Spring displays kick off Melksham’s window competition

Town centre businesses have taken part in the council’s spring window competition, brightening the high street with colourful displays. 

Flowers in Focus on Bank Street was awarded first place and received a visit from Mayor Saffi Rabey, who presented a certificate to congratulate them on their win.

A spokesperson for Melksham Town Council said, “Flowers in Focus’ win recognised the hand-crafted detail and care showcased in their display. Painted family portraits of rabbits, colourful chains of flowers and an Easter-themed giveaway could be found nestled among the window decorations.”

Second place was awarded to The Hiding Place, whose window featured a hand-drawn floral frame around illustrated pint glasses and decorated eggs spilling out of bottles.

In third place, Nixon & Shaw Opticians lined their windowsill with paper decorations featuring origami butterflies and bright daffodils.

Special recognition was also given to businesses which had windows painted by Sophie Aina Face Painting over the Easter period.

Mayor Saffi Rabey said, “Congratulations to Flowers in Focus for winning Melksham’s first business window competition of the year. Their displays always look beautiful and it is clear how much care and attention goes into them.

“Thank you to all the businesses who took part. We look forward to seeing even more creativity throughout the year and I hope many more businesses will get involved in decorating our high street.”

Businesses along Melksham High Street can take part in future competitions by entering at https://shorturl.at/sTvyw

Pictured: Mayor Saffi Rabey with Flowers in Focus members