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Devon couple win £8,000 dream wedding

Authored by abigail
Posted: Tue, 01/06/2015 - 7:49pm

A couple from Cullompton are in an ‘excited panic’ after winning an £8,000 dream wedding - thanks to Mercure Southgate and Radio Exe.

Carla Pillivant and Toby Rowland have been together for two years and got engaged in June when he popped the question on the beach at sunset.

They are now planning a luxury wedding celebration at the top Exeter hotel in Southernhay after beating more than 30 other couples to the prize.

Carla said: “We are so excited to have won. The most I have ever won until now is £20 on a scratch card so this is just incredible. The panic is on...

Win a holiday to Thailand with Tiger Bills

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 12/16/2014 - 12:40pm

Tiger Bills, the authentic Thai Bar Wok Grill chain, has announced that it is teaming up with travel specialists Amari Resorts to bring one lucky couple the chance to win a dream twin-centred holiday to Thailand, worth £2,000.

he lucky winners will be staying at, not one, but two fantastic hotels from Amari, one of Thailand’s largest and longest established hotel groups. They will first experience the buzzing metropolis of Bangkok, from the base at Amari Boulevard Bangkok, before visiting Hua Hin and indulging in true beachside R&R at Amari Hua Hin.

“We're so pleased to...

Future Music launch songwriting competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/09/2014 - 9:03am

New for 2015, Future Music is launching a songwriting competition to find the best songwriters in the UK.

The songwriting competition will provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to get their music heard by music industry professionals, with prizes including Songwriter Awards, plus the opportunity to perform in a Grand Final showcase in London in front of A&R who work for the three major record labels.

The songwriting competition is brought to you by Future Music, the company behind the discovery of artists such as Atlantic Record’s Jacob...

WIN a breathtaking balloon ride for two PLUS 25 festive daily giveaways!

Westpoint Exeter’s Christmas Elves have been working hard this year to bring together a huge festive giveaway to celebrate our 25th birthday over 25 days of Christmas!

We have a host of fantastic prizes up for grabs every day, including:

  • Race Day Ticket for 4 at Exeter Racecourse
  • 30 minute Spa Treatment at Exeter Golf & Country Club
  • 4 VIP tickets to Betway Premier League Darts 2015
  • Afternoon tea for two at Deer Park Hotel
  • Meal for 2 @ Marco’s
  • Christmas jumper!

Enter our daily giveaway and you...

Win free train tickets with First Great Western’s Frame Your Train competition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/25/2014 - 12:04pm

First Great Western (FGW), the train operator providing high speed, commuter, regional and branch line train services throughout the South West, is hosting the second round of the award nominated competition, Frame Your Train. Two pairs of standard class, return train tickets, for use anywhere on their network, will be awarded to the winners of the interactive photography competition.

With 9,500 services a week to choose from, spanning Banbury to Bath and Pembroke Dock to Penzance, four lucky winners have the opportunity to become a great westerner; exploring the world renowned...

WIN! A family ticket to Jack and the Beanstalk

For your chance to win a family ticket to see the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime performance at The Queens Theatre in Barnstaple, visit holidaycottages.co.uk for details on how to enter.

www.holidaycottages.co.uk/blog/win-family-ticket-jack-beanstalk-north-de...

Promoting Devon's creative children

Launched in September, Young Creatives is an award scheme created by holidaycottages.co.uk in partnership with Devon Libraries. Aiming to promote creativity in children and young adults, the award scheme asks schools, parents and families to work together to encourage children to spend more time being creative and enjoying Devon, instead of playing video games or watching TV.

Pumpkin carving winner announced

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/06/2014 - 10:57am

An eight-year-old fundraiser has won a Hallowe'en pumpkin carving competition with a not so scary creation that wowed the Lord Mayor of Exeter.

Raising money for charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), the Southgate Mercure Exeter Hotel gave out pumpkins to guests, businesses, supporters of the charity and others.

Amongst the many entries Hannah Sparkes, who uses the charity’s Little Harbour Hospice, in St Austell, won the children’s competition with her striking creation, which featured a huge smile beneath purple, pink and white hair.

Hannah, from Exeter,...

** Winner drawn ** Win a family ticket to the Exeter Round Table Charity Firework display

We are pleased to announce the winner of the family ticket to the Exeter Round Table's charity firework display at Westpoint on 5 November 2014 is Wendy Richmond.

Thanks to everyone who entered.

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The Exeter Daily has a family ticket to give away for the Exeter Round Table charity fireworks display at Westpoint Arena on Wednesday 5 November 2014.

This spectacular event has grown to become the biggest fireworks display in Exeter. Expect a great fun night out for everyone with fairground rides, food and drink...

Win a dream wedding in Exeter

One lucky couple could be enjoying their dream wedding worth £8,000 just for identifying love songs - thanks to the Mercure Exeter Southgate.

The glitzy package up for grabs includes the wedding and reception, bridal gown and menswear, a cake, flowers, stationary and photos. There is even a manicure and make-up for the bride-to-be, hair styling and three months’ membership to Spa Natural Fitness in the hotel. Tamsyn Parson, Sales Manager at the Southgate, said: “It is the biggest day of your life, so it has to be special. We are partnering with some fabulous businesses who get a...

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