Congratulations to independent gift and homewares store Winter’s Moon, which has been crowned overall winner of our annual Christmas Window Competition. Fellow independents The Richard Tildesley Practice and The Barn’s Larder were awarded Silver and Bronze respectively for their festive displays.
‘Once Upon a Christmas’ was the title of this year’s literary themed competition, which was fittingly judged by bestselling author Kate Mosse OBE. Over 35 businesses entered the competition in the city centre including independents and chains across various sectors.
The Competition is now open for the public to vote for its favourite window display in the People’s Choice Award. Votes can be cast using the free to download LoyalFree App. Voting closes on 22 December and the winner will receive tickets to Chichester Festival Theatre.
“It was an honour, and a great pleasure, to judge the Christmas Window Competition for Chichester BID. Initiatives like this bring joy to our high streets, it gives life to our wonderful city, and it was wonderful that so many businesses took part this year – the highest ever. The standard was high, such imagination and creativity, and it was very hard to choose. In the end, I loved the ways in which businesses embraced the ‘once upon a Christmas’ literary theme, the Nutcracker Trail and the challenges of space, opportunity and resource. Original artwork, a celebration of classic Christmas stories, I’ve no doubt that these beautiful window displays will attract visitors and add to the sense of the season. Congratulations to all the winners and for everyone who took part”, says Kate Mosse.
“We received a record number of entries this year from the city’s businesses. The standard was incredibly high, and every display has added to the magic of Christmas in Chichester. We are so grateful to Kate for braving the cold and taking on the tough role of judging the entries. Also, we would like to thank all the businesses that took part. I urge members of the public to show their support and appreciation by voting for their favourite in the People’s Choice Award via the LoyalFree App,” adds Helen Marshall, Chair and CEO of Chichester BID.
Winter’s Moon will receive a £100 voucher from The Ivy Chichester together with a signed copy of Kate Mosse’s latest book. The Silver and Bronze runners up Richard Tildesley Practice and The Barn’s Larder will also receive signed copies of Kate’s book. All competition entrants will be presented with a certificate recognising and thanking them for their efforts.
Below is the full list of businesses that took part and the certificates awarded:
Gold
Winter’s Moon, North Street
Silver
The Richard Tildesley Practice, West Street
Bronze
The Barn’s Larder, Little London
2022 Participants
Dartagnan Menswear
Café Paradiso
Q Hair & Beauty
Retro & Vintage
Luckes
Refilled
A Plan
Susie Watson
Cherry Vintage
British Red Cross
Smitten
Penny Plain
Creations Hair & Beauty
Timothy Roe
Alexander Jewellery
Age UK
Gold Arts
The Jewellery & Watch Company
The Entertainer
Cancer Research
Clothkits
Renew
Chichester Library
Katie Loxton
Chestnut Tree House
Lush
Bunch
Buzby & Blue
Between The Lines
The Bazaar
Whyte Weddings
My Sister’s House
Almshouse Arcade
Classix