PUPILS from Newton Aycliffe were challenged to create a futuristic car in a poster competition.

Greenfield Community and Arts Centre hosted a family learning event on behalf of the Aycliffe Learning Town Partnership.

As part of the event, youngsters were invited to design cars of the future, with prizes awarded for the most creative and innovative entries.

The competition was judged in two sections, under- eights and under-16s, by Sedgefield Borough Council's arts development officer, Stephen Wiper.

Winners were: Under- 16s - 1 Nicola Bulmer, Greenfield School; 2 Faith Richmond, St Joseph's; 3 Fraser Hilton, Greenfield. Under eights - 1 Brian Cox, St Joseph's; 2 Mitchell Miller, Stephenson Way; 3 Thomas Dawson, Stephenson Way.