Well Dressing and Scarcrow Competition, Duck Race & Lottery Draw
The weather held steady for a very successful 2019 Well Dressing and Poppy Queen Crowning on Saturday 7th September followed by the Hartington Wakes Sports and Country Show on Sunday. The School Well And the Village Pump were blessed by Father Lionel, acompanied by...Well Dressing – TODAY – Saturday 7th September 2019
Finishing touches were made to the two well dressings, the village pump and the school well, and finally they were revealed in the village last night. Poppy Queen Crowning and Well Dressing Ceremony will take place later today in and around the Village Hall, see...The Magnificent Seven (Scarecrows) hit Hartington
Seven magnificent scarecrows have appeared across all corners of the village, from Bankside to Mill Lane and from Stonewell Lane to the School. A great deal of effort and skill is displayed in the scarecrows that represent characters from Children’s Story Books....Scarecrow competition this week.
Annual scarecrow competition up and running again this week. Entries to Sue at the Post Office. Judging Friday 6th September. Theme: Children’s story book characters.Weather Forecast
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