Neighbours in Nant-y-Moel are celebrating a £1m prize in the People’s Postcode Lottery, with one winner preparing to get his first passport for an overseas adventure. Grant Williams, an engineer from Nantymoel, is among 11 lucky residents who shared the £1m prize, each walking away with £83,333. Grant, who has lived in Nantymoel his whole life, expressed his excitement at the opportunity to travel abroad for the first time with his wife, Katrina.
The winning ticket with the postcode CF32 7SU landed Grant and his neighbours the massive windfall, with one fortunate winner doubling their prize to £166,666 by playing with two tickets. Grant, born in his family house on John Street in Nantymoel, attributed his success to his late mother, acknowledging her role in his stroke of luck. Notably, this win comes just a year after residents in nearby Tonypandy scooped the same prize.
Grant’s wife, Katrina, who works in the NHS, shared her disbelief at their fortune, expressing plans for travel and fun adventures ahead. Close friend Michaela Jones, another winner, is looking forward to a potential trip to Australia for the British and Irish Lions Tour. The community’s excitement was palpable, with many residents planning luxuries and dream trips thanks to their winnings.
Local charities are also reaping the benefits of the win, with Bridgend Carers Centre receiving a generous £50,000 donation from Postcode Community Trust. This funding is set to revitalise the centre’s parent carer support services, benefiting carers throughout Bridgend county. Other charities in the area, including The Community Impact Initiative CIC and Tanio Ltd, also received significant contributions.
The win has brought a wave of joy and optimism to the residents of Nant-y-Moel, with dreams of travel, home renovations, and special celebrations on the horizon. The community spirit is thriving as neighbours come together to celebrate their good fortune and support local causes. As the news spreads, the village is buzzing with excitement and anticipation for the future, filled with newfound opportunities and possibilities for all those involved.