Do you live in Lazenby? Want to join the village activites in this year's Scarecrow Festival?

THE picturesque village of Lazenby is taking part in the East Cleveland Scarecrow Festival for the first time in the event’s four-year history.

Residents of the village are being encouraged to band together and join in with the festivities, creating scarecrows to display in their front gardens for all to see.

Elizabeth Robinson, who is organising Lazenby’s entries in this year’s festival, said: “We are really excited to be joining in with this year’s Scarecrow Festival.

“We’ve already been down to the school to give a demonstration on making scarecrows. The children were really keen and have made some wonderful scarecrows already.”

“We’re hoping to get everyone in the village involved; we want to see as many scarecrows as possible.”

The festival began in August 2015 in the village of Liverton and over the past four years it has encompassed more and more local areas. This year it will launch in its birthplace of Liverton on Saturday 3 August, with subsequent events in Dunsdale, Guisborough, Carlin How, Lazenby, Saltburn, Loftus, Easington and New Marske, before finishing up in Stanghow on 1 September.

Deputy Leader of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Councillor Karen King, said: “The East Cleveland Scarecrow Festival is a fun way to bring communities together and I’m delighted that the people of Lazenby will be joining in this year.

“I’m looking forward to seeing the marvellous creations they’ve got in store for us.”

Each area will craft their scarecrows around a different theme. Being a newcomer, Lazenby has opted for an ‘Anything Goes’ theme, whilst Liverton’s theme this year is ‘Calling All Wizards’. Other themes include ‘Disney’, ‘Circus’ and ‘Children’s Nursery Rhymes, Fairy Stories and Films’.

Local community champion and creator of the East Cleveland Scarecrow Festival, Denise Nesbitt, said: “We are going from strength to strength. More people are joining in getting involved in the festival. It’s just a great month!”

To find out more about taking part in the East Cleveland Scarecrow Festival, visit: https://www.eastclevelandscarecrows.co.uk/

If you’re a resident of Lazenby who would like to know more about joining in with the festival, contact Liz Robinson by emailing fred.lizrobinson@gmail.com or calling 01642 454123.

Time is running out enter the NAB run here. The NAB Returns

RUNNERS taking up the challenge of competing in the second SABIC Eston Nab Challenge Race on Saturday 20 July will be rewarded with stunning views of the Eston hills as they reach the summit.

Returning after the phenomenal success of 2018’s inaugural event, the race offers a 5km and 10km race from Eston square, through the challenging hills to the peak of the Nab itself.

Councillor Karen King, Deputy Leader of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, said: “The race is fast approaching and places are going well.

“Anyone who wants to take part should get online quick to book their place.

“Events offer a great chance to show off our Borough. The views from the Eston Hills certainly show how beautiful our patch truly is.”

Event sponsor SABIC’s Site Director Daren Smith said: “The SABIC Eston Nab Challenge was a huge success last year, so we are delighted to be able to support this fantastic event again this year. 

“We encourage those interested to sign up quickly to avoid disappointment as we know that this year will be even bigger and better.”

Races begin at 10am in Eston square with the winners’ presentations taking place at 11.30am.

To enter the SABIC Eston Nab Challenge Race, please visit: www.hardmoors110.org.uk/eston-nab-challenge-race/

Entry prices (which includes a t-shirt and reusable water bottle for all entrants):

5km - if a member of a UK Athletics affiliated club: £10. If not a member of a UK Athletics affiliated club: £12

10km - if a member of a UK Athletics affiliated club: £15. If not a member of a UK Athletics affiliated club: £17

Entries close on Sunday 7 July.

There will also be an open-air market in Eston centre during the day offering a range of snacks, treats and gifts.

The SABIC Eston Nab Challenge Race is a partnership of Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, event sponsors SABIC and race organisers Hardmoors.