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Audlem is a small and attractive south Cheshire village, covering some two and a half thousand acres. The A525 and the A529 pass through the village, as does the Shropshire Union canal. The River Weaver passes close by. The main roads become Cheshire Street and Shropshire Street in the middle of the village and they meet in The Square which, like much of the heart of Audlem, is overlooked by the Parish Church of St James the Great.

The current population is about two thousand. It occupies a variety of pleasant accommodation, ranging from older distinctive properties to modern estate housing. Audlem is an active community with numerous groups and societies. It has an excellent 'special events team' (ASET) that arranges a variety of large scale occasions throughout the year.

The village is well provided for by its own medical practice, primary school, Post Office, fire station and policeman. It can also boast three churches, three public houses, two community halls and a selection of shops and eating places.

Audlem has an active Parish Council and Amenities Society. Through their efforts the village has often won awards for 'best kept village' and 'Britain in bloom'. In 2005 Audlem won 'Calor Northern Village of the Year', and was also a Defra 'building community life' national winner.

For more information about Audlem, visit the village website.