WHITEHAVEN RLFC made it a happy Christmas for one Cleator Moor family – after handing over £5,000.

Stephanie Cross won the special festive bonus in the club’s Pride of Five lottery and was delighted.

She said: “I am really delighted to receive this money from Whitehaven Rugby League Club.

“Even though it is Christmas I think I will treat my three boys to something extra special.”

Haven lottery manager, Marc Humphreys, encouraged more fans to sign up to the scheme.

He said: “Come on folks you could be a winner like Stephanie, ring Marc at the club, on 01946 328088, to sign up to the Pride of Five today.”

This week’s £100 winners: ticket no 298 - Lorraine Alfaro, Moor Row; 2,523 - Z Grace, Kells; 3,397 - Mrs Williamson, Egremont; 3,584 - Kj Shackley.

£20 winners: 3,539 - Bill Whitehead, Egremont; 2,208 - J Reid; 67 - D Park, Egremont; 2,298 - Steve Walsh, Cleator; 413 - Brian Beattie, Hensingham.