Lotto winner Jonathan looking forward to flying high

Jonathan Parr is celebrating an unexpected triumph after his lucky numbers were drawn out for the top prize in the Brixham Lottery 2023.
Jonathan will now get to enjoy the wonderful experience of a flight in a World War II Spitfire, a particularly fitting prize for the Royal British Legion member, as he will sample life inside the iconic plane of the wartime era.
He bought the ticket at the local RBL club just days before the draw and was naturally delighted with the amazing news, saying: “It is a unique experience and I am so looking forward to it.”
The public draw event was held at 5pm on Saturday August 5 in the Three Elms Public House in Drew Street, Brixham. Musical entertainment was provided by well-known local duo `Classic Gold`. The attending public were invited to draw individual winning numbers.
The winning number 0537 was circulated and people who purchased card tickets could also phone 01803 852270 to hear the result.
John Brennan, Chair of Brixham Future CIC who promotes the Brixham Lottery, added: ”The WW2 Spitfire flight experience is for three hours in either a morning or afternoon slot.
“Our winner will receive briefings about the facility, the aircraft, the flying equipment such as helmets and flight suits and watch a video. Next, Jonathan will meet the pilot and discuss, hopefully, flying over Brixham.”
There were only limited Lottery Cards tickets available in Brixham with extremely good odds, as only 550 were distributed. The Lottery proceeds help maintain this historic aircraft for generations to come and fund local projects and events.
The next issue is the Christmas and New year card tickets, available in November with envelope, so an ideal alternative to the Christmas Card and will be available at a price of £5 per ticket from:
In Middle Street, Flour Flower Café and Crafty Cwtch –Welsh Café, Colours of Brixham –Art Shop and Chris Slack –Photographer, and in Fore Street from Doble Jewellers. `The Handyman` in Pillar Avenue will also have tickets available and, as Jonathan can testify, you have to be in it to win it.