Lincolnshire Woodland to create Downing Street’s Christmas wreath
Strawson Woodland wins national competition with natural Lincolnshire design
The official Christmas wreath for Number 10 Downing Street will be made in Lincolnshire this year, and will be seen by millions.
Strawson Woodland, near Louth, has beaten strong competition to win the honour, with their design made entirely from natural Lincolnshire materials.
The wreath features pinecones and acorns gathered from the woodland’s land, and several different types of foliage.
Poppy Dales, who will be crafting the wreath, said the win is a “dream come true” and a chance to showcase their work to the world.
“I would have never in my lifetime thought that I'd have a wreath on Downing Street's door," she said.
"Louth is a very small place, so it's putting a small family company on the map and that to me is fantastic."
The wreath will take pride of place on the famous black door from the end of November, welcoming the Prime Minister’s guests and appearing in photographs and broadcasts shared around the world.
"I do feel proud," said Poppy, "Winston Churchill lived in that house and was at that door."