Shoppers are winners in the Giveaway

WEEK three saw another six lucky shoppers taking home a $500 shopping prize. The 2021 GMCU $25,000 Giveaway is a promotion to encourage residents of Greater Shepparton to shop locally at the more than 140 participating businesses. 

For the next few weeks, six winners will be drawn each Monday giving six lucky shoppers the chance to grab a $500 voucher for themselves. 

Maria Dhillon knew as soon as the phone rang just after 4.00pm that it was The Adviser. She is planning on spending the money on some new walking shoes and perhaps a new dress. 

Sue-Jane Taggert followed in the footsteps of her son who won a previous draw. 

Patricia Chick is moving away from the region but will still be maintaining contact while she takes advantage of the $500 win at local shops. 

Each week, six more winners are to be drawn. 

Joanne Bright entered after shopping at Woolworths Marketplace. “Oh what a nice surprise, lovely. Thank-you very much. I think I will buy some birthday presents, it’s my husband’s birthday today and mine very soon,” she said. 

Deb Purvis shopped at Pillowtalk. “Oh my goodness, that’s so exciting, thank-you very much. I really appreciate it. We just bought a new house and our first granddaughter was born 2 weeks ago and now I win $500, I am very lucky,” she laughed.

Laurie Bodycoat is another winner from Coles/Coles Express Riverside. “You’re joking, beautiful, it’s fantastic. We support local businesses so this is something to look forward to.” 

Shellee Kenna shopped at Natural Solutions. “Fantastic, that’s excellent news. That’s made my lockdown day. I have no idea what I will buy yet. The new QR entry enticed me to enter more,” she said. 

Zoe Ekberg had a great meal from GV Charcoal Chicken made all the better for the win. “Amazing, thank-you, very excited, this is great I have had my eye on a couple of clothing stores.” 

Judith Armstrong did her shopping at SPC Factory Sales. “Lovely, that’s very good. I will have to have a think of what we will spend it on,” she said. 

Being in the draw is easy. Simply spend $10 or more at any of the participating stores, fill in the online form, attach a photo of your receipt and send it in. 

To win, check out where to shop on page 24 of this edition.

From left, Coles Riverside floor support, Steven Pengilley, $500 winner, Sue-Jane Taggert and The Adviser managing editor, Geoff Adams. Photo: Steve Hutcheson
From left, Coles Riverside representative, Kerrie Stores, $500 winner, Maria Dhillon and The Adviser general manager, Will Adams. Photo: Nicole Peters
From left, Focus Cards and Gifts sales assistant Susan Parnell, $500 winner Barbara Lloyd, Jillian Wilkins and The Adviser general manager, Will Adams. Photo: Stephanie Holliday
From left, The Adviser managing editor, Geoff Adams, $500 winner Patricia Chick and Harvey Norman proprietor in training, Monica Winckens. Photo: Steve Hutcheson
From left, Tatura Hot Bread customer service representative Chloe Wells, Blake Prossor, Chloe Prossor, $500 winner Stacey Prossor and The Adviser sales manager Melanie Spencer. Photo: Stephanie Holliday