The winners of our woodlands painting competition will now get to see their artwork displayed across the district.
Eleven children, aged from four to 11 years old, were chosen from over 200 entries and visited print solutions company Banner Box, who will turn their paintings into banners that will be displayed at various locations in the area.
Local schools were invited to take part in the woodlands competition which was split into two categories: 
- Reception to Year 2: to look at the autumn leaves and fruits and celebrate their colours.
- Whilst Year 3 to Year 6: concentrated on the trees and the autumn breeze to capture the majesty of trees at a time of mist and fruitfulness, with changing lights, and the crisp and chilliness of the season.
In addition to the banner that will display all the winners paintings, the children took home individual placards with their creations and were also given the chance to make Christmas baubles using their artwork.
Cabinet Member for the Environment, Councillor Anne Clarke said, “It was a real privilege to give out the awards to the children who took part in the competition and I want to say well done to everyone who took part. To see such beautiful artwork created by the children, of all ages, was spectacular.
“After speaking to some of the parents they said they did the artwork themselves and that they love painting and creating things. Being a district councillor can be challenging, but days like this are the more positive side, and it is a side I thoroughly enjoy.”
The painting competition winners are as follows:
Secondary School
- 1st Jessica Shirebrook Academy
Reception – Year 2
- 1st Edie Park School Federation
- 2nd Tiffany Park School Federation
- 3rd Filip Park School Federation
- Highly Commended Jorgie Park School Federation
Year 3 – Year 6
- 1st Chloe Clowne Junior School
- =2nd Olivia Bramley Vale Primary School
- =2nd Sophia The New Bolsover School
- 3rd Lottie Clowne Junior School
- Highly Commended Sienna Clowne Junior School
- Highly Commended Betsy Clowne Junior School
