Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick will host its third annual scarecrow design and pumpkin carving competition on Sunday, October 22 from 1pm to 3pm in the Walled Garden.

All ages are invited to enter their best scarecrow with the winning entries taking top place in the garden for spring planting.

Wilton Lodge Park’s events manager Gordon Webber said: “The pumpkin carving activity has become very popular, with many of the participants having their own design ideas. It is becoming a tougher competition each year to produce the scariest carved pumpkin. We also look forward to new entries for our ‘head scarecrow’ for the Walled Garden. Over the years they have been a great addition to the life of the garden."

There will also be craft activities and spooky surprises at the event, which is free aside for some small charges for craft materials and pumpkins.

For more information contact Gordon Webber at gordon.webber@liveborders1.org.uk