ALMOST 90 youngsters took part in a Clacton Carnival colouring competition.

Budding artists at schools and youth groups were given templates to colour in.

A special evening was held for prize-winners at Rascals play centre, which sponsored the prizes.

The winners were:

Boys

1st Jay White, aged seven (1st Clacton Beavers)

2nd Michael Prosser, aged six (1st Clacton Beavers)

Girls

1st Caitlin Reeve, aged eight (1st Clacton Brownies)

2nd Roisin Whyte, aged eight (1st Clacton Brownies)

3rd Hayley Gooch, aged nine (1st Clacton Brownies)

Under-six

1st Maisey Peters, aged five (1st Jaywick Rainbows)

2nd Kayla Darnell, now aged six (1st Jaywick Rainbows)