Town Lottery Landmark
Tue 20th October 2015 | Runcorn Town | By Ian Templeman
The Runcorn Town Ground Fund Lottery will reach a significant landmark this coming weekend, when the Jackpot will exceed £1,000 for the first time.
The Lottery, which is a weekly fundraising scheme to help raise funds for the club to buy its own ground at Pavilions, is in its 55th week and has been a resounding success so far, with 8 previous winners picking up over £2,500 in prize money.
The fund has raised over £4.5k in its first year, through a combination of lottery proceeds, donations and fundraising activities.
Entrants choose 2 numbers between 1-59 each week, with the winning numbers being the first number drawn and the bonus ball in the main National Lottery draw on a Saturday night.
50% of all money taken each week goes into the Ground Fund with the other 50% into the prize pot, with the current prize pot eclipsing the record of £580.50 earlier this year.
Glyn Davies, Town Lottery organiser said: “We have been overwhelmed with the continued support we are getting from supporters and friends of the football club each week playing the Lottery.
“It is a vital source of income for the Ground Fund Appeal, and we are delighted that we will be handing over a cheque for over £1,000 for the first time.
“To celebrate we are running a special promotion for one hour this coming Wednesday (21st October 2015) from 7.30pm and if anyone plays the Lottery via their online bank with us in that one hour, we will give them an additional free entry for Saturday evening’s draw.”
Town Lottery Landmark
Tue 20th October 2015 | Runcorn Town
By Ian Templeman
The Runcorn Town Ground Fund Lottery will reach a significant landmark this coming weekend, when the Jackpot will exceed £1,000 for the first time.
The Lottery, which is a weekly fundraising scheme to help raise funds for the club to buy its own ground at Pavilions, is in its 55th week and has been a resounding success so far, with 8 previous winners picking up over £2,500 in prize money.
The fund has raised over £4.5k in its first year, through a combination of lottery proceeds, donations and fundraising activities.
Entrants choose 2 numbers between 1-59 each week, with the winning numbers being the first number drawn and the bonus ball in the main National Lottery draw on a Saturday night.
50% of all money taken each week goes into the Ground Fund with the other 50% into the prize pot, with the current prize pot eclipsing the record of £580.50 earlier this year.
Glyn Davies, Town Lottery organiser said: “We have been overwhelmed with the continued support we are getting from supporters and friends of the football club each week playing the Lottery.
“It is a vital source of income for the Ground Fund Appeal, and we are delighted that we will be handing over a cheque for over £1,000 for the first time.
“To celebrate we are running a special promotion for one hour this coming Wednesday (21st October 2015) from 7.30pm and if anyone plays the Lottery via their online bank with us in that one hour, we will give them an additional free entry for Saturday evening’s draw.”
