We are people who care passionately about our countryside and campaign for it to be protected and enhanced for the benefit of everyone.

The Campaign  to Protect Rural England exists to promote the beauty, tranquility and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.

The AGM of the Somerset Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England was held on Saturday 28 March 2009 atBroadway Village Hall near Ilminster. .

.The following were elected to serve until the next AGM.

President Roger Martin.

Vice President Rosemary Cooper

Executive Committee
Derek Essen
Caroline Gentinetta
Peter Kidner
John Lee

Henry Best is currently on the Branch Committee as Chairman of the South Somerset District Committee.

There were no proposals for Chairman of the Branch and we are currently seeking a candidate.

After the business of the meeting there was in interesting talk by
Rosie Boycott on the subject of
local foods

CALOR Somerset Village of the Year Competition 2009.

The closing date for the 2009 Competition is

14th June 2009.

Click here to download an entry form, or contact Richard Dixon at Cranmore Cottage, East Cranmore, Shepton Mallet.BA4 4SD.

Tel: 08450176881.

Is your village entering?

Click here for details of last years competition  

The competition is organised by Somerset CPRE and sponsored by CALOR Ltd. and Somerset County Council