5 July 2023 - Crows have been scared - get working on those veggies (and cakes...)
Well the crows have all gone, thanks to the wonderful array of scarecrows around the village.
They are gradually being put away for another year, in the hope that they can be recycled!
Photos have been taken so that you can be reminded what they were like when you come to the Veg Show and cast your vote(s).
And talking of the Veg Show, you'll all be busy getting your produce ready for July 29th.
Of course that includes your showstopper cakes, jams and pickles which are being introduced this year.
Just to remind you, here is the list of classes for 2023:
To be measured:
- 'Spud-in-a-tub'
- Longest runner bean
- Heaviest marrow
Beauty contest, to be decided by popular vote:
- Selection of herbs
- 3 carrots
- 3 tomatoes
- 3 courgettes
- 3 beans
- 3 onions
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5 soft fruit
- 1 lettuce
- Bunch of flowers
- Wonkiest fruit or veg
- Anything else you've grown
To be judged by tasting panel (whose identity will be kept secret to avoid bribery and corruption):
- Home-made Victoria Sponge Cake with jam
- Home-made decorated cup-cakes
- Home-made jam
- Home-made pickle
And... of course the vote for the best Scarecrow!
Since you've managed to read this far, I can also just add a couple of reminders:
- Meeting about Bus Services at Preston Village Hall at 6pm this evening. (I'm indebted to one reader who asks how to get there without a bus? In fact Louie can arrange transport if needed...)
- Coffee (and Cake and Chat) Morning on Friday at 1030 as usual.
- Save the date: Sunday 30th July (the day after the Veg Show) - the Mission Hall Trust Fundraising Committee are holding a Village Picnic - details to follow!
J & S