Win a delicious, oven-ready Christmas turkey worth up to £70 in this week's Christmas in Banburyshire competition

The prize has been offered by Cllr John Colegrave, who as well as farming and running the highly popular farm shop and delicatessen, is this year's Banbury Town Mayor.

Sadly we will not see a large, public Christmas Lights switch on this year, so to make this Christmas a bit special for one family Mr Colegrave has offered a top-quality, farm fresh turkey in a competition based on Banbury's Christmas Lights.

Banbury’s old town shopping streets will enjoy a great Christmas atmosphere again this year.

Despite the shadow of coronavirus, the much-loved seasonal street illuminations will shine as brightly as ever and lift the spirits of shoppers as they search for gifts to give to their families and friends.

Thanks to BanburyTown Council, the traditional Christmas street lights and decorated Christmas trees will light up the whole of the town centre from November 29, through December and into the New Year.

The illuminations mark this special time of year and will create a feel-good factor for all residents. As always they will delight young and old alike and make Christmas shopping especially pleasurable.

Virus restrictions mean the popular annual switch-on event with a stage, live music, funfair, Christmas market and fireworks has been cancelled - but Christmas will still happen. The lights will go on. Banbury will be merry and bright for the festive season.

And Christmas could be extra special for one family. For the winner of this week's competition will be able to choose from a range of turkeys at Wykham Park Farm Shop, priced at up to £70. The turkey will be family-sized and oven ready and is sure to be a delicious centrepiece for Christmas lunch or dinner on December 25.

Just send us the answer to the following question. Who is responsible for Banbury’s Christmas street lights?

The winning entry will be drawn at random from all the correct entries.

Email your answer to [email protected] or send or deliver the card to Christmas Turkey Competition, Banbury Town Council, Town Hall Buildings, 1 Bridge Street,, Banbury OX16 5QB.

Please include the answer, your name, address, phone number or email address so that we can contact you if you win. Your details will not be used for any other purpose and will not be passed to anyone else. Closing date is Thursday, November 26 at 5pm. The winner will be notified by Tuesday 1 December.

Wykham Park Farm Shop sells an extensive range of freshly butchered meat and game along with a wide selection of fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables. It is well known for its delicatessen and at this time of year the shop boasts a tempting stock of traditional Christmas foods and drinks to enjoy or to give as very special gifts.

Keep an eye out on the Christmas selection on the farm shop's Facebook page.

It is situated on Wykham Lane, just off the A361, Banbury to Bloxham road and the farm shop is now offering a click and collect service.