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16 Phonebox Magazine | November 2025Local farm hosts national Christmas tree competitionA local Christmas The winner will supply a festive tree to Downing StreetTree farm was chosen recently to host a nationwide competition to find a tree fit for display outside the Prime Minister%u2019s offi ce.Stoke Goldington Christmas Trees, near Newport Pagnell, have p l a n n e d f o r years to host the important Christmas Tree Grower of the Year contest, and this year were ready to welcome hundreds of competitors all vying for the top accolade.The industry event for Christmas tree growers in the UK is organised annually by the Christmas Tree Growers Association (BCTGA). Their 300 members promote tree growing in an environmental and sustainable way.The champion tree is installed outside 10 Downing Street in London, while the top prize for best Festive Wreath of the Year has its creation placed on the PM%u2019s famous front door.Stoke Goldington Christmas Trees always enter the competition and this year won the runners-up prize in the %u2018Photo of the Year%u2019 award. But for owners Chris and Jenny Letts, the biggest accolade was being able to host the annual tree growers%u2019 competition, which took place last month.%u201cWe always enter our trees in various categories,%u201d said Jenny. %u201cBut this year we wanted to host the contest. We have been working towards it for a while, and this time we were ready %u2013 we had the space to do it.%u201dCadeby Tree Trust from Leicestershire won the accolade of providing the Christmas tree for Downing Street after being crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year 2025.Champion Festive Wreath winner was Strawson Woodland, from Lincolnshire.MJLettings@MJLettingsOlney%u2019s independent Lettings & Property Management expertsWe%u2019re more than just letting agents;we%u2019re your partners in property management. Our extensive reach across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshireensures your property is seen and leased by the right tenants. We have valued the service with Marcus Jordan for many years now, as landlords they have always been on hand for any queries we have had and act quickly when required. It is always a smooth and hassle free experience when a tenant leaves and new one moves in. We would highly recommend.NorthamptonNewport PagnellMilton KeynesAmpthillBedfordJoin the many landlords who trust Marcus Jordan & Co 01234 714348www.marcusjordan.co.uk %u2022 enquiries@marcusjordan.co.uk1 Market Place, Olney, MK46 4EA