Oxfordshire Fire Service launches Christmas card design contest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 06:01 · Archive

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is inviting children aged four to 12 to design a Christmas card with a candle safety theme.

Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is inviting children across the county to design a Christmas card with a candle safety theme. The winning design will be featured on the service's official 2026 Christmas card and used to share candle safety advice during the Christmas season.

Children aged four to 12 are eligible to enter the competition. A spokesman for the service said: 'We'd love children across Oxfordshire to get creative and design a Christmas card that helps share an important message about staying safe around candles this festive season.' He added: 'Get creative. Design your card. Think candle safety. Add a little Christmas magic.'

Entries must be received by midnight on 31 October.

How it is being reported

• Oxfordshire Fire Service launches Christmas card contestA festive competition is giving children the chance to see their artwork featured on an official Christmas card.Oxford Mail · 19 Oct, 05:00
• Oxfordshire Fire Service launches Christmas card contestA festive competition is giving children the chance to see their artwork featured on an official Christmas card.Oxfordshire Guardian · 19 Oct, 05:00

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