Christmas card competition deadline: Jade Botterill MP urges children to enter by Friday
Children across Ossett and Denby Dale have just days left to enter Jade Botterill MP’s annual Christmas card competition – with the winning design set to reach the King and Prime Minister.
The deadline for entries is this Friday, with children across the constituency being encouraged to get their festive artwork in before time runs out.
Ms Botterill launched her third annual Christmas card competition at the end of September, giving young artists plenty of time to put their creative talents to work.
The winning artwork will feature on the MP’s official Christmas card, which will be sent to people across the constituency and in Westminster – including the Prime Minister and the King.
Last year’s winner was Mason, a Year 6 pupil at Hendal Primary School, whose design captured a distinctly Yorkshire Christmas with a proud snowman, colourful baubles and Christmas trees.
His design was chosen from more than 350 entries submitted by schoolchildren across the area. The competition produced an impressive range of festive creations, including Christmas puddings, roaring fireplaces, reindeer and local landmarks.
Ms Botterill is now hoping for another strong response before Friday’s deadline.
“This competition is one of my favourite parts of the job,” she said.
"I’ve already had some amazing entries and I can’t wait to get a few more in before Friday as children really get into the Christmas spirit.
“Our area is so full of talent, charm, and humour. You can really see that in the designs that get submitted.”