Alicia Kearns, MP for Rutland and Stamford, has announced that entries to her fifth annual Christmas card competition is now open to all local primary schools. 

The theme for this year's competition is 'Father Christmas and Friends,' with the winning entry being printed as Kearns's official Christmas card. There will also be prizes for first, second and third place. 

This competition is open to all local primary schools and Kearns welcomes the imagination and creativity that pupils always bring to this competition. 

"Every year the imagination of our primary school children never ceases to amaze me, so I can't wait to see what interpretations of this year's theme you can come up with," says Kearns. 

Last year was won by Marcus in first place with his design of 'Father Christmas' House.' (Photo: Alicia Kearns MP)

Last year's competition, themed 'Father Christmas' House,' was won by Marcus from Year 4 at English Martyrs Catholic Voluntary Academy. 

The winning design will be set as Alicia Kearns's official Christmas card, with 2023's winning design being presented to then Prime Minster Rishi Sunak.

Former Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, was presented with Marcus's winning design last Christmas. (Photo: Alicia Kearns MP)

To enter, submit the design with the child's full name, year group and school name on the back of the entry and post it to: Alicia Kearns MP, 6 Market Place, Oakham, LE15 6DY. 

The deadline for entries is Friday 8th November. Good luck everyone!