Floral Displays – impressed by the spectacle of colour throughout the village, with striking areas at Barras House and St Michael’s School and the involvement and hard work of the community. A larger variety of trailing plants should be included in the baskets.

Permanent Landscaping – impressed by the smart elegant approach to the village. David Allen & Co – good use of recycling material and the introduction of a natural hedgerow, which will benefit the diversity of species. Shrubs and plants in the Jubilee garden were looking a little tired – splashes of colour and the use of different shapes required.

Conservation and Recycling – impressed by the involvement and help from St Michael’s school and other young organisations in the periodic cleaning up of the village. The use of compost bins and the soil from them should be encouraged through publicity.

Local Environmental Quality – impressed by the Green and common land at Forge Green where species of wild flowers were allowed to develop and new seeds had been introduced.

Public Awareness – impressed by the village community living alongside industry and commerce. Everybody was doing something to contribute to the village existence.

Overall summary - a very good village with an excellent church entrance and churchyard. The community and businesses worked well together to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Barras House gardens were outstanding, kept and maintained by the residents. The ‘fairy’ corner was a good idea, bringing together all ages.

St Michael’s School won a Certificate of Merit in the Britain in Bloom Neighbourhood Awards.