The straw-stuffed characters are among the creations popping up across North Newton as the village’s Scarecrow Trail returns for a second year. Money raised from the trail will go to St Margaret’s Hospice Care, which was chosen after receiving the highest number of nominations from people in North Newton. I wanted the event to help more people, whilst being affordable still, this is where the idea of raising money for charity came into it." A knitted scarecrow adorns the top of a North Newton post box (Image: Les Pickersgill)Katie explained: "This event gives people the opportunity to get creative, in creating a scarecrow but also getting people outdoors and staying active whilst completing the trail whilst having fun. With the village trail now in its second year, Katie hopes it will become a regular fixture in North Newton’s summer calendar.