Business Award For Aldermaston

Aldermsaston is a village with a strong sense of history and a rich legacy; however, the focus of the community is very much on the present and looking to the future.

A strong community spirit has been present in Aldermaston throughout its long history and today it’s a modern, vibrant and energised community which is adept at sharing resources in order to get things done.

A seasonal calendar of events keeps residents entertained throughout the year, including plays, concerts, fetes and village shows. Villagers are also lucky to benefit from good services and facilities, including a well used recreation ground, a mobile library and an extremely well read parish magazine. When facilities are sadly lost, the community works hard to combat this. For example, following the loss of the village post office, a part time post office was opened in the parish hall.

New people are welcomed to the village, with ‘meet the neighbour’ drinks parties held during the dark winter months to get people together over a glass of wine! The Parish Council is at the head of a number of well organised committees that run various aspects of village life and a process of involvement and collaboration is encouraged.

Aldermaston also has a very successful business community with 150+ small businesses within the parish, many of which operate from converted farm buildings. There are also some other major employers within the area and close relationships have been developed with them to ensure that any local concerns can be quickly and amicably resolved. Local businesses are well supported by villagers and in return these businesses support village activities in terms of sponsorship, the loan of equipment etc.

The village of Aldermaston is situated to the south west of Reading in Berkshire and has a population of about 350.

Visit the Aldermaston web site at www.aldermaston.co.uk