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E: 14/02 Win Ranch Holiday for two in Texas (Facebook, effort)

Chopstheduck
Chopstheduck Posts: 1,284 Forumite
Tenth Anniversary Combo Breaker
edited 3 February 2011 at 5:40PM in Game Over Archives
http://www.facebook.com/VueCinemas?v=app_169381546424765


Win a ranch holiday for two in Texas
To celebrate the release of the new Coen Brothers’ movie True Grit, we’re offering you the chance to win your very own Western holiday in Texas. One lucky winner will visit the set and ride with a cowboy from the movie!
This once in a lifetime prize includes:
• 7 Nights’ accommodation At The Dixie Dude Ranch for 2 people
• 2 Horse Back Rides Daily – Including Advanced Rides & Sunset Rides
• Daily Activities Including Lasso Lessons And River Tubing
• Access to Ranch Golf Course, Swimming Pools and Hot Tub
• Trip to Bandera Gun Club For 2 People
To be in with a chance of winning, simply tell us which is your favourite Coen Brothers movie and why. Use the comments box below and remember not to use more than 110 characters.
All the entries will be judged and the most original and entertaining answer wins. Good luck!
Closing date: Monday 14th February 2011

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  • Chopstheduck
    Chopstheduck Posts: 1,284 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary Combo Breaker
    Paramount Pictures International
    Competition Terms and Conditions
    1. Entrants may enter the competition by following the specific directions given in respect of each competition.
    2. Closing dates for entries will be as specified in the instructions for each competition.
    3. To enter entrants will need to answer the question “Which is your favourite Coen Brothers movie and why?” in no more than 110 characters (including spaces) and submit it by either posting their answer on the ‘Offers & Competitions’ tab on the Vue Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/vuecinemas) or Tweeting their answer on Twitter with the tag #VueTexas (https://www.twitter.com/vuecinemas). Entries longer than 110 characters will be disqualified.
    4. Competitions are open to residents of the UK and Eire only excluding employees and relatives of employees of the Promoter or of its respective parent, subsidiary of affiliated companies, or of any other person or entity connected with the competition.
    5. Only one entry is permitted per household.
    6. In order to be eligible for a prize, entrants must provide personal details as requested by the Promoter and which may include name, date of birth, address, telephone number and/or email address. All personal details will be processed in accordance with the Promoter’s privacy policy at https://www.paramountpictures.co.uk/privacy.
    7. For question and answer competitions, the winner must have answered the questions correctly and will be the first eligible entry randomly drawn after the closing date from all correct entries received. For skill based competitions, the winner will have successfully completed the required skills based task(s) and will either (a) be the person whom the Promoter judges deem in their absolute discretion to have performed such task the best or (b) have the highest interactively generated score in respect of the performance of such tasks; in each case from all entries received.
    8. The Promoter’s decision in respect of competition winners is final and no correspondence will be entered into in respect of any such decision.
    9. Any costs associated with entry to a competition will be advised at the point of entry. Entrants should seek the permission of the bill payer before entering.
    10. The Promoter has the right to select an alternative winner if:
      a. a winner is ineligible to enter the competition;
      b. the Promoter is unable to contact a winner within 24 hours of the closing date for entries if a prize is only available for a specific date or dates;
      c. the winner is under 18 and his/her parent or guardian do not agree to these terms and conditions or do not wish their child to receive a prize;
      d. the Promoter does not receive confirmation of the winner’s address and/or parental consent within 48 hours of any request;
      e. the Promoter does not receive from the winner all documentation required in connection with the prize within the deadline notified by the Promoter;
      f. a winner is unavailable on any specific date or dates notified at the time of entry.
    11. Winners will usually be notified by email or telephone within 28 days of the relevant closing date.
    12. Prizes are as stated and non-transferable. No cash alternatives will be offered. If, due to circumstances beyond the Promoter’s control, Promoter is unable to provide the stated prize(s) the Promoter reserves the right to award a substitute prize. Prizes are subject to any additional terms and conditions of the manufacturer / supplier.
    13. Where prizes include trips, travel must take place in accordance with the specific dates and restrictions. Unless otherwise stated, trips must be taken within 12 months of the competition closing date, subject to availability and excluding public holidays. Winners are advised to obtain their own travel insurance and must hold a valid passport where necessary.
    14. No responsibility can be accepted by the Promoter for entries lost, delayed, misdirected, damaged or undelivered. Incomplete, inaudible and/or illegible entries will be disqualified. The Promoter is not responsible for any technical errors in communication networks, internet access or other prevention of entry to a competition.
    15. The Promoter is not liable for any delay or failure to perform any obligation to the winner or other entrant (and/or guests) that is caused by any circumstance beyond its reasonable control or by any act or omission of any third party.
    16. Except in the case of death or personal injury caused by its negligence or that of its personnel, or fraud of the Promoter or any of its personnel (for which liability shall be unlimited) the Promoter shall not be liable to any entrant, winner (and/or any guest or parent/guardian) for any loss or damage howsoever caused (whether in contract, tort (including negligence) statutory duty or otherwise) arising out of or in connection with any competition.
    17. By entering a competition entrants grant to the Promoter, subject to any relevant provisions of local law,:
      a. the right to use, reproduce and exploit any creative entry for any purpose in any media; and
      b. the right to use the entrants name, likeness and/or biographical information in any publicity or statement made in connection with the relevant competition.
    18. Entrants acknowledge that the fulfilment of any prize may be subject to execution by the entrant of an assignment of rights or further documentation in respect of any entry.
    19. Each entrant warrants to the Promoter that his/her entries are entirely their own work and do not infringe the intellectual property or other rights of any person.
    20. By entering a competition, entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. Entrants may be required to provide written acknowledgement of these terms before receiving a prize. These terms and conditions will be governed by the laws of England and the English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any disputes arising therefrom.
    21. There is one prize available for the winning entrant as follows (“Prize”):
      • 1 night's 4* accommodation at an airport hotel in San Antonio, Texas for 2 people, including breakfast & airport transfer in San Antonio for 2 People
      • Return transfers from the airport to the Dixie Dude Ranch, Bandera, Texas, For 2 people
      • 7 nights' accommodation at The Dixie Dude Ranch for 2 People
      • 3 traditional home cooked Texan meals prepared daily for 2 People whilst at the Ranch (with the exception of Sundays)
      • 2 horse back rides per day (for [7] days) - including advanced rides & sunset rides
      • Daily activities including lasso lessons and river tubing
      • Catch & release fishing tutorials & nature hiking
      • Access to Ranch golf course (green fees & equipment hire not included), swimming pools and hot tub
      • Evening Ranch entertainment (with the exception of Sundays)
      • 1 trip to Bandera Gun Club For 2 People
      • Travel activity insurance during your stay for 2 People.
    22. The Competition opens at 00:01 GMT on 01.February 2011. Entries received before this time and date will not be considered.
    23. Closing time for entries is 23:59 GMT on 14. February 2011. Submissions received after this time will not be considered, so please do not wait until the last minute to submit your entry.
    24. Please note that:
      • The Prize is suitable for all levels of aptitude and horse rides are available for beginners or advanced
      • Any guests under 6 must ride with an Adult
      • Accommodation is based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room
      • Accommodation & Activities are subject to availability
      • The Prize cannot be taken over Christmas, Easter, New Year or Public Holidays (either in the departure country or the destination country)
      • The Winner may suggest a departure date, but at least 45 days written notice must be given to the Promoter from the date on which the Winner’s Prize Form has been completed • The prize must be taken before 31 December 2011
      • Individual third party supplier terms apply to the various elements of the Prize
      • The Winner must have access to a personal email account on the internet
      • The Winner and guest must each have a passport valid for at least 6 months from date of departure
      • Worldwide travel insurance will be supplied to the Winner and his/her guest, provided that each is under the age of 60 as at the departure date & does not have any pre-existing medical conditions. If the Winner and/or the guest does not fit this criteria, the Winner and/or guest shall be responsible for arranging their own travel insurance at their own cost
      • Visas are the responsibility of the passengers and the Winner and his/her guest should check with the relevant country’s embassy for further information
      • The Winners can extend the trip or include other guests at his/her own expense.
  • weeowens
    weeowens Posts: 81,990 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    edited 3 February 2011 at 9:34PM
    [STRIKE]
    Vue Cinemas

    To be in with a chance of winning simply tell us which is your favourite Coen Brothers movie and why in no more than 110 characters. We’re offering you two ways to enter this competition.




    This once in a lifetime prize includes:
    • 7 Nights' accommodation At The Dixie Dude Ranch for 2 people
    • 2 Horse Back Rides Daily - Including Advanced Rides & Sunset Rides
    • Daily Activities Including Lasso Lessons And River Tubing
    • Access to Ranch Golf Course, Swimming Pools and Hot Tub
    • Trip to Bandera Gun Club For 2 People
    terms[/STRIKE]

    DUPE DUPE
  • weeowens
    weeowens Posts: 81,990 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    1. To enter entrants will need to answer the question “Which is your favourite Coen Brothers movie and why?” in no more than 110 characters (including spaces) and submit it by either posting their answer on the ‘Offers & Competitions’ tab on the Vue Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/vuecinemas) or Tweeting their answer on Twitter with the tag #VueTexas (https://www.twitter.com/vuecinemas). Entries longer than 110 characters will be disqualified.
    2. Competitions are open to residents of the UK and Eire only excluding employees and relatives of employees of the Promoter or of its respective parent, subsidiary of affiliated companies, or of any other person or entity connected with the competition.
    3. Only one entry is permitted per household.
    4. There is one prize available for the winning entrant as follows (“Prize”):
      • 1 night's 4* accommodation at an airport hotel in San Antonio, Texas for 2 people, including breakfast & airport transfer in San Antonio for 2 People
      • Return transfers from the airport to the Dixie Dude Ranch, Bandera, Texas, For 2 people
      • 7 nights' accommodation at The Dixie Dude Ranch for 2 People
      • 3 traditional home cooked Texan meals prepared daily for 2 People whilst at the Ranch (with the exception of Sundays)
      • 2 horse back rides per day (for [7] days) - including advanced rides & sunset rides
      • Daily activities including lasso lessons and river tubing
      • Catch & release fishing tutorials & nature hiking
      • Access to Ranch golf course (green fees & equipment hire not included), swimming pools and hot tub
      • Evening Ranch entertainment (with the exception of Sundays)
      • 1 trip to Bandera Gun Club For 2 People
      • Travel activity insurance during your stay for 2 People.
    5. The Competition opens at 00:01 GMT on 01.February 2011. Entries received before this time and date will not be considered.
    6. Closing time for entries is 23:59 GMT on 14. February 2011. Submissions received after this time will not be considered, so please do not wait until the last minute to submit your entry.
    7. Please note that:
      • The Prize is suitable for all levels of aptitude and horse rides are available for beginners or advanced
      • Any guests under 6 must ride with an Adult
      • Accommodation is based on 2 people sharing a twin or double room
      • Accommodation & Activities are subject to availability
      • The Prize cannot be taken over Christmas, Easter, New Year or Public Holidays (either in the departure country or the destination country)
      • The Winner may suggest a departure date, but at least 45 days written notice must be given to the Promoter from the date on which the Winner’s Prize Form has been completed • The prize must be taken before 31 December 2011
      • Individual third party supplier terms apply to the various elements of the Prize
      • The Winner must have access to a personal email account on the internet
      • The Winner and guest must each have a passport valid for at least 6 months from date of departure
      • Worldwide travel insurance will be supplied to the Winner and his/her guest, provided that each is under the age of 60 as at the departure date & does not have any pre-existing medical conditions. If the Winner and/or the guest does not fit this criteria, the Winner and/or guest shall be responsible for arranging their own travel insurance at their own cost
      • Visas are the responsibility of the passengers and the Winner and his/her guest should check with the relevant country’s embassy for further information
      • The Winners can extend the trip or include other guests at his/her own expense.
      • Alternatives may be offered for hotels, restaurants and tours, dependant on availability.
  • fnc63
    fnc63 Posts: 4,018 Forumite
    edited 3 February 2011 at 9:30PM
    aorry, this is a dupe of this :(

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3027388

    merge request sent to glad

    2014 WTD ~ CH10OC50CW55PC10AB25BA120SB15OC30BC160BV105OC30CT20GC10GB100
    :shhh:

    Apparently everything has a happy ending and if you havent arrived at the happiness, it hasnt ended yet :think:

  • weeowens
    weeowens Posts: 81,990 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker I've been Money Tipped!
    Cheers fnc63.It serves me right for not searching by title.Thanks for the spot.
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