Hundreds of visitors turned out to enjoy the second annual Holwell Scarecrow Festival at the weekend.

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More than 40 scarecrows were entered into the competition, which raised money for Letchworth-based Garden House Hospice Care.

Organiser Nigel Eaton told The Comet: “We had an incredible weekend, with the whole village coming alive to create a wonderful atmosphere. The scarecrows were to an incredibly high standard, and so many of the villagers threw themselves into it heart and soul.

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“I’m proud to say that with everyone’s help and generosity we raised an amazing £1,197.53 to help Garden House Hospice Care with their invaluable service to our community.”

Kerry Prest won the competition with a horse and jockey crashing through the hedge. Second was Keeley Sparrow’s Home Education group with their ‘Greatest Showman’ display, and a close third was Patricia Everett’s ‘Little Rocket Man’.

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