CHILDREN in the Wellington area are being invited to design a Christmas card and help raise funds for charity at the same time.

Youngsters aged 11 and under can enter the competition organised by Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm and the winning entries will be made and sold in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Reg Hendy, from the tree farm at Middle Hill Farm in Langford Budville, said: “The competition was such a success last year we decided to do it again this year. Youngsters can be so creative and we just love to see their festive creations.

“We’re asking children to come up with an eye-catching festive design and incorporate everything we love about Christmas. We will choose one winner and three runners-up who will all have their cards made and sold to raise money for CHSW. The winner will also receive one of our home-grown Christmas trees.

“Entries can be hand-drawn or computer generated and can be in colour or black and white. All we ask is that there is a festive theme.”

Children should send their entries to [email protected] or post them to Nick Hendy, Langford Lakes Christmas Tree Farm, Middle Hill Farm, Langford Budville TA21 0RS before 5pm on Friday, November 2.

All entries must be accompanied with the child’s full name, age, school and contact details.

Wendy Pollard, chairman of the Wellington Friends Group of CHSW, said: “Thanks again to Langford Lakes for helping us raise awareness and funds for our three hospices.

“We hope lots of schoolchildren in the county take part and send in their festive designs. We can’t wait to see the winning cards printed in November.”