The Mayor of Great Aycliffe, Councillor Jed Hillary, would like to invite children to enter a competition to design a Christmas Card entitled ‘Christmas in Aycliffe’ which would be used as the official Civic Card for 2016. Councillor Hillary will be presenting prizes of a framed copy of the winning picture together with gift vouchers to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The closing date for entries will be Friday, 4th November 2016 and it would be appreciated if entries could be forwarded to the Council Offices, School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6QF prior to the 4th November.  Please ensure that your name, age, address Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition and a contact number are entered on the back of the entry. The winners of the competition will be notified as soon as possible after the judging has taken place and they will be invited to attend an official presentation of prizes by the Mayor.  Further information can be obtained from Christine Ryder, Mayor’s Secretary, on 01325 300700 or e-mail: sharna. stretch@great-aycliffe.gov. uk