parish of Haddenham. Many trees have already been planted throughout the village.
Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating all species of British wildlife. All British wild animal casualties brought to the hospital are treated free of charge then released through a controlled programme, back to the wild, when they are fully fit.
Donations can be made in one of three ways:
1. Online here
2. In cash posted or delivered with your entry to 7 Dovecote, Haddenham HP17 8BP
3. By bank transfer to a designated Haddenham Scarecrow Festival Account held at Lloyds Bank, Sort Code: 30-98-56; Account No: 29225168; Account Name: F J Flaxton; Ref: Scarecrow24
There will be an opportunity for everyone to vote for their three favourites. Details about how to do this will be published nearer the time. The three most popular Scarecrows will receive Afternoon Tea for Two donated by Haddenham Garden Centre and Tickets to the Visitor Centre, donated by Tiggywinkles. All entrants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Haddenham Scouting and Guiding units are run entirely by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the relevant section to find out more:
Beavers: haddenhambeavers@gmail.com
Cubs: Contact Richard Lay on 07949756164
Scouts: haddenhamscouting@gmail.com
Guiding (Rainbows/Brownies/Guides): Contact Diane Austin – 07788 594626 or email thirdhaddenbrownies@btinternet.com
We look forward to receiving entries from all over the village by 31st May!
Francesca Flaxton
May 2024
