Which is your favourite pub ?

Search is on to find Aylesbury Vale’s best village pub

Pubgoers in Aylesbury Vale have the chance to nominate their local for a prestigious award.
The 2009 Village Pub Competition, organised by Aylesbury Vale District Council, aims to reward the best rural pubs in the district.
The council runs the award every year in memory of the late Councillor Ted Payne and to recognise the important role that village pubs play in community life, especially if there are few other local meeting places.
Councillor Pam Pearce, Cabinet Member for Community Matters, said: “Like post offices and village stores, the local pub can often be an essential part of the fabric of the community, especially in rural and remote areas. The pub trade is going through a difficult time at the moment and we need to do what we can to help support rural pubs. This competition will help us to raise the profile and importance of pubs in the community and encourage people to visit their local more often.”
As well as the overall title of Aylesbury Vale Village Pub of the Year, prizes for best food pub and best community pub are also up for grabs.
Previous winners of the pub of the year title include the Unicorn at Cublington, the Queen’s Head at Wing and the George and Dragon at Quainton.
Nomination forms are available online at www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/pubcomp or from pubs across the district. The closing date for entries is 31 May, with the winners being announced later this year.