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Posted on June 19, 2019 by thorntonvillage

Thornton Scarecrow Festival

Would you like to take part in our first Scarecrow Festival?
Then contact Sam Newman on 07525 334535 for an entry form.
There is no theme for your scarecrow – use your imagination.

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