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Primary Times Dorset Reader Star Awards 2018
3rd September-7th October 2018
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Voting starts now!
If you have received particularly good service over the last 12 months, or if your kids enjoyed an especially good day out at a certain attraction, this is your opportunity to reward good practice and nominate for who you think is a deserving winner of one of our Reader Star Awards…
Your vote really matters…
Your opinion really matters to the attractions and businesses in the area, who eagerly await the results, as the winners are nominated by you. Plus, by completing the survey, you help to give other mums, dads, grandparents and carers a good idea of the best places to visit and things to do with the kids.
For your chance to win, let us know about your favourites now…
It's free, quick and easy to make a nomination...
It should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
The questionnaire is live from Monday 3 September to Sunday 7 October.
BE QUICK: The closing date for nominations is midnight on Sunday 7 October 2018
You could win one of these great prizes…
As a way of saying thank you for completing the questionnaire, you will be entered into our competition automatically, where you will have a chance of winning one of these three great prizes…
First Prize:
A 7-night break for a family (up to 8 people) in a luxury safari cabin at Crealy Meadows
The prize includes the following:
- 7 night break from 23/08/2019 – 30/08/2019 in a luxury safari cabin with halogen hob and combi oven - www.crealy.co.uk/short-breaks/glamping/safari-cabins-halogen
- 8 theme park tickets into the park for the duration of the stay
- Crealy Active passes - www.crealy.co.uk/short-breaks/crealy-active
- Complimentary passes for 'Fun on the Farm Adventure Golf' and ‘Berg Bike Hire'
- Evening entertainment
T&C’s
· Valid for a stay between 23rd August- 30th August 2019
· Seven-night stay from Friday to Friday
· Non-transferable/ refundable
· Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer
· Maximum of 8 guests
· Selection of glamping tent – Crealy will do what it can to honour this, however it cannot be guaranteed. Crealy reserve the right to change this at any time.
Situated in the East Devon countryside, Crealy Adventure Park and Resort is the perfect destination for ‘The Ultimate Devon Family Holiday’. Located just minutes from junction 30 of the M5, near Exeter, Crealy Adventure Park and Resort is a multi-award-winning family theme park set in a beautifully landscaped parkland and provides a safe and secure friendly family environment. Experience a world of family fun with over 60 rides and attractions, indoor adventure play areas, live entertainment and hundreds of the cutest zoo and farm animals. Crealy really does make the perfect holiday destination.
See www.crealy.co.uk/short-breaks
Second Prize:
A £250 shopping voucher to spend at Saxon Square
Second prize in the Primary Times Reader Star Award is a £250 voucher to spend at a store(s) of your choice at Saxon Square (the voucher must be available for purchase online).
Saxon Square is a friendly, welcoming shopping destination located in the heart of Christchurch with a brilliant selection of stores and cafes for all the family to explore.
The picturesque square is open seven days a week with convenient parking nearby. Browse one of the many home and leisure retailers such as Argos and Boots or get some style inspiration from New Look. Relax at Harbour Beauty and Francesco salon before enjoying a treat at Costa, Nero or Greggs.
See www.saxon-square.co.uk
Third Prize:
A party for up to 10 children for either Lemur Fun Time or Little Lemur Fun Time
(T’s & C’s: An upgrade to another type of party is available at cost difference. Minimum 7 days’ notice is needed for parties. No cash alternative. Choice of hot or cold food. Party must be taken within one calendar year from prize notification).
What better place to celebrate - birthday parties are really great at Lemur Landings with a ton of fun at the soft play centre, yummy food and a visit from Lewey or Lola Lemur to wish you a very happy birthday. Create some fabulous family memories and no sticky fingers on the sofa or washing up to do!
The names of the winners’ will be announced in the special Christmas edition of Primary Times
Small print: For competition terms and conditions click here.
Once we have drawn the names of the winners to the competition, all entrants’ details will be discarded and will not be used for any marketing purposes.