Polegate residents and businesses have been rewarded for their efforts in the 2007 Christmas lights competition. The prizes are handed out. e07068j Polegate’s mayor John Rogers presented the winners with certificates and prizes at the official presentation, at the council offices.
Mayor John Rogers said, “It was lovely seeing the number of houses decorated and the shops in the Hig h Street.” >> Best dressed house competition: winner — Mr and Mrs Mason, Oakleaf Drive; second place — Mr and Mrs Paterson, Heron Ridge, Mr and Mrs Fellows, Heron Ridge and Mr and Mrs Brown, Heron Ridge; third place — Mr and Mrs Golding, Gosford Way, Mr and Mrs Dyer, Hailsham Road and Mr and Mrs Baldwin, Hailsham Road.
>> Best dressed shop competition: winner — Streetons Newsagents; second place — Summer Antiques; third place — Salvation Army, The Precinct; fourth place — Polegate Fruiterers. >> Commendations: Blazes Fireplaces, Salvation Army, High Street, Archer Estate Agents, Direct Travel Taxis, Friendly Removals, and Devotedly Discus Pets and Gardens.