Hi all,
Gail and I have just returned from the Best Kept Village awards. I am pleased to say that we were presented with not just one but two awards:
We were winners of the NEIGHBOURLINESS AWARD which was presented to the village showing an exemplary community spirit….How about that then! In addition to the certificate we were presented with a cheque for £200.
We were also more surprisingly awarded runners up in the Large Village – Best Village. The first place went to Burton Bradstock. Again we received a cheque for £100.
Both Gail and I were overwhelmed at the presentation of the awards and I want to say a BIG, BIG thank you to you all for supporting the Village Community Group and making it so successful. The funds will greatly boost our defibrillator appeal.
Next year celebrates the 30th anniversary for these awards so we must go all out for more recognition.
Once again…… A big thank you to everyone for putting Okeford Fitzpaine on the map. Reports / photos should be in the DORSET ECHO in the next day or so.
Don’t forget the Quiz night on 26th September and our next meeting on October 1st.
Mike Wood
