Thursday 3 July 2014

Stephen Metcalfe MP judges children’s ‘in the trees’ art competition


Stephen Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock, recently visited the Laboratory art studio in Wat Tyler Park to judge their annual children’s art competition.

This year children and young people aged between 4 and 16 were encouraged to explore, experiment and create artwork based on the theme ‘in the trees’. The local MP was then asked to judge a special category on woodlands and wildlife.

Mr Metcalfe commented: “It was fantastic to see what the young people of South Basildon and East Thurrock came up with. The standard was, as always, extremely high and I would like to congratulate everyone that took part.” 

“I would also like to thank the Laboratory for their ongoing work in the community and for making art accessible for people of all ages.”