As part of Recycle For Nottinghamshire’s Christmas celebrations, children aged five to 11 were asked to write to Father Christmas and tell him all about their recycling good deeds.

Among the winners were Vedha and Edith, of Ashfield, (above) who won a special present and tickets for their families to see Robin Hood And The Babes In The Wood at Nottingham Playhouse.

One of the judges, Lea Hawkes, general mnager for Veolia, said: ‘It was wonderful to read the creative, fun ways in which Nottinghamshire’s mini recycling enthusiasts are passing on the correct recycling information.”

Other judges included Coun John Cottee, chairman of communities and place at Nottinghamshire County Council, and stars of the Playhouse pantomime.

Stephanie Sirr, chief executive at the Playhouse, said: “We have been proud to support the recycling good deed Christmas letters competition again this year, and encourage all of Nottinghamshire’s littlest recyclers and merry men to think about how they can reduce, reuse and recycle, at home, at school, and in Sherwood Forest.”