I won my first ever raffle on the first day at Sparkle. The prize was £25 to spend at urban oasis in debenhams. Having finally got unpacked I find that this is only in Manchester.

So here is an opportunity to get the voucher which runs out 11 January 2014.

All you have to do is persuade me why you should have the voucher. I'll be the judge and my decision is final. I'll make the decision from your inventive responses here on Friday 26th July. So hurry girls.

hi josephine

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i want it i want it i want it i want it
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can i have it

owzat lol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I've heard of begging letters. This is down the right lines.....

Having researched the Debenhams site I find that Urban Oasis has womens clothes, accessories and make up in the range; there are 431 products available.

My suggestion is to give it as a present to Liz & Sharon's daughter who gave birth to twin boys during Sparkle. The new babies will be showered with presents - this will give the new mum a chance to pamper herself in a small way.

hugs

Pauline xxxx

aw pauline thats so sweet yep thats a fabulous idea

i second that here here and wot not

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I found the perfect quote from C.S. Lewis - one that resonates throughout Sparkle:

Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one.

Errr try I am poor and starving, having been victimised by a transphobic administrator whilst trying to get a business off the ground - the end objective of which is the eradication of IDS!!!! This displays a positive mental attitude determination to overcome objectional twats and an indomitable public spirit.
This post was edited by April-Mae Juin at July 16, 2013 12:17 PM BST

Hi i am not a debenhams girl but i think Pauline Smiths idea is a fabulous one and oh so thoughtful towards Liz and sharon as some pampering will be needed after all those sleepless nights ahead

I back Pauline's suggestion - it is ace and would be a wonderful gesture xxxx

I'm with Pauline on this one too x

Sorry the decision is late but I've been busy doing manly things (to some degree at least). And the winner is The Sparkle Twins Mum. Now all I need is an address to send it to and hope she finds something she likes. Perhaps Liz or Sharon could message me.

Josephine you are an angel message liz she will sort ya out with the address hugs xxxx

Well what a can i say - i have just received a pm from Josephine - i am sat here in a flood of tears ??? don't really know what to say but - what a thoughtful suggestion Pauline and yes Josephine i will supply Hannah's address - Thank you so much xxx
Liz xxx

That's what friends are for Liz.

Its Jo's gift but in a way its from all your friends here on Tastic, and its going to someone very special who deserves a little pampering.

big hugs and a few tears too

Pauline xxx

Thanks once again Girls - i have just spoken to Hannah and she sends you all a huge hug - i think it made her day and mine.
So here are there names and weights - Charlie Oliver was born at 03:11 and weighed 5lb 3oz and George Patrick was born at 03:34 weighing 6lb 5oz on Sunday 14th July at St Marys Hospital Manchester - so yes Sparkle Babies !xxx

aw happy tears woo hoo ya big fab softy

love you snookums xxx

Charles Oliver - a king and his executioner??? Brilliant. George Patrick - an English king and Irish saint - I am just loving this name combos Liz. Hope Hannah enjoys the prezzie and that the kids are in great shape. Lots of love to you and yours - Marianne
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Aww bless Marianne - i had no say in the naming of them i would of gone for Tarquin and Rupert xxxx

Naming children is such a minefield I tend to keep well away. Our oldest was to be Alice Emily Green until we had a run in with a very well known white goods company. When our younger one was on her way, the group I worked with came up with all sorts of 'bad' names: Chrissy (C Green) etc. I'm so glad we decided on Bryony Fletcher Green (damn she's the BFG)

Tarquin - I am afraid I would have had to call in the Tranny Stasi to deal with you - lol xxx

Well Marianne,my other ideas were Boris & David ?

I am calling the secret police right now!! xxxx