Green 'Oscars': winners revealed at Norwich ceremony

TARA GREAVES
20 November 2009 13:00



A new library, an anti-litter campaign and a visitor centre have all scooped awards in this years “Oscars” of the environmental world, which were held in Norwich last night

The annual Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Norfolk awards are now in their 30th year and are believed to be the longest running environmental presentations in the country.

This year, 24 outstanding architectural, environmental and educational projects have been selected by a panel of four judges.

Martin Walton, who together with his partner and fellow judge Nancy Legg visited many of the projects, said: “We had 42 entries and short listed 24 but every one of the entries could have been recognised for its contribution.

“The awards are our equivalent to the Oscars and the ceremony is always very special.”

The awards, supported by Targetfollow, were presented at a ceremony at the Assembly House in Norwich last night attended by more than 200 people.

Entries for the CPRE Norfolk Awards 2010 will be accepted in the New Year. For further information, judging criteria and an application form, contact the CPRE Norfolk Office on 01603 761660 or email info@cprenorfolk.org.uk.



The 2009 winners are:

Architectural projects.

Wymondham Library - A distinctive contemporary building made of warm, natural materials. The design makes architectural references to significant and historic buildings in the town, while providing light, airy and open accommodation for different library activities. Owners/commissioners: Norfolk County Council Library and Information Service. Architects: NPS South East Ltd.

The Green Pavilion, Lower Gresham.

St Peter's Church Strumpshaw.

Anglia Farmers Offices, Honingham Thorpe.

Restoration of the ancient ha-ha at Wymondham Abbey.

Wymondham College - A new VI Form centre at Wymondham College.

Binham Priory access and conservation project.

Hall Farm Barns, Deopham - A new garden room.

Old Hall Barn, Great Ellingham.

Starston Hollow Post Windpump.

Environment projects.

Whitlingham Visitor Centre landscape and education programme, Trowse - A comprehensive improvement project of Whitlingham Country Park, including the development of a visitor centre with café and office facilities, improvements to the landscape and pathways, and an education programme. Owners and project managers: Whitlingham Country Park and the Broads Authority.

Sheringham Trails Project

Apple Barn and Heritage Orchard at Salthouse.

Broadland Flood Alleviation Project, Cantley Marshes.

The Walks Urban Park Conservation Project, King's Lynn.

High Ash Farm, Caistor St Edmund.

A Natural History of the Catfield Hall Estate (publication).

White House Orchard, Walpole Highway.

The Tiffey Trails at Wymondham.

Educational projects.

Litter Education in Breckland - A wide-ranging education project for schools and youth groups which highlights to children the dangers of litter to wildlife and its impact on the countryside. Practical litter-picking, education events and promotional activities revolve around an environmental mascot Spike the hedgehog which has been created specifically for the project.

Project co-ordinator: Michelle King (Breckland Council).

Fairhaven School garden and gardening programme, South Walsham.

School grounds development at Garboldisham Primary School.

How Hill Living Marshes Project, Ludham.

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