Christmas is fast approaching and our parent elves have been busy sourcing some fabulous prizes for our Christmas raffle! We've been overwhelmed by the generous donations from local restaurants, learning, fashion, theatre, arts and wellbeing businesses. Prizes include a £100 voucher for Green's Bar & Restaurant, Exton Park Vineyard tour and tasting for two worth £100, and a £100 beauty & wellness gift box from For The Creators. Full prize list below!

The raffle is only £1 per entry and gives you a chance to win a fantastic prize, while supporting the PSA to raise funds for pupil wellbeing projects. You will receive an email confirming the number of entries purchased.

Our raffle is electronic, saving time and money in printing, packing and distributing tickets, chasing and accounting for returned tickets/stubs, and managing cash payments.

Winning entries will be selected electronically by a random number generator. A list of winners will be available here from Friday 13th December.

• £100 voucher, kindly donated by Greens Bar & Kitchen and Westgate parents
  Family run, independent business, in the heart of Winchester, who since 1989 have been offering a warm welcome with natural genuine care, of all who visit. Green’s is an amazing place for a leisurely brunch, working lunch, family celebration or a relaxing drink with friends.
• Exton Park Single Vineyard Tour & Tasting for Two worth £100
  Exton Park are proud to be an award-winning single vineyard producer. Through over a decade of experience, Exton Park, set in 60 acres of stunning Hampshire countryside, produce some of the very best English sparkling wine.
• £100 Beauty & Wellness Gift Box from For The Creators, donated by Westgate Mum and owner of this lovely business
  Pamper yourself or a loved one with this luxurious gift box from For The Creators, valued at £100. This carefully curated selection includes premium beauty and wellness products designed to nourish and rejuvenate, making it the perfect indulgence for any mother or mother-to-be. Discover the best in self-care with products that are safe, soothing, and supportive of your unique motherhood journey.
• A4 painting of your child/children, kindly donated by Live Event Artist, one of our talented Westgate parents.
  Lucy McLoughlin is a live event artist, who creates stylish paintings of guests live at weddings, corporate events and celebrations in the UK and Europe. This is a rare opportunity for Lucy to create a unique and personal painting of your child / children from one of your favourite photographs, as she is usually sought after to paint at prestigious live events only, with clients including Dior, Bentley and Ralph Lauren.
• Colour Analysis from Style Solutions by Sarah, worth £90
  Style Solutions by Sarah offers a range of personal services, including wardrobe edits / decluttering, personal shopping, colour analysis and ‘fashion, fizz and make up’ parties. Sarah is very proud of her local business, whose ethos is to give back confidence to those who have lost their mojo. In the colour analysis, Sarah uses colour drapes to discover the ‘wow colours’ that really make you glow - and the ones to avoid too!
• Pamper session for 2 people, at Mooeys, the amazing new addition to The Brooks.
  At Mooeys, we’re all about making you feel at home. Our cosy, fun, and inclusive salons are a place to kick back, have a chat, and enjoy a cuppa – like a girls’ night in, but with a side of serious beauty magic! Whether it’s flawless waxing, perfect gel nails, dreamy brows, or luscious lashes, expect top-notch results with a warm, friendly vibe every time you visit. Beauty, comfort, and fun all in one place!
• £50 voucher for The Ivy Winchester Brasserie
  The Ivy Winchester Brasserie brings relaxed, sophisticated all-day dining to the heart of Hampshire. From modern British cuisine to café-style classics and fantastic vegan and vegetarian dishes, there’s something for everyone to love, seven days a week. Thanks to General Manager, Nicolas.
• 2-night stay at The Hidden House in Winchester
  Donated by Westgate parents, this 5 star retreat is perfect for visiting relatives, or escaping the kids and having a little treat on your doorstep! Two night stay at this little gem, to use by 31/5/2025, with advance booking essential.
• £50 voucher for Mint Tea Boutique
  Kindly donated by Bex and Lou, the co-founders of this amazing Winchester Boutique, you will love browsing the rails and picking up gifts in this gem of a shop. Pop in and take a look!
• £50 voucher for H&B Style
  H&B Style is an independent boutique in the historic city of Winchester selling affordable fashion, jewellery, homeware, gifts and accessories. Thanks to owner Karen for supporting our raffle.
• Free neck, back & shoulder massage at The Heather Mitchell Beauty Clinic, donated by Laura, one of our generous Westgate parents
  Established in 1974, The Heather Mitchell Beauty Clinic is a Clarins Gold Salon, with a friendly and professional team of therapists, providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for you to enjoy a wide selection of treatments.
• £30 voucher for Pi Pizza, a Fulflood favourite.
  Pi Pizza take pride in being fully responsible for anything they serve their guests, which is why everything on the menu is made in-house. They only source fresh produce and ingredients from the best artisan producers, in Italy, Spain, via local independent UK suppliers. They take great effort to use seasonal ingredients… not just for flavour but for best health.
• Glenfiddich 'Fire and Cane’, which retails at £40 - from William Grant & Sons
  William Grant & Sons Ltd is an independent, family-owned Scottish company that distills superior quality Scotch Whisky and Gin. It was established in 1887 by William Grant, and remains 100% family owned.
• Two bottles of Les Mougeottes Chardonay and two bottles of Pots Bitters, kindly donated by The Westgate Winchester
  The Westgate Pub with Rooms it the perfect destination for a quiet drink, celebration, a romantic dinner or a chilled weekend away, hosting regular events, creative afternoons and quizzes.
• Two bottles of Organic Sparkling Brut Rosé - Love by Léoube, kindly donated by Côte Brasserie
  Côte, in the heart of Winchester, offers cosy indoor seating and charming outdoor dining area, the perfect setting for a variety of French dining experiences, from casual lunches to special dinners.
• 2 tickets to Winchester Theatre Arts’ Amazing Christmas Show, with taster jazz dance lesson
  Two tickets to WTA’s amazing Xmas show, at Weeke Community Centre, being performed from 20th to 22nd December, plus a taster jazz dance lesson for a school-aged child. This incredible theatre school, which we are extremely fortunate to have in Winchester, has been providing amazing joy, opportunity and education to our young people, since 1977.
• One personal French lesson (aimed at adults or older children, 15+ years) from Delcantell
  A lovely local language business, owned by a parent at Westgate, passionate about connection and community. ‘Being able to converse with someone in their native language is a valuable gift that will open the doors to new friendships and professional opportunities’.
• The Pirate Coffee Company coffee hamper, with freshly roasted artisan whole bean coffees, including a filled branded pot.
  This small business, with family at Westgate, roast the finest artisan coffee, to order. If you love coffee, you simply can’t get fresher, or better!
• A personal squash lesson, for up to three children, adults, or a family at Winchester Racquets & Fitness.
  Kindly donated by the amazing Matt Pye, an England Squash Level 2 Coach and ‘Squash Star Leader’, at Winchester Racquets. Matt has enjoyed squash since being at school and decided in 2018 to quit the rat race for a nicer life, doing something he is passionate about.
• A 30-minute music lesson on your choice of instrument (sax, clarinet or flute) with Jenine Mudge
  Jenine is a renowned saxophonist for Madison Heights Soul & Motown band and Boru Beats. You will need your own instrument and the lesson can be arranged at an agreed time in Winchester, to be used by 1/4/2025.
• Birdworld family entrance ticket
  Join us for enchanting family-friendly adventure at Birdworld, where visitors of all ages can embark on a delightful journey of discovery and fun! The real stars of Birdworld are its incredible bird exhibits, from the beloved Penguin Beach with graceful penguins gliding and waddling in their picturesque habitat to the immersive Seashore Walk aviary. Birdworld aims to support the conservation of species or habitats in trouble.
• Christmas Holiday Art Club session at Sunnyside Art Studio, worth £40
  Xmas Holiday Art Club session, worth £40, kindly donated by Sunnyside Art Studio, which was established in 2020 by one of our Westgate parents. Sunnyside’s ethos is to share the love of being creative, from having that little spark of an idea through to making something you are proud of and gives you joy. We all need some happiness in our lives.
• Signed copy of ‘Rick Stein’s Food Stories: Over 100 New Recipes Inspired by my Travels Around the British Isles’ book, kindly donated by Rick Stein Winchester
  Rick Stein’s seafood restaurant, opened in 2014, on the high street in Winchester, was the first to open outside of Cornwall. It brings touches of Rick Stein’s heritage from the far southwest to Hampshire with Cornish catch delivered daily that Head Chef Chris and his team cook simply to tried and tested recipes. Firm favourites include shellfish ragoût, the attention-grabbing fruits de mer platter and a classic from The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, turbot hollandaise.
• Wacaco - Minipresso GR, kindly donated by a Westgate parent.
  A cleverly designed non-electric espresso maker with a built-in cup, ideal for using on the go.

A huge thank you to all the businesses and individuals who have kindly donated prizes in support of The Westgate School Parent and Staff Association, which fundraises to enhance pupils’ learning at our brilliant ‘all through’ school.