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Winner revealed for Harrogate BID's Valentine's Day prize package

Wednesday, 21 February 2024 00:00

Elena Wood, the winner of Harrogate BID's Love is in the Air competition, said she is both "shocked and amazed" to have won.

Winner revealed for Harrogate BID's Valentine's Day prize package The winner of Harrogate BID's first ever Love is in the Air competition has been revealed. Elena Wood from Harrogate said she was both “shocked and amazed” when her name was drawn. Elena lives with her husband and two children near Valley Gardens. The prize package, which could be won by purchasing a Harrogate Gift Card of any value, features a two-night stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa, a helicopter ride with Helijet Aviation, entry to the Turkish Baths, a Slingsby Gin experience, along with a bottle of gin, and a £100 Harrogate Gift Card. Elena, a stay at home mum who has lived in the town for 10 years, said:

“I wanted to get a Harrogate Gift Card for a friend and saw that there was a competition when I was purchasing it online, but I never thought I’d win. “It feels amazing to win, I was so shocked when I got the email. There are some fantastic prizes and I’m really grateful. “Thank you so much to the team at Harrogate BID!”

[caption id="attachment_3639" align="aligncenter" width="700"] The prize package on offer thanks to Harrogate BID.[/caption] Started in 2019, the Harrogate Gift Card now has over 100 businesses registered including retail, cafés, bars, restaurants, hairdressers and hotels, from national chains to small independents. Fully funded by the BID, it’s an initiative with the aim of keeping money within the local economy, as the cards can only be spent with registered businesses, not online or out of town. To purchase a Harrogate Gift Card, visit: harrogategiftcard.co.uk Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.

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