Ditchling Fair 2020 - Sadly postponed

Ditchling Fair

Scarecrow Competition 2020

2020 Scarecrows

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Ditchling meets Minecraft

Steve and Creeper

Marija and Anna Bichan

This scarecrow received 21 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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A brave and plucky nineteenth century astronaut

Part of the DItchling Early Pioneer Series

Michael C Hughes

This scarecrow received 34 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.
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Reconnecting with Nature

Two figures: a mother with baby (and glass of wine!), symbolising the future, reaching out in friendship to a Green Man/ tree representing the natural world.

Anthea Dempsey

This scarecrow received 53 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Back to the Future

Doc Brown and Marty McFly.

Eleanor, Jim, Millie and Hermione

This scarecrow received 19 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Our Beacon Good Neighbour

Scarecrow representing one of the Beacon Parish Covid 19 Response Team

Jenny KilBride and Martin Roberts

This scarecrow received 49 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Still Standing & Feelin' Good as Hell

Elton John & Lizzo
Press a button with your elbow to hear them sing!

Olivia Broadbent Smith & Lucie Broadbent Smith

This scarecrow received 36 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Slowdown Stan

Stan represents a concerned member of Ditcling and his aim is to slow down traffic on Common Lane. Our scaecrow is related to the future part of the theme, we are looking at encouraging a slower paced future where people are kind and considerate to each other and the world we share.

This scarecrow received 17 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Log on

Constructed of trees cut down from the garden, the scarecrow reminds us of the need to make the most of social media during the lockdown and the fun and frivolity that it can give us into the future.

Elsie and Hugh St John

This scarecrow received 36 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Brothers

Celebrating the best of friendships: siblings.

Jack and Theo Hickman

This scarecrow received 19 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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William: Friendship, and Future

The Bard sharing his wisdom on our Covid19 outlook

Jennifer Mathur, Jess Maddison, Margaret Kane

This scarecrow received 23 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Beak-on Bob

Beak-on Bob is isolating at the bottom of the Beacon. Making the most of a 'rubbish' situation has allowed us to creat Bob, a frugal feathered friend to all who passes by, full of frivolity and fun!

Axel age 5 and Athel Age 7

This scarecrow received 116 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Indalo man

The Indalo Man holding his vibrant rainbow is a symbol of good luck and protection.

Jackson and Lola Beacroft

4A beacon road, Bn6 8ul

This scarecrow received 24 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Zoidberg

Zoidberg: born May 5, 2914 on Planet Decapod 10. A failed comedian, he is the nephew of famed eccentric movie celebrity Harold Zoid.

Judith

This scarecrow received 21 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Eva & Friends

The plan is to make 3 small scarecrows of children playing- with a sign 'the future is playing with my friends again' (Eva can’t wait to be with her friends again). Topical we thought? I hope we can pull it off....

Jen, Andy & Eva McDowell

This scarecrow received 147 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Jupiter

We are creating a scarecrow in the form of the planet Jupiter

Batty family

This scarecrow received 19 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Elsa

Elsa in lockdown

Greta Woplin-smith

This scarecrow received 20 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Spiderman

Spiderman in lockdown

Freddie Woplin-smith

This scarecrow received 15 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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DON’T PANIC

Join Zephod Beeblebrox in a glass of Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster

Liz Pope

This scarecrow received 14 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Bender

Futurama robot

Hugo & Noah Harries

This scarecrow received 25 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Deep See Bob, the Fishes Friend

We imagined a future where we all keep working together to tackle other problems facing the planet.

Jet and Milo Jones

This scarecrow received 16 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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Joe Exotic

Inspiration from Tiger King

Finn & Felicity Frappell

This scarecrow received 31 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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This scarecrow was not entered into the competition, but you can vote for it.

This scarecrow received 9 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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This scarecrow was not entered into the competition, but you can vote for it.

This scarecrow received 45 votes.

Voting closed at noon on Saturday 9th May 2020.

JOHN BROOMFIELD REMOVALS are generously continuing to sponsor the 2020 Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

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About Ditchling Fair

In 1312 King Edward II granted John de Warenne, Lord of the Manor, the right to run a Fair in Ditchling 'in the eve and in the day and in the morrow of St Margaret the Virgin' and thus was to be celebrated on July 20th.

More information is on The Ditchling History Project website (opens in new window)...

Latest News

Scarecrow Competition 2020 - final scores

May 09, 2020
2020 Scarecrow Map now available online

May 03, 2020
Ditchling Fair 2020 Postponed

May 02, 2020
2020 Scarecrow Competition - Entries now closed

April 29, 2020

John Broomfield Removals

John Broomfield Removals are generously continuing to sponsor the Ditchling Fair Scarecrow Competition.

They are a local family-run business with 20 years of experience in the removal industry. They have built their reputation through their friendly and professional staff from the local area, which has provided a quality service.

2020 Scarecrows

Ditchling meets Minecraft

Steve and Creeper

Marija and Anna Bichan

This scarecrow received 21 votes.

A brave and plucky nineteenth century astronaut

Part of the DItchling Early Pioneer Series

This scarecrow received 34 votes.

Reconnecting with Nature

Two figures: a mother with baby (and glass of wine!), symbolising the future, reaching out in friendship to a Green Man/ tree representing the natural world.

Anthea Dempsey

This scarecrow received 53 votes.

Back to the Future

Doc Brown and Marty McFly.

Eleanor, Jim, Millie and Hermione

This scarecrow received 19 votes.

Our Beacon Good Neighbour

Scarecrow representing one of the Beacon Parish Covid 19 Response Team

Jenny KilBride and Martin Roberts

This scarecrow received 49 votes.

Still Standing & Feelin' Good as Hell

Elton John & LizzoPress a button with your elbow to hear them sing!

Olivia Broadbent Smith & Lucie Broadbent Smith

This scarecrow received 36 votes.

Slowdown Stan

Stan represents a concerned member of Ditcling and his aim is to slow down traffic on Common Lane. Our scaecrow is related to the future part of the theme, we are looking at encouraging a slower paced future where people are kind and considerate to each other and the world we share.

This scarecrow received 17 votes.

Log on

Constructed of trees cut down from the garden, the scarecrow reminds us of the need to make the most of social media during the lockdown and the fun and frivolity that it can give us into the future.

Elsie and Hugh St John

This scarecrow received 36 votes.

Brothers

Celebrating the best of friendships: siblings.

Jack and Theo Hickman

This scarecrow received 19 votes.

William: Friendship, and Future

The Bard sharing his wisdom on our Covid19 outlook

Jennifer Mathur, Jess Maddison, Margaret Kane

This scarecrow received 23 votes.

Beak-on Bob

Beak-on Bob is isolating at the bottom of the Beacon. Making the most of a 'rubbish' situation has allowed us to creat Bob, a frugal feathered friend to all who passes by, full of frivolity and fun!

Axel age 5 and Athel Age 7

This scarecrow received 116 votes.

Indalo man

The Indalo Man holding his vibrant rainbow is a symbol of good luck and protection.

Jackson and Lola Beacroft

This scarecrow received 24 votes.

Zoidberg

Zoidberg: born May 5, 2914 on Planet Decapod 10. A failed comedian, he is the nephew of famed eccentric movie celebrity Harold Zoid.

Judith

This scarecrow received 21 votes.

Eva & Friends

The plan is to make 3 small scarecrows of children playing- with a sign 'the future is playing with my friends again' (Eva can’t wait to be with her friends again). Topical we thought? I hope we can pull it off....

Jen, Andy & Eva McDowell

This scarecrow received 147 votes.

Jupiter

We are creating a scarecrow in the form of the planet Jupiter

Batty family

This scarecrow received 19 votes.

Elsa

Elsa in lockdown

Greta Woplin-smith

This scarecrow received 20 votes.

Spiderman

Spiderman in lockdown

Freddie Woplin-smith

This scarecrow received 15 votes.

DON’T PANIC

Join Zephod Beeblebrox in a glass of Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster

Liz Pope

This scarecrow received 14 votes.

Bender

Futurama robot

Hugo & Noah Harries

This scarecrow received 25 votes.

Deep See Bob, the Fishes Friend

We imagined a future where we all keep working together to tackle other problems facing the planet.

Jet and Milo Jones

This scarecrow received 16 votes.

Joe Exotic

Elton John & Lizzo
Press a button with your elbow to hear them sing!