Stanley Residents' Group
Annual Scarecrow Trail
Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th August 2026
There are prizes to be won for the Scarecrow with the most votes!
Group / Business entries
The Scarecrow Trophy
Individual / Family entries
1st £50 2nd £30 3rd £20
The challenge is on!
The quality of entries gets better every year, and your creativity is always a delight to see.
£2 to register your Scarecrow entry / £1 for a Scarecrow Trail Map and voting slip
All money raised goes back into the village to support Stanley Residents' Group projects
How to take part:
You can make your own Scarecrow and display it on your property for all to admire.
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Full instructions and entries forms can be downloaded by clicking on the FORM image
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OR you can pick up a paper copy from either the foyer of Stanley Library or at the Little Library outside The Willow Tree Nursery, both on Lake Lock Road. Also available to collect at the Stanley Gala on Saturday 1st August 12:00 - 16:00
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Registering your entry costs £2.
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To be included on the Stanley Scarecrow Trail Map and a chance to win, entries must be submitted NO LATER THAN SATURDAY 15th AUGUST.
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Winners will be announced after 6pm Sunday 30th August on Stanley Residents' Group Facebook page as well as being published on Stanley Residents Group Website and the Community Noticeboard as soon as possible afterwards
You can buy a Scarecrow Trail Map and vote for your favourite.
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Trail Maps cost £1 each and include a voting slip.
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NOTE: Trail Maps have a Unique Ref and CAN ONLY BE USED TO VOTE ONCE in each category. (Individual and Group / Business) However, you may buy more trail maps to vote more than once!
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Trail Maps will be available from various venues throughout Stanley from Saturday 22nd August.
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These will include: The CO-OP on Lake Lock Road, St Peter's Church, The Secret Shop at Stanley Ferry, Stanley Library (but only on certain days / times TBC). More outlets will be added once confirmed - Watch this space!
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Votes must be submitted by 5pm SUNDAY 30th AUGUST.
