Villages in line for prestigious title
MAYFIELD, Alfriston, Forest Row, Ninfield and Plumpton have won through to the final stage of the Sussex Calor Village of the Year Competition.
The competition focuses on efforts to tackle environmental issues, improve communications and create local employment opportunities.
Mayfield was chosen because of the work done by the chamber of commerce in resurrecting the village fair.
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Hide AdAlso commended were the provision of the local bus service and a circular walk in the recreation ground.
The winning village will be announced on July 4 to go through to the national final in 2009.
The communities are in competition with Ashurst Wood, Fishbourne and Southwater in West Sussex for the overall Sussex title.