In celebration of the Jubilee and to mark the return of the Festival of Flowers at Chichester Cathedral, city centre businesses have put their best creative foot forward to take part in a window competition with a fabulous flower theme. My Sister’s House on Crane Street was crowned the overall winner against stiff competition from 23 other entries including independents and larger retailers. The competition was judged by Tom Brown, Head Gardener at West Dean Gardens and Gary Shipton, Editor in Chief at JPI Media.
Tom and Gary visited each display on Tuesday afternoon before deliberating on the winner. Tom commented: “I was blown away with the brilliance, creativity and imagination that was on display throughout the shops of Chichester with their Jubilee and Flower Festival themed window displays. A good window display draws you in and the closer you look, the more you see. Hats off to all the entrants, especially those with handmade elements.”
Helen Marshall, Chair and CEO of Chichester BID, commented: “We would like to thank all the businesses for taking part in the competition and congratulations to everyone. These wonderful window displays really have united our city centre businesses in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as well as the highly anticipated return of the Festival of Flowers. Thousands of people visited Chichester over the extended Bank Holiday to attend the wonderful Jubilee events taking place in the city centre with over 800 alone attending our Jubilee Picnic on the Green in collaboration with Chichester Cathedral. These displays, together with the official Jubilee and Union Jack flags, street bunting and plethora of colourful planting have helped to make our city look resplendent this summer.”
Voting is now open for the public to nominate the window that they feel deserves to win the People’s Choice award. Votes should be made via the free to download LoyalFree App. The business with the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award and a £50 Chichester Gift Card. Voting closes at 6pm on 30 June 2022.
All entries:
Overall Winner and Gold
My Sister’s House
Gold
Bunch Florist
Q Hair & Beauty
Winter’s Moon
Susie Watson
Clearwell Mobility
Retro & Vintage
Hedge Rose
The Jewellery and Watch Company
Penny Plain
St Wilfrid’s Charity Shop
Silver
Café Paradiso
L’Occitane
Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre
Smith & Ralier
Cancer Research
Creations
Blue Spire
Giggling Squid
Joules
Classix
Gold Arts
British Heart Foundation
Chestnut Tree House
