A Perthshire woman became £30,000 richer on her first wedding anniversary after forgetting to update her postcode with the People’s Postcode Lottery.
Bethany O’Connor of Scone was one of five big money winners when PH2 6QJ was announced as the organisation’s winner on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old mortgage advisor was informed of her win after forgetting to update her address from her mother’s home to her new house.
“When I told my husband Matthew about it he said someone must be winding me up”, she said.
“Just before our wedding last year we bought our own house and I forgot to move the postcode over and then a few weeks ago my mum gave me some paperwork and told me to change it over. I’m glad I never got round to it now.”
She added: “I’m going to use the money for a deposit on a new house. We’d been planning to move but weren’t sure if we’d have enough so it’ll go towards that.”
Among the other winners was chairperson of the Scone Community Association, Julie Livingstone, 53.
She said: “It’s all a bit surreal – there are a lot of zeroes on the cheque.
“My husband Raymond is over the moon too. We were saying that this just doesn’t happen to people like us.
“We don’t even know anyone that’s won this kind of money so why would it be us?
“It’s so crazy but a lovely surprise and perfect timing with Christmas coming up.”
Meanwhile, neighbour and fellow cash winner, 59-year old Frances Shaw was equally delighted with the news.
“I didn’t expect that much money to be fair, I thought it might be £1,000”, she said.
“My head is reeling. It’s really nice though, I’m really happy.
“My husband Ken was at work so I phoned him and he’s over the moon.”
She added: “There’s a few things around the house that need done and maybe a holiday next year if we can.”
The remaining two winners wished to remain anonymous with their prize money being paid straight into their bank accounts.
A minimum of 32% of People’s Postcode Lottery ticket sales goes directly to charities.