Entering consumer competitions has been my favourite hobby since I was 10 years old. I have been lucky enough to win some lovely prizes over the years, including a car, holidays to America (x3), Australia, Italy (x2), Mexico and lots of weekend breaks, a trip on the Orient Express,a flight on Concorde, £5,000 worth of Safeway vouchers and many other lovely prizes.
I always wanted to be at home for our boys when they were growing up but money was always a bit tight, so at least I felt I was contributing to the housekeeping with my wins.I always loved the slogan competitions the most but sadly they seem to be on the decline now. (More text draws and instant wins these days but I still find the odd slogan comp. to inspire me.)