1. My local place is special because…
Competition
My local place is special because…

2. What changes a space into a place?
A space is a physical location occupied by features such as post offices etc.
A place is a space that has been given meaning by people. It could be through personal memories of events or experiences or due to fame and tradition

3. So, where is YOUR special local place?
It could be your local woods…

4. Or it could be round the corner from you…

5. ...it may be close to home

6. How do you enter?
Take a photo, draw a field sketch or do a painting of your special place in your local area
Then write no more than 500 words to describe and explain why your place is so special. Try to use geographical language in your writing.

7. There are cash prizes for the winners!
There will be 4 top prizes of £50

8. How to enter Send your entry to Iain Palot at:
or post to Iain Palot at:
443 Chichester Road
Bognor Regis
West Sussex PO21 5DS
Remember to include your name and school on the entry!
This competition is open to all year groups

9. The final stages…
The entries will be judged by the competition panel of the Hampshire GA.
They will look for geographical understanding in your writing.
The winners will be announced at the Spring Conference of the Hampshire Geographical Association on Wednesday 5th March 2014.

10. Competition deadline
Deadline for entries is:
Monday 10th February 2014
So ….get busy and good luck!