In July 2004 Aldham was declared the BEST KEPT VILLAGE IN ESSEX by the Rural Community Council of Essex in Class 4. In addition, across all classes, it was cited as Highly Commended.Employment within the village consists of small craft workshops, three working farms, a commercial orchard specialising in rare varieties of apple, two pubs, and a garden centre. The village sign, which is sited between the church and the Village Hall, depicts the church, the profile of Philip Morant historian of Essex we was Rector of Aldham from 1745 to 1770, an apple tree and the bridge over the River Colne which forms part of the boundary of the parish. It was made by Fred Patten of Cummins Farm. The parish covers approximately 6 square miles and has two main population centres, one around the church and the other at Fordstreet on the A1124. New housing in the village is currently restricted by planning law to replacement. There is no school in Aldham. The designated primary school for Aldham is in neighbouring Eight Ash Green. Aldham Church maintains a strong link with this school. The village has lively and wellsupported organisations that include W.I., Good Neighbours, Brownies, Guides and the Social Club.

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