P&J delivers prize break for postman Ian

Ian Cruickshank normally delivers the mail – but he was delighted to get a letter himself saying he was a winner of one of the Press and Journal’s competitions.

The 52- year- old postman, of Allan Place, Inverurie, haswonaweekend break for two at a Mercure hotel anywhere in Scotland.

Mr Cruickshank said: “My sister Lynne and myself will be going to Inverness as it is awhile sincewe have been there – around 16 years in fact.

“Apart from the odd £10 in the lottery, this is the biggest thing I have ever won and we are both looking forward to the break.”

Another city-bound P&J winner is Susan Simpson, of Alwyn Wynd, St Fergus, Peterhead, who says winning the competition has left her spoiled for choice.

The 47-year-old administrator said: “Between my husband James andmyself we have narrowed it down to Glasgow or Edinburgh, we haven’t yet decided which city.

“Both offer such a lot with shopping and places to see, so we will enjoy either place, especially as we are going in September for my birthday.

“I entered the competition and had forgotten about it as we never win anything, so it was a pleasant surprise to win.”

Other winners are: Mrs Kathleen Wares, Pringle Avenue, Tarves; Helen Gray, Rugos Circle, Newmachar; Janet Johnston, Boswell Road, Castle Park, Inverness, and Alexis Elmslie, Low Street, New Pitsligo.

Mercure also have hotels in Aberdeen, Perth, Livingston and Ayr.

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A weekend break awaits delighted Ian Cruickshank