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20 years of the Flamstead Scarecrow Festival

EDM (Early Day Motion) 513: tabled on 06 December 2024

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 2 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House celebrates the 20th Flamstead Scarecrow Festival, founded by Peter Milson in 2002 as an event to bring the community together and get creative for the benefit of the general public; notes the commendable efforts of Paul McMahon, Clare Rudd, Janet Bowie and the team on the scarecrow committee in their dedication to the cause and extensive fundraising success, especially for the Herts Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre and in future-proofing the 12th-century St Leonard’s Church, in their 2018 Roof Appeal; further highlights the community spirit of the village residents and the goodwill of all the volunteers engaged in the organisation of the event; particularly celebrates the 2024 winners, Sue and Tim Wright for their artistic Bee Fest scarecrow; and wishes Flamstead many more years of scarecrow fun.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.