A club has been named the national winner of a scarecrow competition.
Newbury Young Farmers’ Club (YFC) took the top spot in the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs’ (NFYFC) Scarecrow Challenge with a straw and silage bale display along the A339.
The scene featured a tractor, trailer, and scarecrows.
Amanda Keable, club leader at Newbury YFC, said: "Our scarecrow scene was truly a club-wide effort, with every member playing a part in bringing the display to life.
"From the very first planning session to the final touches of paint, the project became a brilliant example of what belonging to Young Farmers really means – working side by side, laughing together, and creating something that reflects our community spirit."
The scarecrow challenge was part of NFYFC’s National Young Farmers’ Week in October and followed the theme of 'belonging.'
Newbury YFC’s entry was displayed in a field at Folly Farm, between Newbury and Basingstoke.
It depicted scarecrows drinking tea, waving at passing vehicles, and one scarecrow giving another a ride in a wheelbarrow.
Their efforts were rewarded with £200 from NFYFC’s partners Moorgate Finance to spend on a local activity for their members to enjoy.
The challenge was judged by Dave Nicholson, a farmer and TV presenter known for his appearances on Springtime on the Farm and The Yorkshire Vet.
Mr Nicholson said: "It was a really tough job.
"There were lots of great clubs and great themes and people went to town on this.
"Newbury Young Farmers, I was blown away by how they embraced the theme.
"The location was brilliant.
"They put a lot of team effort into building it.
"So well done to you for first prize."
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