THE Best Dressed Shop Window in Crediton this Christmas in the Crediton Courier competition, run in association with Crediton Chamber of Commerce, was Candimama at 49 High Street, Crediton.

The judges, former Mayor of Crediton, Gillian Ponsford, former Courier editor, Sue Read, and Phil Cork of Crediton Dairy walked the length and breadth of Crediton’s High Street, Market Street, Pannier Market, North Street, and Union Road to find the winner.

Gillian Ponsford said it was an outstanding display, complete with snowflakes, lights, sweets and decorations.

Placed second in the competition, which had a Christmas/Fairy Tale theme, was the display by Nessies Bistro in East Street.

Sue Read praised the window saying it had “Christmas all wrapped up” with two trees made of lights and presents galore.

Susan’s Flower Shop was awarded third place.  The wings on a figure in the window display are decorated with flowers and she holds a wand, the display complete with flashing lights and snowflakes.

Evans Newsagents was awarded a Highly Commended for a display with a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs theme.

Town and Countrywear shop window display, highly-praised had a “Cinderella” theme and featured a fireplace, chestnuts roasting, a pumpkin, crib scene and hand-knitted decorations on a tree.

Others which the judges praised were Ivory Secret, Hospiscare, Adams Home Hardware, Top That Cake, In Stitches, Boka, Grape and Grain, Vagabonds, Age Concern. Olivia James Design, Kezias, James Antiques and Groomed to Pawfection.

Mr Cork congratulated all those who had worked hard on creating some stunning window displays.

Sue Read and Gillian Ponsford agreed that the displays helped to brighten the town and certainly helped to encourage people to shop locally.

Certificates were presented to the four businesses with the best windows.

Prizes, to fourth place, were donated by Alan Quick, editorial manager of the Crediton Courier, co-ordinator of the annual competition.

The winning entry was awarded the “Crediton Chamber of Commerce” Rose Bowl for the Best Dressed Window.

Alan Quick