'Show off your scarecrows!'

This years La Columb Killey in Arbory may have been called off, but residents are being invited to show their best scarecrow creations.

The parish fair was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, however the popular scarecrow competition is still running and officials are hoping locals can get creative again this year.

Over the years the contest, local commissioners say, has been a key part of the occasion and puts on display the artistic talents of the community.

This years theme is 'key workers', with the judges looking for who can make the best representation of the healthcare staff, teachers and other people in professions which have kept the Island running during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Those interested in taking part are asked to submit their entry by Monday, June 22, by giving your name, address and title of your scarecrow over the phone on either 834692 or 455012.

Prize money has been donated - £50 will be awarded to the winner, £30 to second place and £20 for third spot.

Judging will take place three days later (June 25) and the winners will be notified once the adjudications have been finished.