Bottesford Primary School Scarecrow Festival, 12th June 2011

Up at 5.30am, breakfast, packed a lunch, and into the pre-packed car... 1 hour 15 mins later we arrive at the lovely village of Bottesford. The sun was shining... not a hint of a breeze...going to be a lovely day.... I spoke too soon....

We just finished erecting the gazebo and the heavens opened.  Some of the crafters, who arrived WITHOUT gazebos, packed and went home. I felt SO sorry for the group of organisers, who bent over backwards to help us all, who organized the event to perfection ( specially Gina...who seemed to be in 10 places at once!!!!) And bless the children and teachers who danced well-choreographed routines in the rain, and the young trumpet players.

This is why it's SO important to take a gazebo with you on an outdoor event... our British weather is so unreliable, it went from hot and sunny - to freezing cold and wet - in a matter of an hour. At least we are reasonably sheltered, here's Richard with his hot coffee, so at least we are DRY !

These brave children were Maypole dancing in the rain.

This interviewer was brave enough to sample DRAGON SNOT, which he declared DELICIOUS ! Then he interviewed Richard ( while I photographed it all ) and asked lots of questions about Cornstalk Crafts.

Because of the inclement weather, not as many visitors turned up as were expected - and I don't blame them !  Hopefully we'll be invited back for the Christmas Fair, which I'm sure will be INDOORS!!!!   Thank you Bottesford Primary School for making us so welcome... see you soon !   xxxxx