Festival organisers “overwhelmed and delighted” after raising thousands for local charities this year
An annual scarecrow festival has raised thousands of pounds for local groups and charities.
Norland Scarecrow Festival took place in early September, and saw families come out and explore the numerous scarecrows scattered around the village.
The scarecrows were creatively designed under this year’s theme of sports, leisure and games, and included a wide range of interpretations, including jockeys, beekeepers, and kayakers.
The event has been held since 2000, and each year raises money for community groups and local charities.
This year was no exception, and it was revealed at the presentation evening in October that the festival had raised £6,450.
The money has been divided between the following 16 groups: Norland School; Norland Play School; Norland Luncheon Club; St Luke’s Church; Overgate; Forget Me Not; Yorkshire Air Ambulance; Halifax Rotary; Friendly Band; Hebden Bridge Junior Band; Theodora Children’s Entertainers in Hospitals; Higgins Close Day Centre for Adults; Linden Brook Respite Centre; Stroke Rehab Unit Calderdale; Calder Valley Mountain Rescue; and West Yorkshire Scouts.
A spokesperson for the festival said: “As a team, we are absolutely overwhelmed and delighted by the amount of money raised for so many local charities.
“It makes all the hard work, time and effort that goes into organising the festival so worthwhile, knowing that we are able to make a real difference to local causes.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took part, supported, sponsored and helped make the festival such a success.
“The generosity and community spirit shown has been amazing, and we couldn't have done it without everyone involved.”