EVENTS are to take place in Notts throughout this year and next to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War – and young people are being asked to get involved.
A competition has been launched for young people to design a logo for the county's "Trent to the Trenches" commemorations.
They will include an exhibition at Nottingham Castle next year and the creation of a roll of honour to remember all those who lost their lives.
The programme is being run by Notts County Council and Nottingham City Council with 130 volunteers leading the way.
County council leader, Councillor Kay Cutts said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for the young people of the county to put their mark on a commemoration that the whole country will be marking.
"The people of Nottinghamshire have a proud history of fighting for their country and the roll of honour which is being devised will be dedicated to the thousands of brave men and women who lost their lives during the Great War."
The castle exhibition is being organised by Nottingham City Museums and Galleries service, which is run by the city council, with the support of the Imperial War Museum.
City councillor David Trimble said: "We're delighted to be working with a wide range of partners and organisations on this important commemoration.
"It's great to see so many volunteers already involved in helping deliver this major programme of activity.
"Their contribution is invaluable."
The logo competition is open to all residents of the county aged 16 or under and the winner's designs will appear on posters and banners all over Notts.
He or she will also receive a £50 book token. There will be two runner-up prizes of £25 book tokens.
Lead volunteer David Nunn, 63, of Kimberley, said: "We are looking forward to receiving hundreds of entries for this prestigious competition, which will kick start the Great War commemoration activity.
"Volunteers have been working tirelessly on a range of activities involving schools, community groups, history groups and staff at Nottingham Castle to gather as much information as possible about Notts during that period."
People are asked to design a logo that is simple, eye-catching and memorable – and represents Notts' contribution to the 1914-1918 war effort.
It must be able to be used on its own, without further text as explanation, so that whoever sees it understands what it is about.
It must be as effective when printed in colour as in black and white and contain a maximum of three colours.
Multiple entries will be permitted and there is no cost for entry.
Individual designs should be submitted as finished artwork on A4 white paper and posted or hand delivered to: Trent to the Trenches logo competition, Nottingham Castle, Off Friar Lane, Nottingham, NG1 6EL.
All entries must be submitted between now and Monday, February 18, with the entrant's name, home address, age, contact telephone number or e-mail address.
