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In Pictures: Crick Scarecrow Festival

James Grant
BBC News, Northamptonshire
Three scarecrows surround a Crick Village sign, which is on a wooden post. Inflatable palm trees, inflatable flamingoes and colourful bunting are on display to the side of the scarecrows. A large hedge is also in the background.
Two scarecrows dressed in military jackets - the one on the left is blue and made of satin material, and the one on the left is red with gold buttons. Both mannequins are wearing black wigs and round glasses.
Crick Scarecrow Festival has raised over £150,000 for charities throughout its history
There were over 50 scarecrows on display, with some taking inspiration from a classic Beatles album

A village's scarecrow festival has returned with displays inspired by The Beatles, Paddington, Star Wars, Spongebob Squarepants, Harry Potter and more.

The Crick Scarecrow Festival in Northamptonshire, now in its 16th year, raises money for local community and charity groups.

More than 50 registered scarecrows featured in the weekend event, which typically attracts around 5,000 visitors.

Jessica Sheppard, from the Crick Scarecrow Festival committee, said: "We always get a really good turnout… it was really, really busy.

"My favourite [display this year] was the Beatlemania one in Marsh Close. The cul-de-sac had all come together to create different scarecrows that represented different Beatles songs."

In recent years, the festival has raised £20,000 annually, with this year's total still to be confirmed.

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