Remember when the summer holidays arrived with boundless possibilities of fun ahead? For everyone living in the UK, however, the summer months have slipped away and the winter blues are now on the horizon.

Here at 1st Contact, we don’t want the thought of the winter chill to dampen your spirits. Enter our upcoming Facebook competition: you can relive and frame your favourite memories of the past summer by sending through your best, most ‘legendary’ summer holiday photo, and stand the chance to win your next sizzling summer holiday adventure. Whether it’s of you making a splash on the beach, relaxing with a fruity cocktail, having a blast on the shoulders of a stranger at a concert, or simply enjoying the company of friends and family by the BBQ… we want to see it all.

Four of the best photos will be selected and then posted on 1st Contact’s Facebook Page. The photo with the most likes and comments will win a seven-day Pamplona Classic Coach tour from First Festival Travel. We’re proud to have teamed up with these travel industry market-leaders, who are known for their fresh take on tours and their amazing festivals.

The seven day Pamplona Classic Coach prize includes:

• entry to the crazy opening ceremony
• 2 chances at the Bull Run
• a day trip to San Sebastian
• an orientation tour of the town prior to the festivities

To heat up the chances of winning this amazing prize, all you need to do is:

1. Email us your photo entry by 23 November.
2. If your photo is selected as one of the top four, get your mates to ‘like’ the 1st Contact page and your photo to secure your win.

Voting will close on 3 December, and the winner will be announced on 6 December.

What are you waiting for? Get your next slice of summer holiday! Email your photos to: competitions@1stcontact.com

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How do I Enter?
To enter the competition, you need to make use of one of 1st Contact’s services during the qualifying period (15 July – 15 January 2012).

Additional entries can be earned by using additional 1st Contact services or by referring a friend to use our services. For every referred friend that goes on to be a 1st Contact client, you’ll earn another entry. (You’ll also earn the usual referral fee for that service.)

If you would like to use a 1st Contact service and earn entry to this great giveaway, complete the form below and have one of our consultants get in touch.

Complete the entry form below to select the services you’d be interested in using and to refer others to 1st Contact:

Competition Closed. Winner will be announced shortly

Terms and Conditions:

• Participation: Participation in this competition constitutes entrant’s full and unconditional agreement to these rules and to the administrator’s decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to this Contest. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
• This competition is open to all 1^st Contact clients active between 15 July 2011 and 15 January 2012, except where local laws and regulations preclude participation.
• A client is considered ‘active’ in all cases where a 1^st Contact service has been used and paid for.
• All entrants must be at least 18 years old.
• The competition is not open to employees of 1^st Contact or members of their immediate family.
• Personal Information: Information submitted by entrants is subject to the 1^st Contact Privacy Policy.
• By submitting personal details and contact information, prospective entrants grant permission for 1^st Contact (and its partners) to make direct contact via email, telephone, mail or SMS.
• Incorrect information will automatically disqualify the entrant.
• Prize: The winner of the 1^st Contact Win a Flight Competition will receive one economy-class airline ticket to a single-destination of their choice.
• The prize is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
• 1^st Contact cannot take any responsibility for lost entry forms or any damage, losses or injuries related to the competition or prize.
• Winners must be prepared to be photographed and consent to the potential use of resultant images in future marketing material.
• General Conditions: 1^st Contact reserves the right to cancel, suspend and/or modify the competition, or any part of it, if any fraud, technical failures or any other factor impairs the integrity or proper functioning of the competition, as determined by 1^st Contact in its sole discretion.
• If terminated, 1^st Contact may, in its sole discretion, determine the winners from among all non-suspect, eligible entries received up to time of such action using the selection criteria of its choosing.
• 1^st Contact, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any individual it finds to be tampering with the competition process or to be acting in violation of the rules of this promotion.
• The judge’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
• 1^st Contact’s failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

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Just added to the monstrous list of must-see artists are Hercules and Love Affair, Howard Marks, John Grant, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Dan le Sac, Broken Records, Egyptian Hip Hop and more than 30 other new names.

Experimental disco outfit, Hercules and Love Affair, are set to top the bill on the Twisted Licks Stage on Saturday night, joining Main Stage headliners Spiritualized and Battles in complementing this year’s Gods & Monsters theme. Elsewhere, Howard Marks is headlining the Under Covers Literary Lounge which includes, along with readings and comedy, a Literary Death Match contest and the inaugural ‘Standon Calling’s Bad Sex Awards’.

Joining the musical mix are John Grant and his musical tales of redemption; Chicago’s nine-piece Hypnotic Brass Ensemble showcasing their high-energy, brass-fuelled, hip-hop funk fusion; Dan Le Sac on DJ duties and Scottish six-piece indie-folksters Broken Records. The likes of Cut A Shine, The Travelling Band and The Moulettes, meanwhile, will provide the Magpie’s Nest Stage with a decidedly uptempo folky flavour.

Standon Calling festival is known for much more than its inspiring musical line-up and promises more themed entertainment than ever before. Heavenly (or heathenly) offerings include a Garden of Healing chill-out area with massages and more; a Monster Safari where the cabin crew will serve up improvised comedy and free shots of tequila; and a Hellhound Show (think dog show, but hosted by Lucifer).

There’s a Where the Wild Things Are play area for kids and a Zombie Marketplace full of shops and stalls. Pagan Pilates is on offer to stretch out over-danced limbs, while the Goddess Grooming Parlour can restore festival-frazzled guests to their full glory. Finally, alongside an excellent range of eateries, East London’s Rebel Dining Society is offering festival-goers the chance to dine like deities with a Feast of the Gods where people can enjoy a gourmet banquet of biblical proportions!

“I’m really excited about all the new entertainment we have lined up this year,” says Festival Director Graham Macvoy.

“We’ve never had so many new areas before and moving around the site is going to be a real adventure. One moment you can have a massage, the next you can enter a space hopper race. Besides the three main stages and on-site nightclub we’ve also got a rolling stage travelling around the site offering entertainment.”

This year’s festival is taking place over the weekend of August 12-14 in Standon, Hertfordshire, just 40 minutes away from London. The UK’s only festival with a swimming pool, Standon Calling is a three-day party with musical icons, breakthrough acts, themed fancy dress, an on-site nightclub and all-night bars. 
For more details on Standon’s eclectic array of fun and frolics please visit the website.

Exclusive Offer  to 1st Contact Readers: Win Tickets to Standon Calling

We’re giving away two tickets worth £248. Enter now to stand a chance of winning entrance to what promises to be an awesome feast of music.

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Inspired by the local talent and creativity found in Southern Africa, Purely African delivers exciting contemporary and often unique items of homeware, bags and accessories to the UK and Europe.

In addition to tapping into the sought after designer brands, their products often support community projects and environmental conscience as well. They have recently launched their “made-to-order” collection, which includes high quality zebra and traditional Zulu nguni cow hides, unique beaded chandeliers and striking artwork and photography .

All their online ranges are immediately available in the UK and Europe for delivery with their made-to-order collection taking a few weeks from order date.

They also offer a gift service for shoppers in the rest of the world buying for friends and relatives in the UK and Europe.

Shop online at www.purelyafrican.co.uk or visit them on 11 – 14th May at the Spirit of Summer show at Olympia, London.

Enter Now to Win

Purely African, in association with 1st Contact eNews, is giving away these great prizes:

• £50 gift voucher
• A Lou Harvey Beach Bag
• A copy of the Awesome South Africa book

*Delivery restricted to the UK

To stand in line to win one of these great prizes, enter below and name one of the brands carried by Purely African.

(Clue: you’ll find the answer at their website)

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An exciting new partnership has launched between 1st Contact and The Springbok Supporters Club UK to get you the very best from SA Rugby! Tickets are still available for games coming up in the UK and Ireland and 1st Contact customers have the fantastic opportunity to become an OFFICIAL Springbok Supporter!

Who are the Boks playing first in the 2010 Autumn International Test matches ?

Fixtures:

• 6 Nov: Ireland vs SA at Aviva Stadium, Dublin
• 13 Nov: Wales vs SA at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
• 20 Nov: Scotland vs SA at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
• 27 Nov:England vs SA at Twickenham Stadium, London
• 4 Dec: Barbarians vs SA at Twickenham Stadium, London

Benefits to being a Gold Springbok Supporter: £95/year

• Guaranteed tickets to all test matches in the UK and Europe 2010-2011!
• FREE Springbok Jersey (worth £60).
• VIP Membership for the Kings Club at Shaka Zulu Restaurant (worth £350).
• Free Windhoek with your first meal at Shaka Zulu Restaurant, Camden.
• Springboks vs Barbarians on the 4th Dec: All Gold membership holders may purchase up to 10 tickets!
• Preferential access to additional test tickets through the Ballot System.
• 20% discount at Chakalaka Restaurants in Putney and Chiswick.
• AT LEAST 20% discounts on flights with SAA.
• 10% discounts at ALL The SSC online shops including SA Wine http://ssc.sawinesonline.co.uk/

Benefits to being a Green Springbok Supporter: £10/year

• A saving of £10 on your first 2 tickets to the Barbarians vs The Springboks 4 Dec, Twickenham.
• Access to 1 ticket to the Wales, Scotland, Ireland and England games through The SSC Ticket Ballot System in 2010.
• 10% discount to Chakalaka Restaurants in Putney and Chiswick.
• AT LEAST 20% discounts on flights with South African Airways.
• Free Windhoek with your first meal at Shaka Zulu Restaurant, Camden.
• 5% discounts at ALL The SSC UK Online shops including SA Wine http://ssc.sawinesonline.co.uk

Benefits to being a Bokkie Supporter: £5/year

Bokkie memberships are for ages 4-16 and include discounts on “Bokkie” merchandise as well as 20% off for all SSC Coaching Courses in the coming year. Every Bokkie to sign up gets entered into a draw to be the Springbok Mascot at each of the Autumn International matches! To get a glimpse of Bokkie – visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEvgIQHz928&feature=related

Invitations to SSC UK official Events

All event details can be found on the website www.springboksupporter.co.uk/events

BOK TOWN IS BACK at TWICKERS on the 27th November!

For the England vs South Africa test – Bok Town is back! The Stoop hosts a pre-match party where fans can get pumped up for the game together with a Windhoek and a boerie roll on arrival. Tickets are £10 for members and £20 for non-members. Highlights include visits from the non-playing Springbok Squad and the Springbok Legends Team, as well as live music from local band, The Swarm.

For more information about the Currie Cup King/Queen of the Potjie, Bok Town on a Boat and SSC Breakfast Club events, please visit www.springboksupporter.co.uk/events.aspx

See you at the game!

Win a SIGNED RUGBY JERSEY from any international player (previous or current) in the WORLD! Just email competition@springboksupporter.co.uk with your answer to the following question before the 30th of November to stand a chance to win!

Who are the Boks playing first in the 2010 Autumn International Test matches ?

1. Argentina
2. Ireland
3. Wales

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1st Contact Tax refunds opened the competition by letting Facebookers like their Fan Page, to stand a chance to win their refund in cold, hard cash.

Vicky, along with 200 other folks, came to the page and entered the competition by Liking it and sharing a short and sweet message to their friends.Vicky can now look forward to a nice little bonus, in addition to her successful tax refund claim, which was made possible by 1st Contact Tax Refunds.

Why not come join us on Facebook?

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Travel Talk September offer for 1st Contact Customers! Save up to £200 on Turkey tours. Save up to £150 on Egypt and Jordan tours and save up to £100 on Morocco tours and 2 FOR 1 ON XMAS & NEW YEAR TOURS. 1st Contact customers receive an additional 5% off on any advertised campaign offer when you quote ” 1st Contact Customer “

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• 4 Days Only – September 16th to 19th
• Large range of Melbourne properties from £159,000*
• Presented by Central Equity, Melbourne’s most experienced apartment developer

Thurs 16th & Fri 17th Sept – 12.30 & 6.30pm
Sat 18th & Sun 19th Sept – 11am, 2 & 5pm
Sheraton Park Tower, Knightsbridge
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Discover how to buy, lease and manage an Australian property while living in the UK:

• How foreign purchasers can secure a brand new freehold property with an initial 10% deposit, fixed price and extended settlement.
• How to save tens of thousands of dollars in Stamp Duty property taxes.
• How Australia’s population, demographics and lifestyle is changing and what this means for you.
• How Australian citizens and British Permanent Residents of Australia can qualify for up to A$20,000 in Government Grants towards their first property purchase.
• PLUS: Hear from Melbourne based Solicitor specialising in property and migration for overseas buyers.

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Large range of Melbourne property for sale direct from the developer:

• Join us for the unveiling of our major new 43 level apartment tower located in exciting Southbank. Just a short walk from Melbourne’s CBD, the Crown Entertainment Complex, the Arts Centre and vibrant South Melbourne. From £249,000* – ask about huge Stamp Duty savings.
• Unbeatable value – Be early for a very limited release of new stylish studio and 1 bedroom inner city apartments with the best of Melbourne at your door from £159,000.
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To win the competition, Kathy posted a concert experience she had on our Facebook Fanpage.

My best concert experience would be going to see Party in the Park. I must have been screaming so loudly for Gareth Gates because I could see him looking my way. I was quite near the front too, as i’d gotten there hours before. Suddenly I felt really hot and I just fainted in the middle of the crowds. It was so emberassing and my mum rushed me in to the first aid tent. I missed the rest of the show!

Watch this space for more 1st Contact competitions.

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Working through a Limited Company can get you more take-home pay. Refer a friend to 1st Contact Accounting and earn £150 for yourself and £ 50 for your referred friend!

Refer a Friend now!

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