RESIDENTS in Amesbury are being invited to put pen to paper and celebrate the heart of their town as part of a new community competition launched by the mayor.

Cllr Dr Monica Devendran has announced the Mayor’s Community Engagement Competition, encouraging people of all ages to reflect on what makes the town special to them.

Under the theme Our Amesbury. Our Community, the initiative aims to capture the people, places and connections that shape daily life in the town and highlight the spirit, diversity and unity that define it.

Cllr Devendran said she warmly invites residents to take part in the competition, describing it as an opportunity to showcase what Amesbury means to those who call it home.

Entries can be a written piece of up to 300 words, and participants are welcome to include photographs to support their submission.

The competition is open to three age categories: adults aged 18 and over; young people of secondary school and college age; and children of primary school age, ensuring voices from across the generations can be heard.

The deadline for entries is March 16, with winners set to be announced by March 20.

Submissions should be sent to bookings and events officer Jenn Taylor at Bookings@amesburytowncouncil.gov.uk

Hard copy entries can also be handed in at the Amesbury Town Council office.

Organisers hope the competition will draw out stories and snapshots that reflect community pride and shared identity, offering a glimpse into the experiences and perspectives that make Amesbury a vibrant and welcoming place to live.