Preparations are underway for the Verwood & District Horticultural Society’s (VDHS) 2025 spring show, and this year, the group has launched a scarecrow competition.
As World Book Day is the week before the VDHS Show, which is taking place on March 15, this year, the group has chosen to celebrate by asking members of the public to design and build a scarecrow with the theme “a character from a book”.
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Whether it’s the BFG, Oliver Twist, Paddington Bear or Heathcliff, the creations will be in with a chance of winning first prize of £50, or a runner up prize of £20.
(Image: Verwood Horticultural Society)
The winning scarecrows will be voted for by members of the public visiting the Spring Show at the Verwood Memorial Hall from 1.30pm.
As well as individuals and families, the society is hoping that other societies, clubs, youth groups and school classes also get involved. All details including rules and entry forms, which must be received before Thursday, March 13, are available on the VDHS website: verwoodhorticulturalsociety.co.uk