Barnstaple Town Council is inviting local children to take part in a creative competition to celebrate World Environment Day (5th June) and help keep Rock Park litter-free.
Children aged 5 – 11 living in the Barnstaple area are encouraged to design a bold, eye-catching bin sticker that inspires people to use the bins and protect nature. There will be one overall winner, selected by Barnstaple Youth Council, along with three runners up.
The winning design will be displayed on bins throughout Rock Park, helping to spread an important environmental message to the local community, with the runners-up featured in the wider Bin it for Nature Campaign.
Mayor of Barnstaple, Councillor Janet Coates said “It’s inspiring to see young people leading the way in caring for our environment. This competition is a great opportunity for children to share their creative ideas and make a real difference in our community”.
Communications Officer, Esther Gittoes said “We want these designs to be eye-catching and spark conversations to encourage everyone to take responsibility for keeping green spaces clean. Children often have the most powerful and creative voices, and we can’t wait to see what our young residents create”.
How to enter:
- Aged 5 – 11 and live in Barnstaple
- Create an A4 design that is bold, simple and easy to understand
- Use mainly images with minimal text
Entrants can apply online at Barnstaple Town Council website.
Closing date is Friday 5th June at 5:00pm.
Submissions can be uploaded, emailed or posted. More information can be found: https://www.barnstapletowncouncil.gov.uk/2026/05/bin-it-for-nature-competition/
