Margaret Parkinson from Burnley is looking forward to enjoying her Christmas telly on a brand new LG Electronics 17" LCD Widescreen TV after winning the top prize in a county-wide competition organised by Lancashire On-Line Learning and learndirect.
Learners throughout Lancashire who had completed their learndirect course this autumn were invited to take part in the draw, with over 800 entries being received.
Margaret, who works at the West End Retirement Villa in Burnley has been studying for the "Working in care - Induction standards" course at Pendle Training in Nelson. The course provides essential training for care social care workers like Mrs Parkinson. Margaret said she was thrilled with the prize:
"I really enjoyed the learndirect course at Pendle Training, but to win this in time for Christmas has made it extra special. Programmes will look and sound great on this, I can't wait to get it home."
Pendle Training learndirect Manager Sandra Bignell added her congratulations:
"She has worked hard and I am really pleased for her - well done!"
Margaret was invited to a special presentation at Pendle Training, where she received her television (supplied by Harry Garlick Ltd), from Christine Worthington, Operations Manager for learndirect in Lancashire.