An invitation to all primary school-aged children in Gloucester!

I’m delighted to launch my 2025 Christmas Card Competition, a chance for young people across Gloucester to get creative and help spread some festive cheer!

Every year, I send a Christmas card to community leaders, local organisations, public servants, and even the Prime Minister! This year, I want the front of that card to feature artwork designed by someone in Gloucester!

🎨 Theme: What Christmas Means to You

This year’s theme is “What Christmas means to you.”

Christmas means different things to different people. For some, it’s a time to be with family and friends, to rest and reflect, or to give and share with others. It might involve traditions like decorating a tree, enjoying winter scenes, or simply taking a moment of peace and kindness during the season.

However you experience this time of year, whether you celebrate Christmas or simply enjoy the winter weather, I’d love to see what this season means to you through your artwork.

🎁 Bonus points if your design includes something Gloucester-themed! Maybe the Cathedral in the snow, festive lights along the Gate Streets, or a cosy winter scene in your local neighbourhood.

🏆 Prizes

• The winning design will feature on the front of my official Christmas card.

• All participants will receive a certificate for entering.

This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the creativity of our city’s young people and celebrate the festive season through their eyes.

✏️ How to Enter

• Artwork should be hand-drawn or painted on A4 paper.

• Please clearly write the child’s full name, year group, and school on the back of the entry.

📅 Deadline for Entries

All entries must be received by Thursday 7th November 2025.

📬 How to Submit

Entries can be submitted in one of two ways:

Email a scanned copy to: alex.mcintyre.mp@parliament.uk

Or post the original artwork to:
Alex McIntyre MP
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA