Somerset

I mentioned the other day that it is scarecrow time around here again. On Sunday I took my mum in the car for a whistle top tour around some of the ones in the village. We both agreed that there was one that had been given a great deal of thought and work.

This tableau depicts the county of Somerset and illustrates cleverly why it should be considered as one of the wonders of the world (this year's theme). Each detail symbolises an aspect of Somerset.

Starting on the left there is the Somerset born and bred band The Wurzels who have also played at the legendary pop festival Glastonbury (also in the county). Laid on the bales at the front is a stream of bunting with the Welsh flag on which I assume depicts the border with Wales across the Bristol Channel.

Then there is the Bishop of Bath and Wells next to the Witch of Wookey Hole with an underwater diver exploring the deeper parts of the caves. The blue table has apples and cider including a flagon of scrumpy.

Looking at the detail have you spotted the bath and small Roman by the Bath signpost? The seaside is  also depicted with various beach paraphernalia.

Some mini farm animals are included and a fisherman for the two large lakes.

I love these little touches. A cricket bat for Taunton and what else but a boot for Wellington! You can also see a bag of Cheddar strawberries on the top left.

Other produce is not forgotten.

Then there is of course the tourist bureau.

I do hope she has won some prizes for this one because her ingenious hard work is very evident. Watch this space and I will show you some more.