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Award-winning law firm launches writing competition for Gromit Unleashed 3

By Bristol24/7  Wednesday Jul 16, 2025

Barcan + Kirby are proud sponsors of the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail, with the firm supporting a brand-new character, Norbot, which trail-goers can find in Victoria Park, Bedminster.

With community being a core value of the award-winning law firm, they are running a competition for children aged 4 to 11 throughout the summer holidays, inviting them to take part in a creative writing challenge by imagining how Spellbound, their Norbot sculpture, came to be in Victoria Park.

Winning entries will receive a fantastic prize, and the best stories will be published in a special printed book. Several copies will be donated to Bristol Children’s Hospital, allowing young patients to enjoy the spellbinding tales from their fellow young authors.

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Entries should be no more than 500 words and must be sent to [email protected] by  September 12.

Three lucky winners will be contacted by 30th September. Entries must include the child’s first name and age, a parent or guardian’s contact details, the title of the story, and the name of the school (if applicable).

 

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This is a brilliant opportunity for children to unleash their imagination and bring Spellbound’s backstory to life.

For more information, contact [email protected]

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Barcan+Kirby are member of the Bristol24/7 Better Business network, an initiative to help businesses thrive while creating a positive impact on Bristol and the people who live here. As part of their membership, businesses can publish member news stories like this. For more information, visit my.bristol247.com/better-business

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