Eckington girl, 10, ‘delighted’ to win MP Lee Rowley’s Christmas card competition

A proud mum has contacted The Star after her young daughter won their local MP's annual Christmas card competition.

Marsh Lane Primary School pupil, Evie Polly Bingham, aged 10, was announced as the winner of MP Lee Rowley’s annual Christmas card competition. The MP of North East Derbyshire receives hundreds of entrants from children aged four-11 each year. 

The winning design is selected by a panel of judges and made into Mr Rowley’s constituency Christmas card. This will then be sent to over 600 people to spread festive cheer, including the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and local businesses. 

Every pupil who takes part receives a certificate, and the winning entry also receives a prize. The runners up are also featured on the back of the winning Christmas card.

Evie’s mum, Natalie Bingham, said her daughter, in Year 6, was “delighted” to be crowned the winner. She added: “She still can’t believe it.”

Alex Bramley, headteacher of Marsh Lane Primary School, said: “At Marsh Lane Primary we believe in providing children with as many experiences as possible and so this card competition was a great opportunity. 

“We are exceptionally proud to have both the winner and a runner up from our school. The winning design is simply stunning, and we are very proud. We also can't believe the Prime Minister received one - how cool!"

Evie's card will now be received by hundreds of people.