http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/RSS.htm http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/SearchForGreenHero.htm A global competition in search of the next big carbon cutting innovation was just launched by 2009 British Winner, Dean Gregory, at the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation. Now in its sixth year, the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is searching for another British finalist. The project has received backing from major figures around the world, including Sir Richard Branson. With the support of the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation, the competition is looking for green Scottish sustainable entrepreneurs aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through innovative sustainable business ideas. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/c/7/5/7840_ministerstewartstevensonanddeangregory_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/SearchForGreenHero.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WinAnIPad2.htm Try your luck and see if you can win a brand new iPad 2. Fancy getting your hands on a brand new iPad 2? For a chance to win one, just check out our April News video and correctly answer one simple question. It couldn't be easier. Enter the competition before Wednesday 20 June to make sure you're in to win. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/4/6/2/7838_JudieInAprilNewsRoundup_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WinAnIPad2.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/PostcodeLotteryGoesMobile.htm People's Postcode Lottery launches new mobile website. If you want to keep up to date with the latest People's Postcode Lottery news, but you're always on the move, then the brand new mobile site is just for you. The team at People's Postcode Lottery has been working hard to create a mobile site that's targeted to your needs when you're away from your PC. More streamlined, with mobile friendly emails and pages, it's a better user experience for People's Postcode Lottery mobile visitors. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/5/b/4/7828_ComputerWithAniPhone_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/PostcodeLotteryGoesMobile.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/12MayPA345PAOban.htm An Oban resident is deciding how to spend £10,000 this week after discovering her postcode was a winner! Lucky postcode PA34 5PA was drawn as the winning Saturday Street Prize postcode. This led People's Postcode Lottery ambassador and rugby legend Scott Quinnell to knock on the door of Breadalbane Street resident Carol Young. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/e/4/2/cid7833_ScottWithObanWinnersCarolAndIain_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/12MayPA345PAOban.htm Sun, 13 May 2012 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/VoteThatCountsLaunches.htm 12 welsh charities are competing for a total of £20,000 funding. Yesterday saw the launch of Wales' Vote That Counts. This online initiative gives the public the chance to award a total of £20,000 to Welsh charities. A unique campaign, Vote That Counts puts the decision-making in the hands of the Welsh public. The public are asked to decide where £20,000 should be spent. However, all of the 12 charities support young, sick, vulnerable or disadvantaged people across Wales, making their services vital to communities across the country. The organisers – People's Postcode Trust – know that the decision-making won't be easy. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/d/2/6/7834_VoteThatCountsLogo_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/VoteThatCountsLaunches.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 15:16:08 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WinAnHDTV.htm In June, every player in one postcode sector will win an HD TV. With Euro 2012 football coming in June and the Olympics starting in July, this will be an unforgettable summer for sports fans. With a brand-new HD TV – or an extra TV – you won't have to miss a single event. And now, you can enjoy the Summer of Sport with your whole neighbourhood. This June, every player in one lucky postcode sector will win a brand-new HD flatscreen television*. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/e/8/1/7839_WinAFlatscreenHDTV_NoLozenge_80x70_v2.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WinAnHDTV.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 12:49:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/5MayNN171DSCorby.htm A Corby resident is celebrating this week after discovering he has won £10,000. NN17 1DS was drawn as the lucky winning postcode in the Saturday Street Prize. This led the team to Parsons Grove in the Northamptonshire town. Keith Bannister, 52, was asleep after working three back-to-back shifts in his role as Line Manager with local cereal firm Weetabix when he received a knock at the door. Little did he know, it was from People's Postcode Lottery ambassador and rugby legend Scott Quinnell. And he was holding his winning cheque for £10,000. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/c/c/8/7813_ScottWithOurCorbyWinner_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/5MayNN171DSCorby.htm Sun, 06 May 2012 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/SolCinemaGetsSoul.htm If you thought a cinema powered entirely by the sun was a crazy idea, then think again. With the help of you, the players of People's Postcode Lottery, a Swansea based charity has brought this ambitious and green idea to life. The Undercurrents Foundation received over £4,000 funding from People's Postcode Trust to create the Sol Cinema. This unique and environmental cinema is powered entirely by solar panels. It's been a huge hit already with its quirky design and dinky but cute size. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/6/7/a/7810_ScottQuinnellTryingOutTheSolCinema_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/SolCinemaGetsSoul.htm Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:06:25 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/28AprilML43DQAndKY147LBBellshillAndAuchtermuchty.htm A Bellshill grandfather is celebrating after discovering he has won a £10,000 prize. Postcode ML4 3DQ was drawn as the first of two winners in the Saturday Double Street Prize draw. This led the Street Prize team to George Gillespie's house on Cross Orchard Way. Mr Gillespie, 78, said of his win, “I am bowled over. It is great, what a lovely surprise.” In the second Street Prize of the day, James and Claire Lockhart scooped £10,000 with postcode KY14 7LB in Auchtermuchty. With James at work at local recycling firm Viridor, Claire was at home to collect the prize with daughter, 19 month old Gabi. She said, “I just can’t believe it. Winning this amount of money just makes everything so much easier.” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/d/4/6/cid7809_BellshillML43DQAndAuchtermuchtyKY147LBWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/28AprilML43DQAndKY147LBBellshillAndAuchtermuchty.htm Sun, 29 Apr 2012 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/SpringPostcodeMillionsApril2012.htm Postcode Millions Party in Port Talbot brings £2 Million spring windfall. A 70 year old grandmother is reeling after discovering she has won £400,000 at a People's Postcode Lottery party held in Port Talbot. The lucky winner only registered her postcode to play last year. As the only player in the full winning postcode SA12 6PY, she scooped the biggest prize from the £2 Million prizepot. Port Talbot postcode sector SA12 6 was announced last week as the winning postcode sector in the Spring Postcode Millions draw. A winners party was held in the seaside town today. 42 other players living in the winning postcode sector also won a share of the £2 Million prize. Winners collected cheques ranging from £8,330 to £99,960. This included seven players walking away with £66,640 each. 20 players scooped wins of £33,320 each. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/4/0/f/cid7801_WinnerLaurenTeesdaleWithHerWinnersCheque_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/SpringPostcodeMillionsApril2012.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:25:21 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/21AprilSA126PYPortTalbot.htm Student nurse and grandmother share whopping lottery win. A 22 year old is celebrating after discovering she and her grandmother have won a total of £400,000. The full winning postcode, SA12 6PY, was announced at a winner's party for players living in postcode sector SA12 6 in Port Talbot. Lauren Teesdale came to receive a cheque on behalf of herself and her 70 year old grandmother, Sylvia Pask. Ms Teesdale said, "We have always said that we would share any prizes we won, as we split the cost of a ticket - I just never imagined the prize to be so big! Thank goodness for my Gran living where she does. I can now buy myself a house, and not have to worry about paying the mortgage each month from my student budget!" http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/4/6/a/7796_WinnerLaurenTeesdaleWithHerWinnersCheque_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/21AprilSA126PYPortTalbot.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:15:55 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/14AprilRH136AWHorsham.htm There's not a cloud in the sky for April Ray this month, as the local Horsham resident has won £10,000. April's postcode, RH13 6AW, was drawn as the Saturday Street Prize winning postcode, securing her a £10,000 win for her ticket. Yet, her luck this April didn't end there. Her daughter also gave birth this week to a beautiful and healthy little girl, Milly Louise April. “I feel like I’ve won the lottery twice over,” said April. “This week has been amazing – you really don’t know what life has in store for you and I am loving every minute of it.” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/8/e/e/cid7795_HorshamWinnerAprilWithJudieMcCourt_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/14AprilRH136AWHorsham.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:15:36 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/LocalFundingAvailable.htm People's Postcode Trust opens new round of funding. People's Postcode Trust, the grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery, is now open for new applications. Our players have raised over £17.1 Million for charities across Britain so far. Today, the Trust is encouraging local groups to apply for some much-needed funding. Judie McCourt, ambassador for People's Postcode Lottery, said: “We’re delighted to announce the opening of another new round of funding for charities and community groups. We have helped support over 600 projects so far and hope to see lots of new worthy applications in this new round." http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/1/d/7761_OceanYouthTrustProjectReceivingACheque_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/LocalFundingAvailable.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/07AprilML85URCarluke.htm Two residents of Carluke are celebrating this week after winning £30,000 with their postcode in the Saturday Street Prize. Winning postcode ML8 5UR led the Street Prize team to Whiteshaw Drive in the Lanarkshire town. Winner Elaine Watson, 49, is still amazed after discovering she had won £20,000! Playing with two tickets, with each ticket worth £10,000, Elaine said her win “simply couldn’t have come at a better time.” Only a few doors down, Isabel McMenamin was surprised by People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt and a cheque for £10,000, on her 71st birthday! Isabel said, “What a wonderful birthday surprise! I can’t absorb it – I’m gobsmacked!” Isabel has already pencilled in a trip to the south of France as a way to spend her winnings. She said, “My friends and I were thinking about booking a holiday to somewhere near Monte Carlo, but now I can go ahead and get something organised.” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/b/8/f/7773_ElaineWatsonAndHerChildrenWithJudieMcCourt_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/07AprilML85URCarluke.htm Sat, 07 Apr 2012 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/PlayersSupportWoodlands.htm Players of People's Postcode Lottery support tree planting projects with the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust. With the arrival of Spring, the season for planting trees has drawn to close for another year. As such, Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is celebrating the creation of 14 hectares of new woodland across the Yorkshire Dales – all with the support of you, the players of the People's Postcode Lottery. To date, our players have raised over £225,332 for the Trust. This funding has supported the planting of around 18,000 native broadleaf trees between October and March. It is hoped that these trees will go on to create vibrant wildlife habitats, bringing huge environmental benefits to the area and communities. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/d/2/f/7774_YDMTWorkClearingGroundForTreePlanting_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/PlayersSupportWoodlands.htm Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:52:35 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/BigThanksFromWWFScotland.htm Earth Hour took place on 31 March – with the help of WWF Scotland and you, the players of People's Postcode Lottery. Last Saturday, thousands of people across Scotland turned off their lights for one hour at 8.30pm for Earth Hour. Supporters laid out over 3,000 candles spelling “Climate Action Now!” in massive letters on Edinburgh Castle esplanade just before the big switch off, creating beautiful and striking images. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/d/c/e/7772_CandlesSpellingClimateActionNow_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/BigThanksFromWWFScotland.htm Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:49:03 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WelcomeLittlePostcode.htm Daisy Chain name baby chick 'Postcode' as thank you to players of People's Postcode Lottery. In a People's Postcode Lottery first, a brand new baby chick has been named in our honour. Little 'Postcode' came into the world at the beginning of March. She was given her lovely name by the team at Daisy Chain. 'Postcode' is just one of many new animals to arrive on the Daisy Chain farm. Some of the new additions, including Postcode, are being named in thanks to the players of People's Postcode Lottery. Without your support, Daisy Chain would not be able to achieve the fantastic work they do every single day. The arrival of 'Postcode' and her future friends marks a long lasting relationship with the North East charity. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/5/5/3/7759_PostcodeChick_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WelcomeLittlePostcode.htm Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WinYourShareOf2Million1.htm In April, millions must be won in our Spring Postcode Millions draw. Players in one lucky postcode sector will share an amazing £2 Million prizepot. Could you be our next big winner? Current players of People's Postcode Lottery will automatically have their tickets entered into the draw. We could change your life forever. Just ask Pat Cairns. Last year, she walked away with a fantastic £400,000. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/1/2/cid7771_JudieMcCourtWithPatCairns_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WinYourShareOf2Million1.htm Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:01:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/31MarchDN227YDRetford.htm While temperatures were soaring this week, two residents of Retford were trying to keep cool after discovering they were winners! Eric Waterfield was the happy winner of the March Diamond Draw. He scooped a whopping £100,000 with his postcode DN22 7YD. Eric was “very surprised” when Judie McCourt, ambassador for People's Postcode Lottery, appeared at his front door with his winner's cheque. Another player in the area also got a lovely surprise this week. By living in the same postcode sector (DN22 7) as the Diamond Draw winner, player Steve Williams won a brand new BMW 1 Series. Steve was thrilled with his win, saying, “I have never owned a new car before, so this is such a nice treat!” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/8/1/cid7769_WinnerEricWaterfieldWithJudieMcCourt_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/31MarchDN227YDRetford.htm Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/EarthHourBeyondTheHour.htm Help to make a difference to our planet by switching off for Earth Hour. Earth Hour is the world's largest climate change campaign. The project started in Australia in 2007 and is supported by WWF. During Earth Hour, hundreds of thousands of people turn off their lights in protest at the increasing pressures being put on our planet. This year, on the launch night, people are being asked to turn off their lights at 8.30pm local time on Saturday 31 March to show their united commitment for a better future. By coming together, it’s hoped we can make a real difference to climate change and the future of our world. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/8/c/e/7760_EarthHour2012_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/EarthHourBeyondTheHour.htm Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:10:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/24MarchG522QUGlasgow.htm One resident of Glasgow is celebrating the beginning of Spring with £10,000 after her postcode was drawn in our Saturday Street Prize. Postcode G52 2QU was picked as the lucky winner and lead the Street Prize team to Sandwood Road in the Hillington area of the city. Having played the charity lottery since 2007, Joan Butler was “very shocked” when she found People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt at her front door with her prize. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/a/1/6/cid7756_JudieWithWinnerJoan_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/24MarchG522QUGlasgow.htm Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/MilesForMissingPeopleRun.htm Thousands run to raise funds and awareness for Missing People. Recently, Missing People held their 'Miles for Missing People' event in London. Over 1,000 supporters congregated at Regent's Park to take part in a 10K and 2 mile run to raise awareness of Missing People's work. Even though the weather was a little grey, it didn't dampen the supporters' spirits. Miles for Missing People takes place annually. It gives everyone an opportunity to come together, take part in a fun family day and raise funds and awareness for Missing People. As well as the more serious running events, there's a children’s fun-run for all attending kids to take part in. What's more, this year's event was funded entirely by you, the players of People's Postcode Lottery. Your support is priceless, allowing events like Miles for Missing People to come to life and bring together the families of those missing. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/c/d/b/7751_JudiePresentingKirstenOBrienWithChequeForMissingPeople_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/MilesForMissingPeopleRun.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:31:03 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/DermotGetsDigging.htm Dermot O'Leary helps The Woodland Trust plant one millionth tree for the Jubilee Woods Project. Woodland Trust doesn't like to do things by half. At the beginning of the year, the Trust set themselves an impressive task of planting one million trees in the month of February. And we're delighted to say that they achieved it in style. X-Factor and BBC Radio 2 presenter Dermot O’Leary gave them a helping hand planting their one millionth tree at the Woodland Trust's Jubilee Woods project at ZSL London Zoo. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/9/1/9/cid7747_Dermot_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/DermotGetsDigging.htm Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/17MarchNN95JSFinedon.htm Taking advantage of a 2-for-1 offer proved lucky for one resident of Finedon this week, when he scooped a massive £20,000. Winning postcode NN9 5JS was drawn as the Saturday Street Prize winner. This lead People's Postcode Lottery ambassador and rugby legend Scott Quinnell to surprise David North from Wellingborough Road in the town. David, 42, only registered his postcode to play at the beginning of the month. He took advantage of a 2-for-1 offer, entitling him to a free extra ticket for his first month of play. With his postcode being drawn as a winner, David doubled his winnings. His paid for ticket and his ‘free’ ticket are both worth £10,000. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/8/a/5/cid7743_WinnerDavidNorthWithScottQuinnell_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/17MarchNN95JSFinedon.htm Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WWFEarthHourChallenge.htm Scottish Curling Champion Eve Muirhead is lending her support to WWF's Earth Hour. Eve was left in the dark when she agreed to take time out of her busy schedule to support WWF's Earth Hour. WWF's Earth Hour takes place on Saturday 31 March at 8.30pm. The 21 year old from Perthshire took part in an unusual curling match - in the dark. At Dewars Ice Rink in Perth, Eve's team, including Claire Milne and national team mate Vicki Adam, squared up to the WWF Panda, Tiger and Polar Bear to help promote the annual event. To sign up and find out who was the ultimate victor, see the fun film at www.wwfscotland.org.uk/earthhour. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/5/a/a/7737_EveMuirheadSupportingEarthHour_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WWFEarthHourChallenge.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:35:42 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/SupportForDisabilitySport.htm Greenbank, a Liverpool based disability charity, has received a funding boost thanks to our players. Greenbank was awarded £4,562 by People's Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery. The organisation has used the money to purchase disability sports equipment to be used on an on-going basis at sessions that take place at Greenbank Sports Academy. The kit will be particularly used in blind and visually impaired football sessions. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/1/7/7736_FootballPlayerAtTheGreenbankProject_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/SupportForDisabilitySport.htm Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:51:12 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/10MarchCV65PFCoventry.htm A holiday home is on the shopping list of one Coventry resident this week, after his postcode won him £10,000 in the Saturday Street Prize. As the only player living in lucky postcode CV6 5PF, Mick Townsend was “gobsmacked” when the Street Prize team arrived at his door with a £10,000 cheque. He said, “I am shocked! I only signed up to play in November last year, so I haven't had to wait long to be a winner.” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/7/f/7/cid7735_ScottQuinnellWithWinnerMickTownsend_130x70.JPG http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/10MarchCV65PFCoventry.htm Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/CompostingSetToGrow.htm In 2010, local Merseyside community group, Rotters Composting, secured over £9,280 in funding from People's Postcode Trust. All thanks to the continued support of our players. As one of the Trust's successful projects, a local photographer recently nipped along to find out how the team is doing and to feature them in the Trust's 2012 Calendar. Rotters Composting requested funding to transform an area of underused land adjacent to their Merseyside premises. At the time, the wasteland was unusable and of no benefit to the local community. Now, there are raised growing beds, new pathways and a beautiful wildflower meadow, with plenty for locals to get involved with. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/4/d/b/7734_RottersCompostingCommunityGroupVolunteers_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/CompostingSetToGrow.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:16:10 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/PhoneBoxesGoGreen.htm Obsolete red phone boxes in Crailing, Eckford and Nisbet have “gone green” with a little help from players of People's Postcode Lottery. A Borders community group received over £1,800 to convert disused phone boxes into community information exchanges. These boxes will benefit local residents and visitors to each of the villages. Local MSP, John Lamont, officially launched the whole project at the Eckford Community Information Exchange (phone box) last Friday. The phone boxes have been imaginatively refurbished. Retaining their original colour and look they have “green appeal” as hubs for residents to exchange magazines, newspaper or books. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/3/3/c/7728_JohnLamontLaunchingEckfordCommunityInformationExchange_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/PhoneBoxesGoGreen.htm Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:38:09 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/CF30EWCardiff03March2012.htm Cardiff resident Linda Francis is celebrating this week after her postcode was drawn as the winner of the Saturday Street Prize. Lucky postcode CF3 0EW lead People's Postcode Lottery ambassador and rugby legend Scott Quinnell to Maes-Y-Crochan in St Mellons in the Welsh capital city. And with Scott came a cheque for £10,000 for winner Linda. Linda was thrilled with her surprise cheque, saying “I never thought I would be a winner! I’m still in shock!” Linda, who suffers with back problems and is unable to work as a result, said of her win “I can’t explain how much of a difference to my life this money will make.” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/b/7/d/7721_WinnerLindaFrancisWithScottQuinnell_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/CF30EWCardiff03March2012.htm Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:02:50 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/NickNairnRecipes.htm Award winning Scottish Chef, Nick Nairn, has teamed up with People's Postcode Lottery and Marine Conservation Society to put eating sustainable fish back on the menu. With certain fish stocks under considerable pressure, learning about which fish we should be eating and which we should be giving the thumbs down is more important than ever. Yet, the choice can often feel like a minefield. To make going sustainable as easy as possible, the Marine Conservation Society used People's Postcode Trust funding to create an easy to use Pocket Good Fish Guide, with an iPhone App and dedicated website to make choosing the best fish simple. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/b/d/b/7716_JudieMcCourtAndNickNairnFilming_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/NickNairnRecipes.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:07:14 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/MonsterBikeAndHike.htm Ryan McGowan and David Templeton climbed to the top of Arthur's Seat – Edinburgh's stunning peak in the centre of the capital – to encourage people to get involved with Maggie's flagship fundraising event, the Monster Bike and Hike. Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike is the ultimate fundraising experience. It takes place on the bank holiday weekend of 05-06 May. The footballing pair are asking everyone to get out of the city and into the country for a bank holiday weekend to remember. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/4/1/5/7715_DavidTempletonAndRyanMcGowanMonsterBikeHikeLaunch_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/MonsterBikeAndHike.htm Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:55:29 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/TD12RYAndML118STGalashielsAndCarstairs25February2012.htm It's an amazing weekend of big winners, with a £100,000 Diamond Draw, a £10,000 Saturday Street Prize and a brand new BMW 1 Series to give away. One lucky Galashiels resident won't be giving up splashing the cash this Lent. His postcode, TD1 2RY, scooped the player a staggering £100,000 in the Diamond Draw. 69 year-old James Dodds from Cortleferry describes himself as the most unlucky person he knows. So James could not believe his eyes when People's Postcode Lottery Ambassador Judie McCourt revealed his £100,000 cheque. He was left utterly speechless and the win took a while to sink in. Meanwhile, ML11 8ST in Carstairs was drawn as the winner of the Saturday Street Prize. Lucky Hammers fan, John Morris, was thrilled with a £10,000 cheque, saying, “I am so shocked!” John, 66, retired in May 2010. He just returned from a break in Blackpool. While there, he watched his beloved West Ham United beat the seaside town 4-1. “It’s been a very lucky week for me”, he said. “Hopefully the luck will continue when we play Crystal Palace today!” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/d/c/e/cid7714_DiamondDrawAndStreetPrizeWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/TD12RYAndML118STGalashielsAndCarstairs25February2012.htm Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/DiamondJubileeTreePlanting.htm Field Group Duddingston were one in a million last Saturday, as they took part in a national tree planting initiative to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. All trees were supplied by the Woodland Trust Scotland's popular community tree programme. These are some of the first Jubilee trees to go in the ground and set the Trust firmly on their way to their target of planting one million trees this month. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/e/c/7697_DiamondJubileeTreePlantingProject_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/DiamondJubileeTreePlanting.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:15:03 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/FK12QXFalkirk18February2012.htm The East Coast of Scotland continues to celebrate success with People's Postcode Lottery. After three lucky Lochgelly residents won a total of £40,000 last Saturday, it's now Falkirk's turn to win big cash cheques this week. Four residents of Annan Court are celebrating winning £10,000 per ticket. Their postcode, FK1 2QX, was drawn as the winning postcode in our Saturday Street Prize. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/d/b/c/cid7696_HelenFergusonWithJulieMcCourt2_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/FK12QXFalkirk18February2012.htm Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/DustOffYourRunningShoes.htm With Christmas now a distant memory and summer creeping nearer, what better way to get fit than dusting off your trainers for charity? There's an action packed schedule of events you can take part in. Lots of the charities funded by players of the People's Postcode Lottery host their own sporting events. These projects seek to get the British public up on their feet in support of great causes. There's something for everyone. Regardless of your fitness levels, you can make a difference by getting in shape this summer. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/b/0/f/7685_Runners_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/DustOffYourRunningShoes.htm Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:26:58 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/KY58AWLochgelly11February2012.htm Three lucky players from Lochgelly are enjoying a weekend like no other. Neighbours Evelyn Cameron, William O’Brien and Sarah Haldane have all won big together. This week, their postcode KY5 8AW was drawn in the Saturday Street Prize. Evelyn and William couldn't believe their eyes when People's Postcode Lottery ambassador, Scott Quinnell, knocked on their doors. With £10,000 for every ticket in the winning postcode and cheques to the value of £20,000 and £10,000 in hand, Lochgelly certainly has the luck. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/3/c/2/cid7684_LochgellyWinnersEvelynCameronAndWilliamOBrien_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/KY58AWLochgelly11February2012.htm Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/NewTrustWebsite.htm People's Postcode Trust is the grant-giving charity funded by the players of People's Postcode Lottery. The Trust has just launched its new website, as part of its drive to continually simplify the funding process. The Postcode Trust has so far given over £3.2 Million to 628 projects across Great Britain. It offers funding from £500 up to £100,000. The organisation supports community group projects, often with limited resource and capability, as well as registered charities. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/9/7/f/7671_NewPostcodeTrustWebsite_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/NewTrustWebsite.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:36:45 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WildlifeTrustsSayThanks.htm Playing People's Postcode Lottery raises funds for fantastic charities like Wildlife Trusts Wales. 40p from every £2 spent on People's Postcode Lottery tickets goes to good causes in Britain. Since August 2011, Wildlife Trusts Wales has pocketed over £80,400 from you, players of the Postcode Lottery. That vital funding is being used to protect native woods, trees and wildlife for the future. Inspiring children to get involved in their local environment is a key part of their work. Lyndsey Maiden, Communications Officer at South & West Wales Trust (part of Wildlife Trusts Wales), took a couple of minutes to thank the players for their fantastic support and funding. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/0/2/c/7661_WildlifeTrustsWalesSaysThanks_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WildlifeTrustsSayThanks.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:38:34 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/AB510XBKintore04February2012.htm February kicked off with a bang for two lucky residents of Kintore in Inverurie this week. Their lucky postcode won them a massive £10,000 each! People's Postcode Lottery players Brenda Croft and Lesley Bell live in the winning Saturday Street Prize postcode AB51 0XB. They found Michelle McManus, previous Pop Idol winner and ambassador for young person's charity CHILDREN 1ST, in their street, with cheques for them both. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/7/4/c/7660_MichelleMcManusWithKintoreWinnersBrendaAndLesley_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/AB510XBKintore04February2012.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:39:43 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/FiveDreamFundWinners.htm Five inspirational Scottish projects are celebrating this week, after being announced as winners of the People's Postcode Lottery Dream Fund. The projects will share funding support of over £340,000. The funding was raised entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery in Scotland. WWF Scotland, The Waterways Trust Scotland and Alzheimer Scotland have received funding from the Dream Fund to bring their ‘dream projects’ to life. Projects from the Ecology Centre and John Muir Trust both received part funding. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/0/b/a/7656_CharityGalaChequePresentation_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/FiveDreamFundWinners.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:12:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/CF334BEAndNE209APBridgendAndPonteland28January2012.htm People's Postcode Lottery players had three chances to win big this Saturday, with draws for £10,000, £100,000 and a brand new BMW. Derek and Sheila Davies certainly left the January blues behind them, after winning today's Diamond Draw. Their lucky postcode, CF33 4BE in Bridgend, scooped the couple £100,000 and a lovely visit from Welsh international rugby legend, Scott Quinnell. Marlene Thomas, another Bridgend winner, will also be celebrating this weekend. She too had a knock on the door from People's Postcode Lottery ambassador, Scott. This time, Scott handed over the keys to a brand new BMW 1 Series. In the Street Prize draw, Pauline Purvis from Ponteland in Newcastle Upon Tyne was left gobsmacked when local radio star, Judie McCourt, arrived at her doorstep. Grandma of two, Pauline couldn't believe it when she clapped eyes on her £10,000 cheque. Playing the lottery since it launched in the North East, her luck came up this weekend when her postcode, NE20 9AP, was drawn. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/5/6/e/cid7655_DiamondDrawStreetPrizeWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/CF334BEAndNE209APBridgendAndPonteland28January2012.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:33:33 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/AnnualCharityGala.htm Every year, People's Postcode Lottery hosts their Charity Gala, offering charities the opportunity to meet the team and reflect on the past year. With 2011 having been such a successful one, everyone is looking forward to the Annual Charity Gala. It is also the perfect chance to congratulate the charities on how much funding has been raised by the players of the lottery. This year, the Gala is being held at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on the evening of Wednesday 01 February. The Botanic Garden will provide a stunning backdrop to review the year. And, having won last year's Dream Fund, it is the perfect location to announce this year’s winners of the fantastic £300,000 funding pot. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/1/5/5/7653_gala_sm.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/AnnualCharityGala.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:38:22 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/EdibleGardenBlooms.htm One of last year's successful Dream Fund projects, the Royal Botanic Garden's Edible Garden has really taken root since launching in April 2011. Not only has the project inspired local communities to get outdoors and grow their own produce, but it has been a constant in the headlines, providing the Royal Botanic Garden with some fantastic coverage. Today, the project has once again been featured in the Scotsman Online. The piece is a wonderful review of the garden and the team involved in running it. It also notes how the Edible Garden has managed to withstand the brutal winds and bitterly cold frost – unlike other parts of the Botanics, unfortunately. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/b/6/5/7652_eg_sm.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/EdibleGardenBlooms.htm Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:30:40 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/ProjectFundingAvailable.htm People's Postcode Trust opens latest round of funding. Community groups could soon be in the money thanks to a new round of funding for organisations in Wales. People's Postcode Trust is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery. People's Postcode Lottery has raised over £16 Million for good causes across Britain so far. The Trust offers community groups, clubs and registered charities the opportunity to apply for some of this funding for 3-month projects. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/9/0/f/7639_ScottQuinnellLaunchesNewFundingRound_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/ProjectFundingAvailable.htm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:38:52 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/LE51RYHamilton21January2012.htm A resident of Hamilton in Leicester is celebrating being £10,000 better off this week after his postcode was drawn as a winner with People's Postcode Lottery. Camtec production employee Ashwin Patel received his winning cheque from People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt. Ashwin's postcode, LE5 1RY, was drawn as our Saturday Street Prize winner. Dad of two Mr Patel said, “My wife and I are in shock! I thought they had made a mistake!“ http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/8/3/cid7635_WinnerAshwinPatelAndFamilyWithJudieMcCourt_130x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/LE51RYHamilton21January2012.htm Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/HospitalHitsRightNote.htm Shelton Hospital patients are hitting the high notes, with a little help from the People's Postcode Trust and you, the players of the lottery. Last year, the Shropshire hospital applied for £2,000 funding from People's Postcode Trust. The cash was for their ‘Songs For You’ project, a series of sessions encouraging patients with dementia to be more creative. A fantastic community project, the organisation was awarded the full amount – thanks to your continual support. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/e/5/7/7629_SongsForYouProjectUsers_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/HospitalHitsRightNote.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:57:18 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/DreamFundShortlistAnnounced.htm Eight collaborative charity projects in Scotland are in the running for this year's People's Postcode Lottery Dream Fund. Successful projects will share a total funding pot of £300,000. Winners will be announced at a special event in Edinburgh later this month. The Dream Fund was launched last year. It introduced a brand new way of funding across Scotland. Dream Fund seeks to encourage charities and organisations to join together to deliver a large scale ‘dream’ project. The funding is supported entirely by players of People's Postcode Lottery. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/9/a/9/7628_EdsCycleCoop_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/DreamFundShortlistAnnounced.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:15:05 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/BittenByTheClimbingBug.htm A woman is planning to scale the world's highest active volcano to raise money for Daisy Chain. This North East charity is supported by you, the players of the People's Postcode Lottery. Daisy Chain fundraiser scales volcano. Rachel Smith, aged 34, will be taking on Cotopaxi later this year to raise essential funds for the children's autism charity. Mrs Smith has previously successfully battled the ferocious weather conditions and difficult terrain of Mount Kilimanjaro. Now she's keen to take on a new challenge and satisfy her climbing bug. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/5/8/b/7627_CotopaxiVolcano_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/BittenByTheClimbingBug.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:40:38 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/FK27YHFalkirk14January2012.htm 2012 got off to a good start for one resident of Falkirk, after her postcode won her £10,000. Anthea Morrow has just discovered her postcode was selected as the winner of the Saturday Street Prize draw. Anthea said “I am elated! What a lovely surprise! I thought I had won £200, which I was thrilled about, but it is in fact £10,000!” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/0/e/6/cid7626_FalkirkWinnerAntheaMorrowCelebratingWithHerDaughters_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/FK27YHFalkirk14January2012.htm Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/GetOnYerBike.htm 350 cyclists gather to tell the Government to reconsider active travel budget cuts. The ‘Get On Yer Bike’ event was held by Stop Climate Chaos Scotland. This is a collation of transport, faith and community groups, as well as environmental charities including WWF Scotland. It was initiated after the Scottish Government released its draft 2012-13 budget. The draft budget indicates an increase in transport spending from £1804m in 2011-12 to £1884m in 2012-13 but a cut to the amount spent on active travel (to less than £16m). Figures like these go against the SNP 2011 election manifesto promise to increase the proportion of transport spending on active and sustainable travel. So walking activists and cyclists across the city were forced to protest against these cuts. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/d/8/3/7624_GetOnYerBike_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/GetOnYerBike.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:21:44 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/Friday13thLuckyForSome.htm Friday 13th is renowned as the unluckiest day of the year. Many people take days off work and batten down the hatches to avoid any unlucky disasters. But for five residents of Vermont Avenue in Glasgow, it's probably their luckiest day of the year. Today their postcode, G73 2LL, was picked in the Daily Draw, scooping them £1,000 per ticket. And the luck didn't end there. Some of these residents are playing with multiple tickets. Two players have won £2,000 and one player has scooped a wonderful £3,000. So for them, Friday 13th has been a very lucky day indeed. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/b/b/b/7623_Friday13th_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/Friday13thLuckyForSome.htm Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:47:55 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/DH45LWHoughtonLeSpring07January2012.htm One Houghton Le Spring resident is toasting the New Year £10,000 richer, after her postcode was drawn as the Saturday Street Prize winner. Postcode DH4 5LW was drawn as the winner of the weekly prize. People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt visited Newstead Road in the North East town to surprise lucky winner Lesley Garlick with her New Year's treat! Ms Garlick, who plays with one ticket, said “I’m so excited! I’m shaking! I never thought I could win.” When asked how she plans on spending her winnings, Ms Garlick explained “My fiancé Ian and I have been saving to get married in Mexico, and up until now we haven’t been able to afford it – and now we can!" http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/9/5/a/7606_JudieWithWinnerLesleyGarlick_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/DH45LWHoughtonLeSpring07January2012.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/ChristmasPostcodeMillion2011.htm A 64 year old Cowdenbeath resident is celebrating the coming new year with a half a million pound win after her postcode KY4 9LX was drawn as a winner with charity lottery People’s Postcode Lottery’s Christmas Postcode Million draw. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/b/6/a/cid7604_LeadImageGT.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/ChristmasPostcodeMillion2011.htm Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:03:23 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/SW196SWLondon24December2011.htm An 18 year old Londoner is celebrating today after her postcode won her £10,000. Lucky Willow Fagan found out on Christmas eve that she was £10,000 richer. Willow's postcode, SW19 6SW, was drawn as the winning postcode in our Saturday Street Prize. Mum of one Willow said, “I am very shocked! I have only been playing People’s Postcode Lottery for four months, and wow!” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/e/0/f/cid7597_WinnerWillowFaganWithJudieMcCourt_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/SW196SWLondon24December2011.htm Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/NovamediaThirdLargestDonor.htm Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries, the founder of the People's Postcode Lottery, has been announced as the world's third-largest private charity donor. Novamedia/Postcode Lotteries is in third place, having donated a total of £451 Million for good causes across the world. Only the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in America and the Wellcome Trust in the UK (which donated £1.67 Billion and £602 Million respectively) are ahead as the largest private donors in the world. The World's Largest Donors list, compiled by London-based business newspaper City AM, places the WK Kellogg Foundation in fourth place and the Ford Foundation in fifth. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/3/1/a/7598_BoudewijnPoelmann_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/NovamediaThirdLargestDonor.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:21:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/CharitiesSecureChristmasGift.htm Six Scottish charities have an extra reason to celebrate this Christmas. They have secured a total of £60,000 funding in a free online public voting campaign. Over 33,000 people across the country got involved in the Vote that Counts campaign. Voters nominated their favourite charity to win a Christmas gift of £50,000. Another five runner-up charities also had the chance to win £2,000 each. With such fantastic prizes up for grabs, the 12 charities involved pulled out every trick in the bag to get the highest number of votes. Yet, it was Macmillan Cancer Support that secured the lion's share. They achieved over 16,000 votes and with it, a cheque to the value of £50,000. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/0/3/4/7592_MacmillanCancerTrustWinsVoteThatCounts_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/CharitiesSecureChristmasGift.htm Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/ML53JWCoatbridge17December2011.htm Two residents of Coatbridge are celebrating becoming £10,000 richer this weekend, after their postcode came up trumps in the Saturday Street Prize. Players Elizabeth Sharpe and Gillian Miller live in lucky postcode ML5 3JW. Postcode Lottery Street Prize presenter Scott Quinnell went off to meet them in Dunbeth Road in Coatbridge. Elizabeth Sharpe, who is retired, said, “I am speechless! I had to count all of the zeros on the cheque to believe it!” Elizabeth signed up to play People's Postcode Lottery in 2007 because “it gave me the chance to win, and also help out other people.” Winner Gillian Miller, a solicitor, said, “I am amazed! It’s just the best news, and couldn’t have come at a better time!” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/e/d/3/cid7591_ScottWithOneOfOurCoatbridgeWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/ML53JWCoatbridge17December2011.htm Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/PA160PGGreenock10December2011.htm One player in Greenock couldn't believe his luck this weekend, when his postcode was drawn again in the People's Postcode Lottery. Local security officer Stephen Docherty and wife Susan were gobsmacked when Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt knocked on their door with a £10,000 cheque. Their full postcode PA16 0PG scooped the Saturday Street prize, making them winners twice in just three months. “I was so surprised to have won again and to have got so much,” said Stephen. “We cannot believe we have been so lucky, in such a short space of time." http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/a/7/1/cid7584_GreenockWinnersWithJudie_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/PA160PGGreenock10December2011.htm Sun, 11 Dec 2011 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/NewMissingPeopleStrategy.htm This week, charity Missing People has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Missing Children and Adults’ Strategy. This is a landmark event for the protection of the estimated 250,000 people who go missing each year in the UK, as well as the families they leave behind. James Brokenshire MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Crime and Security, launched the strategy at the charity's Central Office in London. He was joined by families of missing people including Peter Lawrence, father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence, and Rachel Elias, sister of missing Richard Edwards from the band Manic Street Preachers. It is hoped that the new strategy will reduce the number of people who go missing and protect the missing whilst they are away. It will also aim to reflect the approach used for victims of crime, giving the families of missing people access to support. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/9/f/f/7579_JamesBrokenshireLauchingGovernmentStrategy_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/NewMissingPeopleStrategy.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:39:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/ChristmasGivingTreeAppeal.htm Christmas is the season of giving. Everyone is busy buying lots of presents and treats to share with loved ones on Christmas day. But have you thought about putting an extra gift in your basket this year and donating to charity? Children North East, one of our players' regularly supported charities, is running their successful Christmas Giving Tree Appeal again this year. They are asking everyone who can to take part and give children and families that are financially struggling a wonderful Christmas. Donations of all types are, of course, welcome. However, the charity is hoping to get a good variety of presents (up to the value of £10), food parcels or monetary donations. Donating money can help fund fantastic experiences for the children over the Christmas period. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/3/2/b/7577_ChildrenNorthEast_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/ChristmasGivingTreeAppeal.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:45:41 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/NE128PHNewcastle03December2011.htm One lucky player in Newcastle Upon Tyne had a big surprise this weekend. Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt knocked on his door and presented him with a winning cheque to the value of £10,000. Stephen Wykes could not believe his luck. His postcode, NE12 8PH, was drawn as the winning postcode in the Saturday Street Prize. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/6/8/8/7572_WinnerStephenWithJudie_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/NE128PHNewcastle03December2011.htm Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/TheVotesAreIn.htm The votes are now in. They’re currently being counted and verified. And on Sunday 18 December, one lucky charity will win £50,000 from People's Postcode Trust. At the stroke of midnight last night (Sunday 04 December) voting in the Vote that Counts came to a close. The campaign has been a huge success, engaging our players, charity supporters and general voters to vote for their favourite charity to win an amazing £50,000. It has also been compelling viewing, with the leader board changing dramatically each week. Extra incentives to get each of the charities thinking a little more creatively also created a real buzz around the campaign. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/b/b/e/7573_TheVoteThatCountsLogo_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/TheVotesAreIn.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:43:17 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/SearchingAllSpiders.htm Get inspired and become a house spider explorer this winter. As the winter chill starts to set in, you've probably already seen an increase in the number of spiders creeping around your house. Avoiding the wet and cold outdoors, they are seeking shelter in the warmer climes of your living room. However, instead of catching them and setting them free in the garden, Northumberland Wildlife Trust (NWT) – one of our regularly supported charities – is calling all of our players to collect them. NWT is taking part in a huge ecological research project at the University of York. This project is investigating the distribution of six large types of house spider. Of the six types, two are most prevalent, and the research team want to know why. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/b/8/3/7568_Spider_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/SearchingAllSpiders.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:02:01 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/DL166EWAndDL158JSSpennymoorAndHowdenLeWear26November2011.htm Players had twice the chance of winning this Saturday as TWO postcodes were selected as Street Prize winners! Spennymoor resident Elizabeth O’Hehir was “very happy” after discovering she had won £20,000. Lucky postcode DL16 6EW was drawn as one of the Saturday Street Prize winners. In the second Saturday Street Prize, Howden Le Wear resident Thomas Wilson Parkin was surprised with a cheque for whopping £20,000. Judie McCourt said “Each of our Saturday Street Prize winners plays with two tickets, and as each winning ticket is worth £10,000, they have both won a massive £20,000!” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/4/e/cid7528_JudieWithSpennymoorAndHowdenLeWearWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/DL166EWAndDL158JSSpennymoorAndHowdenLeWear26November2011.htm Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/ThanksFromWWFScotland.htm By playing the People's Postcode Lottery, it’s not just you who has the chance to win big. You’re helping to support 15 fantastic charities, including WWF Scotland. 40p from every £2 you spend on tickets goes to good causes. WWF Scotland has already received over £250,000 from you, the players, to date. The funding is assisting the WWF Scotland team in their work to protect the natural world, including fighting climate change, threats to natural resources and rising energy use. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/9/6/d/7548_WWFLogo_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/ThanksFromWWFScotland.htm Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:56:15 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/MacduffMarineAquarium.htm Children and adults alike can now get a closer look at the beautiful marine-life found in the Moray Firth - thanks to you, the players of People's Postcode Lottery. The small-grant giving programme, People's Postcode Trust, is funded entirely by players. The Trust has awarded almost £2,000 to the Macduff Marine Aquarium. The essential funding has been used to enhance the already popular Sea Lab. The Sea Lab is an interactive centre, which allows visitors to get a real hands-on experience of the seashore life with the aquarium's touch pools. The People's Postcode Trust funding has provided two new sets of binocular microscopes. One of these allows centre visitors to see the marine life projected on a plasma screen in high-definition. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/b/9/7489_MacduffAquarium_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/MacduffMarineAquarium.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:00:28 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/VoteThatCountsUpdate.htm The Vote that Counts campaign offers charities the chance to compete for £50,000 funding. It officially launched at the end of October with a four-page spread in the Sunday Mail. Armed with logos, links and ideas, it was ‘ready, set, go’ as the charities got underway in their bid to attract as many votes as possible. And the campaign has been compelling viewing ever since. We're now half way through, with just shy of a whopping 20,000 votes registered when this article was published. Just yesterday, the Postcode Trust announced an extra incentive for charities to attract votes through social media. If a charity secures a Tweet or a Re-Tweet about their campaign by a celebrity or leading Twitter account (for example, newspapers, influential bloggers, MPs or Councillors, etc), then they automatically secure an additional 500 votes. However, the charities only have until midnight on Sunday (27 November) to create as much hype on Twitter as possible. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/8/9/3/7488_TwitterLogo_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/VoteThatCountsUpdate.htm Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:24:43 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/MagicalPostcodeMillion2011.htm Neighbours living in Albany Village Centre in Washington are celebrating this week, after discovering they've won almost half a million pounds between them at a party held in the north east town. NE37 1UB was announced as the full winning postcode at the Magical Postcode Million event, hosted in Washington. 41 year old mum of 2 Linda Atchison scooped £166,666 after spending just £10 on Postcode Lottery tickets. The Northumbria University student began playing after a friend won a £30,000 prize. The soon-to-be teacher was overwhelmed with her luck, explaining “My husband Dave’s just qualified as a driving instructor – now he’ll be able to fulfil his dream and set up his own business with no financial worries. My student debt can be paid off too – it’s incredible, our life will totally change!” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/1/8/4/7428_MagicalPostcodeMillionWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/MagicalPostcodeMillion2011.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:30:49 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WashingtonWinsAMillion.htm Neighbours living in Albany Village Centre in Washington are celebrating this week, after discovering they've won almost half a million pounds between them at a party held in the north east town. NE37 1UB was announced as the full winning postcode at the Magical Postcode Million event, hosted in Washington. 41 year old mum of 2 Linda Atchison scooped £166,666 after spending just £10 on Postcode Lottery tickets. The Northumbria University student began playing after a friend won a £30,000 prize. The soon-to-be teacher was overwhelmed with her luck, explaining “My husband Dave’s just qualified as a driving instructor – now he’ll be able to fulfil his dream and set up his own business with no financial worries. My student debt can be paid off too – it’s incredible, our life will totally change!” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/6/1/6/7408_MagicalPostcodeMillionWinners_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WashingtonWinsAMillion.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:39:05 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/NE371UBWashington19November2011.htm Neighbours living in Albany Village Centre in Washington are celebrating this week, after discovering they've won almost half a million pounds between them at a party held in the north east town. NE37 1UB was announced as the full winning postcode at the Magical Postcode Million event, hosted in Washington. 41 year old mum of 2 Linda Atchison scooped £166,666 after spending just £10 on Postcode Lottery tickets. The Northumbria University student began playing after a friend won a £30,000 prize. The soon-to-be teacher was overwhelmed with her luck, explaining “My husband Dave’s just qualified as a driving instructor – now he’ll be able to fulfil his dream and set up his own business with no financial worries. My student debt can be paid off too – it’s incredible, our life will totally change!” http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/f/4/7388_MagicalPostcodeMillionWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/NE371UBWashington19November2011.htm Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:41:57 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/MillionPartyHitsWashington.htm Magical Postcode Million Party brings £1 Million to Washington. The countdown has officially begun in Washington this week, as residents are preparing to find out who has won a share of £1 Million. The Magical Postcode Million event will see £1 Million shared between players living in the winning postcode sector NE37 1. An ‘open to all’ winners party will be held at the ‘green belt’ area, located behind the Albany Village Centre (postcode NE37 1UB) on Saturday 19 November from 1pm – 2pm. Players will discover just how much of the £1 Million prize pot they have won. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/4/e/7/1808_MagicalPostcodeMillionWithNoDate_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/MillionPartyHitsWashington.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:27:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/MichelleJoinsCHILDREN1ST.htm Michelle McManus visits the CHILDREN 1ST team to see the difference they make. Pop Idol star and past-host of STV’s The Hour, Michelle McManus has joined Kaye Adams as a CHILDREN 1ST ambassador for the People’s Postcode Lottery. To celebrate Michelle's addition to the team, the People's Postcode Lottery joined Michelle as she visited the charity’s Directions service in Ayr. Michelle was excited to see the centre and learn a little more about how the money raised by you, the players of the People's Postcode Lottery, is being spent. They had the chance to talk to some of the service users, including both adults and children, and learn how CHILDREN 1st is making such a huge difference to so many lives across Scotland. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/6/d/f/7329_MichelleMcManusAtChildren1st_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/MichelleJoinsCHILDREN1ST.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:28:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WWFAndSWFUnite.htm WWF Scotland and Scottish Wildlife Trust unite against plan for coal-fired power station. WWF Scotland and Scottish Wildlife Trust have united to back the decision of North Aryshire councillors as they object to plans for a major new coal-fired power station at Hunterston. Two of the main charities supported by players of the People's Postcode Lottery were joined by other prolific environmental groups on Wednesday 9 November, as the Councillors voted to object to plans. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/9/f/0/7328_HunterstonPowerStationCampaign_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WWFAndSWFUnite.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:03:51 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/NE82JUGateshead12November2011.htm One resident of Gateshead is spending this week deciding how she will spend £20,000 after her postcode was picked as a winner! Postcode NE8 2JU was drawn as the winner in our Saturday Street Prize. With only one player living in the postcode, playing with TWO tickets, a whopping £20,000 cheque was presented by People's Postcode Lottery Ambassador and Radio DJ, Judie McCourt. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/6/a/1/cid7321_JudieMcCourtWithMaryRichardson_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/NE82JUGateshead12November2011.htm Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/SpendingYourBigWin.htm You've just won £100,000! So, how are you going to spend it? That's exactly what the curious team here at People's Postcode Lottery want to know. We're inviting everyone to take part in our Online Survey and tell us more about how you would spend a whopping £100,000 if you had your hands on the cash. With five free tickets up for grabs, it's worth the time to take 2 minutes to dream about how you would spend such an amazing amount of money. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/6/e/7/7314_DogDreams_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/SpendingYourBigWin.htm Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:53:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/TD86JXJedburgh05November2011.htm Four residents of Jedburgh are celebrating this week, after their postcode won them a total of £40,000! Postcode TD8 6JX was drawn as the winning postcode in our Saturday Street Prize. People’s Postcode Lottery Ambassador and Radio DJ Judie McCourt journeyed to Allerley Crescent to award the lucky players their winning cheques. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/1/2/d/7287_JedburghWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/TD86JXJedburgh05November2011.htm Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WashingtonSetForWindfall.htm Washington residents should be double-checking their postcodes this week. The winning postcode in our Magical Postcode Million draw is NE37 1. All People’s Postcode Lottery players in the NE37 1 postcode area are set to win prizes. Those living in the full winning postcode – to be revealed at a party on Saturday 19 November – will win the most money. Winners will be contacted from Monday 07 November and invited, along with the general public, to the Million celebrations. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/b/c/7289_SeptemberPostcodeMillionsWinners_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WashingtonSetForWindfall.htm Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/BritainsNextTopPA.htm Jayne Paterson, PA to People’s Postcode Lottery’s Managing Director, Jo Bucci, has been named as a runner-up in the 14th annual ‘Britain’s Next Top PA’ Awards by Office Angels, the UK’s leading office and secretarial recruitment consultancy. Jayne beat hundreds of entrants to be named as one of six finalists in the competition. The judges were told that Jayne is “consistently two steps ahead in a very busy, demanding and fast paced environment”. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/c/f/4/7273_Jayne_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/BritainsNextTopPA.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:09:02 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/TheLittleGreenDress.htm Catwalks, glamorous dresses and flashing cameras are not what you would automatically associate with Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT), one of the 15 charities you, players of the People's Postcode Lottery, regularly support. But large, local fashion houses have teamed up with YDMT to bring their environmentally conscious and ethical ‘Fashion Gives Back’ event to life. Together with Sequel Fashions of Harrogate and Source – an ethical trading services organisation – vintage, designer and ethically produced women’s wear went on auction at the event to raise essential funds for YDMT. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/4/3/8/7272_YorkshireDalesMillenniumTrustFashionShow_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/TheLittleGreenDress.htm Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:59:42 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/TheVoteThatCounts.htm This morning, People's Postcode Trust launched their Vote that Counts campaign. This invites 12 charities to compete for a total of £60,000 funding. Working in partnership with the Sunday Mail, the campaign was officially launched with a huge four-page pull-out on the 12 chosen charities in today's paper. The campaign is the first of its kind for People's Postcode Trust, inviting the public to choose which charity deserves £50,000. As well as the top funding pot, five runner-up charities will also be awarded £2,000. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/a/7/5/7248_TheVoteThatCountsLogo_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/TheVoteThatCounts.htm Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/S810BYAndTS101PPWorksopAndRedcar27October2011.htm Today, there's double the smiles with TWO draws to celebrate. We've got big winners from our first Postcode Diamond Draw and from our Saturday Street Prize Draw. One resident of Worksop is this week driving around in a new BMW, deciding how to spend £100,000. Her postcode, S81 0BY, was selected as the winning postcode in the Postcode Diamond Draw. As the only player in that winning postcode, winner Joan Poxon won the full prize of £100,000 and the keys to a brand new BMW. Meanwhile, our Saturday Street Prize landed in Redcar in Cleveland. Lucky Redcar postcode TS10 1PP was drawn as this week's winning Street Prize postcode. For the second time in a month, the People's Postcode Lottery team were in the North East, presenting another lucky player with a cheque for £10,000. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/c/3/8/cid7260_StreetPrizeAndDiamondDrawWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/S810BYAndTS101PPWorksopAndRedcar27October2011.htm Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/PH106EUBlairgowrie22October2011.htm A Grandmother in Blairgowrie is celebrating this week after her postcode won her £10,000! Winning postcode PH10 6EU was drawn in the People’s Postcode Lottery Saturday Street Prize, leading People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt to Queens Pend in the lovely town of Blairgowrie. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/a/a/2/cid7234_sm.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/PH106EUBlairgowrie22October2011.htm Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/NE630DWAshington15October2011.htm One resident of Ashington is celebrating this week after their postcode won them a fantastic £10,000! Winning postcode NE63 0DW led the Street Prize team to Grebe Close to present the lucky resident with their winning cheque. The Ashington player, as well as winning, has in turn supported other charities local to them. 40p from every £2 spent on Postcode Lottery tickets goes to good causes. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/d/1/d/cid7210_JudieMcCourtVisitingGrebeClose_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/NE630DWAshington15October2011.htm Sun, 16 Oct 2011 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/M347WFManchester08October2011.htm Lady Luck has been shining down on Manchester for the last fortnight. For the second week running, a Manchester postcode has come up trumps in People's Postcode Lottery! Winning postcode M34 7WF in Byron Road in Denton was drawn as the winner of the Saturday Street Prize. With couple Annette Kelly and Stuart Gray playing with a ticket each, the Street Prize team dropped by to award the two players £10,000 each. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/c/7/7/7171_ManchesterWinnersReceivingTheirCheque_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/M347WFManchester08October2011.htm Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:52:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/TheSkysTheLimit.htm People's Postcode Lottery Events Manager Joins Sky Diving Team. Last month, Postcode Lottery's Events Manager, Nicole Allan, joined five brave individuals as they took to the skies. Between them, they raised more than £4,500 for Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT). Volunteering to throw herself out of a plane at a staggering 14,000ft, Nicole was helping YDMT in their bid to raise awareness of the challenges facing the Yorkshire Dales. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/3/a/b/7168_NicoleSkyDiving_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/TheSkysTheLimit.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:40:59 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/M145ATRusholme01October2011.htm Congratulations to all our lucky players in this week's winning Street Prize postcode, M14 5AT in Rusholme . 1 winning ticket collects £10,000. That's £10,000 in prizes going to one lucky street. All other players in the wider postcode area M14 5 receive £20 with the Sector Prize. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/d/a/c/7128_Manshester130.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/M145ATRusholme01October2011.htm Sun, 02 Oct 2011 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/KA89PUAyr24September2011.htm The blustery September winds blew in a whopping £20,000 cheque for one lucky Ayr resident this week when their postcode came up trumps. Postcode KA8 9PU was drawn as our weekly winning Street Prize Postcode. People's Postcode Lottery Ambassador Angus Purden called in to surprise the lucky player. Playing with 2 tickets, the lucky winner Francis (Fran) let fiancée Joanne answer the door to Angus Purden and the Street Prize Team. Joanne said “My son told me there was a camera crew outside, and I just couldn’t believe it! I opened the door to find Angus Purden, with a cheque for £20,000!”. Joanne has already mapped out how the money will be spent, saying “We will definitely be fitting a lovely new kitchen, and then we will see how much is left over!”. A further 135 winners living in postcode sector KA8 9 won prizes with their postcode. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/3/d/6/7070_JoanneWithFransWinnersCheque_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/KA89PUAyr24September2011.htm Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/FreeTicketsForGooseBreakfast.htm Scottish Wildlife Trust invites guests to watch pink footed geese fly. Autumn may bring with it cooler temperatures and gusty winds. However, for Scottish Wildlife Trust, it sees an exciting time for the nature and wildlife of Scotland. Scottish Wildlife Trust are running a range of events over the next few months. These are aimed at letting the public experience the sheer variety of plants and animals that make their home in your area. One such event is the Goose Breakfast. Scottish Wildlife Trust are inviting guests to enjoy the spectacle of thousands of pink footed geese leaving Montrose Basin at dawn. Guests are then invited into the Montrose Visitor Centre for breakfast to watch a presentation from a Scottish Wildlife Trust Ranger. These spectacular events are being held on Sunday 09 October, Sunday 16 October and Sunday 23 October. Sessions run from 6.30am until 9.30am. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/4/3/6/7069_GeeseInFlight_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/FreeTicketsForGooseBreakfast.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:16:09 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/EH320QRLongniddry17September2011.htm 3 residents of Longniddry are celebrating this week after their postcode won them a total of £50,000. The winning Street Prize postcode was EH32 0QR. TV celebrity and People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Angus Purden went to Dean Park in the East Lothian town to surprise the lucky winners! http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/a/9/3/7034_Long_LeadImg.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/EH320QRLongniddry17September2011.htm Sun, 18 Sep 2011 08:00:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/GreenShowerSetForSuccess.htm An award-winning shower that could save 5.3 million tonnes of CO2 annually will soon be available to consumers. This week Brit entrepreneur Nick Christy was announced as the winner of a global green challenge, championed in the UK by People’s Postcode Lottery. Nick and his team have secured £435,000 (€500,000) from the Postcode Lottery Green Challenge to bring his sustainable shower to market. His winning entry, the Water Recycling Shower, reduces water usage and energy costs by an impressive 70%. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/5/d/e/7052_GreenChallengeWinnerNickChristyAcceptingHisPrize_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/GreenShowerSetForSuccess.htm Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:47:32 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WildlifeTrustOpenDoorsDay.htm Scottish Wildlife Trust invite players to come along to their 'Open Doors Day'. Scottish Wildlife Trust are running an 'Open Doors Day’ at Loch of the Lowes (Dunkeld), Falls of Clyde (New Lanark) and Montrose Basin on Saturday 17 September 2011. Entry will be free into the 3 visitor centres. Players of People's Postcode Lottery regularly support Scottish Wildlife Trust. More than £1.5 million has been awarded to the charity to date. The open doors day will provide players with a fantastic opportunity to see how the funding has been, and continues to be, used. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/5/1/5/7035_LochOfTheLowes_80x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/WildlifeTrustOpenDoorsDay.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:32:42 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/ABetterFutureForScotland.htm Postcode Trust releases further £300,000 for charities in Scotland. A grant scheme aimed at filling a part of the funding gap left by government cuts has announced it will open for a second year. The People's Postcode Trust is to release £300,000 more funding for charities and community groups in Scotland. The Dream Fund grant seeks to make collaborative 'dream' projects a reality for cash-strapped good causes across the country. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/3/1/3/7032_YoungCyclistAndCycleMap_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/ABetterFutureForScotland.htm Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:18:01 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/SeptemberPostcodeMillions2011.htm One lucky street in Inverkip is having a weekend like no other, after winning the lion's share of £2 Million in the September Postcode Millions draw. Three players living in PA16 0AT have just found out that each of their tickets has won £200,000 in the Postcode Millions draw. Playing with two winning tickets, two of the street's players have scooped an unbelievable £400,000. And one of the £400,000 winners will also be driving home in a BMW 1 Series. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/a/e/cid7030_SeptemberPostcodeMillionsWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/SeptemberPostcodeMillions2011.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:18:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/PA160ATInverkip10September2011.htm Residents of a small village in the West of Scotland were left celebrating this weekend after finding themselves £2 Million better off. The former fishing port of Inverkip is the lucky winner of our £2 Million Postcode Millions. An overwhelming one in ten residents received an average payout of £6,000. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/f/5/6/7028_SeptemberPostcodeMillionsWinners_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/PA160ATInverkip10September2011.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:34:35 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/EdinburghItsAJungle.htm The street performers, comedians and tourists may have began to exit the Royal Mile, but far wilder beasts have taken their place in Edinburgh's city centre. It's all part of Jungle City, a series of 150 eye-catchingly decorated sculptures. There are elephants to monkeys, crocodiles to toucans. The sculptures are individually hand painted and designed by an impressive troupe of artists. Their aim is to raise awareness of the conservation plight of these animals. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/d/9/6/7021_BarcodeTiger_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/EdinburghItsAJungle.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:47:59 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/BatteryParkMillionsParty.htm Inverclyde residents are bracing themselves for a weekend they'll never forget. This Saturday, their share of £2 million will be revealed at the Postcode Lottery's Millions party. All players living in the PA16 0 postcode will win considerable amounts at the Postcode Millions party. But it's the full winning postcode that will scoop jaw-dropping amounts on Saturday. There are only a few days left now before the lucky players find out how much they've won. The star-studded Postcode Millions party will be held at Battery Park in Greenock from 1pm-2.30pm on Saturday 10 September. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/3/3/f/7016_ShaunSmith_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/BatteryParkMillionsParty.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:01:00 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/L218JYLitherland03September2011.htm Congratulations to our lucky players in this week's winning Street Prize postcode, L21 8JY in Litherland in Liverpool. With our new prize plan, every winning ticket will collect £10,000 each. All other players in the wider postcode area L21 8 receive £20 with our Sector Prize. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/1/9/9/cid7017_RoyMatthewsWithScottQuinnell_130x70.jpg http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/DrawResults/Winner/L218JYLitherland03September2011.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:12:24 UTC http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/RightRoyalKneesUp.htm National Galleries Scotland gets regal fever. Edinburgh has had quite the regal summer. We had Zara Philips' wedding and Royal Week at Holyrood Palace. The National Galleries of Scotland also had the regal fever recently with their The Queen: Art and Image exhibition and a Right Royal Knees Up event to celebrate. Little ones and their parents were invited to put on their Sunday best and pop along to the Scottish National Gallery to meet the ‘Queen’. Everyone had the chance to shake hands with royalty and get their photo taken alongside ‘Her Majesty’. But there was no curtsy required. Sadly, the real Queen was a little too busy to attend. Instead, a Queen-lookalike took up the post on her behalf. Yet that didn’t dampen spirits – or the fleeting belief that the real one had popped along to give the knees-up the royal stamp. http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/upload_mm/8/5/6/7008_QueenLookalikeInNationalGalleries_80x70.gif http://www.postcodelottery.co.uk/AboutUs/News/PostcodeNews/RightRoyalKneesUp.htm Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:38:20 UTC