RESIDENTS in a Hampshire village are asked to start preparing theirscarecrows for a festival on September 27.

St John the Baptist church in North Baddesley want more scarecrows than ever.

Volunteers are also needed for the festival which begins at 10am at the Flexford Road church.

There is a charge of £2 for each scarecrow and all entries must be made by Wednesday, September 24.

For more information call 023 8073 7617, email office@baddesleychurch.org or visit baddesleychurch.org.