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In pictures: Scarecrow contest

Pic of scarecrow dragon. Pic sent in by Sarah-Jane Tempest

Effigies have been appearing around the town in all shapes and sizes

Scarecrows in a field. Pic sent in by Sarah-Jane Tempest

The competition is run every year as part of Thornhill's gala day celebrations

Scarecrow cyclist collides with hay bale. Pic sent in by Sarah-Jane Tempest

Last year's winner featured a cyclist colliding with a bale of hay

A Shrek scarecrow. Pic sent in by Sarah-Jane Tempest

This year's contest features some well known names and faces

Scare sits outside village store. Pic sent in by Sarah-Jane Tempest

More than 100 entrants are expected for the sixth scarecrow competition

Amy Winhouse

Amy Winehouse is among some of the famous faces on display

Postman Pat

The winner of this year's competition will be announced on 30 August

Scarecrow

When the competition began there were only six entries

Scarecrow competition

Entrants will compete in one of five categories



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