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Essex Dog Groomer Wins National Lottery Set for Life Prize of £10,000 Monthly for One Year
Tracy Dunn, a 63-year-old professional dog groomer from Harwich, Essex, has won the National Lottery's Set for Life prize, providing £10,000 each month for 12 months. She attributes the win to a social media memory from March 5, marking seven years since a previous business win. Dunn plans to use part of the winnings for holidays with her two Shih Tzu dogs and international travel.
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the monthly payments, a winner plans to visit relatives in Australia, intending to fly first class.
A winner also aims to travel to Bermuda to stay at a beach hotel with pink sand. These plans stem from friendships formed during years working on cruise liners. A winner has purchased premium shampoo for dogs and high-end skincare products, including a moisturizer costing more than £250 per pot.
A winner attributes appreciation for luxuries to a cruise ship career. The winnings address previous financial constraints on such expenditures. A spokesperson at Allwyn, the National Lottery operator, commented on the win.
“It’s always exciting meeting new winners and hear their stories, we know first hand that people from all walks of life and all corners of the country win, including dog groomers from Harwich. It sounds like a winner and dogs are going to have some fun times ahead making amazing memories. We’re also absolutely delighted for them.”
The Set for Life draw provides annuity-style payments over specified periods. Winners must claim prizes within 180 days, though a winner has already done so. Allwyn handles validation and payment processes for National Lottery prizes.
