The best kept villages in Bucks have been revealed following the conclusion of the judging of the 2019 Buckinghamshire Best Kept Village Competition.

A total of nine awards were handed out in a number of different disciplines. The full results are listed below:

• The Gurney Cup (villages with a population of 500 and under) – Winner: Aston Abbotts Runner-up: Fulmer

• The Morris Cup (villages with a population of 500-1500) Winner: Hedgerley Runner-up: Chearsley and Cuddington (joint runners-up)

• The DeFraine Cup (villages with a population of 1501 – 3000) Winner: Stewkley Runner-up: Steeple Claydon

• The Pushman Cup (villages with a population over 3000) Winner: Burnham Runner-up: Chalfont St Peter

• The Michaelis Cup (small towns) Winner: Winslow Runner-up: Olney

• The Tindall Cup (competitions for the 2017 cup winners) Winner: Chalfont St Giles Runner-up: Wendover

• Sword of Excellence (best overall winner) Winslow

• The Dashwood Trophy (best runner-up) Chearsley

• The Community Award: Downley

Bill Chapple, Chairman of the Best Kept Village Competition, said: “Our popular Best Kept Village Competition highlights the great community activity that goes on in our lovely Buckinghamshire villages and towns.

“It is a great way to recognise the contribution of many who give their time and effort to showcase and enhance their local environment.

“The Best Kept Village competition is not just for ‘pretty’ villages and towns – we want to see communities where everyone makes an effort to keep their surroundings well maintained.

“Judging is not just about the high streets but also the other areas in the village or town to emphasise all the community’s contributions.”