To mark Black History Month, Lowestoft Town Council is running its Creative Writing and Visual Arts Competition aligning with the national theme of "Reclaiming Narratives". The theme aims to honour our heroes, embrace our stories and empower and educate.

Throughout October, we'll be sharing some inspiring messages and quotes from local Black History Month ambassadors as inspiration for the competition.

Entries to the competition can be in many forms. Last year's competition saw over 700 entries with the winners using a variety of writing and art styles to celebrate their inspiring figure.