On Sunday Hougham PCC celebrated its second scarecrow festival. 19 Scarecrows enjoyed the summer sunshine in the churchyard while visitors enjoyed delicious home-made cakes and refreshing drinks in the church. The Rev. Stuart Hadley judged  the best-dressed scarecrow to be the cricketer, and the most original to be Father Christmas and his reindeer. The Dingle Dangle scarecrow, by Hougham, Marston and Barkston playgroup, received a special mention, as did the pirate. This highly successful event raised more than £400 which will go towards the upkeep of Hougham Church.