Scarecrow pageant takes over | Shropshire Star

Moreton, close to Newport, was taken over by scarecrows as a part of a two-day pageant, with a bunch of well-known faces recreated for the occasion.

Throughout the village greater than 400 folks took half in a three-mile path taking in a complete of 57 scarecrows.

The occasion additionally options the prospect for folks to get a take a look at some traditional navy autos, together with historic business lorries.

The occasion had been organised by Sue Orton and Jackie Brookes, members of St Mary’s Church, and the area people centre.

Mrs Orton mentioned that they had been thrilled on the variety of folks turning out to benefit from the weekend – which final occurred in 2019.

She mentioned: “It has been a completely unbelievable weekend. We have now had over 400 folks go to and though it has been extremely popular they’ve all gone around the path and the suggestions, notably from the kids, has been completely fantastic.”

The scarecrow efforts included a Gangster Granny, the Hungry Caterpillar, Scooby Doo, Po from the Teletubbies, and a bunch extra.

Mrs Orton paid tribute to the work from all those that had put scarecrows collectively for the occasion.

She mentioned: “It has been an actual neighborhood effort. We have now had numerous folks from the neighborhood, not simply doing scarecrows, however serving to with all of the totally different jobs being executed.

“It has been unbelievable, a beautiful weekend and everybody has been smiling. The youngsters have been laughing and squealing once they see the characters. It has been a beautiful expertise.”