Competition Winner

Win with Take That

This was a wonderful competition to win! I've been a Take That fan since I was 14 years old.

BRMB / Polydor Records arranged a competition to win a screening of the new Progress Tour DVD at the exclusive W Hotel on Leicester Square, arranged travel and also put me and my mum up in a Hotel  with breakfast included.

I arrived at Euston Station in London at 12.30pm, and we went straight to the hotel - which was lush. It was absolutely stunning with its mood lighting and three lovely bars and a fountain. Our twin room was amazing - the whole toilet had a glass theme to it, and the room was spacious and very comfy. We had air conditioning and the TV was huge.


We took the Tube to Leicester Square where we watched the new Take That DVD about their latest tour - Progress. We had little Take That cupcakes, a DVD, popcorn and drinks throughout the viewing.  The W Hotel was amazing - very atmospheric and very upper class. The staff were very polite. It was a lovely experience, and I found myself singing along to the songs.

After a brilliant screening, we went back to the hotel and had an early night. The next morning we woke bright and early and went to the Buffet Breakfast at Cumberland. It was very intense - there was so much to have. I had an English Breakfast and some panckes and maple syrup. The hotel staff were really friendly and were very attentive.  Espcially Gina, who checked us in with a lovely attitude!

We travelled back to Birmingham mid morning and got back at about 1pm. I was really tired by then, but I had a great time.

Thank you, BRMB and Polydor Records. (Nicki Ross, thanks for everything)

Gina x

Competition Winner

Win 'A Day Spa at Whittlebury Hall : Heat and Ice Experience'

Today, Matt and I descended upon Whittlebury Hall. I had won a Heat and Ice Experience in the spa facilities. It took us an hour to get to Whittlebury Hall, and we had a quick tour and then dived right in. Literally.

The Heat and Ice Experience is a mixture of different rooms around a main pool with jacuzzi sections.  The jacuzzi was my favourite thing, and I spent hours foaming away in its waters. It was very refreshing and relaxing.

There was a 'Caldarium' room which was a nice place to relax because it was a very low heat, and ideal for a break from the hotter sauna and steam rooms.  The hottest places were the steam room, the sauna and the sanarium.  The most shocking facilities were the Ice experiences - the showers and Ice Cave were refreshing but it was difficult to remain in them for periods of time due to freezing temperatures!

After a couple of hours, we had lunch at the bar - a lovely beef and horseradish sandwich with kettle chips and side salad for me. Matt had a chicken coronation sandwich. We then returned to the spa and repeated what we had done earlier in the day. I even braved the 'bucket' - a bucket full of cold water is released over your head, instantly shocking but strangely addictive.

All in all, we stayed at the spa for six hours. It was refreshing and revigorating. The location of the spa and hotel were in a beautifully idyllic place, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was a lovely day and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you, Heart FM and Whittlebury Hall.

Gina x