Market Drayton's Christmas shop window competition winners revealed

Market Drayton Town Council has announced the winners of its prestigious Christmas shop window competition.

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Businesses and shops were once again encouraged to create a Christmas-themed window to enter this year's competition and to make sure their lights were turned on and shining bright for judging by Mayor Roy Aldcroft.

Mr Aldcroft toured the town on Monday, December 2 to take a look at this year's offerings and judge which window he thinks is the best.

Today, the mayor visited those shops and businesses within the town to present them with a certificate and prize for the competition.

Mayor Roy Aldcroft (right) presenting AED Donate with first prize.

First prize was given to the AED Donate charity shop for its display of Christmas goods and lights in each of their large windows.

AED Donate was presented with first price for their window.

Second place went to Peony & Tonic for its Santa and golden lights display, and third went to Allsorts situated on Stafford Street for its well-illuminated and busy windows.

The town's council also gave a special mention to the newly opened Severn Hospice shop for a "delightful arrangement".

Mayor Roy Aldcroft (left) presenting All Sorts with second prize.

Mayor Roy Aldcroft said: "So many brilliant displays from local retailers made it extremely difficult to choose just three for prizes. The response from local businesses to complement the town council’s Christmas light display was stunning, sponsoring trees and magical windows to add to the Christmas celebration was fantastic."

Mayor Roy Aldcroft (left) presenting Peony & Tonic with third prize.

Residents of the north Shropshire town can look forward to Christmas carols underneath the Buttercross at 6pm on Christmas Eve.