I fully intended to go to the lighting of the beacon and firework display in my local village last night, but like many I was transfixed by the spectacle unfolding on TV. To make amends this morning, I popped up to Elwick village to frolick with a few very tasteful scarecrows. This is a yearly event, but was made special this year by a Diamond Jubilee theme.
The McOrville Inn on the village green.
No worries, he’s “off duty”.
Bit of a picnic before it rains again?
The prize winner- croquet on the green with the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit.
Queen Victoria sits rather sternly on a bench.
I love a Beefeater!
Hope Parky’s not about anywhere?
Cut and thrust at Balmoral?
A step back in time?
King Edward, keeping an eye on his potato patch.
Her Madge inspecting the garden
The Maid of Hearts- tart, anyone?
Gracious and graceful
Bit of a headache? Too much celebrating, I expect.
We camped out for the Queen!
Sssh, the Pearly Queen’s having a snooze!
Off with her head! Surely not, on this occasion.
Patriotic lupins standing to attention
Fresh herbs for your picnic, anyone?
Can’t have a royal occasion without a corgi.
One last look from the ostrich.
I’m still glued to the TV, waiting for the final royal wave from the balcony and the fly past. I have to say that I’ve enjoyed every last minute of it. Hope you have, too.