The 6th scarecrow trail at Holwick will take place for 2 weeks starting on Saturday 16th August through to Saturday 30th August.

This year the theme is Children’s cartoons, and our chosen charity is UTASS.

UTASS (Upper Teesdale Agricultural Support Services) is a charity dedicated to supporting not only farmers and the agricultural sector, but also the wider rural communities across the Durham Dales.

They provide invaluable help by giving people access to the services, advice, and resources they need to feel supported, connected, and valued. Their work helps individuals and families cope with challenges and thrive in rural life.

They offer various weekly sessions for young and old, free shopping trips, and outreach services such as Citizens Advice, Post Office, and Barclays Bank.

They also offer training courses and events, strengthening the skills of today's workforce while also enabling the workforce of tomorrow to engage in agriculture, introducing them to traditional skills, and inspiring future careers, which will help to keep rural communities viable.

Please support us by either purchasing a scarecrow trail directly from UTASS or from G & J Newsagents. If you are unable to take part in the trail but want to support this worthy cause, please donate directly online.

Thank you