I was absolutely amazed I'd won - Blackpool Highland Pub regular wins cash prize after entering World Cup comp
“I was absolutely amazed and shocked that I won.”
A Blackpool resident had a lucky £5,000 win after she simply went down to her local pub to watch the World Cup.
Lynda’s local, The Highlands on Queen’s Promenade, took part in a nationwide campaign ran by the hospitality group Thwaites – which gave one lucky pub punter the chance to win big.
All they had to do was scan the red card handed to them during half time and enter.
This week, she received a phone call from the Lancashire-based brewers letting her know the jackpot was hers.
Lynda said: “I was absolutely amazed and shocked that I won.
“I’ve lived in Blackpool all my life, and The Highlands has been my local for over 20 years… the food is fantastic and I love how friendly the staff and customers are.”
Thwaites bosses and The Highlands’ operator, Naomi, presented Lynda with her winning cheque at the very place it all happened.
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Lynda bought everyone in the pub a round with her winnings, but says she doesn’t know how she’ll spend the remainder of her prize.
She added: “I've treated my family and of course treated my friends in The Highlands, but I’m still not quite decided how to spend the rest!”
Director of pubs and brewing at Thwaites, Andrew Buchanan, said: “Moments like this are why we do what we do.
“Giving back to the community who continuously support our pubs is really important to us. Congratulations Lynda.”