Churches Together in Grantham and District has launched a prize-winning children's colouring competition to help keep the spirit of Easter alive.

The umbrella organisation, supporting more than 20 churches, decided something was needed to remember and celebrate the important religious festival in the light of places of worship having to close to help slow the spread of coronavirus.

Jayne Robb, Churches Together in Grantham and District secretary, told Grantham Nub News: "We are saddened that not only have all our places of worship have had to close their doors but we have also had to cancel this year's Good Friday March of Witness.

"To help the children of Grantham still celebrate Easter we have launched a drawing competition.

"Children should draw a picture depicting 'What Easter means to Me' and get a grown-up to upload it to the Grantham Churches Together Facebook page.

"Grantham Community Books has generously donated 12 Easter Eggs to give away as prizes - six for children under eight and six for children over.

"Entries need to be uploaded by Thursday, 9 April and we will arrange to get the prizes safely to the winners.

"Let's make Easter still as joyous as possible for our children."