Wattle we do about stage 4 restrictions? The Merrymakers Scarecrow Village has the answer

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Wattle we do about stage 4 restrictions? The Merrymakers Scarecrow Village has the answer

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To bring back some fun and cheer into the township of Hurstbridge, the Merrymakers Scarecrow Village Facebook page - created by the Golden Wattle Festival - has seen locals display more than 100 scarecrows throughout the area.

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Local Cottlesbridge kids Scarlett and Madeleine.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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Neighbours Megan Ioannidis, left, and Bianca Karakaltchev (with Megan's children Edie, 1, and Alby, 5) with their Wattle Queen scarecrow. Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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Local kids James, 7 and Georgia, 11 attend the festival every year.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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Henry Danger, 10, and Arlo, 7, made their own scarecrow but decided to be one themselves.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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Henry Danger Tootell made his own scarecrow but decided to be one himself.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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2-year-old Neeva Rohrer stops to see the spoons that locals are placing down daily outside of Ferguson Park Kinder in Hurstbridge.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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Co-organiser Rosie Morgan (with her scarecrow Heath, named after Heath Ledger).Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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Neil and Mel Sanders with sons Talbot and Lincoln and their alien scarecrow. Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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A doctor scarecrow is one of many that can be seen driving into Hurstbridge on the Heidelberg-Kinglake Road.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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Local plumber Ahren Roy's scarecrow sculpture is a standout. He holds a syringe saying "Scared Covid vaccine".Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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The Rolling Wattles Band scarecrows made by Gabby Morrison and family live on Hillcrest Road in Hurstbridge.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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A scarecrow representing health care workers at the local aged care facility.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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A lone scarecrow stands alone on a back street in Hurstbridge.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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A lone scarecrow stands alone on a back street in Hurstbridge.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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A racing car driver scarecrow.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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A lone scarecrow sits peacefully on the side of the road on a back street on Hillcrest Road.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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A dog scarecrow stands out the front of the local dog groomers in town.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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Gibaloo from planet Ox was made by Mel and Neil Sanders and their 2 kids Talbot and Lincoln.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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Farmer Scary Teeth made by Elise Halton and family is on Hillcrest Road in Hurstbridge.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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This is Marika. She is enjoying some outside time in the garden, eagerly anticipating spring and the flowers that are yet to bloom, hence her floral dress and love of bright colours.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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A lone scarecrow stands alone on a back street in Hurstbridge.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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A lone scarecrow stands alone on a back street in Hurstbridge.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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A lone scarecrow stands alone on a back street in Hurstbridge.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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Pom poms hang from trees all over Hurstbridge.Credit:Meredith O'Shea

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