APRIL 2014
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The Voice of Balquhidder, Lochearnhead, Strathyre & St Fillans
Award winners John Murray and Richard Harris Best Regular Contributor Winner: The Villagers John Murray for ‘The St Fillans Bit’ ‘Typifies and exemplifies what local news is all about at this level: a heartfelt and honest slice of local village life.’ Best Article Winner: The Villagers ‘Broadband Update’ by Richard Harris ‘In-depth, relevant and a news story which will be of interest to anyone who has felt their blood pressure rise while waiting for a web page to download.’ Outstanding Contribution Award Winner: The Villagers ‘Agricola’ Regular contributor since 1993 ‘Awarded to volunteers who have provided exceptional service to their local community newspaper.’
Community Newspapers Annual Awards “The area’s towns and villages have a remarkable history, but also an exciting present and future. And it’s a remarkable achievement that publications, big and small, continue to capture the energy of life in these communities. People are at the heart of any good story; they breathe life into all of the publications in the same way that people breathe life into our communities. Every word which helps to bring communities together is a word well used, and it is, as always, a real pleasure to the see the time, dedication, care and love which go into these publications. It might well feel like a chore sometimes, it might well be a labour of love! But more than anything else it’s a sign that community life is alive and well (and kicking!) in the heart of Scotland.” Board of Judges, Community Newspapers, Stirling Area