COUNCILLORS presented the winners of a Christmas competition with their awards.

On Wednesday, January 11, the Witham Christmas Events group in conjunction with Witham Town Council had a presentation evening at Witham Town Hall.

It recognised those businesses who had won awards for their Christmas window decoration. The winners also put in suggestions for next year’s theme, which will be ‘Christmas Films’. JoAnn Williams, Witham councillor, said: "We hope all the businesses in town will enter into the spirit and join us next year in this fun competition that helps make Witham look so beautiful at Christmas."

First place- Yaxley Homes Second place- Hold the Anchovies Third place- Rag Tag and Bobtail Fourth place- Barnardo's Highly Commended- Witham Town Information Centre and Visions of Witham New Participant Award- Maggie's The award for best stall at the Witham Dickensian Christmas Market was also given out at the presentation evening.

This went to Witham & District Lioness Club.

The Witham Twirlettes were also recognised for their stall.