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Green Flag Award for Somerset SitesThree countryside sites in South Somersetare some of the best in the country – andthat’s officialKeep Britain Tidy has announced a record-breakingnumber of award-winning parks and green spaces for2013.Chard Reservoir Local Nature Reserve, Ham HillCountry Park and Yeovil Country Park are among arecord-breaking 1,447 parks and green spaces thatreceived a prestigious Green Flag Award.another record-breaking year for Green Flag Awardparks and green spaces.“A Green Flag Award provides national recognition forthe hard work and dedication of all the parksmanagers, staff and volunteers who have helped tocreate these fantastic places for all to enjoy.www.keepbritaintidy.orgThe national award, handed out by environmentalcharity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards thebest parks and green spaces across the country. AGreen Flag flying overhead is a sign to visitors thatthe space boasts the highest possible standards, isbeautifully maintained and has excellent facilities.Katy Menday, Countryside Manager said, “We areabsolutely delighted to be receiving Green FlagAwards for the seventh year running at our countrypark sites. We know that all our green spaces offersomething special and unique to residents andvisitors, having this external quality standardapproval is important to us and oursupporting Friends and volunteers.“This Award recognises and highlights thatpeople in South Somerset are benefittingfrom a number of green spaces managed tothe very highest quality.”Councillor Sylvia Seal, Portfolio Holder forLeisure and Culture at South SomersetDistrict Council added, “We are very pleasedto once again be awarded with a Green FlagAward from Keep Britain Tidy. Our rangersand volunteers do a fantastic job in ensuringthe sites are all maintained to a superbstandard for all our residents to enjoy.”The record number of awards across thecountry means more people than ever beforewill have access to well-managed, qualitygreen space, which is vital to people’s healthand wellbeing.Green Flag Award Scheme Manager PaulTodd said, “We are thrilled to announce yetPrevious pageNext page17