Over the Christmas period at the end of 2022, the Helston Chamber of Commerce & Industry organised some great festive entertainment with three late-night Christmas shopping events.

Alongside the Christmas carols and selfies with Santa were two competitions, the Nutcracker Trail and the Christmas Card design challenge.

The winner of each competition was presented with prizes last Friday afternoon (13th of January) at Guildhall in the town centre.

Raef, aged 4, from Germoe Community Primary School won the Christmas Card competition. His festive artwork impressed judges Tim Grattan-Kane, Mayor of Helston, and Rev. Danny Reed, minister at the Methodist Church in Coinagehall Street.

Raef with his Christmas Card design and mayor Tim Grattan-Kane

For his excellent work, Raef was awarded a Deluxe Art Kit and Flambards Family Pass, his design will now also be used for the festive season next year, 1,000 jumbo Christmas Cards will be printed with his design and all proceeds from the sale will be donated to the school.

Mayor Tim Grattan-Kane presenting a Deluxe Art Kit and Flambards Family Pass to Raef

The winner of the Christmas Nutcracker Trail was won by Patrick after he found all 10 Nutcracker soldiers. Patrick collected his prizes which included a Flambards Family pass and a £50 gift token for Philps Pasties.

Patrick collects his prizes from Mayor Tim Grattan-Kane

You can look through some of the highlights from the three nights here: Christmas Late Night Shopping created by David Barrett who runs the Helston High Street Campaign.

You can also keep up with any news from the Chamber of Commerce here: Helston Chamber.