What is the Nature Around Me competition organized by First News and the National Trust?The Nature Around Me competition encourages participants to capture what nature means to them through photography. Participants are invited to take a photo during their Easter holidays that embodies their interpretation of nature.
What are the eligibility requirements for the Nature Around Me competition?
What is the Nature Around Me competition organized by First News and the National Trust?The Nature Around Me competition encourages participants to capture what nature means to them through photography. Participants are invited to take a photo during their Easter holidays that embodies their interpretation of nature.
What are the eligibility requirements for the Nature Around Me competition?The competition is open to individuals aged 15 and under who are residents of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Employees of First News, First Group Enterprises Ltd, the National Trust, and any associated companies, along with their families, are not eligible to participate.
When does the Nature Around Me competition close?The competition closes on 4 May 2025 at 11:59 PM GMT.
How can someone enter the Nature Around Me competition?To enter, participants must ask an adult or teacher to upload their photo entry at www.firstnews.co.uk/national-trust.
What are the requirements for the photo submission?Entries must be taken in the UK and feature UK wildlife and nature. Photos can be in black and white or color, and may be captured using a phone, camera, or tablet. Importantly, photos should not contain identifiable faces.
What are the judging criteria for the competition?Entries will be judged based on composition, focus, and storytelling. There are three age categories for judging: 7 to 9 years old, 10 to 11 years old, and 12 to 15 years old.
What prizes are available in the Nature Around Me competition?The main prize includes a two-night stay in a National Trust holiday cottage valued at over £350, specifically at 4 Cart Lodge Barn in Norfolk, along with a private chartered boat trip to Blakeney Point to see seals and their pups with a National Trust ranger. Additionally, the winner will receive a First News subscription for themselves and their school, and a Wi-Fi bird box.
Two runners-up will each receive a First News subscription for themselves and their school, and a Wi-Fi bird box.
What is the total prize pool value for the Nature Around Me competition?The total prize pool consists of the holiday cottage stay valued at over £350, plus additional items such as two First News subscriptions and two Wi-Fi bird boxes.
When must the prize be taken?The prize must be taken on 5 July 2025.
Is there a cash alternative for the prizes?No cash alternative for any prizes will be offered.
Where can more information be found regarding the Nature Around Me competition?For full terms and conditions, participants can visit www.firstnews.co.uk/national-trust.
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