SCHOOLCHILDREN across Cumbria could win a share of 800 free tickets to the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

United Utilities has asked pupils to demonstrate what the athletics showcase means to them in the form of either music, dance, art, design, story, video or photograph.

The competition will award up to 32 schools or community education groups with a set of approximately 25 tickets each.

More details can be obtained by logging onto the website on www.ccp2002.com.