Midsummer Place has announced the winners of its annual Christmas Tree Festival, celebrating the creativity, community spirit and charitable commitment of local businesses and organisations in the new city.
The festive competition once again captured the imagination of shoppers, who were invited to vote for their favourite decorated tree in support of a wide range of worthy causes.
The winners of the Midsummer Place Christmas Tree Festival 2025 are:
1st Place: Slimming World - Slimming World by Jane, supporting Alzheimer's Research UK – (£1,800 prize)
2nd Place: Blossom Room supporting Medical Detection Dogs – (£1,080 prize)
3rd Place: Abbey Hill Golf Centre supporting Samaritans – (£720)
The winning entries were recognised for their eye-catching designs and the enthusiasm shown by both sponsors and supporters.
Prizes were awarded to celebrate the efforts of all those involved and to support the charities connected to each entry.
“The Christmas Tree Festival 2025 has been another fantastic celebration of creativity and community spirit," said Kirsty McGiff, Marketing Manager at Midsummer Place, "We’ve loved seeing shoppers get involved and support so many meaningful causes. A huge thank you to every sponsor, charity and visitor who helped make this year’s festival such a success.”
This year’s event featured 13 beautifully decorated trees sponsored by local businesses and organisations, each supporting a charity close to their hearts. The full list of sponsors were:
Slimming World by Jane – supporting Alzheimer’s Research
Blossom Room – supporting Medical Detection Dogs
Abbey Hill Golf Centre – supporting Samaritans
Franklins Solicitors – supporting Arthur Ellis: Mental Health
Makewell / ECG – supporting YMCA
Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) – supporting Unity MK
Pennings Group – supporting The Shelter MK
Plumbing and Gas Solutions Ltd – supporting YMCA
Ridgeway Centre – supporting Unity MK
Søstrene Grene Limited – supporting Milton Keynes University Hospital
Tikford Security Systems – supporting Hazard Alley
Warner Planning – supporting St Mark’s Meals
WD-40 Company Limited – supporting Men in Sheds
