Despite thieves stealing festive toys and lights from the popular festive display at Brimsmore Gardens, the Yeovil garden centre is still determined to do well in The Greatest Christmas Awards...

Customers of the garden centre were shocked to hear that animated Christmas toys and lights had been stolen in a burglary.

Mike Burks, of The Gardens Group, owners of Brimsmore Gardens, said:  “Brimsmore Gardens has unfortunately had two break-ins in a very short space of time – both at night and each time the culprits have been caught on CCTV.

"The police are examining the footage and in the meantime we have increased security and will be using a range of methods to try and prevent any further thefts. 

"It is a great shame that some of the things stolen are from our award-winning Christmas displays which give so much pleasure to so many people. 

"Our customers realise how much hard work goes into these displays every year and they have all been shocked about the thefts – we really appreciate their kind support. 

"Fortunately our displays are fully stocked and all looking beautiful again, which is a measure of my team’s commitment to making this a special time of year for the hundreds of people of all ages, who come to see them every year.       

“We can’t change the  nature of people who decide to enter premises illegally, cause damage, make a mess and steal – but we can do everything possible to try and prevent any further break-ins on top of our current security measures and help the police to identify the culprits from the very clear footage we have."

The Brimsmore Gardens displays are back to their best...as these pictures testify!