To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 85th birthday, London-based children’s picture gallery, Look and Learn is holding an international children’s competition to paint Her Majesty’s portrait. Bassetlaw Museum will be hosting two competition days during the half term for children to be able to come in, create and enter the competition.

According to Museum Curator, Sam Glasswell, “This means that we will provide the materials, the space (so no mess at home), and enter the children in the competition. Even better - it will not cost anything!

“Come and join in on either Monday 21st or Friday 25th February 2011 between 10:30am – 3pm.

“Her Majesty The Queen will view all entries and winners will receive a cash prize along with other Royal goodies!

“On the day children must be accompanied by a responsible adult and can submit one entry. Only portraits created at the Museum can be entered by the Museum. It is not Bassetlaw Museum that will be judging the competition.”

For further information contact the Museum on 01777 43749.