Has your Dad ever done anything embarrassing in front of a camera? Of course he has - that’s what Dads do! But here’s your chance to make that humiliating photo pay HUGE dividends!

To celebrate Fathers Day on June 19, the Accrington Observer is looking for the Most Embarrassing Dad of the Year and we’ve got a sensational prize bundle up for grabs worth over £800.

Post your Embarrassing Dad photos to Accrington Observer’s Embarrassing Dad, MEN Direct, Mitchell Henry House, Hollinwood Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 8EF or by e-mail to win@menmedia.co.uk with EMBARRASS DAD AO in the subject line.

Accrington Observer Embarrassing Dads 2011 - Full Terms and Conditions:

  • All entries must be received by Monday 13th June at 5pm.
  • Entries received after this date will not be included in the selection process.
  • The winner must be aged 18+ and a resident of the UK.
  • Entries that do not specify the newspaper title applied from will not be included.
  • The 10 finalists will be chosen by the editor and the competitions co-ordinators.
  • The decision made is final and no correspondence can be entered into.
  • The winner will be the embarrassing photo which has received the most coupon votes by the final closing date of Thursday 30th June.
  • Photocopied coupons will not be counted.
  • The winner will be contacted within 14 days of the closing date with further information on redeeming their prizes.
  • The winning photograph will be published in the Accrington Observer at a later date.
  • The winners’ details will be passed onto the promoter(s) for delivery of prize.
  • All prizes are non-transferable and there are no cash alternatives.
  • Travel expenses are not included.
  • All prize values based on providers RRP.
  • Individual prize promoter’s terms and conditions apply, see below.

Individual prize promoter terms and conditions:

QMH Hotels (Overnight stay for 2 with 3 course dinner and bottle of wine)

  • 1. The prize refers to a one night stay for two adults sharing a double or twin room on a bed and breakfast basis and includes a three course meal from the restaurant’s menu and bottle of house wine.
  • 2. All additional drinks will be charged.
  • 3. Prize is subject to availability and excludes bank holidays.
  • 4. Prize must be taken by 30th November 2011.
  • 5. The winner must be aged 18 years and over.
  • 6. The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative

STIHL Superbikes (2x VIP tickets)

  • 1. Venue and date to be agreed with the promoter, subject to availability.
  • 2. Must be taken in 2011 season.
  • 3. Transport/travel expenses and accommodation are not included.
  • 4. Prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative.

McAvoy Portraits (half price photo shoot and frame)

  • 1. Date and time of the shoot to be agreed with the promoter
  • 2. The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative
  • 3. The usual RRP of a photo shoot (pre discount) is £250 and the complimentary print usually retails at £100.
  • 4. The half price offer is valid until 31/12/11

Get The Label (£100 voucher)

  • 1. Voucher will be supplied in the form of an online code, which will be provided by the promoter directly to the winner.
  • 2. Valid for 12 months from date of issue.
  • 3. The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative

Campo Viejo (1x cases of Cava)

  • 1. Winner must be aged 18 years and over
  • 2. The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative
  • 3. Proof of ID may be required to claim the prize.