THORNTON Methodist Church celebrated its Church Anniversary and Gift Day by holding a Scarecrow Festival on Saturday.

Creations included Donald Trump, Theresa May, Pierre the Painter, Sammy the Sailor, Moses in his basket and Mrs Straw.

There were also two environmental scarecrows made from recycled materials, a scarecrow with a Bad Hay Day and a stand-in pianist.

There was a quiz for the children. All proceeds will go to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal.