In Pictures: Kenilworth allotment holders get creative for scarecrow competition ahead of annual open day

The open day will take place on Sunday (August 16) from 1pm to 4pm at the Odibourne Allotments in Manor Road.

Ahead of the event, judging for the scarecrow competition took place at the allotments on Tuesday (August 11).

The creations were judged by Town Clerk Maggie Field, who spent time with members of Kenilworth Allotments Tenants’ Association taking photos, making notes and categorising the scarecrows into the four main categories: traditional, novelty, topical and children’s.

Speaking about the open day, Lily Brownjohn, secretary of Kenilworth Allotments Tenants’ Association, said: “The open day is one of the highlights of our year where we throw open our gates to the public, who come from far and wide across the county.

“We offer a much welcomed tea tent, where visitors can relax and enjoy some of the best home made cakes in Kenilworth, as well as a Pimm's tent and ice creams served from a vintage ice cream cart.

“Other attractions include information on bee keeping, recycling and local crafts.

“There will also be entertainment for the children in the form of a competition to see how many scarecrows they can find.”

Lilly added: “We have invited along the Mayor of Kenilworth Alison Insley, whose chosen charities are Warwickshire Hearts and Warwickshire Search and Rescue.

“We will be making a donation from the proceeds of our open day to these charities.”