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Sat, 25 May 2013 10:33:00 UTC

25 May - G75 0HA - East Kilbride

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:00:00 UTC

Local East Kilbride resident, Christine Allan, is taking this weekend easy after winning £10,000 with People's Postcode Lottery. She was delighted when her postcode, G75 0HA, scooped this week's Saturday Street Prize. Playing with one ticket, Christine and her husband Stuart, who got married almost a year ago to the winning day, were still in shock at discovering that they had won the fantastic amount. Speaking about her win, Christine said: “It really is a weekend of celebrations. It was Stuart's birthday yesterday, it's our first wedding anniversary and now we've just won a fantastic £10,000.” The couple has been living at their postcode for 13 years, proving that the superstitious number isn't as unlucky as many would think. There are already plans underway that they will use their winnings to go jet-setting and visit their friends in Australia for the first time.

18 May - NE9 7HF - Gateshead

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:00:00 UTC

Two Gateshead residents from postcode NE9 7HF will be celebrating a great win this weekend after they both picked up a fantastic £10,000 thanks to People's Postcode Lottery. Judie McCourt, Street Prize presenter and local celebrity, was on hand to deliver the excited winners their cheques. First to get a knock on the door was Sylvia Johnston who was utterly surprised when her cheque for £10,000 was revealed. “I think it will take a few days for the news to really sink in, I just keep looking at the cheque,” said Sylvia. “I was just at home on my own when Judie arrived with the cheque so I phoned my husband John and daughter Andrea to let them know. I don't think they'll believe me until they've seen the cheque.” Next in line to receive a winning cheque was Derek Kell who was at home with his wife Isabelle. Isabelle said: “These past six months have been quite hard for us so this is just a lovely surprise and will really make things a lot easier.”

Canal & River Trust Project Visit

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:43:45 UTC

Timothy West unveils the restored Guillotine Lock on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal. The Canal & River Trust is dedicated to the conservation and maintenance of over 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, including canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs. The Trust recently received £100,000 funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery to restore the iconic Guillotine Lock and clean up areas surrounding the canal for the enjoyment of local inhabitants. The refurbished Guillotine Lock was unveiled by life-long canal enthusiast and famous actor, Timothy West.

Growing Ayrshire Opportunities

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:01:00 UTC

North Ayrshire Council's Cabinet has backed plans to support the Hazeldene Horticulture social enterprise – a partnership between the Council, ENABLE Scotland and Impact Arts which started to grow thanks to £98,000 funding from players of People's Postcode Lottery. The project, based at the Hazeldene Resource Centre in Kilwinning, will establish a plant nursery employing people aged 18 to 65 with learning disabilities, to help them move into jobs. Once established, the project will create jobs for eight people. The project will also support 44 individuals with training and employment opportunities each year.

11 May - SP10 4DQ - Andover

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:00:00 UTC

One lucky Andover resident will certainly be celebrating this weekend after scooping a cheque for £10,000, thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery. David Hayes, from Gawaine Close in Andover, has been playing People's Postcode Lottery for just under a year and was delighted as his postcode, SP10 4DQ, was announced as the winning one in the Saturday Street Prize draw. David couldn't believe it when he was presented with the cheque for £10,000 and has already decided what he's going to spend his winnings on. David said; “I'm going to get new windows for my house. I'm going to phone the glazier today and get it booked in as soon as possible. I'll probably have to be a bit sensible with my money but I'm sure I'll treat myself to something special too.”

The Wild Space Centre Launch

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:30:00 UTC

Encouraging the protection and enhancement of Scottish wildlife. The John Muir Trust is the UK's leading wild land conservation charity. With support from players of People's Postcode Lottery, the Trust opened its brand new visitor centre, The Wild Space, in Pitlochry on Monday 22nd April. The Wild Space project has been three years in the making and encourages awareness about the changing environment, ecosystems and wildlife. As well as an art gallery and shop, the centre features an exhibition space and conference room where local people can learn about and be inspired by the nature around them. The Trust's Chief Executive, Stuart Brooks, began the event by saying: “Our aim is to engage a broad cross section of society – the journey has to start somewhere and that's what we are trying to do here.”

04 May - IV15 9LE - Dingwall

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:59:00 UTC

Four Dingwall residents had an exciting bank holiday weekend, sharing £60,000 thanks to People's Postcode Lottery. Winning postcode IV15 9LE was announced as the winner of the Saturday Street Prize, leading the People's Postcode Lottery team to Craig Road in the town.Perhaps the most shocked winner was Norma MacLean, 74, who scooped £30,000 with her three People's Postcode Lottery tickets. Winner Norma said: “I am absolutely delighted. £30,000 is such a lot of money!” Norma, and husband Calum, already have a holiday to Portugal on the cards, but they also plan to spoil their six grandchildren.

Postcode Millions April 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:36:59 UTC

£2 Million Lands In Port Talbot...Again! Three Port Talbot neighbours from Sandfields have shared a life-changing £1 Million in our April Postcode Millions. The trio scooped half of the town's £2 Million Postcode Millions cash windfall.

Charity Ideas Swap

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:00:00 UTC

Ideas swap thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery. Two hardworking North-East charities, both supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery, have been working together to help improve each other's organisation. Children North East has been transforming the lives of disadvantaged children in the region for over 120 years, whilst Northumberland Wildlife Trust has been tirelessly protecting wildlife in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside for 42 years. To date, the two charities have received a combined total of £816,332 from players of People's Postcode Lottery. Needless to say, without such support, their work would be so much harder.

27 April - SA12 7 And FK2 0XA And EH12 7PP - Port Talbot And Polmont And Edinburgh

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:00 UTC

Today, we've got three groups of happy players winning big with People's Postcode Lottery. First up, in Port Talbot, hundreds of local players and their family and friends will be celebrating at our Postcode Millions party in Hollywood Park at the Aberavon Seafront. Players from SA12 7 will be picking up their winners' cheques, sharing a massive £2 Million prize fund. Our second set of lucky winners were a trio of Polmont residents, who have each pocketed £33,333 thanks to our monthly £100,000 draw. Street Prize presenter Judie McCourt certainly brought the party vibe to Polmont with three big cheques for three lucky winners, all playing with postcode FK2 0XA. Finally, our third set of winners today were four Edinburgh residents who each scooped £10,000 with our Saturday Street Prize. Street Prize presenter Judie McCourt visited four lucky winners from Broomhall Road in Edinburgh who all play with postcode EH12 7PP.

Port Talbot Millions Party

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:00:00 UTC

Hundreds of players have only three more days to wait until they discover how much of £2 Million they have scooped at what is set to be the event of the weekend for lucky Port Talbot. Winners, together with their friends and family, will discover the full winning postcode and their winning cheque amounts at the party being held at Hollywood Park at Aberavon Seafront this Saturday (27th April). The event begins at 11.30am and with free fish and chips, face-painting and X-factor contestant Danyl Johnson keeping the crowds entertained, it is sure to be quite a party.

20 April - TF2 6PS - Telford

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 09:00:00 UTC

One lucky Telford player will be celebrating this weekend after scooping £10,000 in our Saturday Street Prize. People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Scott Quinnell was delighted to be heading to Telford to hand a cheque over to the lucky winner, who plays with postcode TF2 6PS. Sadly, the winner wasn't in when our team called. Street Prize presenter and ambassador, Scott Quinnell said: “The support of players of People's Postcode has meant that over £24.7 Million has been raised for great causes across the country. With 45p from every £2 ticket supporting charities, players are helping to improve the lives of those in their local community.”

Search Starts For Green Hero

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:00:00 UTC

New research has revealed that over 80% of the British population are taking active steps to reduce their personal CO2 footprint. This is good news in the light of damning evidence that the UK's CO2 emissions increased by 4.5% in 2012*. However, the research by Censuswide, on behalf of People's Postcode Lottery, also revealed that not all Brits are doing their bit. Whilst those most likely to be taking action are aged 35-44 years, those under the age of 24 don't seem to be doing anything at all to change their habits. 24% have made no effort in the last three years to lower their CO2 footprint. The research to identify what activity – if any – the general population was doing to lower their CO2 footprint is of great importance to People's Postcode Lottery as it launches its global Green Challenge competition today at Sustainability Live in Birmingham. The competition opens with the help of previous finalist and sustainable entrepreneur, Robert Matthams.

13 April - W5 2HS - Ealing

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:00:00 UTC

It's an easy win for Ealing this weekend, after lucky local resident Susan Stone scooped the Saturday Street Prize and picked up a cheque for £10,000. The fact that 55-year-old Susan has only been playing for one month certainly makes her win that little bit sweeter. Her lucky postcode, W5 2HS, has turned her £10 ticket into an unbelievable £10,000. “It's such a surreal feeling,” said Susan. “I felt quite spaced out when I first saw the amount on the cheque. I really didn't think I had won, I only signed up about a month ago. We've been playing other lotteries for ages and not won a thing."

Port Talbot Millions Win

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:00:00 UTC

Hundreds of Port Talbot residents set to share another £2 Million spring windfall. They say lightning never strikes twice. However, for residents in Port Talbot, it seems that good luck certainly does, as the area is set to share another £2 Million with People's Postcode Lottery. Local residents from the Port Talbot area should be double-checking their postcodes this week. People's Postcode Lottery has today announced that all players in SA12 7 have won in the latest £2 Million Postcode Millions draw.

06 April - EH12 8NQ - Edinburgh

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:00 UTC

Lady luck was shining down on Edinburgh again this weekend. Another local resident won the Saturday Street Prize, picking up a cheque for £20,000. Gyle Park Gardens resident Elaine Brown got lucky after her postcode, EH12 8NQ, was drawn as the Street Prize winner. ‘Gobsmacked’ at having won, 51-year-old Elaine was left ‘feeling wonderful’ after she revealed her winning cheque. "This just isn't something you imagine will happen to you,” said Elaine. “I have to keep pinching myself to realise that it's true."

Four New Charities Get Funding

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:08:00 UTC

Thanks to the fantastic help of our players, People's Postcode Lottery have been able to extend the support we offer to good causes across Britain. It was recently announced that four new charities will be receiving support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, enabling them to continue the great work they do. In Scotland, players now support National Museums Scotland and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. In England, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and the National Trust will receive support, along with the National Trust in Wales.

Green Challenge Launch

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:00:00 UTC

Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2013 to launch at Sustainability Live. This year's Postcode Lottery Green Challenge competition is set to launch at Sustainability Live next week (16th-18th April). The ‘No. 1’ event for sustainable business management in the UK, Sustainability Live provides the perfect opportunity to kick start the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2013 and encourage as many green-focused entrepreneurs to get involved and apply.

Postcode Millions February 2013

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:59:00 UTC

It's certainly never dull in Hull -- something Hull resident, Elaine Lamping, can testify to. The local nurse won a "dream come true" £400,000 when HU1 3AH was revealed as the winning postcode in our Postcode Millions. Elaine, 51, from Dock Street, says she will be using the winnings to help with her eldest son's up-coming wedding and to pay for her younger son's postgraduate degree fees. "This is just something you dream about isn't it?", said Elaine. "Whilst we were waiting for the event to get started, we were stood trying to guess how much we could have won. And I can tell you now, none of us came even close to guessing £400,000."

30 March - TW12 3UX And DL9 4XR And EH7 4JR - Hampton And Catterick Garrison And Edinburgh

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:00:00 UTC

Today, a trio of big cash prizes has been won by lucky players in postcodes across Britain. For one Hampton family, the treats this weekend aren't just in the form of chocolate eggs, after father-of-two Neil Cassidy won £100,000. The family's postcode TW12 3UX scooped 37-year-old Neil and his wife, Laily, £100,000. What makes their Easter surprise even more incredible is that the couple has only been playing People's Postcode Lottery since the beginning of February. “There are so many things that we could use the money for, it's a fantastic amount,” said Neil. “We really do need to have a good sit down and think about how we want to spend it." Next up, we have three winners from Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire. The trio, who all live on Churchill Drive, won £10,000 each after their postcode, DL9 4XR, was drawn as our first Saturday Street Prize. Next in line for a cash prize was Chris Murray, from East Claremont Street in Edinburgh, who won big in our second Street Prize of the day. Chris sadly wasn't at home to receive his cheque. However, his wife Mary was more than happy to discover that her husband, who has been playing with their postcode EH7 4JR since 2007, had won £10,000.

Maggie's Claim £15.5 Million

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:30:00 UTC

Maggie's claim £15.5 Million in benefits for people with cancer. Maggie's benefits advisory service helped access more than £15.5 Million in unclaimed benefits last year for people with cancer. The service was used by more than 14,000 people across the UK in 2012. It is the kind of support players of Postcode Lottery ensure Maggie's can continue to offer. Vital support that, in the light of last week's budget which saw many benefit cuts, is likely to prove even more crucial in the future in helping people through their cancer journey. Over the past five years players of Postcode Lottery have raised £2.4 Million for Maggie's. This money helps to ensure that the 14 Maggie's Centres across the UK can continue to provide their unique programme of support to people with cancer, their friends and family.

23 March - BS4 4RU - Bristol

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:00:00 UTC

One lucky player from Bristol will certainly be bursting with joy this weekend after winning £10,000. Dawn Cleary, a teaching assistant from Belroyal Avenue in Bristol, has been playing with her postcode BS4 4RU for just over a year. Dawn is absolutely over the moon to have won the Saturday Street Prize. "I am definitely in shock,” said 42 year-old Dawn. “This is just the maddest thing that has ever happened to me, I don't know when it will sink in that I have actually won.”

Funding For Kew Gardens

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:00:00 UTC

Postcode Lottery players help new Kew Gardens scheme to protect UK trees. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is the latest organisation to benefit from funding from players of People's Postcode Lottery. £100,000 has been awarded to Kew's Millennium Seed Bank to develop a new initiative to protect the UK's trees – the UK National Tree Seed Project. Seeds from the UK’s trees and shrubs will be collected and banked in the vaults of the Millennium Seed Bank by scientists from Kew, partner organisations and volunteers. The Millennium Seed Bank, which is based at Wakehurst Place in Sussex, already safeguards practically the entire UK flora in its vaults and works to restore these native plants and trees to their natural habitats.

Players Fund National Trust

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:30:00 UTC

Players of People's Postcode Lottery are supporting the restoration of a lost Rembrandt with £100,000 of funding. The world's leading Rembrandt expert has just confirmed the National Trust's first ever Rembrandt in its collection of 13,500 paintings. The Dutch Master's self portrait has been identified hanging on the walls of Buckland Abbey in Devon. For the last forty years the painting’s provenance has been shrouded in mystery after Rembrandt specialist Horst Gerson and the Rembrandt Research Project (RRP) concluded that the portrait of Rembrandt was produced by one of Rembrandt’s pupils.

16 March - PA20 0HS - Rothesay

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:00:00 UTC

Player Elizabeth McLean will definitely be the talk of the island this weekend, after the Isle of Bute resident scooped £10,000 in the Saturday Street Prize. It won't be long before the 7,000 strong residents discover that retired local council worker Elizabeth, from Bridge Street in Rothesay, won the fantastic amount when her postcode, PA20 0HS, was drawn as the winning Street Prize postcode.

09 March - GL2 4UH - Quedgeley

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:00:00 UTC

Congratulations to our lucky winner in this week's Street Prize postcode GL2 4UH in Quedgeley in Gloucestershire. Unfortunately, they weren't at home when ambassador Scott Quinnell dropped by to deliver their cheque. However, the good news is that their £10,000 prize will be paid straight into their bank account.

£100,000 Funding For Airshow

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:01:00 UTC

National Museum of Flight becomes latest famous institution to receive support from players. National Museums Scotland has received initial funding of £100,000 from players of People's Postcode Lottery. The funding marks the start of long-term support from players for National Museums Scotland's projects across the country. The National Museum of Flight and its popular Airshow on 27th July will be the first to benefit.

02 March - HU1 And ST4 8ER And PA29 6TE - Hull And Stoke And Tarbert

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:00:00 UTC

Today, we've got three sets of lucky winners picking up some amazing prizes. In February, players in Hull scooped £2 Million in the Postcode Millions draw. The winning postcode area was announced to be HU1. All players living in the HU1 postcode area are set to win cash prizes. Today, our lucky Postcode Millions winners will be finding out exactly what they've won, when they receive life-changing cheques at a private party in the area. Two lucky residents from Stoke-on-Trent also shared a massive £100,000 when their postcode ST4 8ER was drawn as a winner in our monthly £100,000 draw. A Tarbert player, William MacFarlane, also has a winning ticket this weekend, after his postcode, PA29 6TE, was drawn as the Saturday Street Prize.

Oxfam Launches New Project

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:00:00 UTC

Leading UK charity, Oxfam, will be championing the development of a local handbag making project into a life-changing social enterprise, all with the support of funding raised by players. The £40,000 funding will support Bags of Enterprise, a project being run by Oxfam that aims to help local unemployed or low-paid women find alternative ways of increasing their income. As well as developing creative, hands-on skills, it is hoped that Bags of Enterprise will improve the women's confidence and the ability to juggle their financial needs with the management of their homes and families. Clara Govier, Head of Charities at People’s Postcode Lottery said; “Bags of Enterprise is an inspirational project that we are delighted players of People's Postcode Lottery are able to support. Equipping these women with the skills, knowledge and network to manufacture their own and unique handbags to sell is inspiring.

Growing Grant For Botanics

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:00:00 UTC

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh supported by funding provided by Postcode Lottery players. One of the world's leading botanic gardens in Scotland's capital will become the latest charity to benefit from funding generated by players of People's Postcode Lottery. A massive £100,000 has been awarded to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, and represents the start of a long term funding relationship for the Garden. As Clara Govier, Head of Charities at People's Postcode Lottery said: "We are delighted that our players will support Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. The gardens attract over 750,000 visitors a year and are part of the fabric of Edinburgh. They are such an amazing resources for the local community, and many visit as children, return with their own children and then with their grandchildren.”

Comedy Greats Exhibition

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:04:00 UTC

A fascinating new exhibition which celebrates 75 years of Scotland's entertainment history will open at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery this weekend. Tickling Jock: Comedy Greats from Sir Harry Lauder to Billy Connolly shines the spotlight on Scotland's unique contribution to the world of comedy in the twentieth century. This amazing exhibition had been supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery.

23 February - PE6 8DE - Market Deeping

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:00:00 UTC

Lynne Hemsley is certainly in the market for some money, after the local resident scooped £10,000 this weekend. The player from Hall Farm in Market Deeping won the fantastic sum when her postcode, PE6 8DE, was drawn in our Saturday Street Prize. “I just can't believe it”, said Lynne. “I'm just not a lucky person – we've had a tough year and it's great to know that something as positive and wonderful as this can happen. We have only been playing since late October last year, it's just unbelievable."

Dream Fund Winners

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:58:00 UTC

Big wins for charities' dream projects announced at Postcode Lottery Charity Gala. Four British charities received good news this week, as they discovered they'd won funding to create the project of their dreams, thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery. They are sharing a pot of £350,000, part of the £22.6 Million raised entirely by players. Blackburne House for Women in Merseyside, ENABLE Scotland in North Ayrshire, the Manchester International Festival and Wild Things in Moray will all receive funding to put their ‘dream projects’ into action.

16 February - CF36 5HA - Porthcawl

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:00:00 UTC

Players in Porthcawl, in South Wales, will certainly be partying this weekend, after three local neighbours scooped a total of £40,000 in our Saturday Street Prize. The three players, who all live on St. Davids Way and play with lucky postcode, CF36 5HA, certainly had Street Prize presenter and ambassador, Judie McCourt, busy knocking on the doors of the winners. First to receive his cheque was Mansel Green who described winning as "the biggest surprise I’ve ever had." Mansel was delighted to have won £10,000 and, although he isn’t quite sure what he’s going to spend the money on, he is sure he will spoil his lovely wife Patricia who was with him when he received his cheque.

09 February - BN44 3WF - Bramber

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:02:00 UTC

One resident in the Steyning area was celebrating after discovering that his postcode had scooped him a £10,000 win. Winning postcode BN44 3WF was announced as the winner of the Saturday Street Prize on 9th February, leading a camera crew and photographer to descend on the village of Bramber to identify the lucky winner. With only one player living in the winning postcode at Downland Park, winner Tim Yeoman was excited to discover that he was centre of attention for the day!

Ellen MacArthur Speaks At Gala

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:44:08 UTC

Last week, at the 2013 People’s Postcode Lottery Charity Gala, Dame Ellen MacArthur delivered an inspiring key-note speech. She talked about her experiences of sailing solo around the world and what events inspired her to start up her Cancer Trust ten years ago. The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust takes young people - who have been fighting cancer - sailing for four days. The experience takes the participants away from their problems and helps to build their confidence.

02 February - G66 1JF And G42 8JR - Kirkintilloch And Glasgow

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:00:00 UTC

This weekend, People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Scott Quinnell has been busy handing out prizes around Glasgow, delivering lucky winners £100,000, £10,000 and a brand new BMW. A Kirkintilloch resident scooped £100,000, thanks to People's Postcode Lottery, when their postcode G66 1JF was drawn as a winner. Janette Negrette was delighted and utterly gobsmacked when Scott revealed the £100,000 cheque. Janette wasn't the only winner in Glasgow this weekend. One lucky ticket in Bankhall Street won £10,000 and a brand new BMW when postcode G42 8JR was drawn as a winner.

Ellen MacArthur Meets Minister

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:00:00 UTC

Dame Ellen MacArthur celebrates Trust's 10th birthday with Scottish hub. It's ships ahoy for the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, as founder Dame Ellen MacArthur meets Health Minister Alex Neil MSP to discuss plans for a Scottish hub. Celebrating its tenth birthday this year, the Cancer Trust is looking to expand its services and make their dream of a Scottish sailing hub a reality - all thanks to the support of Postcode Lottery players. In a meeting with Alex Neil today, Dame Ellen was keen to discuss how important the Trust will be for Scottish youngsters living with or recovering from cancer or leukaemia.

Charity Gala Celebration

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:32:13 UTC

The 2013 People's Postcode Lottery Charity Gala will take place on Thursday 31st January. Held annually, the event is a chance to celebrate the work of charities supported by Postcode Lottery players. Dame Ellen MacArthur will join those attending, providing a key note speech on her own charity, the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. This charity has received two separate grants from People's Postcode Trust, a grant giving Trust funded entirely by Postcode Lottery players. The Charity Gala takes place at the recently refurbished National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Amongst the highlights will be the announcement of this year's Dream Fund winners – charities granted funding to launch the project of their dreams.

26 January - TS27 4NQ - Hartlepool

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:00:00 UTC

A local Hartlepool resident, Vincent Drew, has discovered this weekend that a £10,000 cheque certainly warms the cockles. The pensioner was keeping the cold of the snow away after finding out that his postcode, TS27 4NQ, had scooped him the Saturday Street Prize. 83-year-old Vincent from Shaftesbury Crescent was “feeling champion” after opening his cheque and learning he had picked up a big win. He was in such high spirits that he invited the People's Postcode Lottery team into his house and jumped on the piano to play them a tune!

LFC Foundation's Programme

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:00:00 UTC

Liverpool FC Foundation, the football Club's official charity, has launched a second programme to provide sporting opportunities for children with severe disabilities in the Wirral. And it's part thanks to support from People's Postcode Trust and players of People's Postcode Lottery. The Football 4 All programme follows the success of the flagship initiative, which offers free coaching to over 70 children every week. The new programme, which was officially launched by Liverpool's Lucas Leiva, also provides free coaching for children with complex needs who previously wouldn't have engaged in sport.

19 January - NE65 8UR - Longhorsley

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:00:00 UTC

There's only one thing on the mind of lucky Longhorsley winner, Tony Lewcock, who won £10,000 this weekend in the Saturday Street Prize and that's wheels – four of them in fact. The player has his eyes on a new car after his postcode, NE65 8UR, scooped him the fantastic £10,000 winnings. “I thought I'd won a bunch of bananas!” laughed 63-year-old Tony, who lives in Drummonds Close. “I have never won any money, I'm not that lucky. But it's certainly needed at the moment. “Living on my own the bills are quite high and my car has just broken down, which when you live a good while away from the local shops, is pretty important.”

European Postcode Millions December 2012

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:00:00 UTC

South East Derbyshire residents beat January blues. In Derbyshire, in postcode sector DE72 3, 35 local residents have scooped a total of £220,000 in the European Postcode Millions draw. The People's Postcode Lottery team visited Draycott, Borrowash, Ockbrook, Breaston and Risley to dish out cheques. Some of the bigger prize winners were invited to a winner's ceremony held at the Bulls Head public house in Draycott to discover how much they had won and celebrate with fellow players.

Seed Truck Visits Maggie's

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:30:00 UTC

Maggie's Fife and The Seed Truck sow seeds of exciting new partnership. Maggie's Fife and The Fife Diet's Seed Truck are sowing the seeds of a new relationship which could see Maggie's visitors develop their green fingers and reap health benefits. The Seed Truck is a joint project between Fife Diet and WWF Scotland, funded by the People's Postcode Trust Dream Fund. It visited the Maggie's Centre in the grounds of Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital to discuss plans for growing herbs and micro gardens to be used as part of Maggie's Nutrition Workshops. Both The Fife Diet and Maggie's are supported by Postcode Lottery players who have to date raised £22.6 Million for good causes.

12 January - DE72 3 And UB4 9UL - Derbyshire And Hayes

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:00:00 UTC

Today, we've got double the winners with two sets of lucky players picking up big cheques. In Derbyshire, in postcode sector DE72 3, 35 local residents have scooped a total of £220,000 in the European Postcode Millions draw. The People's Postcode Lottery team visited Draycott, Borrowash, Ockbrook, Breaston and Risley to dish out cheques. Some of the bigger prize winners were invited to a winner's ceremony held at the Bulls Head public house in Draycott to discover how much they had won and celebrate with fellow players. Also today, our Saturday Street Prize made two lucky winners in Hayes smile. Two neighbours in postcode UB4 9UL have scooped the handsome sum of £10,000 each. People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Scott Quinnell was certainly kept busy in Hayes, popping in to give cheques to the two lucky ladies from Cygnet Way.

Stephen Jardine With SWT

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:09:51 UTC

Last week, TV personality Stephen Jardine popped down to the Bawsinch and Duddingston reserve to see how funding from players of People's Postcode Lottery is helping run the Scottish Wildlife Trust-owned reserve. This beautiful site in the centre of Edinburgh boasts incredible wildlife, and is just one of 100 sites that the Scottish Wildlife Trust take care of. Stephen explains why he likes working with the charity: “I like working with the Scottish Wildlife Trust because they have a unique understanding of wildlife in Scotland and they understand what they have to do to protect it and how to get the people of Scotland to make the most of it and get involved with conserving wildlife.”

Good Food For Good Health

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:28:14 UTC

Supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery, Maggie's Centres, has shown that nutrition plays a huge role in the support offered to people with cancer, along with their friends and families. For many people with cancer, eating is one of the few things that can still be controlled, and eating well can give someone a physical and emotional boost at any time on their cancer journey. Much of the same advice given to those with cancer could also benefit anyone looking to feel happier and healthier. We visited Maggie's Nutrition workshop to check this out. Click here to get the delicious chocolate cake recipe we baked which proved this theory.

Charity Receives Royal Seal

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:00:00 UTC

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales extends patronage of Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust. Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is delighted to announce that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has accepted their invitation to extend his patronage of the charity. Sharing an active interest in environmental issues, His Royal Highness has chosen to extend his patronage of YDMT for a further five years. This will then last until November 2017, at which point The Prince of Wales will have been patron of the charity for 20 years.

05 January - TW9 4HR - Richmond

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 10:00:00 UTC

Local resident, Madeleine Peijs, certainly won't have the January blues this month, after winning £10,000 last weekend. The local charity fundraiser from Pensford Avenue in Richmond scooped the fantastic amount after her postcode, TW9 4HR, was drawn as the winning Saturday Street Prize postcode. Playing with one ticket, Madeleine picked up £10,000. Speaking about her win, Madeleine said: “I'm feeling great, what a great surprise. I couldn't believe it when the winning cheque was revealed. It's a pretty good way to start 2013!

Postcode Millions December 2012

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 15:33:34 UTC

Conon Bridge gets a £2 Million cash windfall. In Conon Bridge, local residents got their hands on £2 Million in the December Millions. But it's three lucky residents from Wyvis Crescent, from IV7 8BZ, that will be counting the biggest prizes, after scooping a total of £1 Million. Sharon Oliphant, Valerie Durdle and one other anonymous winner picked up the life-changing cheques at a party held at local pub and restaurant, The Conon Bridge Hotel. With over 200 local neighbours there to celebrate, the big winners won cheques to the value of £400,000 and £200,000.

29 December - IV7 8 And SO18 1FT - Ross-shire And Southampton

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:18:00 UTC

Today, we've got two sets of lucky winners picking up life-changing cheques. First up, Ross-shire residents will share a massive £2 Million. Players with postcodes in the lucky sector IV7 8 will be celebrating with our Postcode Millions. After several weeks of waiting, lucky winners will find out today exactly how much they've won. The full winning postcode, IV7 8??, which scoops the lion's share of the prize, will be revealed today at a private winners' party in Conon Bridge. One lucky winner will also drive away a brand new BMW. Also today, one Southampton resident has found out they are waltzing into the New Year £10,000 richer. Angela Oliver, from Cobden Avenue in Southampton, is delighted to have won the Saturday Street Prize with postcode SO18 1FT. “I am still trying to take the news in that I have actually won,” said Angela. “My husband and I will definitely be popping open a bottle of fizz tonight to celebrate.”

Postcode Trust Funding High

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:00:00 UTC

£6 Million announced for charity projects to date. People's Postcode Lottery has today announced that it's raised over £6 Million for charity and community projects supported through its grant-giving charity People's Postcode Trust. The charity has invested in over 900 projects across Great Britain to date. It offers awards of £500 up to £10,000 through its small grants programme and up to £100,000 for larger ‘dream’ projects. People's Postcode Trust has enlisted the support of X-factor finalist Danyl Johnson to mark the milestone. Danyl said, “I'm really excited to be People's Postcode Trust's charity ambassador. The Trust supports so many great causes in Great Britain, and it's only possible thanks to the players of People's Postcode Lottery – I’m really proud to be part of it.”

22 December - B73 5DH - Sutton Coldfield

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:00:00 UTC

One Sutton Coldfield resident will be feeling festive this weekend after scooping an amazing £10,000 just three days before Christmas. Pauline Butler, from Plants Close in Sutton Coldfield, has only been playing with her lucky postcode B73 5DH since September. She's shocked to have won the Saturday Street Prize. “I am absolutely delighted,” said Pauline. “This is just the best news and it has come at the best time for me and my husband Paul, we will really be able to enjoy Christmas now.”

World's Third Largest Donor

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:12:00 UTC

Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries is world's third largest private charity donor. For the second year running, Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries has been announced as the world's third largest private charity donor, according to newspaper City AM. Having awarded £413 Million to charitable causes across the world in 2012, Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries came third in the listings. First and second position went to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and The Wellcome Trust, who raised £2.7 billion and £642 million respectively. Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries operates five separate charity lotteries across Holland, Sweden and Great Britain. In total, the lotteries have resulted in a total of £4 billion being awarded to good causes around the globe.

Missing People Reuniting Families

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:15:00 UTC

Postcode Lottery support for Missing People helps reunite 1,000 families. Missing People offers a lifeline when someone disappears. They provide specialised support for those left behind to assist the search for their missing loved one and help end the heartache and confusion. Recently published statistics reveal that an estimated 216,000 individuals were reported missing to UK police forces in the year 2010-11 (National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) June 2011). However it is estimated that a staggering 250,000 people go missing each year (The Home Office, May 2010). People's Postcode Lottery players have provided over £1.9 Million in support to date to help the charity.

15 December - HU9 3NH - Hull

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:00:00 UTC

One lucky Hull resident will certainly be the happiest person in his street today after scooping a massive £10,000 with People's Postcode Lottery. Patrick Docherty, from Oban Avenue in Hull, has only been playing with postcode HU9 3NH since April 2012. Patrick is absolutely delighted to have won £10,000. “I am just absolutely gobsmacked,” said Patrick. “I have never won anything before in my life, I haven't been playing for that long and really didn't expect to win so this is just the best surprise. My wife and I only got married in February and she moved to Hull from the Philippines in July so this has been a really busy year for us both. This news just tops off what has already been a year of celebration!”

Football Memories New Launch

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:56:24 UTC

Alzheimer Scotland officially opened their brand new resource at Scotland’s national football stadium, the Hampden Hub, on Friday 30 November. The charity also launched their Football Memories League – the latest development in the charity’s Football Memories Project. Former footballers Peter Cormack, Colin Jackson and the legendary Lawrie Reilly joined Alzheimer Scotland to mark the launch. None of this would have been possible without the tremendous support of from People’s Postcode Trust’s Dream Fund, Bupa and players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

08 December - IP3 9AX - Ipswich

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:00:00 UTC

One lucky player from Ipswich enjoyed a weekend like no other, after winning the £10,000 Street Prize on Saturday. IP3 9AX in Ipswich was the lucky postcode drawn and had local player, Samantha Gardiner, jumping for joy. Samantha, who plays with just one ticket, was so surprised when she realised she had scooped the £10,000 - especially given the 39-year-old has been playing for less than a month. “Can you believe it?” she said when asked about her win. “It's so shocking – we've not even been playing for a month and I've already won,” said Samantha. “Everyone says that I'm lucky, I'm always winning at bingo as well, but I didn't believe it. But now I'm thinking maybe I am.”

Millions Heads To Conon Bridge

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 10:00:00 UTC

Christmas celebrations begin early for Conon Bridge residents. Players in Conon Bridge should be double-checking their postcodes this week, as locals have scooped £2 Million in the latest Postcode Millions draw. The winning postcode sector has been revealed as IV7 8 in Ross-shire. All Postcode Lottery players living in that postcode area set to win cash prizes. Those living in the full winning postcode – to be revealed at a private party on Saturday 29th December – will win the lion's share of the prize. Scotland has certainly had a good run of luck with the Postcode Millions having landed eleven times across the country since the Lottery began. Most recently, residents in Cupar walked away with a total of £2 Million in July this year. Residents of Thurso shared a staggering £2.1 Million in April 2010 and over £1 Million went to Balloch in March 2009.

Colin McCredie At CHILDREN 1ST

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:50:00 UTC

TV star Colin McCredie admitted he was 'blown away' by three young carers when he visited CHILDREN 1ST's Midlothian Young Carers service recently. Colin, of 'Taggart' and 'Wooly and Tig' fame, visited the service in Dalkeith in his role as Ambassador for People's Postcode Lottery, whose players have raised over £2.2 Million for the charity to date. He heard first-hand from teenagers Becca McLaren, Rebecca Martin and Liam Dobbie what it's like looking after a family member with long-term illness or disability and how the service has helped.

Portrait Gallery Turns One

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:05:51 UTC

National Portrait Gallery celebrates first birthday with exciting 2013 programme. To celebrate the National Portrait Gallery's first birthday, an exhibition of Man Ray portraits and an Annie Lennox retrospective are among the highlights of the 2013 programme.The National Portrait Gallery is delighted to announce that Annie Lennox, one of the nation's most successful musical stars, will be given pride of place on the ground floor with her exhibition The House of Annie Lennox. Opening on 23rd March 2013, the exhibition is curated by Annie Lennox in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. It will include an array of stunning photographs, a video installation and a dazzling selection of costumes from her personal archive.

01 December - KA11 2BQ - Irvine

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 10:00:00 UTC

This weekend, Christmas has come early for one Irvine resident when they scooped £20,000 and the keys to a brand new BMW 1 Series. Fay Wilson, from Speyburn in Irvine, will be celebrating the start of December in style. Her postcode, KA11 2BQ, was drawn in the £10,000 Saturday Street Prize. Playing with two tickets, Fay picked up £20,000 – a win that will really get her into the Christmas mood. Fay said: “This is unbelievable, I can't believe that we have won. I have been thinking about retiring for a while now and was only planning to actually do it next year. But winning this has changed everything – I'll be handing my notice in straight away.”

Guide Dogs Charity Wins

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:10:00 UTC

Local charity secures £15,000 in online campaign. Local charity Guide Dogs for the Blind is the winner of this year's Vote that Counts in the North East, scooping a fantastic £15,000 funding. The charity beat five other charities working in the North East, including runners-up Percey Hedley Foundation and Daft As A Brush. The Vote that Counts is a free online and newspaper campaign, spearheaded by People's Postcode Trust. It challenged participating charities to achieve the highest number of free online votes from supporters in the North East to win a share of £30,000. Yet, it was Guide Dogs that secured 31% of the 11,000 votes cast to pip the other charities to the post and secure the £15,000 funding.

24 November - TR4 9BE - Trispen

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:00:00 UTC

Local garden centre owners, Mary and Michael Jerome, are having a blooming good weekend after winning with Postcode Lottery. The green fingered pair from Bidford upon Avon scooped £20,000 when their postcode won the Saturday Street Prize. Yet, it wasn't their local Bidford postcode that won them a fantastic £10,000 per ticket. It was actually their old Trispen postcode, some 200 miles away in Cornwall. Speaking about their lucky old postcode, Mary said: “We've moved house quite a few times, so I kept this postcode. It's our old one and is obviously quite lucky. Can you imagine if we'd changed to our new one? It is such a marvellous feeling to have won. We've won a couple of things in the past, but I wouldn't say we are super lucky. I'm still absolutely gobsmacked.”

17 November - NN18 0EY - Corby

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:00:00 UTC

Wedding bells may be ringing even sooner for one lucky Corby resident, after she scooped £10,000 today in the Saturday Street Prize. Local carer and soon-to-be bride, Angela Crabb, couldn’t believe her luck when her postcode, NN18 0EY, was drawn as the winning £10,000 Saturday Street Prize. 43-year-old Angela, who has only been playing since July this year, was completely overwhelmed to see the £10,000 cheque revealed. Angela said: “I thought we had just won a couple of hundred pounds. I almost died on the spot when Scott revealed the cheque and it was worth as much as it was. We’ve only been playing for a couple of months!”

Our Visit To Children North East

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:50:00 UTC

Children North East is a charity in the North East of England for children living in the area, supported by you, the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Children North East works with children whose lives are disadvantaged for any number of reasons to allow them to have the same chance as their peers. For over 120 years it has been transforming the lives of disadvantaged children, highlighting the plight of children and young people to the general public. Children North East aim to create happy childhoods and fulfilling futures for all young people in the region.

Guide Dogs Are Screen Stars

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:00:00 UTC

Vote that Counts charity, Guide Dogs, had their five minutes of fame last week, when they won the online campaign’s Facebook Share competition. After securing the most shares for their charity Facebook page, the People’s Postcode Lottery team together with Vote That Counts ambassador, Judie McCourt, headed along to the Guide Dogs office in Newcastle to film their amazing work. The final cuts are now in – click on the video below to find out more about how winning the Vote that Counts campaign would make such a difference to the charity.

10 November - BN15 0DQ - Lancing

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:00:00 UTC

One local Lancing player certainly had lady luck shining on her this weekend, after scooping a fantastic £10,000 with People's Postcode Lottery. Sarah Wheels, from Loose Lane in Sompting, couldn't believe her luck when her postcode, BN15 0DQ, was drawn in the Saturday Street Prize (10 November). After playing for only one month, her single ticket won her £10,000. “This is absolutely brilliant, it was such a real shock,” said Sarah. “You just can't believe how lucky you can be, we've only been playing for a month. I just rang my partner David and told him the great news, he couldn't believe it either.

03 November - DE55 4EX - Riddings, Alfreton

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:15:00 UTC

Congratulations to all our lucky players in this week's winning Street Prize postcode, DE55 4EX in Riddings, Alfreton. Winning tickets collect £10,000 each. Sign up now for your chance to win while helping good causes in your area.

Early Christmas Present For NWT

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:00:00 UTC

Northumberland Wildlife Trust is today celebrating receiving a fantastic early Christmas present from players of People's Postcode Lottery. The wildlife charity has just received a whopping £76,000 from People's Postcode Lottery which supports a number of good causes in England with all money raised going to local charities. To date, the Trust has received a staggering £394,940 which has had a huge impact on its conservation work, never more so than this year, as it has been able to lead the national campaigning against the proposed cull of buzzards and badgers.

Postcode Millions October 2012

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:00:00 UTC

Three certainly is the magic number for residents of Newport today. A trio of lucky residents got their hands on almost £1 Million when their postcode, NP20 3BJ, won the Postcode Millions. The lucky residents from Bideford Road in the South East Wales town, discovered their win amongst friends and family at a celebration held in the Newport Centre. Yet it wasn't just the trio who won big. A further 39 postcode sector players won their share of the total £2 Million prize fund, each walking away with cheques ranging from £3,130 to £62,600.

Vote That Counts Launches

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC

Today sees the launch of the Vote that Counts in the North East. This online initiative gives the public the chance to award a total of £30,000 to local charities. A unique campaign, the Vote that Counts puts the decision-making in the hands of the North East public and asks them to decide where a total of £30,000 should be awarded. However, with all six charities involved providing fantastic services to the local community, organisers – People's Postcode Trust – know that the decision-making won't be easy.

27 October - NP20 3 And GU51 3AS - Newport And Fleet

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:00:00 UTC

20 October - DY11 5PW - Kidderminster

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC

Kidderminster resident and music therapist, Angela Cattanach-Chell, has certainly hit the right note this weekend, when her postcode won a whopping £20,000. 72-year-old Angela's lucky postcode, DY11 5PW, was drawn in the £10,000 Saturday Street Prize. Angela picked up a total of £20,000 for her two winning tickets. As the Director of local charity, Birmingham Centre for Arts Therapies, Angela welcomed People's Postcode Lottery ambassador, Scott Quinnell, to the centre to hand over her winning cheque and to take part in the charity's activities.

Postcode Grove Is Planted

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:00:00 UTC

Team members from People's Postcode Lottery swapped office life for the great outdoors when they planted 1,000 native trees. The team's hard work created the Postcode Grove at Lang Craigs, in the Kilpatrick Hills near Dumbarton. The grove has been planted to celebrate the support you, the players of the charity lottery have given to the Woodland Trust Scotland. Carol Evans, director of Woodland Trust Scotland, and Annemiek Hoogenboom, Country Director of People's Postcode Lottery, also planted an oak tree together to mark the occasion.

Our New Office

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:20:25 UTC

This week we unveiled our brand new office in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. People's Postcode Lottery, which employs over 80 people, has moved all staff members to a brand new office located at 76 George Street. The move will give us the opportunity to continue to grow team numbers, increase our presence in a bustling part of the town and, it is hoped, help the company to achieve its ongoing corporate social responsibility aims. Jo Bucci, Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to be based in the city centre. The founders of the Lottery fell in love with Edinburgh and we're proud of the fact that the company has chosen to remain here. After five years, we're excited about what the next chapter holds.”

13 October - HP2 6HA - Great Gaddesden

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC

One Great Gaddesden resident is certainly having a great weekend, after winning £10,000 in our Saturday Street Prize. Barry Teagle, who has only been playing People’s Postcode Lottery since January, had the surprise of his life when his postcode, HP2 6HA, was drawn as the winner. As well as receiving a bumper cheque, the 55-year-old had a visit from rugby legend and Street Prize ambassador, Scott Quinnell.

Scottish Wildlife Trust Support

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:00:00 UTC

Players of People's Postcode Lottery support Scottish Wildlife Trust's National Members' Day. People's Postcode Lottery players recently showed their support of the Scottish Wildlife Trust's National Members' Day. Funding from players supported the Question Time session within the Members' Day event. Recently held in Edinburgh, the Members' day saw talks by wildlife filmmaker Simon King and a number of special guests. A bumper crowd of 300 members were inspired about the wonders of Scotland's wildlife.

06 October - PO30 2DF - Isle Of Wight

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:02:00 UTC

Lady luck was certainly shining down on Wallace Court in Newport on the Isle Of Wight last weekend, as one lucky resident won a £10,000 cheque. Fred Hall was left beaming from ear to ear when his postcode, PO30 2DF, was drawn in the Saturday Street Prize. Daughter-in-law, Claire Hall, and grandson, Leo, were there over the weekend to help Fred unveil his cheque and celebrate his winnings. The retired father of six said: “I can't believe it, it has not sunk in yet. I think I'll get a couple of things for the house, just make it a bit homely. It's such a great amount.”

Newport Nets Millions

Sat, 06 Oct 2012 09:00:00 UTC

Players in Newport should be double-checking their postcodes this week, as People’s Postcode Lottery has today announced that locals have scooped £2 million in the latest October Postcode Millions draw. The winning postcode sector has been revealed as NP20 3, with all People’s Postcode Lottery players in the area set to win cash prizes. Those living in the full winning postcode – to be revealed at a local party on Saturday 27 October – will win the lion’s share of the prize. Winners will be contacted from the end of next week onwards and will be invited to the Millions celebrations.

29 September - DD8 2XQ And TD9 8LP - Forfar And Hawick

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC

Today, with a Double Street Prize and a BMW up for grabs, we have even more happy winners celebrating. Life begins at 40 and for one lucky Forfar resident, life is looking pretty good at the moment. After turning 40 just a few months ago, Lynne Hamilton from Letham has got her hands on £10,000 and a brand new BMW 1 Series. Lynne works as an accountant at NHS Tayside. She couldn't believe her luck when her postcode, DD8 2XQ, was drawn as the first of our two Street Prizes. “Totally in shock, totally lovely, totally fantastic,” said Lynne. “Winning is completely unexpected. I've spent it three times over in my head, even though in reality I don't have a clue yet what to spend it on. We would love to go to Dubai – lots of my work colleagues have already been and the pictures looked fantastic. We've not had a summer holiday this year, so winning this would make it all possible, it's great.” Meanwhile, in our second Street Prize of the day, a player in postcode TD9 8LP in Hawick picked up another £10,000. Sadly, our lucky winner wasn't at home when the team popped along to present them with their cheque. But its not a problem as with People's Postcode Lottery, your winnings go straight into your bank account.

Fife Diet's Food Revolution

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:03:00 UTC

Thanks to a grant of over £93,000 from the People's Postcode Trust Dream Fund, a funding pot made possible with the support of People's Postcode Lottery players, a highly-visible Seed Truck has spent the summer touring Scotland, helping people of all ages to grow their own food.

£20 Million Brings Smiles

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:00:00 UTC

People's Postcode Lottery players raise milestone amount for good causes. People's Postcode Lottery has announced that players have raised over £20 Million for good causes since its launch in 2008. This money has brought smiles to the faces of people all over Britain. From national charities to local good causes, the funding raised by players is making a huge difference to communities. With over £20 Million in total, there's plenty to celebrate. Children's charity CHILDREN 1ST has been lucky enough to receive a slice of this support from the players. They have been awarded over £2 Million to date. This vital funding has had a huge impact on the thousands of families who rely on their services, especially given the challenging economic climate.

US Winner In Green Challenge

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:01:00 UTC

American winner collects €500,000 in Postcode Lottery Green Challenge for biodegradable plastic business. Molly Morse from the United States has won the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2012. The jury announced Molly's win last night in New York. Morse has received €500,000 to develop her promising green business, Mango Materials. The company uses bacteria to turn methane gas into affordable biodegradable plastic. Two other finalists, Daan Weddepohl from the Netherlands and New Zealander Nick Gerritsen, won €100,000 each for their CO2-reducing business ideas.

22 September - TS6 9LP - Middlesbrough

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC

There were double the smiles in Middlesbrough this weekend when two local ladies scooped £10,000 each. Neighbours Ellie Felgate and June Siddaway were jumping for joy when their postcode, TS6 9LP, won the Saturday Street Prize. This netted the neighbours a total of £20,000. Ellie was delighted when People's Postcode Lottery ambassador, Judie McCourt, knocked on her door with her winning cheque. “It hasn't sunk in yet,” said Ellie, who is 38. “I want to go round hugging everybody!". But it wasn't just Ellie and her family who were over the moon at the draw landing in TS6 9LP. Just down the street, June Siddaway and her husband Neil couldn't believe their luck either. “At the moment it's not real at all,” said 50-year-old June. “I keep looking at the cheque Judie gave me and thinking it belongs to someone else. Ask me in a few weeks how the money has changed my life – the mist should have cleared by then! All I can say is that it's a wonderful surprise. You always think it will never happen to you – I did. But it can and I am proof of that! For as little as £10 a month you can win a life changing amount. Go on, sign up. Think of all the good causes you will be helping. You have nothing to lose and an awful lot to gain."

Remember That Gemmill Goal?

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:30:00 UTC

Football Memories is a reminiscence project for football fans with dementia across Scotland. The charity, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, works in partnership with the Scottish Football Museum to train volunteers to use football nostalgia to stimulate memories.

Taking Tea With Winners

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:00:00 UTC

People’s Postcode Lottery caught up with Summer Postcode Millions winners, Margaret Nelson, Kathleen Todd and Bob Marshall recently, to find out how they’ve been spending their £333,333 cheques. The trio won the lion’s share of the Summer Postcode Millions prize pot worth £2 million only a few months ago.

15 September - SA17 4EF - Kidwelly

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:00:00 UTC

One lucky player in Kidwelly had a surprise visit from Welsh international rugby star Scott Quinnell this weekend. Her postcode had scooped her a fantastic £10,000. 50-year-old Nicoletta Young from Trimsaran picked up £10,000 when her postcode, SA17 4EF, was drawn in our Saturday Street Prize. Having only played for a couple of months, she was understandably surprised to hear the news. “I am in shock, such a big surprise,” said Nicoletta, an administrator at the Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen. “We've only been playing for a few months – we really didn't think we would win so quickly. All of my friends have now signed up, they're just wishing they had done it a lot sooner!”

08 September - IV12 4SA - Nairn

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:59:00 UTC

Congratulations to all our lucky players in this week's winning Street Prize postcode, IV12 4SA in Nairn. Winning tickets collect £10,000 each. Sign up now for your chance to win while helping good causes in your area.

07 September - BN23 8DY - Eastbourne

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:01:00 UTC

Ecstatic Eastbourne residents win £230,000 cash pot. There are no back-to-school-blues for one lucky group of Eastbourne families this week, when they discovered they had won a share of £230,000. Instead, it’s holidays galore. The players all live in postcode sector BN23 8. They discovered this week that their postcode had been drawn, winning them a total of £230,000. What's more, with only 15 players in the winning postcode area there were rich happy faces all round.

Green Challenge Finalists Chosen

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:45:00 UTC

Yesterday, three entrepreneurs got one step closer to getting their hands on a €500,000 prize pot to bring their green business idea to life. The chosen three were announced at the annual Postcode Lottery Green Challenge held at the PICNIC festival 2012.

Founders Receive Royal Honour

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:00:00 UTC

Boudewijn Poelmann and Frank Leeman, founders of the Postcode Lottery format, were today named Officers in the Order of Oranje-Nassau by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. The equivalent to the OBE in the UK, they received the royal honour from Joyce Sylvester, the mayor of Naarden, in the North of Holland. She praised their passion for charitable causes and their innovative entrepreneurship and leadership – qualities that have enabled them to create an organisation that has become the third largest private donor in the world.

European Postcode Millions September 2012

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 16:00:00 UTC

Cancer Trust Scottish Launch

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:00:00 UTC

Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust announces launch of Scottish hub. The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has announced the launch of a Scottish hub for early 2013, with funding from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The brand new hub will be established in Largs in North Ayrshire. This is a welcome Scottish first for the Trust, which was launched back in 2003 by Dame Ellen MacArthur. Although currently based on the Isle of Wight, the Trust works with young people diagnosed with cancer or leukemia from all over the UK. These have included 43 young Scottish people to date.

Kickoff At Cruyff Court

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 15:50:00 UTC

Football legend joins Paralympians to open new Cruyff Court Tottenham Hotspur. On Tuesday, Ledley King, former captain of Tottenham Hotspur, joined the Dutch Paralympic 7-a-side football squad to open the brand new Cruyff Court Tottenham Hotspur. The court will provide a multi-use games area for young people living at the heart of London's regeneration drive, following last year's riots.

01 September - CF33 6EB - Kenfig Hill

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 09:00:00 UTC

Holidays are on the horizon for one resident of Kenfig Hill in Bridgend. This weekend, they've won £20,000 with their postcode in our Saturday Street Prize. Susan Roberts couldn't believe it when her postcode, CF33 6EB, was drawn. Her two winning tickets scooped her £10,000 each – and a brand new BMW to boot. “It is my dream come true!” said Susan. “I just can't believe it, we really never thought we would win. Something like this just doesn't happen to us – I bet everyone says that, but it doesn't. We've only been playing for about seven weeks.”

Green Challenge Finalists

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:00:00 UTC

Six finalists are named in Postcode Lottery Green Challenge. Today, it's been announced that six entrepreneurs will be competing against each other on 17 September in the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2012. The six finalists will be pitching their great green business plans at the annual PICNIC event. Each hopes to win the fantastic £400,000 prize pot. The preliminary jury chose the finalists out of 509 entrants from around the world.

Funding Boost For Hockey Club

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:00:00 UTC

Scotland's newest hockey club receives funding boost thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery. Dunfermline City Hockey Club was awarded £1,496 by People's Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity, funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery. The organisation will use the money to provide additional kit and equipment for its second team as well as community coaching sessions. The three month project will ensure that Dunfermline City Hockey Club can continue to expand their sporting and social activities within the local and wider community. This ensures affordable access to hockey for all.