AVON and Somerset Chief Constable Sarah Crew and the force's Police Crime Commissioner Mark Shelford are looking for creative young artists to help design this year’s official Christmas cards.

The theme of the children's competition this year is 'How the police keep you safe in your community'.

Children aged between four and 11 are asked to draw the constabulary's police officers and staff showing how they will keep communities safe during the festive period.

The two winning designers will receive a visit from the force's mounted section to home or school, plus a gift voucher.

The competition officially opened on Monday (November 21) and the final day for entries to be received is Friday, December 2.

All entries must be hand drawn and must be received by the closing date.

The image should fit on one side of A4 portrait or landscape.

The template to be used is available on the Avon and Somerset Police website.

Entries can be submitted by post to Avon and Somerset Police, Corporate Communications – Christmas Card Competition, Police and Fire Headquarters, PO Box 37, Valley Road, Portishead BS20 8QJ or via email to digitalcomms@avonandsomerset.police.uk with the subject ‘Christmas Card competition’.

You need to provide your full name, date of birth, home address including postcode, home phone number, email address and name of your parent/guardian who gives permission.

Winners will be announced on social media week commencing Monday, December 5.

Terms and conditions are on the Avon and Somerset Police website.