By Ivor Hughes
Bramley Scarecrow Festival started in 2020 as a community response to Covid. This year saw changes in organisers’ dates (August Bank Holiday weekend not Hallowe’en) and format (no entry fees or sponsored prizes).
Organiser Cathy Mill said: “People resist change. This year we wanted to offer families a summer weekend opportunity rather than a shorter one in late autumn.
“Yes, schools will need good notice if they are going to participate. But the core response to this weekend has been very enthusiastic. We look forward to repeating the same format next year and would like to thank West Leeds Dispatch for their interest and support.”
Here are some photos of this weekend’s displays:
Bramley Care Bears’ well read character in Broadlea Avenue. Photo: Ivor Hughes 
Four year old Aida Malik is a fan of the efforts at Costa Coffee, Bramley Shopping Centre. Photo: Ivor Hughes 
Double bubble at Bramley Day Services – and an early winter arrival (limited access due to special needs visitors). Photo: Ivor Hughes 
Double bubble at Bramley Day Services – and an early winter arrival. Photo: Ivor Hughes 
Double bubble at Bramley Day Services – and an early winter arrival. Photo: Ivor Hughes 
Barbie – a topical guest in Glenlea Gardens. Photo: Ivor Hughes 
Where else but Bex Hair Design on Leeds and Bradford Road? Photo: Ivor Hughes 
Worzel Gummidge and Aunt Sally in Hill Court Avenue – clothes sourced from numerous charity shops in the area. Photo: Ivor Hughes 
Mixed doubles in adjacent properties on Hill Court Drive. Photo: Ivor Hughes 
Mixed doubles in adjacent properties on Hill Court Drive. Photo: Ivor Hughes
More information on the festival can be found on their Facebook page.
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