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YOUNG people will be asked to decide who the Aberconwy hero of the pandemic will be.
Robin Millar MP has challenged all young people in Aberconwy between ages of four and 14 to enter the Royal Mail’s stamp design competition to honour the heroes of the pandemic.
For more than 50 years Royal Mail’s Special Stamp programme has commemorated British history and achievement. Stamps have also been issued to honour the achievements of many British people. Often, the people who appear on stamps are already famous. They include scientists and explorers, writers, artists, musicians, athletes, and Prime Ministers.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, there have been many people who have done great things. Many of them are not famous, but they have done extraordinary work. These are the people who have helped us all through a really difficult time. The Royal Mail think that what these people have done makes them heroes, so Royal Mail wants to honour them by producing a set of eight stamps.
Robin said, “This is where the youngsters of Aberconwy come in. I want them to think about who their hero or heroes are, and to then design a stamp in their honour. It could be a neighbour, it could be a doctor or nurse, a local fundraiser or even their teacher.
“I know we have a lot of talented designers in our constituency so let’s get involved and tell them about a special Aberconwy hero.”
A panel of judges will pick the winning designs. The final eight stamps will be sent to The Queen before they can be printed and issued. Robin will be writing to all schools in Aberconwy about the competition which closes on May 28 and if you want to enter independently please see: https://www.stampcompetition.ichild.co.uk/
