Winners announced in Christmas window competition

Fri, December 20, 2019

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s annual Christmas window competition has helped to spread festive magic through our towns and villages.

The initiative encouraged business owners to get in to the spirit of the season by coming up with creative displays.

Throughout December, a panel of independent judges scored the decorated windows, and they were wowed by everyone’s artistic efforts which created a warm welcome for shoppers and visitors.

The winners were selected using a number of criteria including overall impression and visual impact, creativity and ideas, and the positive perception it gave to the town centre.

Congratulating everyone who took part, the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Sean Bateson said: “In the weeks leading up to Christmas many members of the public have made comments about the beautiful festive shop window displays. I have noticed this during my various engagements across the Borough, and have really admired the creativity and skill involved. The Christmas windows have helped to attract people in to our area and have encouraged people to ‘shop local’ this Christmas.”

The competition applied to 11 towns and villages, and each winning business was presented with a bespoke glass trophy in recognition of their efforts.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Town and Village Manager Julienne Elliott said: “Our congratulations go to all shops and businesses who took part in this year’s competition. The standard just gets higher every year, and that is really great to see. The windows help to create a welcoming atmosphere and they encourage people to spend time browsing and shopping when they are in town, which is very important for our ‘Shop local’ Christmas campaign.”

The winners

Ballycastle: Terence Donnelly Butcher’s, Ann Street.

Ballymoney: The Style Loft, Main Street.

Bushmills: The French Rooms, Main Street.

Coleraine: Moores, Church Street.

Cushendall: Riverside B&B, Mill Street.

Dungiven: Silky’s Bistro, Main Street.

Garvagh: The Flower Basket, Main Street.

Kilrea: St. Vincent de Paul charity shop, Maghera Street.

Limavady: Lucy Goose, Market Street.

Portrush: Memento, Causeway Street.

Portstewart: Barber Beasts, The Promenade.

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Terence Donnelly’s Butchers on Ann Street was the winner of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Ballycastle. Terence is pictured receiving his award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy alongside his daughter Bronagh and grandson Ollie.

The Style Loft on Main Street in Ballymoney was the winner of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Ballymoney. Lynda McHenry is pictured receiving the award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy.

The French rooms on Main Street Bushmills was the winner of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Bushmills. Stella Bolton is pictured receiving the award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy.

Moores on Church Street Coleraine was the winner of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Coleraine. Pictured (L-R) are Layla Adams, SK, Lorna Gordon, Simon Colquhoun and Vera Duffy, receiving the award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy.

Riverside B&B on Mill Street Cushendall was the winner of the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Cushendall. Anne McKeegan is pictured receiving the award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy.

Silky’s Bistro on Main Street Dungiven was the winner of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Dungiven. Rachael O’Connor is pictured receiving the award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy.

The Flower Basket on Main Street Garvagh was the winner of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Garvagh. Gillian McGarrell is pictured receiving the award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy.

St. Vincent de Paul charity shop on Maghera Street Kilrea was the winner of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Kilrea. Eileen McShane is pictured receiving the award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy.

Lucy Goose on Market Street Limavady was the winner of the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Limavady. Patricia Kirkpatrick is pictured receiving the award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy.

Memento on Causeway Street Portrush was the winner of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Portrush. Maggie Sutherland is pictured receiving the award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy.

Barber Beasts on The Promenade Portstewart was the winner of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Christmas window competition in Portstewart. Keith Stynes and Chloe Reeve are pictured receiving the award from Town and Village Officer Shaun Kennedy.

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Winners announced in Christmas window competition