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Thousands flock to Kettlewell scarecrow festival | Thousands flock to Kettlewell scarecrow festival |
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Thousands of people have attended the opening weekend of a scarecrow festival in a Yorkshire village. | Thousands of people have attended the opening weekend of a scarecrow festival in a Yorkshire village. |
The annual event has been held in Kettlewell since 1994 and raises money for the local primary school, parish church and village hall. | The annual event has been held in Kettlewell since 1994 and raises money for the local primary school, parish church and village hall. |
More than 3,000 people turned out for the start of the festival, which runs until 16 August. | More than 3,000 people turned out for the start of the festival, which runs until 16 August. |
This year's suggested theme is Roald Dahl and West End musicals. | This year's suggested theme is Roald Dahl and West End musicals. |
Paul Hatton, who is on the scarecrow committee, said: "It has grown in popularity over the years and we've had a tremendous turn out so far." | Paul Hatton, who is on the scarecrow committee, said: "It has grown in popularity over the years and we've had a tremendous turn out so far." |
He added: "We've had coaches coming from London and Manchester. | He added: "We've had coaches coming from London and Manchester. |
"The whole village really gets behind the festival and most of the 200 houses in Kettlewell take part." | "The whole village really gets behind the festival and most of the 200 houses in Kettlewell take part." |
Last year's festival raised more than £20,000, Mr Hatton said. |
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