Once again West Hagbourne attracted many visitors to admire the
dragons displayed around the village. So very many thanks to everyone
who participated in the dragon competition.
A
popular attraction to people passing through the village was the
enormous colourful dragon in the pond. Special thanks go to Mike
Parker and family and helpers for this splendid dragon.
The
judge, Mrs. Carol Hackett from Didcot, had a difficult task. She
was impressed with the variety of materials used in amazing ways
to construct so many different dragons. Her final decision was:
1st.
Prize: Broomsticks, the pink and purple dragons
2nd.
Prize: 1,Manor Close, the 2 knitted dragons
Highly Commended:
4, Manor Close, dragon made from driftwood and shells
Cornerways, the flying dragon
Children's
Prize:
the dragon peering over the wall of the Horse and Harrow pub.
(Click on any image to view the dragon)

1st place Broomsticks
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2nd
Prize: The knitted dragons at 1 Manor Close
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Highly
commended:
Dragon made out of driftwood and shells at
4 Manor Close
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Highly
commended:
The flying dragon at Cornerways
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Children's
prize:
The dragon made by the Didcot Brownies
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Photos of the other dragons in the 2015 competition are shown
below:
(Click to enlarge)
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