Joan Buckingham attributes her good luck to her collection of garden gnomes
A grandma from Birmingham has won a share of the £1 million People's Postcode Lottery jackpot, and she believes her collection of garden gnomes is the secret to her good luck. Joan Buckingham, 74, has been obsessed with garden gnomes ever since she bought her first one over a decade ago. She now has over 40 gnomes in her garden, and she believes that having so many was the key to winning the lotto.
A Family Affair: Painting Gnomes with the Grandkids
Joan's passion for garden gnomes is not shared by everyone in her family. Her daughter, Sam Buckingham, jokingly said that Joan's obsession can drive her insane. Despite this, Joan enjoys spending time with her grandkids, painting gnomes together. She believes that the positive energy from these whimsical creatures played a role in her lottery win.
Sharing the Wealth
Joan, who has lived in her house for 40 years, plans to share her winnings with her family. She is treating her loved ones and is planning a holiday to the US with her two sisters and brother-in-law. Each resident on Shenley Lane, where Joan lives, has won £111,111 from the draw on October 21. Other winners include Paula Kerman, 57, and her husband Michael, who say the win has changed their lives overnight. They are off to Benidorm for a two-week vacation and plan to celebrate with champagne on the way.
Memorial Garden Bench
Paula and Michael Kerman are also planning to use their winnings to create a memorial garden bench in their backyard. The bench will be a tribute to their late parents and friends. The couple is grateful for their newfound fortune and the opportunity to honor their loved ones.
Other Lottery Success Stories
This is not the first time that the People's Postcode Lottery has made headlines. Earlier this year, an OAP won £333,000 but was only able to take home a third of the prize due to an age-old pact. Additionally, a group of neighbors on a Manchester estate won an impressive £3.2 million between them this summer.
