Support local businesses and vote for your favourite festive windows, market stalls and internal displays, as part of Horsham District Council’s ‘Christmas Magic Displays Competition’ and ‘Buy Local Gift Happy’ campaign.
Place your vote from 1 to 30 November on social media for your chance to win a fantastic experience or delicious treat to enjoy this Christmas, through an exciting public prize draw.
Keep an eye out for window stickers or tent cards in local businesses using the competition's branding, to spot those taking part.
For more information on how to vote, visit: www.horsham.gov.uk/buylocal.
Throughout November, participating local businesses are sharing photos of their festive displays on social media platforms Facebook and Instagram. The photo of the Christmas Magic Display which attracts the most likes/reactions will be crowned The Public’s Choice winner.
By voting in the competition, you will have the chance to win one of the following exciting prizes:
- Beauty and The Beast pantomime at The Capitol Horsham. 1 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) to see this enchanting classic love story on Friday 15 December 2023, 6pm.
- Leonardslee Illuminated. 1 Family/group ticket (4 adults) to enjoy this spectacular winter trail on Saturday 16 December 2023, 6:30pm.
- Christmas Concert experience with the Mediaeval Baebes. 2 tickets to be part of a remarkable evening of music, dance, and theatre on Monday 18 December 2023, 7pm.
- Horsham Gingerbread Bakehouse delicious treats (4 packs available).
Winners will be randomly selected from votes on social media.
Commenting on the competition, Horsham District Council’s Cabinet Member for the Local Economy and Place Cllr Ruth Fletcher said:
“Our local businesses always go the extra mile, especially at Christmas.
“This is such a great opportunity to celebrate all the amazing festive displays our local independent businesses create, which make our towns and villages magical places to visit.
“We have a fantastic range of businesses getting involved this year, highlighting their products and services.
“Please do vote for your favourite displays and support buying local this Christmas.”
Alongside the public vote, professional judging will also take place.
All winning displays will be announced on Small Business Saturday (2 December). The overall winning businesses will benefit from publicity throughout December and vouchers to spend on point-of-sale material.
For more information on how to vote, visit: www.horsham.gov.uk/buylocal.
If you are a local business and are interested in entering the competition, visit: www.horsham.gov.uk/visualmerchandising.