Slindon village is known for its annual Pumpkin Festival. The locals put out scarecrows, mostly made with pumpkin heads.
I particularly like this rabbit even if he isn't sporting a pumpkin head!
I believe it started when a local gentleman who grew the pumpkins stored them on the roof of his shed where they were able to dry out and be protected from the weather. It became very well known and he would make a different pumpkin picture each year. After the old gentleman passed away, his son carried on the tradition. This year it's a picture of a laden wheelbarrow.
There were loads of different varieties on sale.
This mammoth one was for display only!
We chose a few - a couple to carve into lanterns and a couple to cook with.
More pictures to follow ....
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