Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) South Yorkshire
protecting the countryside - for the nation, for the future

PRESTIGIOUS COUNTRYSIDE AWARDS DEADLINE APROACHING SOON.

Community groups, businesses and individuals are being encouraged to submit entries for the Campaign to Protect Rural England South Yorkshire’s Countryside Awards before the competition closing date on Monday 30th June.

The awards, which recognise good building design and projects to promote access and enjoyment of the South Yorkshire countryside, are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.

Far too much of rural England has lost its distinctiveness under an onslaught from inappropriate development and valued historic environment skills are in short supply and in danger of being lost, explains Chair of the Countryside Awards judging panel, Christopher Pennell.

CPRE South Yorkshire fights these challenges which threaten the special qualities of the countryside and the Countryside Awards provide a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the efforts of those aspiring to good design and enhancing the rural landscape.

Presented in two categories for schemes that respect and promote the special qualities of their area, the Awards cover:

- Design - covering new-build projects, renovations, landscape reclamation initiatives etc and;
- Access and Enjoyment - rewarding schemes including interpretation, education projects and enhancement work.

Winning projects since 1982 include a:

• Waste-water management scheme
• Outdoor classroom
• Modern design museum
• Farm tour
• Craftsman-built memorial bridge
• Set of parish walks leaflets

Our victories in campaigning to protect the countryside are often those that go unseen, says CPRE South Yorkshire Chief Executive Carol Robinson. The Countryside Awards are therefore a superb opportunity to reward the efforts of those working help others enjoy and appreciate the countryside. Submitting an entry is very straightforward and we hope that many people, local communities and organisations will take this opportunity to take part in this special showcase of design excellence.

Entries for the 2008 Countryside Awards have to be submitted before the 30th June closing date.Further information about the Awards, eligibility details and a downloadable entry form are available on our Countryside Awards webpage. Alternatively contact CPRE South Yorkshire on tel: 0114 266 5822 or email Lindsay@cprepeakandsyorks.org.uk.