The children, aged from 3 to 13, each paid 拢1 to take part in the competition and create a picture on the theme of 'Parks and Gardens'.
 | | Youngsters of all ages took part |
They had plenty of inspiration from the surroundings 鈥 the grounds of the 12th Century church of St Leonard鈥檚 in the village of Flamstead. The children were each issued with chalk and a blank sheet on a cardboard backing to simulate a pavement slab. Taking part in the national competition was the idea of the Flamstead Youth Parish Council.听 The money raised is being divided between the Council and to help children with Muscular Dystrophy. The youngsters on the Parish Council want to use their part of the money to put on a basketball day for local children.
 | | Flamstead Youth Parish Council |
Flamstead Parish Councillor Karon Shipton who helped co-ordinate the day said, "We鈥檙e very pleased with the turn-out. This event was driven by the Youth Parish Council. They鈥檝e printed up all the sheets, put adverts up around the village and encouraged their friends to take part.听 It鈥檚 great for them - doing something they鈥檙e responsible for.鈥 Local artist Peter Wagon was on hand to judge the competition which was divided into three age groups. The winners were:
Age 6-8 category: Adam Bryne from Flamstead
Age 9-11 category: Ruth Beeley from Luton
Age 12-15 category: Kojo Acquaah-Harrison from Dunstable These winners will now go through to the national final. The judges then choose the overall Young Pavement Artist of the Year. All those who make it to the short list will have their work displayed at the Tate Britain Gallery in London in July. See our photo gallery on the right to see the youngsters and their Pavement Art. UPDATE! We pleased to report that Ruth Beeley's entry was selected as one of the 17 national winners and will now also feature in the Young Pavement Artists Competition Calendar - well done Ruth! | 
