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Cornish Christmas wreaths presented to Downing Street Cornish Christmas wreaths presented to Downing Street
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The Cornish wreath takes centre stage on the most famous front door in the countryThe Cornish wreath takes centre stage on the most famous front door in the country
Two Christmas wreaths made in Cornwall will hang on the front doors of Number 10 and Number 11 Downing Street.Two Christmas wreaths made in Cornwall will hang on the front doors of Number 10 and Number 11 Downing Street.
The decorations by Santa Trees Liskeard will adorn the famous front doors for the festive period.The decorations by Santa Trees Liskeard will adorn the famous front doors for the festive period.
The company received the honour by winning a competition run by the British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA).The company received the honour by winning a competition run by the British Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA).
The prime minister thanked those "who skilfully crafted this year's wreath for our famous black door".The prime minister thanked those "who skilfully crafted this year's wreath for our famous black door".
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty turned on the Christmas lights on MondayPrime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty turned on the Christmas lights on Monday
Rishi Sunak added: "Many thanks also to all of our hard-working growers and producers who provide beautiful Christmas trees across the UK.Rishi Sunak added: "Many thanks also to all of our hard-working growers and producers who provide beautiful Christmas trees across the UK.
"I would like to wish them, and their families, a very happy Christmas.""I would like to wish them, and their families, a very happy Christmas."
The winning wreaths were made in honour of the QueenThe winning wreaths were made in honour of the Queen
The wreaths were designed by Helen Edge and her mother Margaret Dungey, and were named as Champion Festive Wreath of the year by the BCTGA.The wreaths were designed by Helen Edge and her mother Margaret Dungey, and were named as Champion Festive Wreath of the year by the BCTGA.
Ms Edge said: "We chose red, white and blue for our design because we wanted to do it in honour of the late Queen.Ms Edge said: "We chose red, white and blue for our design because we wanted to do it in honour of the late Queen.
"We were so proud."We were so proud.
"It's such an achievement and it's nice to have all our hard work being recognised as well.""It's such an achievement and it's nice to have all our hard work being recognised as well."
The wreaths are hanging on No 10 and No 11 Downing Street, the official residences of the Prime Minister and the Chancellor The wreaths are hanging on No 10 and No 11 Downing Street, the official residences of the prime minister and the chancellor
The Christmas tree outside on Downing Street has been provided by Bishops Offley Christmas Trees in Staffordshire after winning their category in the BCTGA competition. The Christmas tree outside on Downing Street has been provided by Bishops Offley Christmas Trees in Staffordshire after winning its category in the BCTGA competition.
The tree inside is from Dartmoor Christmas Trees in Devon who were runners up. The tree inside is from runners-up Dartmoor Christmas Trees in Devon.
Representatives from Santa Trees Liskeard have been invited to visit Downing Street for a tour next summer.Representatives from Santa Trees Liskeard have been invited to visit Downing Street for a tour next summer.
Ms Edge's husband Russell travelled to London on Friday to present the replicas of the winning design, and attach them to the doors.Ms Edge's husband Russell travelled to London on Friday to present the replicas of the winning design, and attach them to the doors.
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