Two popular butchers from Harborough district on shortlist for regional award

Two popular butchers from the Harborough district have made it onto the shortlist for a regional award.

The cream of rural businesses from the Midlands have been named for prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards, with thousands of nominations having been pared down to a final twenty.

Bridge 67 Butchers in Kibworth Beauchamp and Joseph Morris Butchers Ltd in South Kilworth have been shortlisted for prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards.

placeholder image — Bridge 67 Butchers in Kibworth Beauchamp and Joseph Morris Butchers Ltd in South Kilworth have been shortlisted for prestigious Countryside Alliance Awards.

And on that list are Bridge 67 Butchers in Kibworth Beauchamp and Joseph Morris Butchers Ltd, which has three shops, including one in South Kilworth.

Loyal customers can now take part in a public vote to support their favourites. Voting closes on Sunday April 6, at midnight. The regional champions will then be announced and will go forward to the next round, competing against winners from across the country in the grand final in June at the House of Lords.

Sarah Lee, director of policy and campaigns at the Countryside Alliance, said: “Yet again, we have been taken aback by the volume of nominations this year. So many wonderful businesses have been sent in by the public. Every business has an important story to tell - it’s so important that they are recognised.

"The secret to the 'Rural Oscars’ popularity is that they honour the people involved in these businesses, and not just their produce or services. At this critical time for so many rural businesses, it is vital we all show our support in whatever way we can. We encourage as many people as possible to get voting. When you have voted, please share the link with friends and families.”

The link to the public vote can be found here: www.research.net/r/Mediamids25

There are five categories: ‘best pub’, ‘best village shop/ post office’, ‘best butcher’, ‘best for local food a drink’ and the ‘rural enterprise award’.

Here are the shortlists.