For children up to 12 years from Stonham Aspal Primary and Stonham Aspal village
Stonham Barns Park at Stonham Aspal – one of Suffolk’s premier retail, leisure and holiday venues – has sparked a wave of creativity among Suffolk’s young people by launching a special mug design competition celebrating everything that makes the county unique.
Open to children living in Stonham village or attending Stonham Aspal Primary School, the competition is asking youngsters to create a mug design that captures the spirit of their village or Suffolk as a whole.
It is hoped the responses will be many and varied. Entries could feature some iconic sights including the sweeping curves of the Orwell Bridge, the imposing towers of Framlingham Castle and Orford Castle, the haunting mystery of Sutton Hoo, and even a tribute to Suffolk’s own superstar, Ed Sheeran.
By organising this competition, Stonham Barns Park – and renowned local teapot pottery Carters of Suffolk – will give local children a unique opportunity to share what they love about their home through art – and see it brought to life on a real product – a mug together with a matching teapot!
The winning designs will be professionally printed Carters of Suffolk, turning children’s creativity into something lasting and tangible.
As well as having their designs made into mugs, winners will receive cash prizes of £50, £25 and £10 respectively.
‘We are proud to provide a platform for local children to celebrate where they live and to see their imagination turned into something real,’ said John Baldry from Carters of Suffolk.
‘The entries will show just how much Suffolk means to its young people.’
Said Headteacher Ben Hemmings from Stonham Aspal Primary School, ‘We are delighted to be asked by Stonham Barns Park to take part in this competition which will be open to the children of the school and village over the summer holiday period. It is hoped that this will be an inspiration to many children from our school and the village.’
‘Through this competition, Stonham Barns Park hopes that children will look at the history, landmarks and culture that surround them every day – and to feel proud of calling Suffolk home.’
‘It’s an awesome idea and we are very excited to be a part of it.’
The winning mugs will soon be available to buy at Carters of Suffolk at Stonham Barns Park, giving visitors the chance to take home a piece of Suffolk as seen through the eyes of its next generation of artists.
Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a school for children aged 5-11. It is a pyramid school for Debenham High School.
Stonham Barns Park is a bustling family complex offering accommodation, attractions and activities based in the heart of Suffolk, UK. Activities at the leisure, retail and holiday venue include The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Café 24 Restaurant, Legends Bar, The Golf Centre, The Teapot Pottery, holiday lodges, a caravan park, camping and glamping and fishing lakes.
Stonham Barns Park has been serving the community of Suffolk since it first opened in 1987 and is still as much a family destination as it was when it first opened, and it is now becoming a more prominent part of Suffolk tourism which is growing exponentially year on year. Stonham Barns Park itself welcomes many visitors from all over the UK – particularly from London, the South-East and from as far away as The North and Scotland.
To find out more visit www.stonhambarnspark.co.uk
