Planning begins for Burnham's Scarecrow Day (From Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News)

Planning begins for Burnham's Scarecrow Day

6:00pm Tuesday 26th February 2013 in News By Matthew Colledge

THE Friends of Marine Cove, in Burnham, and Sedgemoor District Council, are appealing for donations of unwanted clothing or straw material for a scarecrow themed event.

Taking place at Marine Cove on July 6, the nautical-themed Scarecrow Day will invite people to make a scarecrow or fisherman, which they can keep.

Jacqui Strong, Marine Cove community gardener, said: “Despite sounding very novel this is not a new idea; similar things happen in many parts of the country.

“The Friends of Marine Cove wanted to be involved this year linking the garden, a nautical theme and as a way of encouraging volunteers of all ages to make something, and get together in the garden.”

To donate materials, contact the council's community development team on 0845-4082540 and for more information on the event, ask for Jacqui Strong on the same number.

You can also find out more here. 

The next event at Marine Cove is a free Easter egg hunt on Easter Saturday, March 30, from 10am until 2pm, weather permitting.