For the first time in Staplehurst, residents have come together to launch a Christmas lights competition organised by Staplehurst Community Events. Sponsored by local housebuilder David Wilson Homes, the ‘Light Up Staplehurst at Christmas’ project saw residents across the community make a concerted effort to showcase their Christmas lights display in their road-facing windows.
David Wilson Kent, who is currently building its Dickens Gate development on Marden Road in Staplehurst, has sponsored the prizes for the competition, which were handed to winners in a ceremony outside the Sales and Marketing Suite at Dickens Gate this week. The first prize winner for the best lights in the village received a cash prize of £100, one household received £50 as the runner-up and two further houses received £25 for third place.
Dee Fry, a member of Staplehurst Community Events, took the role as the lead judge, alongside Mandy Reardon from the Staplehurst Community Hub and Bill Best from Staplehurst Scouts. Dee was accompanied by a Sales Advisor to present the prizes.
Natalie Perry, Sales and Marketing Director for David Wilson Kent, comments: “This was a really lovely campaign to be involved with, especially working alongside the Staplehurst Community Events team. Christmas lights and displays bring such joy to people and brighten up walks home from school, work or just travelling around the area. We want to wish everyone in Staplehurst a Merry Christmas!”
Dee Fry from Staplehurst Community Events comments: “It is the first time this type of campaign has been done locally, so we were very excited about introducing it to the area. Thanks to efforts from the local community, we saw Staplehurst shine with a wonderful variety of Christmas lights and decorations in everyone’s windows. We thank all who took part, including David Wilson Kent for its generous sponsorship of the prizes!”
David Wilson Kent is currently building a selection of homes at Dickens Gate in Staplehurst, where a collection of four-bedroom homes are available, with prices starting from £527,995.
For further information about David Wilson Homes or the new homes available at Dickens Gate, please visit www.dwh.co.uk or call 0333 3558 503.
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For more information about David Wilson Homes please call Laura Hellon on 07309 115424 or email laura@building-relations.co.uk
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