Competitions

There were 19 spoons in the 50+ Show Magazine, on pages 1, 3 (x2), 12, 16, 23, 30 (earring), 35, 39, 41 (x2), 49, 51, 53 (between Bold and Persil), 56, 58, 62, 64, 66.

The flower on the front cover was Turban Ranunculous Asiaticus, the turban buttercup.

We are delighted to announce the winner of our Short Story competition was Jen Shearer with 'A story of survival'. The winning entry was published in the Show Guide Magazine and can be read by clicking on the link below and scrolling to page 33.

www.50plusshow.com/london/magazine/50+ShowMagazineLondon2011.pdf

The Photography Competition was for digital photos on any of the three following themes: A: 'What I love'   B: 'Britain today' or C: 'Character'. The winning photographer was Janet Mock from Ashford, whose winning entry adorned the front cover of our Show Guide Magazine.

www.50plusshow.com/london/magazine/50+ShowMagazineLondon2011.pdf

The winner of the True Story Competition was Ron Wallington, whose story 'A child at War' can be read by clicking on the link below and scrolling to page 36 of our Show Guide Magazine

www.50plusshow.com/London/magazine/50+ShowMagazineLondon2011.pdf

All winners received £100 of M&S vouchers.

Watch this space for details of next year's competition details. Alternatively keep an eye on our Manchester and Glasgow websites for updated competition information.

Details of Competitions that were on offer from a selection of Exhibitors at The 50+ Show can be found below:

ABACUS HOTELS A47

Visit the Abacus Hotels stand and enter into a prize draw to win a two day holiday for two including breakfast and dinner at either the Best Western Knights Hotel - King's Lynn, Best Western Le Strange Arms Hotel - Hunstanton or Best Western Orton Hall Hotel - Peterborough (excluding bank holiday weekends and subject to availability).

AUDLEY RETIREMENT B21

Visit the Audley Retirement Stand and enter into a prize draw to win a 2 night stay in the guest suite at their retirement village in Ilkley. Included are pick ups/drops door to door, 2 breakfasts and one evening meal, they will also pay for your train travel. Terms and conditions apply.

BON VOYAGE TRAVEL AND TOURS A4

Visit their stand and enter into a competition to win a £100 of M & S vouchers. Terms and conditions apply.

BRENTHAMS B72

Visit Brentham Furnishers on stand number B72 to discover the latest range of Stressless recliners which are available in up to three sizes and to experience the ultimate in comfort as they launch our most comfortable recliner ever, the Stressless Magic.

To celebrate their 40th anniversary there will be some unmissable and exclusive opportunities including a free prize draw and your chance to save up to £470 on one of their most popular Stressless recliners.

BRIGHTWATER HOLIDAYS A7

Enter into a prize draw for the chance to win a 7 night holiday for two to Madeira on a bed and breakfast basis, with flights from Gatwick. Terms and conditions apply.

BRITANNIA PARKS P10 (PARK HOME AREA)

Visit the Britannia Parks Stand and fill in a registration form and arrange a visit to a Britannia Park in order to claim a free £20 National Garden Voucher. Terms and conditions apply.

CHURCHILL RETIREMENT LIVING C12

Visitors to the Churchill Retirement Stand have an opportunity to enter a free prize draw where there are two prizes of a luxury weekend in London, staying at the Savoy Hotel for one night with afternoon tea and £200 spending money, return travel is also included. Terms and Conditions apply.

GENESIS RARE DIAMONDS C31A

Genesis Rare Diamonds will be raffling off Two Pairs of Natural coloured Diamond earrings and a bottle of champagne.

 

GRANNYNET A34

Visit the Grannynet stand and sign up to become a member of their website to be entered into a draw to win one of the following: Petite Star Zia+ Stroller, Hamleys teddy bear, Hamleys Gift Boxes and Totseats. Terms and conditions apply.

HOMEAWAY P11 (PARK HOME AREA)

Visit the HomeAway stand and enter a competition to win £500 towards a holiday in one of the 200,000 plus holiday home rentals listed on their website. They will be offering a 15% discount off a standard yearly subscription to HomeAway.co.uk for second home owners (normal price £239 EXC VAT). Full details of what is included in their standard yearly subscription please see: http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/info/advertise-with-us

PRUDENTIAL B22

Visit the Prudential Stand and enter a prize draw to win a Magnum of Champagne.

MCCARTHY AND STONE C2

Enter into a free raffle to win a Sony Bravia 37 inch LCD TV (Terms and Conditions apply).

RETIREEASY C21

Visit the RetireEasy Stand and enter a competition to win a Bose Wave Music System by registering and receive a RetireEasy ceramic coffee mug. Terms and conditions apply.

RICHMOND VILLAGES B15

Win a 2 night Spa break at either Richmond Painswick or Richmond Letcombe Regis Village. This is a free draw competition, visit their stand and fill out a form for your chance to win. * Terms and Conditions apply.

SAGA A22

Visit the Saga stand and fill in a prize draw form for the chance to win a Cruise for 2 aboard Saga Pearl II - this 8-night Christmas Markets of Europe cruise sails from Southampton on December 7, 2011 and even includes Saga's UK chauffeur service to and from the port. The draw will take place on 1st August 2011. Terms and Conditions apply. Visitors will also be able to take advantage of the offers below:

Save £100 per person off a worldwide holiday from our Travellers World Brochure. Save £50 per person off a European holiday or River Cruise from our Europe and Mediterranean and River Cruising brochures. Save £25 per person off a holiday from our British Isles brochure. Save a further 10% off the current fares on all Saga Pearl II and Saga Ruby cruises sailing in 2011.

SILVER TRAVEL ADVISOR STAND A17

Visit the Silver Travel Advisor stand and enter the prize draw to win a fabulous 7 night Cruise for 2 people with Noble Caledonia.

The "Mozart on the Danube" cruise takes place in November aboard the ms Johann Strauss which sails from Budapest to Salzburg. The cruise celebrates Mozart's life, enjoying some of his finest works in idyllic settings, with wonderful performances by the London Festival Opera after dinner, as well as informative talks by guest speaker Roddy Greenberg. Excursions are included to Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, the Wachau Valley and Salzburg. The draw will take place in early August. Terms and conditions apply.

SUN CITY EUROPE A1C

Visit the Sun City Europe stand and answer their survey questionnaire to be entered into a draw to win a £50 Marks and Spencer voucher. Terms and conditions apply. The draw will take place on both days of the show.