A DRAWING competition is being run by Stroud District Council for young people aged 16 and under.

The theme of the competition is community life and landscapes in the Stroud District and there are two categories grouped according to age – one for children under 11 and another for those aged 11 to 16.

Every entry must include the artist's name, address and phone number and a brief description of what the drawing is of and how it reflects the best of life in the Stroud District.

Entries should be sent to Anna Chandler, Tenant Services, Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, GL5 4UB, by the closing date of Monday, March 31.