Straw creations line streets of Heath Hayes for return of scarecrow festival
Straw characters have lined the streets of Heath Hayes as an annual scarecrow festival made its return for the third year.
Residents, schools and businesses in the Cannock village have been busy crafting their creations ready for the six-day trail, which launched into action on Saturday (October 26).
The start of the event was marked with a harvest festival celebration held at Heath Hayes Park, where youngsters were invited take part in a range of activities from broomstick racing, to pumpkin bowling and apple bobbing.
The scarecrows will be available to view throughout Heath Hayes including outside businesses on Heath Hayes High Street, at Heath Hayes Park, Hayes Green and Wimblebury community centres and at Five Ways Primary School until Sunday (November 3).
People have been invited to cast their vote on which straw masterpiece is their favourite on Facebook before a winner is announced, with first place having gone to St John's Nursery on Hednesford Road for the past two years.
The trail has been organised by Friends of Heath Hayes Park, a voluntary group and registered charity which holds community events throughout the year.
Chairperson Jane Johns said: "It is our most popular event, it is very big. It has grown our community quite a bit."
Those visiting the trail have until 5pm on Sunday to vote for their winner on the Friends of Heath Hayes Park Facebook group.
