It’s such a lovely sight to see in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay, villagers coming together for the annual scarecrow competition. The Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay Scarecrow competition has been running for five years, starting in 2020. The event was initiated by Sally-Anne Ashford to celebrate what should have been Great Wyrley Carnival day, but it was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. In 2025, the competition marked its 5th anniversary, with the theme being “Days Out”. Villages proudly displayed their weird and wonderful scarecrows, there was so many creative ideas from local schools, care homes, churches, business, pubs, groups and homeowners all getting involved. Held over two days, this years winners was ‘1st Great Wyrley Scouts’ ahead of The Swan Inn and Vogue Hairdressers.
The festival culminated on Sunday, with a fair organised by Great Wyrley Carnival Committee outside Harrisons Sports and Social Club. featuring food stalls and entertainment. Carnival Committee member Pauline Kelsey said ‘It’s been a great weekend and the weather was great, which always help for a successful event.” Around £370 was raised and will be put towards Great Wyrley carnival on Saturday 28th June 2025, which will be held on the back of The Star Inn ground, on the Walsall Road.
From The Chronicle Newspaper – 22nd May 2025
