Christmas window competition attracts record entries

Warminster has been lit up with 25 festive windows as part of this year’s Christmas window competition.

Organised by Warminster Town Council, the competition saw a record number of entries this year.

Residents were encouraged to explore the town, view each window and then vote for their favourite.

Votes were cast online and at the Civic Centre, with Slim, Trim ‘n’ Beautiful in George Street taking the top spot and Bloomin Krackers scooping the Mayor’s Choice award.

The Mayor of Warminster, Councillor Andrew Cooper, said, “We thank everyone for entering. It has really brought extra colour and vibrancy to the town. I genuinely think any window could have won.

“The window displays generate a lot of positive publicity and entice people to visit the town for their Christmas shopping.

“Warminster is thriving, it is an exciting place people want to be, and people come from miles around now because of what we offer.

“The town council is proud to host regular events that aim to increase footfall and help community spirit. The spectacular windows will remain across the town, so please keep supporting our brilliant independent traders this Christmas and shop local.”

Mandy Thomas, owner of Slim, Trim ‘n’ Beautiful, said, “We are very pleased to have won. Thank you to everybody who voted for us. We’ve had so many people popping their heads through the door asking how it was made.”

Harlow & Ted came second, while Dents clinched third spot.