Hampshire and Isle of Wight Village of the Year kindly sponsored by Fuller’s Brewery

The 'Village of the Year (VOY) is a long established competition supporting, encouraging and celebrating our rural communities. Village communities are self-defining; if the community considers it lives in a village, it is eligible to enter VOY. Previous winners include Liss (East Hampshire), Lyndhurst (New Forest) 2016,  Joint Winners of 2015 Bembridge (Isle of Wight) and Enham Alamein (Test Valley),  Bembridge (Isle of Wight) 2014, Bentworth (East Hampshire) 2013, Vernham Dean (Test Valley) 2012, Bishops Sutton (Winchester) 2011 and North Waltham (Basingstoke and Deane) 2010.

**THE RESULTS ARE IN**

Hampshire Association of Local Councils is pleased to announce the 2018 winner of the FULLER’S Village of the Year is:

CHANDLER’S FORD

In just over eight years, Chandler’s Ford has transformed significantly. The parish council formed in 2010 has successfully taken on assets from the principal council. It redeveloped and extended Fryern Pavilion which now forms the heart of the village. 

It took in-house the grounds maintenance service; made real and visible improvements in play area provision and equipment; is a key player in running and co-ordinating large and varied community events and is currently leading the £1.5-£1.8m Hiltingbury Pavilion extension and refurbishment project. 

HALC therefore felt that Chandler’s Ford has done a lot in a very short space of time.  The make-up of Chandler’s Ford, as a parish, is not straightforward in that it comprises three main areas (or villages within the parish) but the Council has ensured an inclusive feel, ensuring that no area is overlooked as it continues to move forward and as community identity is strengthened.

Many congratulations! 

Runners Up:    Four Marks

Third place:     Swanmore

Congratulations also go to all our winners across the full range of categories.