communities in the West of England cost-effective, flexible and environmentally sustainable transport); People and Consumption (farmers' markets, local food, skill swaps); Converging World (which supports campaigns and initiatives for social justice and development and is currently pursuing Fair Trade status for Chew Magna); and Waste and Recycling. It is based at Tunbridge Mill, a post-medieval watermill. Sport and recreation Chew Magna has a King George's Field in memorial to King George V. Gymnasium facilities, squash courts, badminton etc., and outdoor all-weather pitches are available at the Chew Valley Leisure Centre between Chew Magna and Chew Stoke. There is a range of clubs and societies for young and old, including Scout groups, gardening society, and the Women's Institute. There is a cricket pitch and teams in Chew Magna. In 2011, residents of Chew Magna and surrounding villages banded together to form a new charity, the Chew Valley Youth Trust, to combat the declining provision in leisure and recreational activities for young people in the region. In response to the closure of local Youth Clubs and declining state support for local transport, the charity combats issues of rural isolation and provides young residents with recreational activities. Famous residents John Strachey (1671–1743), geologist John Sanger (1816–1889), a circus proprietor, lived in the village in the 19th century Richard Brock (1938– ), a natural history film producer Jekka McVicar (1951-), herbalist. Dr Phil Hammond (1962–), a general practitioner and comedian Lando Norris (1999-), Belgian-British racing driver, briefly lived in the parish before moving to Glastonbury. References Bibliography External links BANES Environmental Services Area 2 — Chew Valley Map of Chew Magna circa 1900 Civil parishes in Somerset Villages in Bath and North East Somerset