Are you ready to join The Orrell Scarecrow Trail 2025?

The countdown has begun!

Would you believe it's time for this year's Orrell Scarecrow Trail?

Where has the time gone!  But after last year's overwhelming success, here we go again...

The Orrell Scarecrow Trail is open to all. Pubs, businesses, individual households, nurseries, schools, colleges, groups and churches are all welcome  to design and build their own scarecrow.

There are no strict rules and no theme. The sky's the limit, so just let your imaginations soar. Some may choose to craft traditional straw-stuffed figures dressed in check shirts and floppy hats, while others may take inspiration from pop culture, fairy tales, films, local legends, or current events. You decide!

Tips for Making Your Own Scarecrow

• Begin with a sturdy base — wooden stakes or bamboo poles work well.
• Use old clothes, hats, and scarves to dress your scarecrow in style.
• Stuff the body with straw, newspaper, or any other material you have on hand.
• Draw, paint or sew on a friendly face -and don't forget a lovely, big, welcoming smile
• Name your scarecrow

Our aim is to spread lots of fun and  community spirit, and make this a great activity for all, whether making a scarecrow, which will keep children busy over the next couple of weeks, or walking around the trail spotting the individual characters.

Displays to start going up from 22nd August and judging will take place after the 6th September.

If you are entering, don't forget to let us know where your scarecrows will be displayed so we can plot the Scarecrow Trail on a map, around Orrell and Billinge, for everyone to follow