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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trainers signed by Liam Gallagher help to raise £2,500 for homeless charity
A Blackburn retailer has helped to raise almost £2,500 for Nightsafe by raffling off two pairs of limited-edition Liam Gallagher Adidas trainers, signed by the artist himself. Nightsafe, a charity that offers supported housing, emergency accommodation and holistic support to 16 to 25-year-olds in Blackburn and Darwen who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, said they are thrilled with the kind donation. Cult fashion retailer Cotton Town Vintage ran two exclusive raffles, each giving supporters a one in 50 chance to win a pair of signed Liam Gallagher Adidas Spezial trainers. The trainers are now sought-after collector's items. A pair of trainers signed by Liam Gallagher raised more than £2,000 for Nightsafe (Image: Viva PR) Carl Walker, founder of Cotton Town Vintage, who recently joined Nightsafe's Patron scheme, said: 'The response has been phenomenal. "This is about more than winning rare gear - it's about helping young people in desperate situations find hope again, and we're just getting started.' Carl has announced plans to continue supporting Nightsafe through further raffles in the coming months, including chances to win limited-edition posters and a selection of exclusive clothing. The raffles mark a continuation of the Oasis frontman's support for the charity, which began in 2022 when he donated pairs of the 'Blackburn' Adidas Spezial shoes to young people supported by Nightsafe. His solo show that year at King George's Hall was also held in aid of the charity. The raffles capitalised on the Oasis fever sweeping the nation, as Liam and brother Noel recently reunited on stage for the first time in almost 16 years. At each draw, a member of Nightsafe's staff and a young person supported by the charity had the honour of pulling the winning raffle ticket. READ MORE: Oasis legend Liam Gallagher rocked King George's Hall Blackburn READ MORE: Water tunnel depot decision drags on amid independent study referral The two raffles raised £2,000 in ticket sales, with a further £450 coming from Cotton Town Vintage's in-store donation rail, which allowed supporters to contribute clothing for resale in aid of Nightsafe. The donation rail will now remain in the Blackburn store until December, with all proceeds going towards a special Christmas donation. Jan Larkin, chief executive of Nightsafe, said: 'We're overwhelmed by the generosity shown through both raffles and the donation rail. "To raise £2,450 is incredible as it will help to fund intensive support for several young people in crisis. "Every single pound makes a difference, especially right now when demand for our services has never been higher.'
Zawya
23-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Sharjah Chamber launches smart app to boost audience engagement in Sharjah Summer Promotions 2025 raffle draws and activities
Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), represented by the Organising Committee of 'Sharjah Summer Promotions', has launched a new smart application giving users seamless entries into digital raffle draws held by the campaign. Designed to optimise user engagement, the app aims to elevate the overall customer experience by facilitating their participation in various promotional activities, events and raffles, offering an integrated interactive platform throughout Sharjah Summer Promotions 2025, which will run until September 1. Organised by SCCI and the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), this year's edition features the participation of more than 1,000 retail outlets and entertainment destinations across all cities and regions of the emirate. The application serves as a dynamic engagement tool, allowing users to register purchase receipts from participating shopping centers and outlets to qualify for prize draws. Rewards include gold bars and numerous shopping vouchers. This strategic move aims to drive consumer spending, stimulate commercial activity, and boost tourism in Sharjah during the summer season. Equipped with an integrated database, the application provides users with up-to-date information related to Sharjah Summer Promotions' activities and events. This includes raffle draw conditions, timelines, locations, and winner announcements, supported by a live link to the official campaign website. Additionally, it highlights key promotional elements including the newly launched mascot character "Shamsa" and offers detailed insights into daily activities and participating venues throughout Sharjah. The application allows users to establish personalised accounts, ensuring seamless engagement in all year-round marketing and promotional activities organised by the Sharjah Chamber as part of the campaign. This feature enables real-time updates on all ongoing events. The app also includes a dedicated communication interface to facilitate direct user interaction, allowing for streamlined feedback and inquiries, thereby enhancing service quality and audience engagement. In his remarks, Jamal Bouzanjal, General Coordinator of Sharjah Shopping Promotions, said that the launch of the smart application reflects the Sharjah Chamber's commitment to advancing the digital infrastructure of the campaign. He noted that the app is designed to deliver a modern and user-centric shopping experience, marking a qualitative leap in audience engagement. It offers secure and convenient access to digital raffles and real-time information on event schedules, prizes, and partner outlets, ultimately supporting Sharjah's economic momentum and enhancing tourism flow throughout the summer season. For further information, please contact: - Ali Elgendy Misbar Communications ali@ Ahmad Aldwairi Misbar Communications
Khaleej Times
23-07-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
'World tour, Labubu for daughter': Dubai's Indian expat wins $1 million, reveals plans
Dubai's newest millionaire, Sabish Peroth, plans to buy a 'cute Labubu' for his daughter and take his family on a world tour. The Dubai-born and raised Indian expat shared this in his first comment to Khaleej Times after winning $1 million Dubai Duty Free draw, which he had been participating for the past six years. The 42-year-old senior operations supervisor at a logistics company has been pooling money with his colleagues to buy raffle tickets regularly. 'There were 20 of us when we started, but only 10 have continued for the last two years. This time, we got lucky,' said Sabish, who hails from Thrissur in Kerala. The winning ticket (4296) was purchased online on July 4, and when Sabish received the call, he couldn't believe it. 'I thought it was a prank or some promotional call. When they asked for my details and announced that I had won, my hands began to shake. I couldn't breathe,' he said. Sabish, who has been working in the same company for 17 years, said the group plans to divide the money equally. 'Each of us will get approximately Dh370,000. Most of us are settled here. We will continue working, but this will also help us start a small business. It's a great boost,' he said. He said his wife, who works in Sharjah, and his young daughter were equally excited. 'My daughter was shocked, but now she just wants her toys, especially Labubu. She keeps reminding me.' After years of hoping for a win, Sabish believes the wait was worth it. 'We were not expecting it, but somewhere in our hearts, we believed one day it would happen.' First-ever Russian winner Joining Sabish in the millionaire ranks is Maen Saleh, a 57-year-old Russian based in Doha, Qatar. He won in Series 509 with ticket number 1184, becoming the first Russian national to take home the $1 million prize. 'This win will help me build a house in my village in Suzdal and support my son's education in Malta,' he said. The Dubai Duty Free draw also saw four others win luxury vehicles. Czech national Alice Semianova won a Mercedes-Benz S500, while Indian expat Sridhar Ankam Bhikshapathi, a porter at Dubai Airport, won a Bentley Bentayga V8. Indian national Roby Devassy won a Ducati Multistrada motorbike, and British expat Robert Miggels, based in Ras Al Khaimah, rode away with a BMW S 1000 R.
Telegraph
19-07-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
I stayed in one of the multimillion-pound Omaze houses. This is what it was like
Every time I pick up my phone for a guilty scroll on Instagram, or turn on the TV mid-day, there it is: an advert for Omaze. It's usually a jolly media personality extolling the virtues of the latest prize – a swimming pool here, a cinema there. The company has recognised something in the British public that has enabled them to captivate the nation; our love of a good raffle mixed with our addiction to property porn, tied up with a neat feel-good factor bow (a guaranteed minimum donation of £1m and 17 per cent of ticket sales from each draw go to charity). The prize may be a multimillion pound house, but – with upkeep costs sky high – an overwhelming trend has seen all but a handful of the 39 winners to date choose to sell up and cash out, rather than move in. Indeed, April's prize, a Highland Perthshire property on the banks of Loch Rannoch, won by 81-year-old Patricia Moule, went on the market almost immediately – at the end of June – and is currently listed on Rightmove for £3,975,000. There is one alternative, however: renting out the property to holidaymakers. This is what Lisa Morgan chose to do, after she won a £4.5m home in Cornwall, along with £250,000 in cash, in September 2024 (and hit the headlines when she turned up for her 11.5 hour shift as an NHS nurse in Merseyside the next day). Her home, Seahorses, in Maenporth near Falmouth, is one of just two properties in the UK openly advertised as an Omaze-winner's home – the other being Post Knott Lodge in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. The opportunity for a real-life snoop around one of these media-famous houses was too tempting an opportunity to pass up, so I tracked Seahorses down on Cornish Holiday Cottages, booked in, and bundled my family off for a weekend by the sea. I'll admit, the struggle to get our compact crossover SUV up the steep incline approaching the house filled me with a sudden apprehension – but once I was out of the car, punching in the code for the electric gate and confronted with the spectacular views, my fears abated. If the south Cornwall coast is good for anything, it's a touch of drama. It was a rare, sunny day in early May with clear blue skies and a bracing breeze, and across the lawn I could see straight out to sea, with Falmouth blinking in the sun on the horizon. I traced the coastal path – accessible through the gate at the end of the garden – scrawling away through the lush green clifftops opposite, the grass dropping into dramatic granite grey towards the crashing seas below, while Pendennis Castle stood in stately, historic contrast to the glass-clad luxury home beside me. 'Swimming pool!' screamed my three-year-old son, breaking me from my quiet moment of wonder. The family had begun exploring, and my husband was already rolling back the electric top on the outdoor heated pool – my children watching, delighted, from the safety of the pool house. Seahorses feels like the sort of place that's been designed so that you hardly ever need to leave it – and over the next three days, aside from a trip to a local supermarket (to supplement the lovely Cornish Food Box which was left for us), and a spot of exploring, we barely did. Open plan in design, its two lounges have very distinct purposes: a smaller room with sofas, an Xbox and even a VR headset was clearly intended for teens; while a larger communal living space was connected to the kitchen and offered sublime sea views. There were also indoor and outdoor dining areas, a barbecue, fire pit, hot tub, four additional bedrooms – all with electronic blinds – multiple bathrooms, a boot room and utility space. There was even a wine room – although this, sadly (if not unsurprisingly), had not been stocked. But the highlight (for me at least) was the turret, reached by a winding, wooden, floating staircase, at the top of which was a desk and telescope, and a door opening onto a large, private terrace complete with sun loungers. A sun trap with outstanding views. 'From the moment I walked into the house I knew I had to keep it,' Morgan told me. 'The emotion I felt was quite overwhelming, knowing what I was about to give to my family.' A flick through the guest book made it clear that this generosity has been felt far beyond her own family, however. Inside, I found personal messages that suggested fond familiarity with the owner, signed off in shortened names and with kisses. 'This house couldn't have 'happened' to a nicer, [more] hard-working family,' one read. 'Memories made to last a lifetime,' said another. Morgan's passion for the home is undeniable. 'The decision to set Seahorses up as a holiday home was an easy choice because we didn't want to leave it empty for long periods of time,' she told me. 'I want others to be able to share in the magic and make lasting happy memories here. Families these days are so spread out, and Seahorses is an ideal place to bring everyone back together.' Her words are borne out in love and care which has clearly gone into making the house feel like a home. It's packed with thoughtful details – a wide variety of glass types (essential), plenty of washing powder, and baskets of blankets dotted throughout the common spaces, allowing you to roll back the doors and let the cool, refreshing sea air roll in while keeping warm. What was missing? Shampoo – though, to be fair, this is an omission typical of many a self-catering property. And search though I did across the many, many drawers of the five large bedrooms, I could not find a hairdryer (a small inconvenience, I know, but when there's a VR headset downstairs, a somewhat surprising one). Otherwise, however, our every need had been met. We also made time for a bit of exploring – or as much as you can do with a one- and three-year-old in tow – heading out for a walk along the undulating coast path (my son more interested in the discovery of abundant sticky weed than the views), and making the two-minute drive down to Maenporth Beach, where there was plenty of parking, soft sand and a café. The children also enjoyed nearby Trebah gardens, an eight-minute drive to the west, where a great adventure playground, small beach and – as the name suggests – pretty gardens made for a lovely day out. For those keen to venture further, popular Falmouth is just 10 minutes away by car (or 45 minutes on foot), and links by tiny ferry to even more popular St Mawes across the Carrick Roads estuary. It's a wonderful part of the world – but lovely as it was to explore the area (and put some money in the pockets of local businesses), it was even more lovely to come back to Seahorses each time; our tucked-away, temporary idyll. After a weekend of bubbling in the hot tub, splashing in the pool and barbecuing by the open log fire, my family returned home, as promised, with memories to last a lifetime. And, in my case, a monthly subscription to Omaze. Essentials Penny Walker was a guest of Cornish Holiday Cottages (01326 250339). Seahorses has five bedrooms (sleeps up to 10) and six bathrooms, plus a hot tub, swimming pool, electric car point, dishwasher and woodburner. It is also pet-friendly. There is limited availability in August and September, although the calendar opens up in October. From £3,096 a week.
CTV News
05-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Calgary Food Bank launches 50/50 raffle designed to put the boots to hunger
The Calgary Food Bank has launched a 50/50 raffle designed to put the boots to hunger. The Calgary Food Bank is encouraging people to put the boots to hunger. The food bank has launched its 'Cowboy Up' 50/50 raffle. Half the jackpot goes to one lucky winner, while the other half helps put food on the table for Calgarians facing hunger. Ticket sales end Monday July 14, with the draw taking place that afternoon. For more information about the Calgary Food Bank, go here.
