Oldham Residents Celebrate Big Wins in People's Postcode Lottery
Did you hear the exciting news coming out of Oldham this week? Residents in the Greenfield area are celebrating after their postcode was selected in the People's Postcode Lottery, one of the UK’s most popular charitable lotteries. It all happened just this past Friday, August 22, when the daily draw revealed that the OL3 7AB postcode would be receiving a £1,000 prize. Imagine the surprise and delight of neighbors along Chew Valley Road and Shaw Street, whose homes were suddenly in the spotlight!
For those unfamiliar, the People’s Postcode Lottery works a little differently from traditional lotteries. Instead of individual tickets with random numbers, players sign up using their postcode. A subscription of £12.25 per month enters them into daily draws, and if their postcode comes up, every participant in that area wins. The lottery doesn’t just hand out cash prizes, though—that’s only part of the story. Every ticket purchased contributes to a wide range of charitable causes, with at least 30 percent of the proceeds going directly to support charities across the UK. Since its launch, the lottery has raised over £1.5 billion for various organizations, funding projects that touch communities nationwide.
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The weekly excitement isn’t limited to Oldham. Across the North East, several postcodes also picked up winnings recently. Darlington, Stockton, Yarm, and even parts of North Yorkshire saw residents celebrate £1,000 wins in their areas. For example, DL3 0SH in Darlington, TS17 7HE in Stockton, and YO17 6XD in Malton all saw prizes awarded this past week. In total, 20 different postcodes are selected each day for the £1,000 prize, and on weekends, jackpot prizes of £30,000 can be won. So, it’s clear the lottery brings both excitement and substantial support for good causes.
What makes the People’s Postcode Lottery truly special is how it brings communities together. When a postcode is drawn, neighbors celebrate collectively, sharing the moment of joy. And while residents enjoy the thrill of winning, charities benefit quietly in the background, funded by the very subscriptions that bring this excitement to communities. Over 9,000 charities have been supported since 2005, a testament to the impact that simple monthly participation can have.
So, whether you’re walking along Chew Valley Road in Greenfield or checking the lottery results in Stockton or Malton, there’s always the chance that a small postcode could bring a big surprise. For the winners, it’s a moment to remember, but for the wider community, it’s also a reminder that a little participation can make a big difference—not just for you, but for countless charitable causes across the country.
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