Winner Of ‘from Harrogate With Love’ Delighted After Beating Thousands Of Entries To Prize Package
The winner of the BID’s ‘From Harrogate with Love’ competition is delighted after beating thousands of entries to claim the prize.
Claire O’Brien has now claimed the Harrogate-themed prize package
Claire O’Brien, who lives in Bilton with her husband and family, was announced as the winner of the Valentine’s-themed competition last week, beating out more than 3,500 entries from across the country – with people from as far as Edinburgh, Luton and Ipswich entering!
Claire, who said she found out about the competition through social media and listening to Your Harrogate on the radio, has now claimed the Harrogate-themed prize package, which includes a two-night stay at the popular Hotel du Vin in a prime town centre location, a luxurious, relaxing session at the Turkish Baths, a unique experience at the world renowned Betty’s and a Harrogate Gift Card worth £100 available to spent at almost 100 businesses in the town centre.
Claire, who works as an A&E Clinical Support Worker at Harrogate Hospital, said: “This is absolutely amazing, I’m so, so happy.
“It will be a much needed break and treat to share with my lovely husband. We don’t often get a break together as we have eight children.
“I really appreciate the gifts from the competition - thank you.”
With a total of 3,553 entries to this year’s competition, the Harrogate BID team are thrilled with the response, promoting the town to a wider audience as the delightful destination it’s known as both regionally, nationally and overseas.
Sharing the competition across various social media platforms also proved effective, with the posts on Facebook and Instagram receiving more than 25,000 views and over 360 interactions.
Bethany Allen, Operations and Projects Executive at Harrogate BID, said: “We’re over the moon with the response to this year’s competition, with a record breaking number of entries!
“As the BID, we know how fantastic our town is as a destination, with a terrific offer all year round – and this competition was a top opportunity to shine a light on this.
“A big congratulations to Claire on winning, we hope she enjoys the romantic getaway with her husband in the jewel in Yorkshire’s crown!”
Harrogate BID’s next event will see the return of the Mothering Funday to the town centre in March, with further details set to be announced over the coming weeks.
Harrogate BID is a not-for-profit organisation, funded for by businesses in a dedicated area, with an aim to improve the area in which those businesses trade within.
The BID was launched in 2019 and received a successful ballot which saw its second term begin in January 2024 for a further five years.
Visit the website at: www.harrogatebid.co.uk for more information.
