A WIFE has told her hubby he can get a new motorbike after their lotto jackpot win – but only if he obeys one strict rule.
Primary teacher Kendra and carpenter Simon Charman, from Folkestone, Kent, scooped £66,666 on the People’s Postcode Lottery.
Kendra said Simon can splash out on his dream bike only if he finishes the house extension first.
The carpenter started building a new garage on the side of their semi five years ago and had planned to covert the integral one – but still hasn’t finished the project.
Now after their big win, Kendra is determined to get her house knocked into shape – even if it means paying for it herself.
The mum-of-two said: “This is amazing, incredible. Thank you so much.
“The kids will probably ask when we’re going on holiday. We need to spend it on some sensible stuff.
“We’ve had building work on the go for five years and I said that if we got £5,000 that’s what I will be doing with it.
“You always hope you can win something, but it is also great for the charities, so it benefits everyone.”
The couple have dreamed of returning to Adelaide, Australia, where they lived for a time before having their two kids.
Kendra said: “Many years ago we had a year in Australia and have friends there. We would love to take the kids out.
“Our son would like a PS5, and our daughter will start learning to drive soon, so she can have driving lessons.”
She added: “I’m sure we will go and celebrate somehow. We’ll let the kids choose a takeaway.”
Petrolhead Simon still has his sights set on some new wheels – like a Porsche 911 or upgrading his Kawasaki ZX-9R.
He said: “I like the Porsche 911, there are so many variants.
“As far as motorbikes go, I like the MV Augusta F4. It’s got four little exhausts. I love the styling of it.”
Kendra and her winning neighbours all also helped local, national, and international charities by signing up to the People’s Postcode Lottery.
And because they won Millionaire Street, one local charity has benefited with The Sports Trust being awarded £75,000 by Postcode Community Trust.
The charity, based in the South East, celebrates sport as a powerful tool for social improvement and has been an integral part of the Folkestone, Hythe, and Romney Marsh community since 2013.
With the aim of creating a healthy and united society, The Sports Trust works across schools, sports clubs and the local community to dismantle participation barriers and give everyone an equal opportunity to participate in sport.
With People’s Postcode Lottery, 33% of the ticket price goes to charities and good causes.
To date, players have raised more than £1.3 Billion for thousands of deserving projects across Great Britain, as well as internationally.
ACCORDING to the official website, players sign up with their postcode and pay £12 per month.
They are automatically entered into every draw and prizes are announced every day of the month.
Tickets play for prizes every day of the week – from Monday to Sunday, a ticket could win £1,000 each day in the Daily Prize.
Tickets could also win a jackpot of £30,000 in Saturday and Sunday’s Street Prize draws.
People’s Postcode Lottery also offer a £3 Million Postcode Millions draw each month – and your ticket plays for a share of a £3 Million cash prize fund.
Winners are notified by email, SMS message, mail or phonecall depending on the prize they win.
Jackpot winners are visited by the lottery team in person.
