Residents in Cullingworth are busy preparing for their summer scarecrow festival.

The event, held around the village from September 4-5, will raise money for Manorlands hospice and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Parish Councillor Kenneth Batchelor said: "Last year we had about 40 scarecrows and raised £420, but already we have around 70 signed up and it is likely to increase by the week."

During the festival weekend, a programme will be on sale for £1, which will include voting forms for the best scarecrow and a lucky number for a prize draw.

Refreshments are to be made available at the village hall and local pubs are expected to put on lunches.

Jane Breen, of Sutton Drive, is helping out with Cullingworth Methodist Church's entry.

She said: "We've been busy making three lost sheep out of newspaper and we've still to start the shepherd.

"Last summer was the festival's first year and it was beautiful weather with everyone enjoying themselves.

"Back then we made John Wesley on a horse, but this year it will be the lost sheep from the Bible story, with a Little Bo Peep treasure hunt inside the church itself."