Colouring competition to support Ukraine – and win a prize
We held a colouring competition for children and young people to the age of 16 – with the aim of raising awareness of the plight of Ukraine and its people. The closing date was 2nd April 2023.
Pre-printed colouring sheets with a number of different designs were available from two holders at the back of the church and those intending to take part could choose which one they prefered.
There were prizes in a number of age groups: under 5s, 5 to 7, 8 to 11, and 12 and over.
There were 145 entries. There were no entries by children aged 12 and over but there were entries by two adults The winners were:
- Under 5s
- 1st – Jessica – age 4
- 2nd – Katie – age 4
- 3rd – Hugo – age 3
- 5 – 7 years
- 1st – Matilda – age 7
- 2nd – Aailyah – age 5
- 3rd – Sienna – age 7
- 8 – 11 years
- 1st -Iris – age 10
- 2nd – Rhia – age 8
- 3rd – Ben – age 9
- 12 & over / adults
- 1st -Jill
- 2nd – Debbie
The winning entries were displayed in the church.
This is an initiative by the Prayers for Peace group who meet every Tuesday at 6 pm in church to pray for about 15 minutes.