Residents of a Lancashire village have been getting creative for the annual scarecrow festival.

Charnock Richard was ablaze with colour as neighbours tried to out-do one another with figures based around the themes of Willy Wonka and Toy Story, among others.

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Charnock Richard Scarecrow Festival
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The village also hosts stalls from local organisations for visitors to enjoy, and there will be a vote to decide which scarecrow display is the best in the village.

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