Lucky readers win festive M and S prizes

CHRISTMAS came early for two lucky readers who won prizes in a fantastic Observer competition.

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Lancs Live

00:00, 20 DEC 2007
Updated10:45, 6 FEB 2013

Elizabeth Feather and Susan Chew

CHRISTMAS came early for two lucky readers who won prizes in a fantastic Observer competition.

We received more than 500 entries for our competition to win a Christmas hamper and vouchers from Marks and Spencer.

Elizabeth Feather, above left, of Downham Avenue, Great Harwood, won the hamper and Susan Chew, of Dill Hall Lane, Church, was presented with £25 in M&S vouchers.

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