The festive spirit is strong in the idyllic village of Audlem in Cheshire - and it's not just because of the twinkling fairy lights on the Christmas trees adorning every shop. Every year the picturesque village goes to town with its Christmas plans - and it's all thanks to the strong community spirit where kind residents pay a voluntary annual FEE to keep Audlem looking so magical.
Rather uniquely, this village, on the southernmost edge of Cheshire, has a long tradition of community-run projects that has helped it be named one of the best places to live in the UK. It has won countless 'best village' awards - with plaques lining the walls of shops and businesses around the town square.
The current holder of the title of Best Large Village in the north west, residents here aim to make their village look beautiful not only for themselves, but to attract visitors to come and make use of its wealth of independent shops, cafes and historic pubs.
