The Mayor of Buckingham is encouraging children to take part in the annual Christmas Cards competition for charity.
The Mayor of Buckingham, Anja Schaefer invites children aged between 4 – 11 years old to design her annual Christmas card with the theme being 'Giving at Christmas. The competition is split into two age groups, and a there is a winner for each group, namely:
Reception – Year 2 (ages 4yrs - 7yrs)
Year 3 – Year 6 (ages 8yrs – 11yrs)
Local school children can collect a blank template from Buckingham Library or download it from the Town Council website and send it back before the deadline.
The winners will be chosen based on their interpretation and the clarity of the theme, creativity and originality of the depicted theme, quality of artistic composition and overall design and overall impression of the piece.
The winners of the competition will be invited to join the Mayor on stage at our annual "Christmas Lights Switch On" in the Town Centre on Thursday 28th November to turn on Buckingham's Lights.
They will also receive a pack of the two designs. All other entries will be displayed in the Council Chamber window for everyone to see.
The Aylesbury Arm has been closed to navigation since mid-June due to low water levels, and now a Canal & River Trust spokesperson has confirmed to Bucks Radio, “Water is now being restored to this pound after an issue caused by interference with lock apparatus."
Buckinghamshire residents, businesses and interested groups are being asked for their views on the council's approach to future development in the county, in light of a significant increase in the number of new homes central government says must be built here.
Last Wednesday, at the Elgiva Theatre in Chesham, ten charitable organisations received a share of £120,000 in cash grants to help further support their vital work and community services.
Following today's announcement (9/9) that they will close 3 day centres, Buckinghamshire Council have announced a new and improved model for how it provides day care and overnight respite services for adults with disabilities and complex needs.