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. Notable residents Dr Liam Fox, a Conservative MP and former member of the cabinet, used to live in Bishop Sutton but sold his house in 2005/6. The former professional footballer Andy Williams was brought up in Bishop Sutton References Bibliography Further reading Dews, Karen & Henon, Andrew, eds. (2008) Water Memories Making History; with young people of Bishop Sutton Youth Centre. Nesa Publications External links Map of Bishop Sutton circa 1900 Mendip Hills Somerset coalfield Villages in Bath and North East Somerset