Sir Gavin Williamson presented awards as part of Colwich Parish Council’s annual Christmas Lights competition.
The Parish Council received entries from 14 individual dwellings and two streets. The winners were Devereux Gardens (Street Competition) and Mr and Mrs Hildreth from Hawkesmore Drive. Individuals were asked to consider a donation of £5 to enter the competition with money going to the Parish Council’s two charities, Little Laura and Troop Aid.
Little Laura is a charity set up in memory of Laura Thomas from Great Haywood – who tragically died aged 20 in 2013 when a lorry collided with her stationary vehicle. Little Laura raises thousands of pounds each year for various community projects.
Troop Aid support injured servicemen and women when they are admitted to a hospital within the UK and across the world by providing essential clothing and toiletries etc.
Chairman of Colwich Parish Council, Cllr Wendy Plant said: “Colwich Parish Council was delighted to welcome our local MP, The Rt Hon Sir Gavin Williamson to our annual Christmas Lights Competition awards event.
“The Parish Council is delighted with the number of entries received this year, helping us raise a further £115 for our two charities Little Laura and Troop Aid. We would encourage more residents to participate next year either individually or by joining with their neighbours as a street entry”
Sir Gavin said: “I was delighted to to present Colwich Parish Council’s Christmas lights competition award.
“There were so many fantastic entries and I know that the organisers struggled to nominate the respective winners. I would like to offer my congratulations to residents in Devereux Gardens for winning the street competition, and Mr and Mrs Hildreth for winning the individual prize.
“The competition is a great way of involving the community and also raises money for two fantastic charities – I look forward to seeing who triumphs this year.”
