I fully intended to go to the lighting of the beacon and firework display in my local village last night, but like many I was transfixed by the spectacle unfolding on TV. To make amends this morning, I popped up to Elwick village to frolick with a few very tasteful scarecrows. This is a yearly event, but was made special this year by a Diamond Jubilee theme.
The McOrville Inn on the village green.
No worries, he’s “off duty”.
Bit of a picnic before it rains again?
The prize winner- croquet on the green with the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit.
Queen Victoria sits rather sternly on a bench.
I love a Beefeater!
Hope Parky’s not about anywhere?
Cut and thrust at Balmoral?
A step back in time?
King Edward, keeping an eye on his potato patch.
Her Madge inspecting the garden
The Maid of Hearts- tart, anyone?
Gracious and graceful
Bit of a headache? Too much celebrating, I expect.
We camped out for the Queen!
Sssh, the Pearly Queen’s having a snooze!
Off with her head! Surely not, on this occasion.
Patriotic lupins standing to attention
Fresh herbs for your picnic, anyone?
Can’t have a royal occasion without a corgi.
One last look from the ostrich.
I’m still glued to the TV, waiting for the final royal wave from the balcony and the fly past. I have to say that I’ve enjoyed every last minute of it. Hope you have, too.
restlessjo 
This culture I like rag dolls are well made, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you! Do you have anything similar? I know you have fabulous fiestas.
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excellent!
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love Queen Victoria…quite a good copy that one…lol
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She was awesome from the back, with her lace head gear. I nearly snuck up on her for a pic but she fixed me with her beady eyes.
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admirable lady indeed…but i must commend this golly wog vitoria as well…loved it
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What fun and celebration! Made for a lot of patriotic flag waving – good for you; it must have been a fantastic weekend in Britain. Only got some of it on TV here but looked like a great time to be English!
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Thanks Lynne. I’m normally glued to my laptop on an evening but on this occasion I could hardly keep my eyes off the telly. Our nearby villages really went to town and it made a great change not to have everybody scowling at the weather and each other.
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It looks like quite a party! Love these photos!
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Thank you!
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That was a lot of fun. Loved your post.
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Thanks Ruth. It’s often hard to find a dry day to go and see them. Nothing more sad than a bedraggled, wet scarecrow! (except a bedraggled, wet Flat Ruthie, of course)
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Great fun! While I was out taking these Michael told me another village nearby also had a scarecrow fest this weekend, but I thought I’d better not go for overkill! Might have a peak before the week’s out though. (when Rafa’s not playing!)
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These are lovely pictures – and what a creative village – I love all these quirky British traditions! There are a few villages around our area that do this and as I drive past I think what on earth is he wearing until I get a bit closer and realise scarecrow festival has hit!
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I have!
These are fabulous. Have you seen Pseu’s post on the same subject?
http://pseu1.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/jubi-ous/
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Thanks Tilly, and for the link too. Found another friend. The scarecrows are having an indecent amount of fun this week.
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I love the Pearly Queen! Thanks for a laugh and a great post Jo!
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It’s a great look, isn’t it? Kylie obviously thought so too, for the Jubilee Concert.
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Looks like people had some fun for the celebration 🙂
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I love the gentle humour in these Colline, and it’s a very pretty village to stroll around.
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This all seems so fun and festive. It’s nice to have a happy reason to come together and celebrate. Thank you for sharing!
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We need all the celebrations we can get at the minute. Lovely to see so many smiley faces.
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enjoyed it to go through all your lovely pic’s
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The village was lovely and peaceful this morning. Just an empty marquee standing in the middle of the green and a few villagers tidying their gardens.
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I’ve been at a wedding out in the middle of nowhere til yesterday so missed almost everything! Been catching up today though and it looks amazing, what a party!
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Somebody planned that well? Hope you had a great time Lucy.
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How fun! Croquet with the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit is my favourite, with Queen Victoria coming in a close second 🙂
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I love that one too! And the sleepy Pearly Queen.
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I’m happy. I’ve been waiting for someone to do something on the Queen’s Julibee. Thank you for posting these wondrful pictures. I’ve been glued to the TV as well and here she comes out on the balcony with family. Yea. Thanks for sharing. Gotta go and watch.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thanks Francine. It was superb, wasn’t it? Back to “normality” tomorrow.
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