NEARLY 50 scarecrows impressed visitors to Longhope with a show of creativity.

The 47 figures were a record number for the third biennial festival organised by the Friends of Longhope Church (FOLC).

The scarecrows ranged from a wedding couple to Donald Trump, drawing hundreds of families from the Forest and beyond.

The competition was judged by Caroline and Simon of the Friends of Westbury Church with first prize going to Longhope Manor Care Home, second to Theo Johnson’s Bob the Builder and third to the bowler at Longhope Bowls Club.

FOLC Chair Tina Coull said: “the event continues to grow in popularity and imagination year after year.

“The creators went all out—raising the bar with exceptional craftsmanship and creativity.”

Theo Johnson's a Bob the Builder came second.
Theo Johnson's a Bob the Builder came second. (Forest Review)
Rosie and Harry Hayward and Logan Williams with Wallace and Gromit.
Rosie and Harry Hayward and Logan Williams with Wallace and Gromit. (Forest Review)
Caroline and Simon Phelps of the Friends of Westbury Church judged the scarecrow trail
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Longhope FC with a tribute fan George.
Longhope FC with a tribute fan George. (Forest Review)
Luxi Ratheyan of Central Stores was also making a collection for the Lord’s Larder foodbank in Newent
Luxi Ratheyan of Central Stores was also making a collection for the Lord’s Larder foodbank in Newent (Forest Review)
Heather Swift, who is part of Silver Swans adult ballet class in Broadwell with a Swan Lake scarecrow created with Mary Croudace, Annette Smith and Cheryl Ridley.
Heather Swift, who is part of Silver Swans adult ballet class in Broadwell with a Swan Lake scarecrow created with Mary Croudace, Annette Smith and Cheryl Ridley. (Forest Review)
Noah Smith with Marnie Matthews and Olivia and Mabel Moseley with Hopebrook School's Guffalo.
Noah Smith with Marnie Matthews and Olivia and Mabel Moseley with Hopebrook School's Guffalo. (Forest Review)
Sue Lee with Charlotte, Elsie-Mai and Aaylah Morris and Aimee Lancett with a Mary Poppins scene.
Sue Lee with Charlotte, Elsie-Mai and Aaylah Morris and Aimee Lancett with a Mary Poppins scene. (Forest Review)
Richard, Arthur, Kirsty, Hannah and Lucy Norris with a pirate.
Richard, Arthur, Kirsty, Hannah and Lucy Norris with a pirate. (Forest Review)
Addalyn and Vicky Vicky Brobyn with Humpty Dumpty.
Addalyn and Vicky Vicky Brobyn with Humpty Dumpty. (Forest Review)
Matthew Isko, , Chloe Williams and Ellie Hodges .
Matthew Isko, , Chloe Williams and Ellie Hodges . (Forest Review)