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Archives for January 2018

Won Steve Aoki tickets, thanks forever_skint
This is my first win in over a year, looks like my perseverance has paid off. Definitely brought my mood up after being stressed with uni exams. Thanks again forever_skint
Won Galaxy Hot Chocolate goodies!
Just recieved a notification on facebook to say Ive won a large galaxy hot chocolate bundle for my mum (who I nominated to win), we are both very pleased! I cant seem to find a post on here but many thanks to the person who may have posted this comp. :) :)
Take a Break - Kitchen Aid
Thanks to those that post the Take a Break competitions. I got a letter today to say I won a Kitchen Aid Artisan Stand Mixer and a £50 cheque. Thanks Emma1092
First Ever Win
I have no idea who to thank, but I won a Razer smart phone and messenger bag from Kiss FM. Thank you so much to the person who posted the competition. I've only been doing this since November, and it was a wonderful surprise!
A prize but not sure where from?
So after a year of no winning any comps a parcel turned up today, containing 2 crystal wine glasses, no letter stating where from just says finish on side of box,any ideas??
Thank you!
Hi everyone, Only just started comping again and today I won an overnight stay in Edinburgh and afternoon tea- absolutely delighted! Thank you to everyone who takes the time to post the competitions :) Lynda xx
thank you so much Midnighter!! Won £5k Tesco Vouchers
Thank you so much!!!!!:beer::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer: Won £5k Tesco Vouchers!!! I'm over the moon big big thanks!!!!
First win of the year
OMG I have won a trip to the BAFTAS - first prize in a while and an amazing one. I can't find the original post though to thank the OP if anyone has it with the Sun!
Cirque Beserk tickets, thanks Donnylover
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5773189 I've had a wem for tickets to this show from the above post. Looks great, thanks very much:beer:
Thanks Laks - Towels and Thanks Marg2k8 - Winter Break
Thanks so much, Laks! I won some towels from the advent you posted here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5759125 Thanks Marg2k, I won a Winter bread from your post here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5751718 It's the first break away I've ever won so I'm looking forward to some quality…
ODEON cinema gift card win
Thank you so much hertzyabazas for this post.. I won a £20 Odeon gift card, its our anniversary in Feb, so this would be a great treat for my partner and I as we very rarely get to go out alone.. So thank you thank you thank you https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5778313 Lucky dust, :D
First win!!!
Yay! I've had my first win...started comping a few weeks ago. I won a Shortbread Bundle from Good Housekeeping so thanks to whoever posted that comp! Unfortunately I'm on a diet so the men/boys in my house are in for a treat when it arrives :rotfl:
Thank you Lakshmi7 Older and wiser win
Thank you for your post for the DVD Dunkirk, I received an email yesterday to say I had won, needless to say it has put a smile on the OHs face as I didn't want to go and see it, so he can watch it at his leisure. Thank you and to all that post a big thank you.
2 wins yesterday
I came home from work to 2 wins Thanks to JamboDP i won the entire Costa Book Awards shortlist! from Woman and Home mag. And a squeaky elephant from an advent win. Many thanks to posters.
Won Active Edge Pomegranate Active Concentrate
I won a bottle of Active Edge Pomegranate Active Concentrate its a WEM worth £13.99 :eek: i would never pay that!
WOW, three wins today!!
I've been super stressed recently (and especially today) as I've had an exam to sit and I pretty much had to teach myself the subject as I didn't understand any of it... (Sorry to moan - I know people are going through things a million times worse than exams)... SOOO on a positive note, I've received three win…
In the Night Garden tour tickets
I’ve just had an email to say I have won 4 tickets for the in the night garden tour, I have young children and they love watching the show. They are going to be so happy. Thank you to the poster and to everyone who posts these competitions. I’m made up X
Thanks Lakshmi7 Comfy Shoes win
Thanks Lakshmi7 had a letter yesterday to say I have won a pair of shoes from your post here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5745607 My Mum is thrilled as I entered for her
Jury's Inn hotel stay - from where ?
I received a letter from Jury's Inn with a voucher for 1 nights B and B valid until September. It is not from their regular Facebook or twitter comp - so not sure why it was sent, but am very thankful as their hotels are in some fabulous cities.
My 1st win ;) Tx mumto2boys Been comping for 2 weeks
I just got an email from Bill's to say I have won a free bottle of wine ;) My first win, so small but will be of great use ;) I started comping thru MSE a couple weeks ago, having not comped for a couple decades ;) The community here is lovely and enjoying being part of it all. It is because I have been signed up for their…

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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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