Village of the Year 2009

Winners for 2009 and Arrangements for 2010

Until 2009 this nationwide competition was sponsored by Calor and the Avonside results for last year are as follows:

Overall Winners

Wills Cup (large villages)
Backwell

Armstrong Cup (small villages)
Chew Magna

District Winners

B&NES

Large Village
Bathampton

Small village
Chew Magna & Chew Stoke

North Somerset

Large village
Backwell

Small Village
Cleeve

South Gloucestershire

Large village
Marshfield

Small village
Olveston

The photos show the winners with Tony Milton, CPRE South West Regional Chairman and a representative from Calor

Village of the Year 2010

Calor have now withdrawn their sponsorship and instead they are going to promote a scheme to assist in reducing rural fuel poverty. CPRE Avonside however has decided to continue with the local competition and has identified the necessary funds.

This competition is for more than a “Best Kept” village and is about demonstrating that the village and its people are well cared for, with a sense of community and thriving societies, clubs and activities.

Judging has now taken place for 2010 and the winners will be announced soon.