High Wych Scarecrow Festival: A Clean Sweep of Creativity in Our Village

Every year, High Wych comes alive with character and charm as our Scarecrow Festival takes over the roads, gardens, and hedgerows. What began as a small village tradition has grown into a joyful celebration that showcases the imagination and community spirit of our residents.

This year’s festival, held over the weekend, brought a touch of the exotic with the theme of elephants. From playful baby elephants to towering tusked giants, villagers found clever and creative ways to bring the theme to life—each scarecrow a fresh creation, standing proudly in the streets of High Wych.

As families walked the trail, it wasn’t just the scarecrows that shone—The sparkling village looked its best, with neatly kept gardens and paths adding to the charm. The festival gave High Wych that “spring clean” feeling, reminding us how much pride we take in keeping our community welcoming and well cared for.

 Neighbours stopped to chat, children raced ahead to spot their favourite elephants/scarecrow, and visitors lingered in the church or on the green, sharing in the warmth of village life. Local groups joined in, proving once again that when we all pull together, the results are as bright and uplifting as a freshly polished window.

Whether you crafted your own elephant-themed entry, helped friends, or simply enjoyed the clean, family-friendly atmosphere of the trail, this year’s Scarecrow Festival was a wonderful reminder of the power of simple traditions to bring us together.

So grab your walking shoes, bring your friends and family, and keep an eye out for next year’s theme—you may just find yourself inspired to join in. Until then, here’s to keeping High Wych sparkling, welcoming, and full of life.

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