People from MacIntyre's Milton Keynes learning centres are celebrating after both of their entries won prizes in this year's Loughton Scarecrow Trail.
This year's theme was "Pairs", with teams at Beanhill and Fletchers Mews putting their own spin on the challenge.
Spongebob and Patrick
Beanhill chose cartoon favourites SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick, creating a colourful display that earned fifth place.
Making the scarecrow gave everyone the chance to get involved in different ways. People said:
I enjoyed painting Patrick's shorts green.
I helped to create SpongeBob. My favourite part was painting his belt and shorts.
I enjoyed painting SpongeBob and sticking on the sponge to his body. My favourite part was learning how to use a saw.
A Batman and Robin mash-up
At Fletchers Mews, people voted on their favourite pairing before settling on a uniquely British twist: Batman and Robin, Del Boy and Rodney style. Complete with a Robin Reliant, fake Rolex watches, jewellery and a cocktail glass, the finished creation impressed the judges enough to take third place.
Again, everyone found a role to play. People said:
I enjoyed painting and decorating the cocktail glass.
I love watches – it's my hobby – and I loved making the fake Rolex watches and jewellery.
I enjoyed painting the Robin Reliant car.
Once the judging was over, the Thursday group headed out to walk the trail and enjoy everyone's creations.
Staff said:
It was really lovely to see everyone joining forces and working together.
The two prize-winning entries were the result of weeks of ideas, painting, building and plenty of teamwork. Congratulations to everyone at Beanhill and Fletchers Mews for representing MacIntyre so brilliantly and for showing off their creativity in the community. And thank you to everyone who supported this year's entries.
