Farmers and landowners are being encouraged to organise a rather unusual celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It’s hoped that dozens of them will hold scarecrow making contests to mark the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II’s record breaking reign.
Platinum Jubilee organisers want farmers to hold contests for children of farm workers. It’s hoped they’d make scarecrows and send in photos. The winner of the competition could claim a top prize of £500. More details will be released in the New Year.
Farmers are also being asked to register now to take part in an ancient tradition marking major royal milestones. The Platinum Pageant organisers hope that farms and estates around the UK will become home to many of the beacons that will be lit across the country on June 2nd 2022 to mark 70 years of The Queen’s reign.