Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

A little more info...

Hilperton now has the report of the judges.

Apart from Hilperton,the other large villages in the Wiltshire round were Box (2nd), Bowerhill (=3rd), Burbage (=3rd) and Laverstock (5th).

For Hilperton, the judges (Steve Russell and Air Cdre Nigel Williams) commented 'What a wonderful village! A church with well maintained borders and churchyard. Families picnicking at the playing field, the best allotment site the judges had ever seen.

The school was neat and tidy; footpaths were well maintained and public open spaces and residential gardens were very well kept. Despite a busy road through the village litter was mimimal.

Wonderful facilities all well cared for and well used - a real community village'.

What more needs to be said? Other, of course, than a big 'Thank You' to all the residents that take a pride in our village and keep it looking so great.