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October 2018
Mansfield neighbours hit the lottery jackpot HUNDREDS of Mansfield residents celebrated a cash windfall after winning the People’s Postcode Lottery.
A total of 871 winners from NG19 6 postcodes scooped a share of the Postcode Millions’ £3m prize pot. In NG19 6QQ, 12 Bonington Road residents secured the largest share of the prize money, each pocketing a cheque for £125,000. They included former local business owner and secretary, 84-year-old Margaret Boaler, who said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to have won. “I feel as if I’m on cloud nine and I’m not sure I’ll come down anytime soon. “I thought it would be tuppence and
a button. I never expected such a big amount and I will definitely enjoy spending it. “I have lived in my house for 60 years, so home improvements will be at the top of my list.” Margaret’s next-door neighbour also scooped the top prize. Lesley Swift, a 61-year-old health care assistant, who signed up to play the People’s Postcode Lottery just over a year ago, said: “It’s an unbelievable feeling to win — and winning with neighbours and as part of a community makes it that little bit more special. “This means I’ll be able to retire from work and hopefully plan a few holidays away with my family and grandchildren.”
SOME of the winners celebrate.
Alan Kemp, a 51-year old support worker for autistic adults, was also among those picking up a prize. He was joined by his wife, Lisa, when he discovered how much he had scooped. “I’m flabbergasted to say the least and feel on top of the world,” he said. Nurse Lisa Bailey, 44, signed up because of the charities she knew she would be helping to support by playing. “It’s great that this is bringing the whole street together,” she said. Other winners on neighbouring streets scooped between £1,632 and £6,528 in winnings. In 2016, there were 276 Postcode Millions winners from NG18 3 postcodes. People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson said: “It’s always brilliant to meet our players, present them with their cheques and find out how much their win means to them.” A minimum of 32% of every ticket bought goes to charity and so far players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £330m for 4,000 charities and good causes. Funding from People’s Postcode Lottery has helped support good causes in and around Nottinghamshire, including The Youth Zone Project, which received more than £11,000 to fund a Mansfield Life Skills initiative.
MARGARET Boaler receives her winning cheque.
Cycling champions ride into town again MANSFIELD welcomed more than 100 of the world’s top cyclists when the Tour of Britain rode into the town for a second successive year. Stage Seven, which started in West Bridgford and travelled through Ashfield, Sherwood, and Bassetlaw, finished in Mansfield. The stage was won by veteran Team Sky rider Ian Stannard, who received his prize from the Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop.
Eventual Tour of Britain 2018 winner Julian Alaphilippe and some of the biggest names in cycling, including current Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas and multi Tour de France winner and current Giro d’Italia winner Chris Froome, were among the riders. Coun Dave Saunders, portfolio holder for regeneration and growth at Mansfield District Council, said: “For the second year in a row we
have successfully demonstrated Mansfield’s ability to attract and host the Tour of Britain. “This is exactly the kind of major event we hope to bring to Mansfield more often — for the benefit of businesses, residents and visitors as part of the council’s wider vision to put Mansfield on the map as a good place to live, work, visit and invest in.” l Full story and photos, pages 24 and 25.
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Runners step out ALMOST 1,000 runners took to the streets for the annual Mansfield 10k and 5k races. This year the two events were held separately. Many runners were raising money for organisers Reach Learning Disability, the charity that helps adults with learning disabilities. It has a Mansfield base at St John’s Centre, l Race report and photos, pages 31 and 32.