St Dogmaels has taken the top spot in the Calor Village of the Year award for Wales.

The full results of the competition were revealed at an awards ceremony held in Cardiff last Tuesday.

A total of 16 villages had been shortlisted for prizes in the competition, which is organised and funded by Calor.

It assesses communities on up to six aspects of village life with categories in community life, business, young people, older people, the environment and (judged separately) information communication technology (ICT).

St Dogmaels enjoyed success in last year's competition, gaining an impressive three regional category awards.

This year, judges felt that the community deserved the overall title, commenting: "Is there anything this village doesn't or can't do? Not that the first impression of St Dogmaels is one of frantic activity. Rather, it appears relaxed, serene, confident and self-assured. But behind this idyllic scene is a dynamic community machine."

In the nail-biting finale the village was up against North Wales' winner, Trefriw, Conwy, for the overall title.

Representatives of St Dogmaels were handed their awards prize money totalling £2,500 and commemorative plaque/certificates.

The awards were presented by Garry Stamp, Calor's regional sales manager, and Peter Davies, co-ordinator of the Prince of Wales charities in the principality.

The awards ceremony was attended by representatives of all the shortlisted villages in the competition as well as members of the Welsh Assembly and representatives of Welsh non-governmental organisations