21/10/2026
Apologies that it’s taken me so long to get this sorted, but I’m delighted to announce that we raised a fantastic £326.00 from this year’s Scarecrow Festival! 🎉
I’ve chosen two very worthwhile causes to benefit, one of which is particularly close to my heart, quite literally! ❤️
Sadly, this year’s festival was definitely my last. Some of you know that my health hasn’t been great for some time and, after being passed from specialist to specialist, I ended up having a heart attack last December at the age of just 48, with no obvious reason why.
Although the immediate problem was fixed, it soon became apparent that there was lasting damage and further complications. My conditions can’t currently be cured, only managed with a cocktail of medication, but I remain hopeful this may change in the future.
So, as this was my final festival, I (with the committee's support) decided to donate £276 to the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The research they fund is incredible, and obviously important to me on a personal level. (I also know there are several people in the village who have been affected by heart problems).
As this is a village event, I also felt it was only right to give something back locally. So, the remaining £50 will go to our lovely Great Paxton Primary School, as they have always entered a scarecrow and never actually won a prize over the 5 years 😭 I know they’re struggling for resources at the moment. Hopefully, it will help towards something useful for the children. ❤️
A huge thank you to everyone who supported the festival, whether by entering a scarecrow, voting, helping out or simply coming along. It was a fantastic event, and once again, the scarecrows were absolutely amazing!
Great Paxton, it’s been an absolute blast! 🧡
Thank you for all the memories.
Jo x
