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They’re on Their Way!
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Yes, the scarecrows are returning from their holidays, ready to join us for the 17th Haxby and Wigginton Scarecrow Festival over the Early May Bank Holiday Weekend: Saturday 3rd–Monday 5th May 2025
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Get thinking of what wonderful creation you can create!
We’ve got photos of (nearly!) all the scarecrows from 2024 to inspire you — Take a look at our gallery
Register the scarecrow you’re making by Tuesday 15th April!
(*โRegistrations received later will need to be on a route we’ve planned to be accommodated.)
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As ever, money raised from the Festival will go to four local and national charities! (See below)
Join in the Fun!
Did you know…?
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With your help, in 2024 we raised
£6,039
Thank you so much!
Our Charities and Good Causes for 2025
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This year we will be using the money we raise to support:
Amos Trust — We are a small creative human rights organisation challenging injustice, building hope and creating positive change by working with local partners around the world.
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Our current projects focus on promoting the rights of street children, creating a just peace for Palestine, and building sustainable rural communities in Nicaragua.
Bereaved Children Support York — We support bereaved children and families in the York area. For a child to experience the death of a parent, sibling or other significant person will have a profound effect on them. We offer a monthly drop-in peer support group in Haxby for bereaved children, parents and carers to come together for fun, play and craft activities knowing they have all had similar experiences.
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Brunswick Organic Nursery — Brunswick Organic Nursery and Craft Workshops is a registered charity based in Bishopthorpe. Our mission is to enable people with learning difficulties to enrich their lives through work, developing relationships and building communities. We offer a safe, stimulating environment with a range of work opportunities such as: growing organic plants, fruit and vegetables; producing high quality gifts and cards; cooking skills, admin skills, and retail training in our fantastic on-site shop.
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Y&S Hospitals Charity (Hepatology Dept) — We make a positive difference to your local hospital by funding improvements to the environments and services above and beyond NHS funding. With your help, we can make the hospital experience the best it can be for all who visit, stay and work there.
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The Scarecrow Festival Planning Team