YOUNG artists could make it a Mothering Sunday to remember for one lucky mother.

Durham's Prince Bishops Shopping Centre is holding its annual Putting Mum in the Picture competition on Sunday, March 18 - Mother's Day.

Children at 17 schools have been invited to draw or paint a picture of their mother.

The entries will be displayed in shop windows in the centre for eight days.

The winner, who will be chosen by Mayor Jeff Lodge, will win a mountain bike and also a digital camera for his or her school. Their mother will win a hair-do and a new outfit worth £200.

Centre manager Richard Toynbee said: "Putting Mum in the Picture is an annual event that is hugely popular with schools, young children and their parents.

"This year is promising to be the biggest ever and I'm expecting some exceptional artistic talents to be discovered as we go through the entries.

"This is really a bit of fun."

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, but it's great to see the look of pride on the winner's face when they see their Mum's new look.

"It also provides a great spectacle right through the centre, with some colourful and original drawings displayed in the shop windows. It's always a tough task for the Mayor."