Window display contest

THIS year’s Henley summer window display competition has the theme of Henley Royal Regatta between the years 1919 to 1939.

The competition is open to businesses such as shops, cafés, pubs and estate agents in the town centre with a ground floor window facing the street.

Each display must feature the theme, the business’s trade or profession, the sponsors’ literature and a poppy, which should be collected from the offices of competition organiser Delegate Office and Conference Services at 30a, Hart Street, Henley. The poppies have been provided by the Henley branch of the Royal British Legion. The other sponsors are Delegate, Hotel du Vin, Precious Love jewellers and financial advisers Milton Gordon & Co.

First prize is £150, the Perpetual Cup and a bottle of champagne. Second prize is £75 plus a bottle of champagne and third prize is £50 plus a bottle of champagne.

The judging will take place on the morning of June 30. Entry forms will be sent to businesses. For more information, call (01491) 578761.