Despite tough mixed weather Diggle’s popular Scarecrow Trail raised a staggering £4,300 for children at the village school.

And organisers of the two week long event were praised by locals and a stream of visitors who enjoyed the creative  scarecrows placed at key locations across the community.

This year's theme ‘All Things Television’ focussed on all eras and genres of TV, including soaps, reality TV, UK classics and a host of children’s TV favourites.

The Oldham Times:

Thanking everyone for supporting the trail, organiser Tracy Buckley, chair of Friends of Diggle School, said: "Despite some horrendous weather, we made it to the end with most scarecrows unscathed.

“Although a few were a bit battered by the end, we are thrilled the huge amount raised of £4,300, will directly benefit the lovely children of Diggle School.

The Oldham Times:

“We had hundreds of votes for all the scarecrows and it was hard to choose winners as there were some amazing creations,” she declared.

”There were more than 30 scarecrows handcrafted by locals on display. They were really eye catching and very creative. There is a terrific amount of thought gone into the exhibits.”

Winners:

Adults Category

1. Strictly Come Dancing

2. The Traitors (this prize was returned to the prize fund because it was the organisers scarecrow)

3. The Simpsons

The Oldham Times:

Children's Category: 1. Gladiators

2. SpongeBob SquarePants

3. SuperTato 

Tracy added:” We really hope to see you at next years trail which has the theme of ‘Heroes and Villains’ and our annual Spooky Trail fundraiser for the school takes place from October 25 - November 3.”