It’s About Taking Part

The most enormous thank you to everybody who took part in the Scarecrow Trail this year. The weather wasn’t always our friend but there were wonderful scarecrows and people who went to see had a lovely time. Here are some of the lovely comments that we received:

  1. Just wanted to say that all the scarecrows look great and we have loved doing the trail
  2. There are so many fab scarecrows this year.  Well done for keeping it going I’m sure everyone is getting enjoyment from them
  3. I just wanted to say thankyou to you and the team for organising the scarecrow trail.  After only moving here a few months ago our kiddos have already made so many lovely childhood memories.  Thank you for your thought and all the hard work.
  4. Hi, we have been on a little stroll with the dogs and everyone has made such an effort with the scarecrows – love living here!
  5. Just done the trail with the grandchildren and they have had so much fun working out what each one is – thank you everyone its been great
  6. We’ve had family over for the first time since before lockdown and they have loved the scarecrows and doing the trail.  Thank you to everyone who made such an effort!

Even something as simple as a scarecrow trail can make a big difference to a lot of people so whether you made a scarecrow or whether you just went around and supported give yourselves a round of applause you are amazing.

The galleries are complete. You can find them here:

We think we caught everybody’s scarecrow but if we didn’t (sorry) let us know and (better still) send us a picture and we will add it in.

Did You Go? Did You See?

Entrance to St Peter's Church

Who went down to St Peter’s on Sunday (St Peter’s Day) to have a look around the church and enjoy a scone and a cup of something? We did and it was amazing. Not only did they have a great scarecrow but there was time to have a look at the part of the church that is usually closed up and to take in some of the history.

Did you know that there are memorials to the Needhams (Viscount Kilmorey) and the Corbet family in Adderley Church? John de Nedeham from Cheshire was MP for London. He was also Justice of Chester and Flint and Sergent at Law and Justice of Lancaster. He took the lease from a John Marston for the manor of Shavington and lands of Shavington, Pylesdon, Hole, Wylaston, Mylneheth, Twemlow, Adderly and Botestoen at a rent of £12 3s 4d (13s and 4d is about 65p). He so liked Shavington that he purchased in in 1461.

One of John’s relatives, Robert Needham, was knighted in 1594 and became Sherrif of Shropshire 1606 and was mad Viscount Kilmorey in 1625 by King Charles 1st.

This is why we have memorials to Needhams and Kilmoreys in Adderley Church. More recently the Corbet Family lived in Adderley and it is the Corbets that created the trust which allows us to use the land where there is the Village Hall, the bowling green and the play area.

St Peter’s Day

June 27th and it’s St Peter’s Day. Adderley Church and its school both have the name of St Peter one of the twelve apostles who was also known as the Rock so it’s a big day in the life of our historic church.

Follow the scarecrow trail down to the church and you can see a scarecrow portraying one of the stories of St Peter. While you’re there treat yourself to a cream tea and take time out to look around this grade one listed building.

If you intend to take a look around the church please remember to wear a mask and follow the social distancing rules.

Away We Go

One by one the scarecrows are appearing. There seem to be a lot of hungry caterpillars but they’re all amazing. Well done everybody! Looking forwards to seeing more as we go through the weekend.

Maps are now available at the book shelter.

The Cat In The Hat

Cat in the hat scarecrow

The Cat In The Hat has launched the Adderley Scarecrow Trail – brilliant! It’s a wet start so if your scarecrow isn’t waterproof (ours isn’t!) Then it might be worth while waiting until in the morning (we will).

In the meantime maps of the scarecrow trail to download are linked below and printed maps will go into the book shelter at the end of Rectory Lane in the morning.

Have Fun.

Scarecrows Come Out To Play

Tomorrow it’s Friday 25th and it’s time for the scarecrows to come out to play. We’re very excited and so are the scarecrows. Maps will be available to download Friday evening and paper maps can be collected from the book shelter in Rectory Lane on Saturday morning.

We know that one or two scarecrows are waiting for Grandchildren to come an help get them ready so won’t be out until Saturday evening or Sunday morning but that’s okay because Grandchildren are very important.

Looking forwards to seeing all of the scarecrows and following the trail. Don’t forget to cal in to St Peter’s Church on Sunday for teas, coffees and a look round.

Scarecrow Trail 2021: Are You Ready?

The excitement is almost unbearable. Scarecrows will be going out this weekend! 

A reminder for Sunday 27th, which is St Peter’s Day. When you’re walking the scarecrow trail take time to walk down to St Peter’s Church to view the scarecrow. When you’re there step inside for teas and coffee then take the opportunity to look around this amazing grade one listed building which is a major feature of Adderley Parish.

So much going on, it’s amazing!

St Peters South

Scarecrow Trail 2021

There has been a final flurry and we have got the latest map update. Check it and make sure that you’re on in roughly the right place. If I’ve managed to miss you out I’m sorry, just let me know and I’ll put you in. If you’re a bit late don’t worry there’s always space for another.

It’s an amazing entry, well done everybody. Looking forward to seeing the scarecrows come out to play on the 25th and 26th. Fingers crossed for the weather. The final map will be available to download on Friday night and the printed map will be in the book shelter on Saturday morning.

Map Credit Google .

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