The Royal British Legion, Byng House & Tesco s Extra Southport Launch Collage Competition for Schools in Southport The Royal British Legion, Byng House & Tesco s Extra Southport are to launch a collage competition for local primary, junior and secondary schools in Southport. The competition is designed to reinforce pupils thoughts about the conflict and to create a lasting display to commemorate the centenary of the First World War. It will be split in to three age categories, each with a prize of ÂŁ25 gift card for Tesco s and prizes from The Royal British Legion, Byng House. The overall winner will receive a ÂŁ75 gift card for Tesco s and prizes from The Royal British Legion, Byng House. Every primary, junior and secondary school in Southport are invited to join with the launch of this competition, which will run from Monday 24th February to Friday 30th May 2014. Entrants are asked to be as creative as possible with their display, but to also ensure that it truly captures the theme of the First World War. All entries must also be no larger than A3. A judging panel consisting of two representatives from Byng House, a representative from Tesco s and guest judges will consider all entries. Rachel Kennedy, Activities Coordinator for Byng House said: The centenary of the First World War will be playing an enormous role at Byng House. Both Lesley Kirkbride [Tesco s Community Champion] and myself felt that it was vital that we encourage the local schools in Southport to think of those that have fought and died in the conflict, but also of those who had survived the First World War. All schools in Southport have been sent an invitation letter, along with competition details, however if individuals wish for a copy of the competition details and invitation letter, they can request this by emailing: Rachel Kennedy, Activities Coordinator on: rkennedy@britishlegion.org.uk. Entries in to the competition are to be delivered or posted to the attention of Rachel Kennedy, Activities Coordinator at Byng House or can also be dropped off at Tesco s Extra Southport. The Royal British Legion, Byng House will be planning more events for the centenary of the First World War this year. For more information, please get in contact with Jason Carroll, Manager, or Rachel Kennedy, Activities Coordinator on 01704 537875.
The Royal British Legion is the nation's leading Armed Forces charity providing care and support to all members of the British Armed Forces past and present and their families. It is also the national Custodian of Remembrance and safeguards the Military Covenant between the nation and its Armed Forces. It is best known for the annual Poppy Appeal and its emblem, the red poppy. www.britishlegion.org.uk