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E: 03/06 Win a 5K Hamlingtons Diamond

shrnmitch
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edited 2 June 2012 at 2:04PM in Game Over Archives
http://www.hamlingtons.co.uk/diamond_jubilee_competition.html

The comp closes tonight at 11.59pm confirmed by the company themselvesvia email.

To celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Hamlington's are giving you the chance to win a "D" Colour .73carat IGI certified Diamond worth £5000 :eek:

Celebrations to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee will centre around an extended weekend on 2nd, 3rd,4th and 5th of June and Hamlington's are delighted to be a part of this historic event.

The winner will be drawn at random by David Hamlington at 1pm on 3rd June during the Jubilee celebrations in Warwick Town Centre.

Entry is limited to one per person.

To enter the competition entrants must answer the question: "In which decade did George Hamlington, David's Grandfather, start his career in the jewellery business?" and give us your name, address and date of birth by e-mail to [EMAIL="competition@hamlingtons.co.uk"]competition@hamlingtons.co.uk[/EMAIL]

Answer: 1940s (from text )

Competition Terms and Conditions 1. To enter this competition you must a) be a UK resident; and b) 18 years old or over. 2. Only one entry per person. 3. No purchase necessary. 4. To enter the competition you must fill out a form in the shop or email [EMAIL="competitions@hamlingtons.co.uk"]competitions@hamlingtons.co.uk[/EMAIL] with your answer, your name, your address and your month and year of birth. 5. Sending an email is not proof we have received your entry. All entrants will be notified upon receipt. 6. The closing date of the competition is 11:59 pm on the 1st June 2012. 7. The winner will be drawn by David Hamlington at random from all the correct entries at 1pm on the 3rd June 2012. 8. The winner will receive win a "D" Colour .73carat IGI certified Diamond with a valuation from Hamlington's Fine Jewellery of £5000.

Have searched hope it's not a dupe, good luck all :beer:
Best wins 2012 - £1500 Diamond ring; 2013 - £2000 Cash; 2014 - Bathroom makeover; 2015 - £1000 TAB win; 2016 - Michael Kors Watch; 2017 - 5* Trip to India; 2018 - 10 day Canadian Rockies adventure. 2019 - Garden Rattan set
Thanks to all who post comps :T
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  • Ms_Chocaholic
    Ms_Chocaholic Posts: 12,767 Forumite
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    The T&Cs state the closing date was midnight last night; the winner is drawn on 3 June
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  • shrnmitch
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    The T&Cs state the closing date was midnight last night; the winner is drawn on 3 June


    The company just tweeted this competition, about 5 mins ago, i will tweet them now and find out if it's still live.
    Best wins 2012 - £1500 Diamond ring; 2013 - £2000 Cash; 2014 - Bathroom makeover; 2015 - £1000 TAB win; 2016 - Michael Kors Watch; 2017 - 5* Trip to India; 2018 - 10 day Canadian Rockies adventure. 2019 - Garden Rattan set
    Thanks to all who post comps :T
  • sofaloafz
    sofaloafz Posts: 424 Forumite
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    Just a quick one, in the lowest paragraph, there's an s on the end of competitions - I think this needs to be removed because I copied that one first!!
    Back to comping after a 3-year hiatus :j
  • GeeBee38
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    From email

    The winner of the "D" Colour .73carat IGI certified Diamond worth £5000 will be drawn at random on the 3rd of June at 1pm by David Hamlington. The winner will be announced by the local press, social media and other outlets.
  • gojoroan2007
    gojoroan2007 Posts: 487 Forumite
    Delivery to the following recipients failed.

    [EMAIL="competitions@hamlingtons.co.uk"]competitions@hamlingtons.co.uk[/EMAIL]

    guess it's over...
    :smileyhea Thank you to all that post comps - may the Comping Fairy return your time and generosity doubled!:smileyhea
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  • weeowens
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    Delivery to the following recipients failed.

    [EMAIL="competitions@hamlingtons.co.uk"]competitions@hamlingtons.co.uk[/EMAIL]

    guess it's over...

    Have you tried :

    [EMAIL="competition@hamlingtons.co.uk"]competition@hamlingtons.co.uk[/EMAIL]

    Both are in the link.:(

    I'm unsure which is right?
  • timmmers
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    The one with no s on the end didn't bounce just now for me :)
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  • timmmers
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    Just had a phone call...I won this. I only entered ..well you can see by my last post. lol

    Big thanks to shrnmitch for posting it and anyone who bumped it and found out the end date.

    Biggest win yet, fastest win yet, least expected win yet.

    Woot ! :)

    t
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  • tamalyn
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    timmmers wrote: »
    Just had a phone call...I won this. I only entered ..well you can see by my last post. lol

    Big thanks to shrnmitch for posting it and anyone who bumped it and found out the end date.

    Biggest win yet, fastest win yet, least expected win yet.

    Woot ! :)

    t


    wow well done!!! am speechless for you lol ha ha
    Top wins - £10,000 lottery/daily mirror, £5000 asda vouchers, £1000 washing machine, 2 week canaries cruise, VIP trip to the olympics, 46" 3D TV, personal chef, kitchen aid mixer, £1000 tesco vouchers - latest prize £10,000 road trip with kit Kat
  • LemonSocks
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    timmmers wrote: »
    Just had a phone call...I won this. I only entered ..well you can see by my last post. lol

    Big thanks to shrnmitch for posting it and anyone who bumped it and found out the end date.

    Biggest win yet, fastest win yet, least expected win yet.

    Woot ! :)

    t

    Wow! Big Congratulations! :D
    Best 2021 wins: 48 bottles of cider, £200 John Lewis Vouchers, £100 Currys vouchers
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