The Downend & Bromley Heath Parish Council once again invited local businesses to take part in the annual 'Best Dressed Christmas Window' competition, a wonderful opportunity for the community to get into the festive spirit!

This year saw an outstanding 15 local businesses join in the fun, transforming Downend into a sparkling showcase of Christmas creativity.

We're delighted to announce that Love is in the Hair has been crowned the winner, achieving an impressive 57 points out of a possible 60 for their original and imaginative festive display.

The accompanying photo shows Manager Amanda Bray, Stylist Leanne Sykes, and Cllr. Janet Biggin presenting the trophy outside the salon. The team will proudly hold the cup until next year's competition.

Anita Fisher also contributed to decorating the winning window but was unfortunately unavailable when the photo was taken.

A huge congratulations to Love is in the Hair, and a heartfelt thank you to all the businesses who took part this year for helping to make Downend look so merry and bright!

Think you've got what it takes to top the charts? Start planning your festive masterpiece now the countdown to the 2027 Best Dressed Christmas Window Competition has already begun!