Competitions

Competitions are only open to current Wheatley Homes South customers.

Closing dates for the competitions are as stated. No cash alternative. The prizes are not transferable. No correspondence will be entered into.

No responsibility can be accepted for entries lost or damaged in the post. Entries are by mail only, unless otherwise stated. By entering the competitions you agree to be bound by its terms. Entry is free. The judges’ decision is final. Only one entry per household. The name of the winners may be included in the next edition of the newsletter.

Winners may be asked to take part in publicity resulting from competitions. Winners will be drawn at random from the correct entries after the closing date. Details will not be used for any other purpose and will not be passed on to any third parties.

Competitions are not open to Wheatley Homes South employees. We make every effort to verify all the information we publish but the prizes may change. Wheatley Homes South cannot accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any losses that may arise as a result.

The winners will be drawn at random from the correct entries after the closing date. Where a competition asks for a personal view, the winner will be drawn at random from the best entries as selected by the editor.

Children's Easter Egg Competition
 

Competitions are only open to current Wheatley Homes South customers.

If you’d like to enter the kid’s artwork competition, we recommend you read the following terms and conditions.

1. The promoter is Wheatley Group.

2. There is no entry fee and no purchase is necessary to enter this competition.

3.  All information detailing how to enter this competition forms part of the terms and conditions. By entering this competition, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions.

How to enter

The closing date for entries is 4:59 pm (BST) on Monday, 18 April 2022.

Late, incomplete or corrupt entries will not be accepted.

Please send artwork to the Wheatley Homes South Facebook page by private message or via WhatsApp on 07867 292341.

Please include the following details:

  • The child’s name, address and age.
  • Your name, age and a valid email address.
  • An image of the child’s artwork.
  • A few words telling us the story behind the art – including but not restricted to what has been drawn, what inspired the drawing and the child's favourite part of it.
  • The name you are happy to be made public if your child is picked as a winner. First names will be used only.

We are committed to protecting your personal data. For information on how we do this, see our privacy notice.

Entries will be shortlisted and winners chosen by representatives at Wheatley Homes South.

Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

  • The competition is open to Wheatley Homes South tenants only. One entry per child.
  • Competitions are not open to Wheatley Homes South employees
  • Entries must be images of artwork by a child under 18, and submissions must be provided to Wheatley Homes South by a parent or guardian over the age of 18.
  • Categories are as follows:  Age 0-4, Age 5-7, Age 8-12. One prize per category will be awarded per locality (3 prizes Wigtownshire, 3 prizes Stewartry, 3 prizes Nithsdale & Upper Nithsdale, 3 prizes Annandale & Eskdale).

Judging, notification and prizes

All valid entries made before the competition closing date will be judged as follows:

  • Shortlisted photos of artwork will be selected by Wheatley Homes South representatives.
  • The shortlisted photos will be scored by senior housing staff on the basis of a) originality and creativity b) following the brief of ‘back to school’.
  • Winners will be notified by direct message within 7 working days of the competition closing date.
  • Winners must confirm acceptance of their prize within 7 days of being notified by Wheatley Homes South and must provide a postal address for the vouchers to be sent to.
  • If Wheatley Homes South does not receive confirmation of prize acceptance within 7 days it reserves the right to disqualify the entrant and select another prize-winner.
  • The prizes are as stated for each category and are not transferable. No cash alternative to the prizes will be offered. Prizes are subject to availability and Wheatley Homes South reserves the right to substitute any prize with a reasonable alternative without giving notice.
  • The promoter’s decision in the respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  • The winners will be announced on the Wheatley Homes South Facebook page on Thursday 21 April.
  • The prize is an easter egg.

Rights and ownership

  • All images submitted must be the work of the individual submitting them, and entrants must have full copyright for any images they submit.
  • Entrants retain the copyright to images submitted.

Data Protection and Privacy

  • Personal information provided by entrants will be used for the purposes of administering the competition and their entry in accordance with our privacy policy.
  • The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice due to any event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.