Belper and Duffield Rotary are once again holding an exciting competition for children and young people aged 5 to 17 years. We look forward to receiving entries in the following five categories:

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- Cartoons/Anime

- Writing

- Photography

- Reel/Film making

- Arts

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Full details of the theme for 2026, entry forms and information pack will be available after the launch event on 2nd November 2026. 

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There are three age groups for each category. They are:

 

- Junior 5 years to 10 years old

- Intermediate 11 years to 13 years old

- Senior 14 years to 17 years old

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Entrants must not be over the upper age limit for their age group on 31st August 2026. Competitors must include their age group and date of birth on the application form.

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The Closing date for receipt of entries in all categories, is Tuesday, 24th February 2026. Entries can be forwarded to the event organisers, either through the entrant’s school (where agreed), their youth group, or in special “You-Create” post boxes located at Belper and Duffield Libraries.

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All entries that are received by the closing date will be judged by a professional in the particular category field and will receive a certificate of participation. Full details of the judges can be found on the website. Prizes will be awarded to the winner (£20) and the runner up (£10) in each age group of each category. There will also be a prize (£20) awarded to an entry selected by the Belper & Duffield Rotary President (President’s Choice). Any entries judged as highly commended will receive a suitable additional certificate.

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After judging, all entries received will be placed on public display at “Number Twenty-Eight”, The Market Place, Belper from 10am to 4pm, on Saturday, 21st March 2026. Local dignitaries will be invited to attend and view the exhibition too. Light refreshments will be available. There will be an official opening at 11am on Saturday, 21st March 2026, however viewing will be possible from 10am. Subject to agreement with the organisers, winners, runners up and Highly Commended entrants will also be displayed on Belper Arts Trail- usually the Sunday/Monday of the first May Bank Holiday.