Oakham Mayor and Rutland Lord Lieutenant judge spring shop window competition, crowning winner on Oakham Spring Day

By Grace Kennington 17th Mar 2025

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Local News by Grace Kennington 17th Mar 2025

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Rutland's Lord Lieutenant and the Mayor of Oakham judged the Spring Window competition (Photo: Grace Kennington)

On Oakham in Spring on Saturday 15th March, Mayor of Oakham Paul Ainsley and Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Sarah Furness judged the spring windows in Oakham Town Centre.

First place was awarded to Home Instead on Mill Street.

The winner of the Window Competition was Home Instead on Mill Street (Photo: Home Instead)

Winners were presented with a special Spring Day certificate (Photo: Grace Kennington)

Hungry Birds Cafe was given second place for their bright, springy window.

Hungry Birds Cafe was awarded second place for their spring window (Photo: Hungry Birds via Facebook)

The Lord Lieutenant and Mayor also gave an honourable mention to Cromwells Menswear for their wit.

Cromwells Menswear on the High Street were given special commendation for their witty window (Photo: Grace Kennington)

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