Budding young artists have been challenged by the Mayor of Great Aycliffe, Councillor Wendy Hillary, to design a new picture for the official 2017 Civic Christmas card.

The competition is open to all Aycliffe children and the theme is ‘Christmas in Aycliffe‘.

The winning entry will be used as the official Civic Christmas Card for 2017 plus the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will have their pictures framed and will also receive a gift voucher.

Please send entries to the Council Offices, School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6QF before the closing date on Friday 3rd November 2017.

Make sure that your name, age and a contact number are clearly written on the back of your picture.

The winners of the competition will be notified as soon as possible after the judging has taken place and they will be invited to attend an official presentation of prizes by the Mayor.

Further information can be obtained from Sharna Stretch on 01325 300700 or e-mail: sharna.stretch@great-aycliffe.gov.uk