Scarecrow Festival 6/7 October

Scarecrow Festival - Thackley Methodist Church

Saturday 6 October

Church open for viewing community group scarecrows: 10 am to 12.00 noon and 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Donations welcomed for church funds and WaterAid.
Refreshments available at nominal cost.

Sunday 7 October

10.30 am Harvest Festival service led by Rev Sarah Jemison - everyone welcome

2.00 pm Concert by the Glen Singers, an 80 strong mixed voice choir. Tickets £4 adults, children free with a paying adult, otherwise £2.00 (includes refreshments).

We are grateful to Martin S Lonsdale estate agents and Northern Lights hair studio for contributing prizes for the raffle - look out for a scarecrow in the village! If anyone else wants to create and display a scarecrow during the weekend let us know.

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