THE village of Pilton gathered to share food, drinks, fun - and scarecrows - at an event at the weekend.
While the usual Pilton Show comprises a fete and flower show, this year was a bit different due t the pandemic.
So, organisers decided to host an outdoor party - the Pilton Picnic.
Instead of a competitive flower show, villagers were invited to bring offerings, as would happen for Harvest Festival, resulting in a varied and colourful array of flowers, fruit and vegetables, which were sold at the end.
A strange collection of scarecrows greeted people onto the field, having previously been on display around the village for two weeks and voted on by people walking around.
A total of 102 votes were received, putting Super Market Worker by Maureen and Steve Tofts in first place, followed by Harrison’s Humpty by Harrison Foley and then Mr Burns by ex-fireman William Ogborne.
Fortunately, the sun shone and everyone was able to relax outside and picnic, or snap up a bargain at the Emporium, play silly games on stalls, watch kids race or generally let off steam, while live bluegrass and jazz was played by the Olde Boston Tea Party.
FAMILY EFFORT: Harrison Foley, 2nd Prize winner in the scarecrow competition, with Harrison’s Humpty, pictured with family James, Hollie and Piper Foley
In between, Haggis and Charlie juggled and joked around, or held workshops, giving the event a festival atmosphere.
In the marquee, local crafts makers (pottery or fleeces and woolly things from local sheep)or sellers of healing lotions and potions sold their wares.
Show chair, Jenny de Gex, said: “It was so good to see everyone having a happy time with friends and family in relatively relaxed mode – as was the intention without the stress of a full-on Show while climbing out of lockdowns.
“It was also interesting to meet new people, as well as old friends not seen for a while.
“Thanks to all for coming and supporting our more-chilled variation on a village day – everyone seemed to be having a good time, which was the intention!”
Kelly Knight and Tessa Munt
Malcolm and Sylvia Drakes with John and Mandy Rossiter
Rachel Austin and Rebecca Hobbs on the Barnardo’s stall
Stephen and Lesley Parry, Ann Millard, Jack Matthews and Sue Millard
Vicky Knight and Gail Milne
Richard, Emily and Yasmin Gulliford
Jean Warry, Sandra House and Shirley Chiffers from Nearly New
Ted Rogers and Roger Burr from Pilton United
Olde Boston Tea Party
Andy Bracken, Buzz and Niki Fisher
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