Don't Forget Your Bottom Steve!

Villagers in Marlow Bottom are disappointed that they have not received any recognition after the feats of Olympian Steve Redgrave.

Residents are upset that the comically-named hamlet where Steve was born and still lives today is being ignored.

Coverage has instead called him 'Marlow's greatest son',when he does not actually come from the nearby town of Marlow in Buckinghamshire.

Gwynne Watson,83,said "We definitely see him as a son of Marlow Bottom.

"It is very unfortunate that we in Marlow Bottom get overlooked.I would like to see the valley get more recognition."

Another resident complained that in 1996 the village had to plead with Wycombe District Council to be included in the celebrations and this year no local organisations had been approached regarding the planned street party for his return.

A Wycombe District Council spokesman said that in line with previous celebrations for Steve Redgrave the council had been in close contact with groups including Marlow Town Council,Great Marlow Parish Council,Marlow Chamber of Trade and Commerce and Marlow Rowing Club.