Musical lovers had the edge when it came to identifying scarecrows in Lacock at the weekend.

Among the easier ones to identify were The Lion King, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar and Chicago. But others kepts visitors guessing as they did the rounds of the village.

The event, which raises money for Friends of Lacock School, used to run for up to three weeks but this was truncated in a compromise between organisers and residents who felt it brought too many people to the village.

It now runs for three days which, this year, were windy and rainy ones, but hundreds of people still turned out.

“We used to make about £15,000,” secretary of the friends of the school, Jurica Stokes, said. “I think this year, without any expenses, we made £4,300. ”

In the past the money has been spent on refurbishing an ICT suite at the school with new laptops, and pupils are able to enjoy frequent educational trips.

The 46 scarecrows also included the car from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and Shrek and Donkey.

“You need to see it. You won’t believe what papier maché can do.” said Mrs Stokes.

Friends of Lacock School would like to thank Jacqueline Naylor-Leyland for opening the event, and for all her help and support in local ventures.