Sheffield neighbours celebrate Postcode Lottery windfall

Eight people in Sheffield are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.
By Steve Jones
Published 5th Jun 2020, 14:10 BST
Updated 5th Jun 2020, 16:26 BST
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Residents on Reney Avenue in Greenhill netted the windfall when S8 7FJ was announced as a daily prize winner with the People’s Postcode Lottery on Friday.

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt sent her well-wishes to the winners.

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She said: “What a surprise to kickstart the weekend. Congratulations to our winners.”

People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt congratulated the winners.People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt congratulated the winners.
People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt congratulated the winners.

The People's Postcode Lottery is a subscription lottery allowing subscribers to win cash prizes. A minimum of 32 per cent of ticket sales also goes directly to charities.

To date, the lottery has raised more than £500 million for thousands of good causes in Britain and beyond.

Friday’s draw was promoted by Oxfam which has received over £9.6 million in funding from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

For more information on People’s Postcode Lottery, visit www.postcodelottery.co.uk.

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