Mr Bean, Sonic the Hedgehog and Bananas in Pyjamas were just some of the colourful characters on display in the Kewstoke and Sand Bay Scarecrow Trail.

Weston Mercury: Bananas in Pyjamas.Bananas in Pyjamas. (Image: Karen Richards)

Thirty-five residents took part, along with businesses, scout groups and schools, and scores of people visited the village to take part in the community event.

Weston Mercury: Hector's House.Hector's House. (Image: Karen Richards)

Annie Taylor, who helps to organise the trail, said the event was a huge success with huge diversity in entries. She said: “Thank you so much to everyone - organisers, participants and visitors - for this amazing weekend full of surprises, joy, humour, energy, flamboyance, entertainment and creativity. And for putting a smile on everybody's faces.

Weston Mercury: Countdown.Countdown. (Image: Karen Richards)

"Even the weather was mostly on our side. A great success. The displays were all brilliant."

Weston Mercury: SpongeBob SquarePants.SpongeBob SquarePants. (Image: Karen Richards)

“Particular thanks to the parish council for its support, Royal Oak Stores, the Sand Bay Fish and Chips and The Hatch for distributing maps and stickers.”

Weston Mercury: Sonic the Hedgehog.Sonic the Hedgehog. (Image: Julie Smee)

Weston Mercury: Hell's Kitchen.Hell's Kitchen. (Image: Karen Richards)

Weston Mercury: Open All Hours.Open All Hours. (Image: Karen Richards)

Weston Mercury: Call the Midwife.Call the Midwife. (Image: Karen Richards)

Weston Mercury: Poirot.Poirot. (Image: Karen Richards)

Weston Mercury: The pontipines from In the Night Garden.The pontipines from In the Night Garden. (Image: Jan Meredith)

Weston Mercury: Bagpuss.Bagpuss. (Image: Karen Richards)

Weston Mercury: Rosie and Jim.Rosie and Jim. (Image: Kath Bailey)