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The theme for the 2023 Scarecrow Competition was Saints and Sinners.

A total of 11 scarecrows were entered and villagers were given a week to view them. Maps of their positions around Neroche villages were available in St Peter's Church along with voting forms.

The votes were counted and the results announced at a barbecue, held in the church grounds. Luckily the weather stayed fine for those enjoying food and drinks outdoors.

Overall results:

1st place - The Hand of God by John and Karen Learoyd and Carole Wensley-Dodd

2nd place - Vladimir Pukin by Harry and Millie Parsons

3rd place - Sherwood's Saint and Sinner by Maya and Theo Lewis


Children's awards:

1st place - Vladimir Pukin by Harry and Millie Parsons

2nd place - Sherwood's Saint and Sinner by Maya and Theo Lewis

3rd place - The Dark Lord by Willow, Frank and Poppy Chapman

1. Superhero Saints
1. Superhero Saints
2. Forbidden Fruit
2. Forbidden Fruit
3. The Dark Lord
3. The Dark Lord
4. St Peter And The Pearly Gates
4. St Peter And The Pearly Gates
5. St Christopher
5. St Christopher
6. Vladimir Pukin
6. Vladimir Pukin
7. Hand of God
7. Hand of God
8. Saint or Sinner?
8. Saint or Sinner?
9. Saint Bernadette Soubirious
9. Saint Bernadette Soubirious
10. Make up your own mind
10. Make up your own mind
11. Sherwood Saint and Sinner
11. Sherwood Saint and Sinner