Although Big Tree Night could not go ahead for 2021 the window dressing competition still took place. The shops in the High Street and around the village encapsulated the spirit of Christmas and the festive season injecting their usual competitive spirits and efforts into what was a splendid array of dressed windows.
After much deliberation and judging during the day and into the twilight hours on what would have been Big Tree Night, the 15th December the winning window was decided upon.
Normally the winner is announced on Big Tree Night and presented with the shield. However, I was delighted to be able to present the win-dow dressing winning shield for 2021 to:
McAteers Opticians
Mike McAteer was delighted as it was not since 2002 that they had been announced winners and holders of the much-coveted shield!
McAteers had 6 windows to adorn but their hard work and time-consuming efforts paid off! Their winning window designs encapsulated the spirit of the village and bought a smile to many passing folks during these difficult times. Congratulations McAteers and when Timpson’s have their new engraving machine installed, I will reclaim the shield and have your name added to the list of winners!
May I take this belated opportunity of wishing each and everyone of you a very happy and healthy 2022. In the meantime, here is a date for your diaries!
BIG TREE NIGHT WEDNESDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2022
Interested in having a stall or advertising in the brochure then please visit https://bigtreenight.uk