The SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards 2023 are fast approaching — but it's not just one of the coveted awards guests could be taking home this year.
SoGlos's brand-new Golden Ticket Giveaway is giving guests the opportunity to win one of four incredible prize bundles from Gloucestershire businesses worth £6,000 in total, including everything from overnight stays and matchday hospitality to top tech and even a Christmas party — all in aid of SoGlos's charity of the year, Sue Ryder.
Each bundle is worth over £1,500 and provides the perfect set of prizes to share with your team.
Here's what you could win...
SGGBA Golden Ticket Giveaway Bundle One
Christmas party for 50 people from Flight Club
Kick off the festive season in style, with Flight Club at Cheltenham's popular retail and leisure destination, The Brewery Quarter, giving away a Christmas party for 50 people! Guests can start the night with a prosecco reception before stepping up to the oche for a three-hour social darts tournament. Parties can be redeemed between Sunday and Wednesday throughout December and January.
Sonos ERA 100 speaker from ReformIT
Bring some positive vibes and great tunes into your office with a Sonos speaker from ReformIT. The Sonos ERA 100 features 'next-gen acoustics' to give your music the sound it deserves, plus impressive connectivity using WiFi, Bluetooth, aux and line-in, not to mention hands-free control.
Leisure course from Gloucestershire College
Gloucestershire College is providing a place on one of its popular leisure courses as part of the Golden Ticket Giveaway. With classes on everything from flower arranging to creative writing, it's a fantastic prize for a crafty team member.
Twilight Spa evening for two from The Lygon Arms
Luxurious Cotswold retreat, The Lygon Arms, is providing a Twilight Spa evening for two to help the lucky winners relax after all the tension of the awards night! The package includes a 45-minute treatment; access to the spa facilities for five hours; robes, slippers and towels; and a complimentary welcome drink. The package can be redeemed from Monday to Thursday.
Family ticket from 270 Climbing Park
Worth £100 each, adventurous families can test their nerves at Europe's tallest high ropes course with a family ticket from 270 Climbing Park. From scrambling up cargo nets to traversing the trapeze, it's not for the faint-hearted, but it will make for some unforgettable memories.
£100 voucher for The Nook rooftop restaurant from HR Star
The winner of this prize bundle will also be treated to a meal at Cheltenham's only rooftop restaurant, courtesy of HR Star. Indulge in dishes like pan roasted scallops with apple and dill gel, fennel compote and nori tuille; rabbit and chicken ballotine with Parma ham; dry aged fillet steak with slow-cooked ox cheek, truffled mushrooms, pickled onion ring and pommes Anna; and pan-fried gnocchi with white wine and truffle sauce, caramelised onions and gorgonzola, all while drinking in the panoramic views over the Regency town.
Family ticket to a home game at Forest Green Rovers and a signed football from Ecotricity
A fabulous prize for a football loving family, take in a game at the greenest football club in the world — Forest Green Rovers — with tickets for the north stand and a signed football to take home as a souvenir, thanks to Stroud-based green energy company and FGR principal sponsor, Ecotricity.
Magnum of Woodchester Valley Vineyard wine from Willans LLP solicitors
Rounding off Bundle One is a magnum of Woodchester Valley Vineyard's limited edition 2018 Cotswold Classic English sparkling wine, courtesy of SGGBA headline co-sponsor, Willans LLP solicitors. With notes of baked apple and citrus fruits, this superb vintage is the ideal choice for raising a toast to your award-nominated team.
SGGBA Golden Ticket Giveaway Bundle Two
Two full-day cookery courses at Daylesford Cookery School from Montrose Group
The first fantastic prize in Bundle Two is not one, but two full-day cookery courses at Daylesford Cookery School in the Cotswolds, courtesy of Montrose Group. Master the art of nose-to-tail butchery; get to grips with preparing and cooking game; take a pasta masterclass; or learn how to host the ultimate seasonal dinner party at this gorgeous venue, nestled at the heart of Daylesford Organic Farm.
iPad from Optimising IT
Whether it's for watching your favourite Netflix shows or reading eBooks on the go; taking notes at a lecture; catching up over FaceTime; or keeping little ones entertained, Optimising IT is giving away an Apple iPad to the lucky winner of Bundle Two.
Overnight stay with breakfast for two from Tewkesbury Park Hotel
The gorgeous Tewkesbury Park hotel boasts spectacular views over its world-renowned golf course and out over the countryside, as far as the Malvern Hills on a bright day. The winner of this bundle can enjoy an overnight stay for two in one of its sumptuous rooms, some of which even have their own private terrace, as well as breakfast the following morning.
Season ticket to Hartpury University Rugby Club from Hartpury University and Hartpury College
One of the top 24 clubs in England, Hartpury University RFC is giving away a season ticket to the club, providing a year's worth of memorable matches and top flight talent for one lucky rugby fan.
Family ticket from 270 Climbing Park
270 Climbing Park provides another family ticket for Bundle Two, giving another high-flying family the chance to experience its unique, six-level high ropes course in Bentham, on the outskirts of Gloucester.
Two tickets to see Stewart Lee and a pre-show dinner from the Everyman Theatre
Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre is giving away two tickets to see the inimitable Stewart Lee when his solo stand-up tour stops off in Gloucestershire in January 2024 — with a pre-show dinner thrown in for good measure, too!
£100 charity donation from Nimble Elearning
Nimble Elearning caps off this lovely bundle with a £100 donation to a charity of the winner's choice — a fitting tribute as the sponsor of our SGGBA Charity of the Year category, which provides plenty of worthy causes to consider supporting.
SGGBA Golden Ticket Giveaway Bundle Three
Two-night stay in a treehouse at Rewild Things from 16i
Located within the grounds of the historic Elmore Court, the lucky winner of Bundle Three will be treated to a romantic two-night stay in a luxury treehouse, all thanks to 16i. Bathe out on the balcony, stargaze by the fire, cook up a storm in the outdoor kitchen and soak in the spectacular surroundings at this utterly unique Gloucestershire retreat.
Flexible golf membership from Brickhampton Court Golf Complex
Worth £240, Brickhampton Court Golf Complex is offering a flexible membership to its top-notch facility, providing credits on an account which can be used for up to 14 rounds of golf, depending on when and where you choose to play — an ideal way for casual golfers to unwind.
Two matchday hospitality tickets at Gloucester Rugby from Hewer FM
Another superb prize for sports fans, Hewer FM is treating two people to matchday hospitality at Gloucester Rugby, with a welcome drink and a meal in the 1873 Bistro, access to pre-match player interviews, a private bar, plus premium tickets in the Malvern Tyres stand.
Tesla hire from Cleevely Electric Vehicles
For anyone who's wanted to get behind the wheel of a Tesla, this prize is for you, as Cleevely Electric Vehicles is giving one winner the chance to hire a Model S 75D for two days. With five seats and plenty of room for luggage, as well as the capability to do 250 miles on a single charge, it's a wonderful way to take a road trip around Gloucestershire's glorious countryside.
£100 voucher from ProCook
Gloucester-based ProCook provides a £100 voucher to spend on its range of excellent value and performance cookware and accessories, with everything from essential pots and pans to cast iron cookware, Japanese knives, oven-to-table ceramics and even glasses.
Brewery tour for four from Stroud Brewery
Gloucestershire's original organic brewery is inviting our Bundle Three winner and three friends to enjoy a brewery tour. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Stroud Brewery makes its award-winning beer with one of its expert brewers, before getting to sample a selection of its delicious brews.
Family ticket from 270 Climbing Park
Providing another opportunity to tackle Europe's highest high ropes course, 270 Climbing Park rounds off Bundle Three with another family ticket for a two-hour session.
SGGBA Golden Ticket Giveaway Bundle Four
Four seats in the Captain's Lounge with full matchday hospitality from Gloucester Rugby
Giving four fans the chance to experience a match in the lap of luxury, Gloucester Rugby kicks off Bundle Four with four places in the Captain's Lounge, including a three-course pre-match meal hosted by a former player; complimentary bar before the game starts; tickets for either the balcony or the seating bowl near the halfway line; access to the post-match captain interview; and matchday parking, too.
A trip to Johnny's Chop Shop for two from SLG Brands
Cheltenham-based SLG Brands is sending the lucky Bundle Four winner and a friend down to London for a trim at the flagship Johnny's Chop Shop store on Carnaby Street — with return train travel and a gift box of goodies included, too.
£250 voucher from MKM Building Supplies in Gloucester
Whether you're landscaping the garden, fitting a new kitchen, creating your own spa-inspired bathroom or revamping the office, MKM Building Supplies in Gloucester provides a £250 voucher to spend in store to give your latest project a kick start.
Twilight spa evening for two from The Lygon Arms
The Lygon Arms is providing another Twilight Spa evening for two as part of Bundle Four. As well as enjoying the pool, hot tub, sauna and steam room, the winner can enjoy a choice of 45-minute treatments, from a warm oil massage to a bespoke facial.
Family ticket from 270 Climbing Park
270 Climbing Park provides one final family ticket for a two-hour session on its six-level high ropes course as part of Bundle Four, so every bundle winner gets the chance to experience this unique family activity.
Two tickets to see Stewart Lee with pre-show dinner from the Everyman Theatre
The Everyman Theatre also provides another pair of tickets to Stewart Lee's Basic Lee show in January 2024, along with a delicious pre-show dinner.
Gin and vodka gift set from Fox's Kiln Distillery
Finally, Fox's Kiln Distillery in Gloucester is providing a bottle of its Classic Gin, made with its signature blend of botanicals; and a special edition bottle of its Slava Ukraine vodka to finish off Bundle Four. To give your toast a traditional Ukrainian twist, shout 'Budmo!' when you share a shot!
