The presentations for this year’s Campaign to Protect Rural England Wiltshire Best Kept Village Competition have been made by Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire Mrs Sarah Troughton.
Despite wet weather, very many villagers turned out at each village to take part in the presentation events.
Ashton Keynes was judged to be the Best Kept Large Village and was given an eight-foot standard with mounted shield for a year, placed prominently on the edge of the village green in the centre of their village.
The judges had admired the very busy village hall and shop and the many village activities. They also commented very favourably many aspects including the pub, the gardens, the converted telephone box, clearly marked footpaths, the churchyard, the recreation grounds and the obvious great spirit in the village.
Mike Manson, Project Officer for CPRE Wiltshire, welcomed Ashton Keynes villagers and the presentation team and spoke briefly about the work of CPRE.
[Anchor] The Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire then pulled away the Union Flag surmounting the standard which had been emplaced on the High Road opposite the playing field.
Cllr Bridget Wayman, Chairman of Wiltshire Council, presented the council's plaque to Evie Fenner, a Year 5 pupil at Ashton Keynes Primary School.
Dr Olivia Chapple OBE, High Sheriff of Wiltshire, then presented the CPRE Wiltshire certificate to David Tarr, a former Parish Councillor, a former Governor of Ashton Keynes Primary School and currently the Leader of the Ashton Keynes Scout Group.
Mike Manson presented the CPRE North Wiltshire certificate to Cllr Dominic Venthan, Ashton Keynes Parish Councillor and organiser of the Ashton Keynes entry to the competition.
Finally, Cllr Dave Wingrove, Chairman of Ashton Keynes Parish Council, gave a vote of thanks to villagers and the presentation team.
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