Rowlands Castle Scarecrow Trail is back - here's a look at the best displays from years gone by

As the annual Rowlands Castle Scarecrow Trail kicks off this week, here is a look back at some of the best bird-scarers displayed across the village over the last few years.

This year's theme is “What I Want to Be When I Grow Up”, with local families, businesses and community organisations creating scarecrows for people to discover across the village to raise funds for the local primary school.

The event will run from October 24 to November 1. Maps for the trail can be purchased from shops in the village, including Londis, Bumblebee Café or Home Hardware, or purchased online here.

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