Scarecrows of all shapes and sizes adorned the gardens of residents throughout the two-day event, which was run by St Mary's Church Preservation Trust.

Channel Four news presenter Alex Thomson judged 30 entries for the Turn-Off prize, a Turner Prize-style competition where people had to make a model out of recycled materials.

Winner Roy Murfet, whose creation was a George and the Dragon model, received a home-made trophy made out of recycled vinyl records.

Other creations included a gas and air windmill and a model of a man with a washing machine for a body, called Womb with a View.

"All the community took part," said Colin Brotherton, one of the organisers.

"If it wasn't for them there would be no festival."

A host of activities were also held on the village green, including morris dancing, two dog shows – one with real dogs and another made out of recycled goods – ferret racing and performances by the Bunbury Players amateur theatre group.