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My third "Thank you Comping_Rich" thread in this forum!

Was lucky enough to win a 12 month Smarty unlimited data & calls package, as well as a 5 star hotel break courtesy of this competition

It was my second win of the year, but I think I technically breached the T&Cs (I honestly didn't realise). I was called up by a producer from Virgin Radio who wanted to get me onto the show. As I gave him my contact details, he said "Have you been on Virgin Radio already?". I told him "No", and he asked "What about Times Radio, or TalkSPORT?", and I said "Ah, yes, I was on TalkSPORT in January - will that be an issue?", to which he said "No, don't worry it's fine"!!

I went on the show and got Ricky (from the Kaiser Chiefs) to spin the wheel. When he read out that I'd won a 5 star hotel break I was made up!! Especially as the woman the day before me had won an outdoor projector or something that wouldn't have suited us!

I had to wait a while for the company fulfilling the break to get in touch, but when they did, they confirmed the prize was;

Prize package for 2 people includes:

£75 per person travel allowance
1 night’s accommodation in a 5* hotel in winner’s chosen location, including breakfast
Dinner at a Michelin star restaurant, including a tasting menu with bottle of wine
£250 spending money (winner only)

So once more, I am indebted to @Comping_Rich and this forum for such sterling work and for giving me so much pleasure, even just whilst entering the comps, and dreaming!!
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  • KJ1986
    KJ1986 Posts: 4,064 Forumite
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    Very nice. Well done.
  • sarah250187
    sarah250187 Posts: 9,628 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 500 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Congrats, lovely win x
  • Fab prize, thanks for sharing your comping story, congratulations 🍀
  • libra10
    libra10 Posts: 19,508 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Nice prize, well done
  • fire**fly
    fire**fly Posts: 148,056 Forumite
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    well done  :)
    please be a responsible pet owner & spay/neuter your pets, too many strays & not enough homes for them sadly. k2u58ioz4c8e.png




  • becksta
    becksta Posts: 2,171 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Great prize - well done  B)
    MFW 2022 #88: £6620/£6000
    MFW 2023 #38: £13242.13/£6000
    MFW 2024 #38: £15792.12./£9000
    MFW 2025 #38: £6797.17/£7500

    Thank you to all competition posters
  • Bigboytyson
    Bigboytyson Posts: 3,994 Forumite
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    Well done xxx
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    💖💖Always be happy and congratulate those that do win💖💖
    💖💖Always Thank the original poster where's possible,💖💖 Thank you's goes along way💖💖 Good Luck Everyone💖💖
  • Deb2008
    Deb2008 Posts: 1,537 Forumite
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    Well done x 2 :)
    2011 & 2012 - Many Fantastic Prizes - thank you to all posters 2021 7 small prizes 2022 1 small clever pots win2023 £50 Yours Mag 2024 £100 Thats Life, book win, Thats Life Crime, June, £100 Codebreakers, December Elf The Musical tickets and an overnight stay in Newport 2025
  • hazeybabe90
    hazeybabe90 Posts: 203 Forumite
    100 Posts First Anniversary
    Amazing win congrats!
  • Haribobo19
    Haribobo19 Posts: 1,936 Ambassador
    1,000 Posts Fifth Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper
    Lovely wins! Congratulations 🎉 
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