BUSINESSES from four towns in Prestatyn, Rhuddlan, Denbigh and Ruthin took part in an annual shop window competition to mark St David's Day celebrations.

Celebrating Wales’ national patron saint by decorating shop windows gave businesses the opportunity to engage with customers and give real status to the event.

"We are very pleased to see support from a number of businesses who realise the commercial value of using the Welsh language and culture within their businesses," said Iorwen Jones from Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych.

"Organising this event shows our support to local independent businesses who work hard to attract customers and promote their products in various ways, including giving the Welsh language and Wales its due place.

"We are grateful to all of the businesses that engaged with us through the competition, by showing great creativity, products and vibrancy in their shop windows.

“It's great to see so many businesses wanting to promote their Welshness within Denbighshire towns."

Menter Iaith, a charity organisation, works to promote the use of the Welsh language in people’s everyday lives.

This year, Ruthin, Denbigh, Prestatyn and Rhuddlan Town Councils were partners in the competition supporting the activities in their respective towns.

The town mayors judged the shop windows in each of the four high streets with prizes being given to the three top businesses in each town.

The judges scored points for creativity, use of the Welsh language, references to St David and Welsh culture, as part of their role.

Results:

Ruthin

  1. Lovingly Made by Lyn
  2. Children’s Society shop
  3. Amazing Dogs

Rhuddlan

  1. Wish
  2. Hazel Court
  3. Rejuva

Prestatyn

  1. Sewing Room
  2. Williams Estates
  3. The Garden Den

Denbigh

  1. Monopoly
  2. Reebees
  3. Royles Pharmacy