Bombardier Champion of England finalists announced

The finalists in the search for the Bombardier Champion of England have been announced.

Nominations for the national award, run by Wells Bombardier, have been flooding in over the last few weeks and it is now up to the nation to vote for the most deserving.

The winner will be announced at a gala lunch on St George's Day — 23 April.

Nominations include one for Robin Hutchinson, licensee of the Lamb in Surbiton. He was nominated for helping to put British cheese back on the map in his hometown.

Brewery boss, Paul Wells, said: "Bombardier has campaigned to celebrate St George's Day for fifteen years, and what better way to do this than to find those people who show passion and enthusiasm for England?"

People can vote at www.championofengland.co.uk​.

The finalists are:

Claire Robertson, Dorchester ​

Roberston re-opened the Woolworths store she used to manage under the name Wellworths and provided jobs for all the old staff.

Frank Basey, Selby ​

Joined by his faithful dog Tess, 75 year old Basey walked from Lands End to John O'Groats raising money for the Royal British Legion.

Robin Hutchinson, Surbiton ​

Nominated by locals at his pub the Lamb in Surbiton, Hutchison has successfully helped put British Cheese back on the map in his hometown. The Homage de Fromage cheese club is held once a month, and the locals even use cheese to make art.

John Wilkinson, Northumberland ​

For nearly 25 years, Wilkinson has worked tirelessly at the English Heritage site Chesters Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall.

Mick Holliday, Towcester ​

As chairman of his local cycling club, the A5 Rangers in Towcester, Holliday has allowed a visually impaired friend the opportunity to cycle in tandem at weekly cycle meetings for the last two years.

Michelle Height, Rushden ​

For most of her adult life, Height has volunteered for the Scouts. Over the years, she has seen countless children gain confidence and skills in activities that they would not normally have had the chance to experience.

Paul Kingsnorth, Oxford ​

Kingsnorth was nominated for his book Real England in which he encourages people to reconnect with England, whilst giving examples of local communities who have fought to save and protect what is unique about their local area.

Jack Bradshaw, Manchester ​

Bradshaw is a huge supporter of St George's Day and for the last six years has campaigned to get the people of Manchester to celebrate on the 23 April.

Terry Brown, London ​

Brown has dedicated 30 years of his life to researching and teaching indigenous English martial arts systems.