ENGLISH Bicknor enjoyed another successful summer fete on Saturday.

Villagers had been busy in the weeks leading up to the fete making and displaying their cartoon-themed scarecrows as part of a competition.

But there could be only one winner of The Scarecrow Cup and that was Claire Dartnell with Top Cat, complete with metal dustbin.

The throng of visitors were entertained throughout the afternoon by the Monmouth Band, whose repertoire included a range of popular tunes together with themes from cartoon films.

Children were also kept busy with a ‘mini sports’ programme.

More than £3,600 was raised for the Friends of English Bicknor Primary School, the Friends of St Mary’s Church and Bicknor Bears Nursery.