A  Saddleworth village has raised a remarkable £5,200 cash bonanza thanks to a creative squad of colourful handmade scarecrows.

The scarecrows have been the centrepiece for an amazing fundraiser by the Friends of Diggle School (FODS) who were on a mission to support initiatives at the school.

The 29 exhibits linked to a film theme featured outside homes and businesses and were woven into the Diggle community.

Trail organiser, Tracy Buckley, said: “It took two to three hours to complete the trail without stops.

"You could easily have a full day out though if you stop for the park, ice cream, food and drinks. We’ve had marvellous support from everyone - the result has been a terrific team effort.

“We are raising money for a trim trail, an outdoor natural play equipment area to be installed at school and new sports equipment.”

Winners

1 Up, Mike Heron and Jenna Leigh Hulme

2 Pirates of the Caribbean Tracy Buckley (who as organiser is not taking a prize)

3 The Flintstones, Dawn White and Deborah Mooney,

4 The Incredibles, Ed and Elinor Cadogan 

5 Moana, Amy Hamilton

6 James Bond, Irene and Norman Brierley

The runners up were: Sonic - Alison Weir, Spiderman- Laura Derbyshire, King Kong- Michelle Platt, Paddington Bear - Linsie Delaney, Pokemon - Kayleigh Pearson,  Bedknobs and Broomsticks - Natalie and Lazlo Gyongyosi.

The two judges' prizes were Marion Kneale for Brave and Pat and Brian Cliffe, for Finding Nemo