Solar competitors winners share their tales as we launch the all new Solar Raffle

THE Solar Raffle simply obtained greater and higher than ever. Now, 250 readers each month will pocket £100 only for getting the paper.

Whether or not you might be saving in your subsequent summer season vacation, a brand new automobile or doing up your house, we all know simply how costly life will be.

250 readers will pocket £100 each month with the all new Solar Raffle

That’s the reason we’re going to assist cowl your prices by freely giving £25,000 EVERY month.

To enter, obtain the Solar Savers app or join at sunsavers.co.uk.

Then decide in to every month’s Solar Raffle by clicking “Sure!” when prompted and begin amassing the codes printed day by day contained in the paper – scanning within the app or getting into on-line.

With each code you enter, you’ll earn a ticket into that month’s Raffle.

There isn’t any restrict to what number of tickets you may accumulate monthly, so enter as many codes as you may to present your self the most effective likelihood of profitable.

You’ve till midnight on Thursday, December 31 to enter this month’s Raffle – so be sure you enter in the present day’s Solar Savers code to be in with an opportunity of claiming a prize.

Keep in mind, you’ve obtained to be in it to win it!

Not but a Solar Savers member? Be a part of in the present day. It takes only a minute to enroll.

Merely seek for “Solar Savers” within the app retailer, or head to sunsavers.co.uk. To get began, you solely have to enter a number of particulars.

• The Solar runs a great deal of nice competitions, for all types of improbable prizes

IT was definitely arising roses for florist Sarah Purkiss when The Solar referred to as to announce she had gained a Sky VIP bundle value greater than £2,000.

Sarah, and her husband, Glynn, each 49, are massive TV followers so the unbelievable prize was the right Christmas deal with, and a fantastic finish to a troublesome yr.

Florist Sarah Purkiss gained a Sky VIP bundle value greater than £2,000Credit score: �Chris Balcombe – Commissioned by The Solar

After years of getting into The Solar competitions, Sarah couldn’t consider her luck when she realized she had gained Sky’s top-end bundle.

The mum-of-two from New Milton, Hampshire says: “I’ve been doing Solar Savers because it first began and I scan the code each day as soon as I’ve purchased my copy of The Solar.

“After I obtained the decision to say I’d gained, to say I used to be shocked can be an understatement. I’ve by no means gained something in my life.”

Sarah’s prize bundle features a state-of-the-art flatscreen TV, in addition to a one-year subscription to Sky Q and Sky Sports activities and Sky Films.

She says: “Glynn and I really like to look at TV and with Christmas simply weeks away, it couldn’t have come at a greater time.

‘SUCH A GENEROUS PRIZE’

“I really like Christmas movies and Glynn loves his sport, particularly motor racing, so the Sky bundle might be excellent for us each.”

Sarah and Glynn, a plant equipment driver, have two grown-up kids, self-employed hairdresser Beverley, 23, and apprentice mechanic Michael, 18. And they’re additionally thrilled.

“Beverley has a second Sky Q field in her room, courtesy of The Solar, and she or he’s presently enjoying reruns of Pals,” says Sarah.

“I dread to suppose what number of instances she has watched it.”

In addition to the TV and Sky bundle, Sarah additionally gained a smartwatch and £200 money, which she put in the direction of Christmas presents.

Sarah says: “It was such a beneficiant prize and it utterly made our Christmas.

“We are able to’t thank The Solar sufficient.”

WHEN retired taxi driver Ronald Milligan, 75, realized he had gained a SsangYong pick-up truck because of The Solar, it was an anniversary current to recollect.

Ronald and his spouse Gillian, 72, have been celebrating 53 years of marriage after they found they’d gained the posh car in September.

Ronald Milligan and his spouse Gillian have been celebrating 53 years of marriage after they found they’d gained a SsangYong pick-up truckCredit score: IMAGENORTH

Ronald, from Darwen, Lancs, says: “Gillian loves The Solar competitions and is all the time amassing the Solar Savers codes printed within the paper.

“I couldn’t consider our luck once I was assured we have been the winners. I used to be thrilled.

“I’ve all the time had second-hand automobiles and by no means thought I’d be capable of purchase a brand-new automobile, so it’s actually ticked one thing off my bucket listing.

“Discovering out we had gained a brand new automobile as we celebrated our 53rd marriage ceremony anniversary was the icing on the cake. It was a fantastic day.”

The celebrations stored coming when Ronald’s new automobile arrived on his birthday in October.

He continues: “It was such a stunning coincidence that it arrived on my birthday. It actually was the final word present.”

‘THE ULTIMATE GIFT’

Ronald determined to swap his pick-up truck for one thing extra manageable – a smaller SUV, the SsangYong Tivoli.

He says: “The truck seemed superb but it surely was only a bit too massive for me. So we opted for the smaller Tivoli. It’s top-of-the-range and appears nice.

“It actually fits us and I really like driving it round city. We’ve obtained three grown-up kids who all dwell in numerous components of the nation – Stuart, 51, Jason, 49, and Jackie, 47 – so it’s improbable to have such a dependable automobile to go to them.”

Ronald and Gillian are actually planning to rejoice Christmas with Jason.

Ronald says: “Jason lives on the Isle of Wight, so we’re going to see him for 5 days. It’s the primary massive journey with the brand new automobile and we’re so excited.

“It’s even coming over on the ferry with us. It’s so nice figuring out we will journey safely with out worrying about something breaking.

“We’re so excited. The Solar and SsangYong have been superb. Now we will journey stress-free this Christmas.”

LOYAL reader Stephen Jones, 62, couldn’t consider his luck when he gained a luxurious vacation lodge, because of The Solar.

The retired meeting employee, who has learn the paper for 44 years, found he had landed the jackpot again in July.

Stephen Jones couldn’t consider his luck when he gained a luxurious vacation lodgeCredit score: dave nelson

Stephen, from Stoke, says: “I’ve learn The Solar since I used to be 18 years outdated and I’ve all the time entered the competitions.

“I’d by no means gained something, although, so once I obtained an electronic mail in July to say I’d gained a luxurious lodge, I didn’t consider it at first. I hadn’t even learn the e-mail when a girl from Parkdean referred to as me to supply congratulations.

“It solely sunk in once I visited their resorts. After I walked right into a lodge just like the one I’ve gained, it lastly started to really feel actual.”

Stephen’s pleasure was so infectious that when he informed granddaughter Holly, six, she instantly began packing.

He says: “Holly can’t wait to see the lodge as soon as it’s completed.

‘OVER THE MOON’

“My associate Janet, who’s 61, was over the moon too. She travelled to Egypt to go to her brother and was caught there for some time due to lockdown however she’ll be house in a number of days.

“I’ve been preserving her updated with the lodge’s progress and we’re excitedly planning for the brand new yr.

“We are able to’t wait to get in there and put our stamp on it.”

Stephen loved holidays within the coastal city of Nice Yarmouth, Norfolk, as a toddler.

So when deciding on the situation for his luxurious two-bed lodge with en-suite lavatory and decking space, there was just one place for it.

He says: “As quickly as I walked across the Parkdean resort there, I obtained a very good feeling about it. It’s just some steps to the seaside, which actually appealed to me.

“There are indoor and out of doors swimming pools and many actions for us.

“Plus the park is closed to the general public throughout winter, so Janet and I can take pleasure in some non-public holidays there through the off-season.”

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