Williams family are Oswestry's shining stars
A father and son team who started work on their Christmas lights back in the summer have seen their efforts win the title of Oswestry's best decorated house.
Darren and Todd Williams embarked on making festive light decorations for their house in Ferrers Road, and their dedication paid off when the finished result won the town's best decorated house competition.
Run every year by Oswestry In Bloom, the competition sees the group's members tour the town looking for the candidates for the title.
Gwyneth Tipton, a member of the In Bloom committee, said: "After careful consideration it was agreed that this year’s winner was the Williams family house in Ferrers Road. The house decorations include a huge snowflake and star and an arch around the doorway.
"They have put up a wonderful display this Christmas. All the lights were homemade by Mr Williams, with the help of his son, which they started making about six months ago."
Gwyneth presented the winners with their prize, which was donated by Andy Vaughan of Highline Electrical Ltd.
Second place went to 37 Fir Grove and third place to 16 Llanforda Rise.
"The committee would also like to commend all the residents of Ascot Road for making such a fantastic effort." Gwyneth said.
"The Oswestry in Bloom Committee has been amazed at the increasing number and variety of Christmas lighting displays this year and the impact they make.
"It all shows what a wonderful community we have in Oswestry with so many people working hard to make their houses look festive and create enjoyment for their families, friends and neighbours."
Traditionally Christmas decorations, inside and out, are taken down for Twelfth Night, January 5 or 6 depending on which Christian calendar is followed.
It marks the day when the Three Kings/Wise Men, are said to have visited Jesus.
