More scarecrows, friends, families and other animals

And here’s a couple of cuties that didn’t come to see the scarecrows…the photo is here just because I like them.

A couple of scarecrow makers relaxing after the creative work is done.

Sunday morning sunshine

Today temperatures are forecast to rise to 26 C. Blue skies and bright light.
A stroll through the woods to the Chapel. An opportunity to visit Chadkirk before the heat burns and wilts; when, perhaps, there’s a chance to enjoy the garden in solitude.

As I open the gate and enter the garden, all those slumped forms… for a moment, it seems as if the garden is already busy with visitors who had the same idea. In the space of a breath, a second take.The scarecrows are smiling in the sunshine. In that moment, laughter. Try it for yourself and see…

The impact seems to be the same approaching the garden from the woods. Peer over the wall. A busy scene? No: just the scarecrows hanging out and smiling. I wonder if the families and friends who made the scarecrows know how much pleasure they have given?

Since the scarecrow competition there have been seven days of sunshine and warmth, seven days of rapid growth. Some of the herbs have added so much foliage and flowers, the beds are transformed. Only three weeks ago, on the May gardening Saturday at the start of the month, there were areas of bare earth in this herb bed. Now the sweet cicely fills the space.

When the team of volunteers return to garden on Saturday 2nd June they will be able to enjoy the welcome sights and scents of the garden….before getting out the tools to prune and hoe, weed and water. While there’s work to be done, there’s also the joy of gardening and the pleasure of good company.

Scarecrows visit Chadkirk

Calling all scarecrows…. Sunday 20th May 2012 It’s Open Day for Scarecrows at Chadkirk.

Young or old, male or female, old timers or new comers, dressed for work or play, sun or shine….all are welcome at the Chapel, Chadkirk.

Entry for Scarecrows is £2. They may be accompanied by upto 4 people.

Judging of the scarecrows will take place at 14.30 hours…..2.30pm.
A small prize will be awarded for the scarecrow that the judges like best.

Two types of scarecrow will be able to enter the competition.
A : scarecrows that are made at home and arrive at the Chapel, Chadkirk fully formed and dressed for competition.
B: scarecrows that are created at the Chapel between 11.00 hrs and 13.00 hours (1pm).

There will be some materials at the Chapel to help people wanting to make their scarecrows between 11am and 1pm. Bringing your own materials might allow you to be more creative and help you design the scarecrow of your dreams (or nightmares or something anywhere in between).

Scarecrows who visited Chadkirk in 2011 may be appearing here shortly. In the meantime, if you can’t wait, there are photos by Steph on Walney at Flickr.com

Good news: here’s one of the scarecrows from last year. A lady, or maybe a princess, dancing in the breeze. I wonder if you saw her at Chadkirk. If so, why not send in her story for followers to read ?