The London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust is running a competition to encourage schoolchildren to investigate their local park or open space and to produce a short child’s guide. Prizes include a trip to St James’s Park in London, a meeting with a celebrity and Pounds 500 to spend on a school project. Competition packs will be available in September and entries should be in by January 10, 1999. Details from The London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust, Duck Island Cottage, London SW1A 2BJ.