Nottinghamshire street wins share of £1m People’s Postcode Lottery prize

Neighbours on a Nottinghamshire street have shared their delight after winning a share of £1m.

A total of 14 residents on Lymington Road in Mansfield will split the “life-altering” pot after landing the People’s Postcode Lottery Millionaire Street prize.

Craig Wise, 50, and fiancée Angie Stainton, 48, had just paid the deposit for their wedding when Craig was told he was being made redundant.

After initially calling off their big day, now the pair are celebrating being able to pay off the wedding and can book their honeymoon after winning £62,500.

‘Wedding day saved’

“Craig was made redundant at the end of April,” said Angie, who works as a haematology nurse at King’s Mill Hospital. “We’d booked our wedding and paid the deposit on the Monday and by the Friday he was out of a job.

“We had to put the wedding on hold because we didn’t know how long he’d be out of work for. Awful thoughts go through your mind.”

The couple, who have been together for 13 years, have five children and one grandchild between them, can finally tie the knot next year.

Next-door neighbour Robin Feirn, 65, who previously won £1,600 in a 2018 jackpot, also shared the prize money.

Describing the windfall as “life-altering”, the retired mechanic added: “I’m normally full of rattle but I’m totally blown away.”

Robin’s plans include treating their springer spaniel Jerry, pitbull Clyde and helping daughter Rebecca to buy a new car.

‘Dream come true’

Across the road, neighbour Karen Walker, 49, said her “dreams can come true” after she won £125,000.

Factory worker Karen, who plays with two tickets, plans to use the money to help make life easier for her husband Dale, who suffers from multiple sclerosis.

“It’s overwhelming because I’ve never had this much money in my life before,” Karen said.

“We can get the bathroom, kitchen, conservatory, flooring and everything done now.

“It’s always been a dream up until now but now the dream is here.”

Dale added: “This will make life so much easier because with my condition I can no longer work.”

‘Set for life’

Mum Chantelle Johnson, 31, also picked up the largest sum of £125,000.

The training manager said: “This money has set us up for life.

“I can’t even say the amount out loud yet, it’s going to make a world of difference.”

Chantelle is now planning to buy her first home and treat her daughter Bonnie to Disney World.

She added: “And it couldn’t come at a better time because my landlord is selling the house that I’ve been renting.

“Bonnie has never been abroad, and I’ve always wanted to take her to Florida.

“My parents took me there when I was a kid and I want her to have the same amazing memories.”

‘Disney dream’

Steve Sherwin, 57, teared up when he saw the prize cheque and also had a trip to Disney World in mind.

The electricity board worker said: “I must be dreaming. This is going to change my life. I can relax.

“You don’t think you will win, but you can, and I have.”

The dad-of-two said his win would help him realise a life-long dream of taking his sons, Kyle and Tyler, to the USA.

He said: “It’s so expensive that it’s never been possible, but it is now.

“I haven’t been able to give them what I wanted over the years but now I can give a little bit to help them out.”

‘Flying high’

Mum-of-one Helen Tasker, 39, said the win will make her daughter’s dreams come true.

The self-employed internet assessor added: “We haven’t been on holiday since Daisy was born because we didn’t have the money.

“She’s been dying to go on an aeroplane – I think we’ll do Gran Canaria all-inclusive.”

Helen has lived on Lymington Road for nine years with partner Tom, 38, a medical factory supervisor.

She said: “This is our first house so we can’t move now.

“We’ve been due some luck, we don’t get much so we won’t be taking this for granted.”

Also among the winners were Julieanna O’Neill, 39, Dawn Cojocariu, 48, Glenys Thorpe, 72, and Jan Switaj, 64, who all won £62,500 each. Other winners opted to remain anonymous.