Class A2 Village

Eight villages entered this class in 2011. One won bronze, three silver, one Silver Gilt and three Gold medals. The Gold award and the Wansbeck Trophy went to Moorsholm.

Community involvement is at the heart of this entry, a very attractive village set high in moorland.  Nearly every villager is involved in some way in the entry, planting, designing, maintaining or even just sweeping pathways.  All planting is sympathetic to its location and demonstrates sustainability and environmental awareness.  Local heritage is embedded into the entry and is recognised and celebrated.  Local businesses not only support the entry but are benefitting from their involvement.