A Radcliffe-based plumber has been confirmed as the latest winner of the Made in Bury Weekly £2,000 Draw, organisers have announced. The prize was won by James Turk, owner of JRT Plumbing, whose entry had been active in the draw for approximately two years.
Winner to spend prize on holiday
Mr Turk plans to use the £2,000 to fund a holiday to Rhodes this summer for himself and his wife, Rebecca. His winning entry was submitted via a ticket sold by Under Pressure Cleaning, Valeting & Maintenance Ltd, an accredited supporter of the weekly draw.
"James admitted he’d recently been wondering whether his ticket was still in the draw after being entered for around two years without a win. Thankfully, today’s phone call answered that question. His patience paid off, proving that every week’s draw brings another chance to win. Congratulations, James. We hope you both have an amazing holiday in Rhodes."
How the draw supports local enterprise
The Made in Bury weekly initiative is run on a not-for-profit basis. Funds raised from ticket sales are directed to help start-up businesses in Bury through training provision and interest-free loans. The scheme limits participation to 2,400 tickets, with each ticket costing £2 per week.
- Prize won: £2,000
- Winner: James Turk (JRT Plumbing), Radcliffe
- Ticket source: Under Pressure Cleaning, Valeting & Maintenance Ltd
How to take part
Residents interested in joining the draw can find details at www.draw.madeinbury.co.uk. The organisers also provide a contact number and email for enquiries: 079681 53503 and weeklydraw@madeinbury.co.uk.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ticket cost | £2 per week |
| Maximum tickets | 2,400 |
| Prize | £2,000 weekly |
While the cash prize will give Mr Turk and his wife a holiday this year, the wider benefit of the draw lies in the modest but steady financial support it provides to new businesses across Bury. For local entrepreneurs and prospective start-ups, such community-driven funding and training can make a practical difference to early-stage viability.
As the scheme continues to promote civic backing for small enterprise, it also illustrates how local fundraising mechanisms can combine everyday participation with targeted economic support, keeping both prize-winning stories and development opportunities firmly within the borough.
