In Case you hadn't guessed it...we've had to CANCEL the main event this year.
Kington Langley SCARECROW Festival
On Sat 20 & Sun 21 June 2020 from 10am - 5pm the normally quiet village of Kington Langley in North Wiltshire will once again buzz to the sound of the annual scarecrow festival.
At the heart of the festival is the Scarecrow Trail, centred around the village green and about 1.5mls in total length (generally flat and wheelchair/buggy friendly, some lanes are without footpaths, refreshments and entertainments on the village green which is a bit bumpy).
The theme for 2020 was "Olympians" - this could be famous athletes or Greek Gods!. We normally have around 80 Scarecrows, each representing a different title, and all made by folks from the village and surrounding areas.
With help from clues in the programme, visitors try to guess as many titles as they can, and there's even a £100 prize up for grabs.
What's on?
Alongside the main Scarecrow Trail we also run a full programme of entertainment and activities.
You'll also find a feast of high quality refreshments at affordable prices, sourced locally where we can. This includes a
The event is ideal for young families, with a kids trail clue on every scarecrow and FREE circus skills workshops run when the trail is open (and conveniently near the CrowBar tent!).
Then of course we have the stalls, charity stalls and kids rides – there really is something for everyone.
What's it all in aid of?
The festival is way for us to fundraise for the various charity and community projects based in and around Kington Langley. Through sales of programmes and refreshments we have raised over £35,000 over the years, benefiting organisations like Kington Langley DeFib units, Langley Fitzurse CofE Primary School, 1304 Chippenham Air Cadets as well as the village WI, church, chapel, croquet club and playing fields.
In 2015 we created the "Elizabeth Coles Award" to honour our belated friend who came up with the idea for Scarecrows back in 2000. This is our prime charity for each year.
At the heart of the festival is the Scarecrow Trail, centred around the village green and about 1.5mls in total length (generally flat and wheelchair/buggy friendly, some lanes are without footpaths, refreshments and entertainments on the village green which is a bit bumpy).
The theme for 2020 was "Olympians" - this could be famous athletes or Greek Gods!. We normally have around 80 Scarecrows, each representing a different title, and all made by folks from the village and surrounding areas.
With help from clues in the programme, visitors try to guess as many titles as they can, and there's even a £100 prize up for grabs.
What's on?
Alongside the main Scarecrow Trail we also run a full programme of entertainment and activities.
You'll also find a feast of high quality refreshments at affordable prices, sourced locally where we can. This includes a
- BBQ tent,
- Tea Tent
- "The CrowBar (which will be playing host to local bands, musicians and choirs).
- Traditional village cream teas are available at the Church and Chapel.
- Ice Cream van
The event is ideal for young families, with a kids trail clue on every scarecrow and FREE circus skills workshops run when the trail is open (and conveniently near the CrowBar tent!).
Then of course we have the stalls, charity stalls and kids rides – there really is something for everyone.
What's it all in aid of?
The festival is way for us to fundraise for the various charity and community projects based in and around Kington Langley. Through sales of programmes and refreshments we have raised over £35,000 over the years, benefiting organisations like Kington Langley DeFib units, Langley Fitzurse CofE Primary School, 1304 Chippenham Air Cadets as well as the village WI, church, chapel, croquet club and playing fields.
In 2015 we created the "Elizabeth Coles Award" to honour our belated friend who came up with the idea for Scarecrows back in 2000. This is our prime charity for each year.
Our Elizabeth Cole award for 2019 was Chippenham-based charity Doorway.
Doorway’s mission is to offer homeless, vulnerable and marginalised individuals a safe, empowering and non-judgmental environment, support them to take meaningful steps out of homelessness and remain safely housed.
http://www.doorwayproject.org.uk
Doorway’s mission is to offer homeless, vulnerable and marginalised individuals a safe, empowering and non-judgmental environment, support them to take meaningful steps out of homelessness and remain safely housed.
http://www.doorwayproject.org.uk
Tune in to the Sound of the Scarecrows:
Click the PLAY button below to tune in to the Festival Sound this year with Crowzone Radio, broadcasting 24x7x365 from Kington Langley.
Click the PLAY button below to tune in to the Festival Sound this year with Crowzone Radio, broadcasting 24x7x365 from Kington Langley.
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