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July 2018

Winning caption:
Mixed Martial Arts - Featherweight Division

winner: Mr Julian Ashton
Mr Ashton won One night stay for two, with breakfast, at Bermondsey Square

June 2018

Winning caption:
I didn't see you at camouflage training this morning.
Thank you very much, sir

winner: Mr Paul Green
Mr Paul Green won One night stay for two, with dinner, at Stonehouse Court Hotel

May 2018

Winning caption:
Pass the champagne, and light the candles then

winner: Ms Christine Reid
Ms Reid won a 1 night stay with Dinner at The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

April 2018

Winning caption:
Do you think we'll get many fish with it?

winner: Mr Myron Kraweckyj
Mr Kraweckyj won a 1 night stay with Dinner at Carnoustie Hotel, Scotland

March 2018

Winning caption:
Ladies.....if your boyfriend looks like this...he's definitely a keeper!

winner: Mrs Sheila Shepheard
Mrs Shepheard won a 1 night stay with Dinner at The Crown Hotel, Harrogate

February 2018

Winning caption:
Dry January was nowhere near as much fun as back-in-the-saddle February

winner: Miss Sarah Daniel
Miss Daniel won a 1 night stay for 2 DBB at White Horse, Dorking

January 2018

Winning caption:
I'm really Diggin' the view... you diggin' it too :)

winner: Ms Vivian Allman
Ms Allman won a 1 night stay for 2 DBB at Townhouse in Manchester

November 2017

Winning caption:
Use your loaf when answering!

winner: Miss Gayatri Gogoi
Miss Gayatri won a 1 night stay DBB at The White Horse, Dorking

October 2017

Winning caption:
Summer berries captured after "fruity" behaviour in Bespoke restaurant

winner: Mrs Diane Wareing
Diane won an overnight stay with Dinner & Breakfast at The Crown Hotel

September 2017

Winning caption:
On reflection George realised there were better ways of taking a selfie.

winner: Ms Susan Kavanagh
Susan won an overnight stay with Dinner at The White Horse Hotel

August 2017

Winning caption:
Sir, I think most celebrities wear sunglasses to avoid recognition.

winner: Mrs Marylyn Wellspring
Marylyn won an overnight stay with Dinner at The Hotel Gotham

July 2017

Winning caption:
When the Batmobile's in the repair shop...

winner: Miss Julia Hebron
Julia won an overnight stay with Dinner at The Hotel Gotham

June 2017

Winning caption:
John politely obeyed the "no shoes on the furniture" sign

winner: Mr Bryan Morris
Bryan won an overnight stay with Dinner at The Noel Arms

April - May 2017

Winning caption:
I told you we should have put sun tan lotion on, now look at the colour of us!

winner: Mrs Sarah Price
Sarah won an overnight stay with Dinner at The Talbot Hotel

February - March 2017

Winning caption:
The crew began to have serious doubts about the budget version of 'Lawrence of Arabia'.

winner: Mr Geoff Dagger
Geoff won an overnight stay with Dinner at Cotswold House Hotel

January 2017

Winning caption:
The rest of us drink for fun!

winner: Mrs Linda Moulding
Linda won an overnight stay with Dinner at The Noel Arms

November 2016

Winning caption:
There had clearly been a miscommunication in the email asking for proof that everybody had been trained in "Windows"

winner: Mr Jamie Logan
Jamie won an overnight stay with Dinner at The Talbot Hotel

October 2016

Winning caption:
Why, Mr Darcy, you're late!

winner: Miss Lorraine Dobson
Lorraine won an overnight stay with Dinner at Stonefield Castle Hotel

September 2016

Winning caption:
Colin finally realised why it had been so suspiciously cheap to hire the Red Arrows

winner: Mr Peter Goddard
Mr Goddard won an overnight stay with Dinner at Cotswold House Hotel.

July - August 2016

Winning caption:
when you said can we play around, I didn't think you meant golf

winner: Mrs Margaret Akel
Margaret won an overnight stay with Dinner at Carnoustie Golf Hotel & Spa

May - June 2016

Winning caption:
Humiliation as Fido is banned from the smart hotel restaurant for breaking the dress code-his owner wears a smart suit but the dog just pants.

winner: Mrs Caroline Picking
Caroline won an overnight stay with Dinner at Noel Arms Hotel, Chipping Campden

March - April 2016

Winning caption:
Toto, I don't think we are in Kansas anymore...

winner: Mrs Melanie Webb
Melanie won a 1 night stay for 2 with dinner at the Caledonian Hotel, Ullapool

February 2016

Winning caption:
The Page Boy was a bit concerned that some of the wedding party haven't quite got the hang of the Mexican Wave!

winner: Mrs Anne Boyes
Anne won overnight stay for two with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the The Wessex Hotel, Bournemouth

January 2016

Winning caption:
A man got away with a huge fiddle in broad daylight today as passers-by did nothing. He shoulders full responsibility for his actions

winner: Ms Heidi Friis
Heidi won overnight accommodation for two at the La Suite West, with breakfast.

November 2015

Winning caption:
I'm still Sea-Urchin for a witty caption...

winner: Jamie Logan
Graham won overnight accommodation for two at the The Lugger Hotel, with breakfast.

October 2015

Winning caption:
Yes darling, the two doves carrying the rings was a good idea of yours........err, any sign of them?

winner: Graham Gardiner
Graham won overnight accommodation for two at the Hotel Gotham, with breakfast.

September 2015

Winning caption:
That is the 'pot luck' option!!

winner: Michelle Ptak
Michelle won overnight accommodation for two at the La Suite West, with dinner and breakfast.

August 2015

Winning caption:
I will just finish breakfast and I'll be right with you

winner: Michael Flieger
Michael won overnight accommodation for two at the Hallmark Hotel Aberdeen Airport, with breakfast and dinner.

July 2015

Winning caption:
Having agreed to make savings on her transportation costs, Her Majesty was pleased to see that her local bus stop had been upgraded to her specifications.

winner: Lyndsey Jones
Lyndsey won overnight accommodation for two at the Stourport Manor, with breakfast and dinner.

June 2015

Winning caption:
honey I've shrunk the waitress

winner: Mr Andy Vardon
Andy won overnight accommodation for two at the Hallmark Croydon, with breakfast and dinner.

May 2015

Winning caption:
New England coach makes sweeping changes

winner: Malcolm Carrott
Malcolm won overnight accommodation for two at the The Chester Grosvenor, with breakfast and dinner.

April 2015

Winning caption:
I've been Highland Flung!

winner: Hellen Lush
Hellen won overnight accommodation for two at the Menzies Hotel Aberdeen Airport, with breakfast and dinner.

March 2015

Winning caption:
Cynthia had come up with a cunning plan to ensure that her Airmiles would cover a round the world trip.

winner: Louise Collins
Louise won overnight accommodation for two at the Hallmark Hotel, Croydon with breakfast and dinner.

January 2015

Winning caption:
Harry's enthusiasm waned when Lady Farquarson-Smythe informed him that the kitchen sink was indeed waiting for him in the back of the car along with the other 7 cases

winner: Steve Lewzey
Steve won overnight accommodation for two at the Hotel Gotham, Manchester with breakfast and dinner.

November 2014

Winning caption:
Fashion Students idea of camping!

winner: Angie Hoggett
Angie won overnight accommodation for two at the Newton Hotel, Nairn with breakfast and dinner.

October 2014

Winning caption:
I said bring Cyril...

winner: Andrew Brizell
Andrew won overnight accommodation for two at the Brook Meadow, Nr Chester with breakfast and dinner.

September 2014

Winning caption:
Dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner, dinner Tapman!

winner: Kate Smith
Kate won overnight accommodation for two at the Brook Meadow, Nr Chester with breakfast and dinner.

July 2014

Winning caption:
I'm a little teapot...

winner: Robert Learner
Robert won overnight accommodation for two at the The Suffolk Golf & Spa Hotel, Bury St Edmunds with breakfast and dinner.

June 2014

Winning caption:
He wasn't quite sure he'd understood when they told him to 'tweet about it'...

winner: Ruth Harwood
Ruth won overnight accommodation for two at the The Bermondsey Square Hotel, London with breakfast and dinner.

May 2014

Winning caption:
It is with a touch of regret, even nostalgia, that UKIP announce that following their recent election successes they will have to move their annual party conference from its long-time home in Margate to a more substantial venue.

winner: Mr David Bell
Mr Bell won overnight accommodation for two at the The Crescent Victoria, Margate with breakfast and dinner.

April 2014

Winning caption:
Andrew concluded that Breakfast speed dating just didn't have the same effect!

winner: Miss Sadie Jones
Miss Jones won overnight accommodation for two at the The Grosvenor Hotel, Shafetsbury with breakfast and dinner.

March 2014

Winning caption:
Well, the manager did promise that they had out-standing chefs!

winner: Mrs Carolyn Clapham
Mrs Clapham won overnight accommodation for two at the The Noel Arms Hotel with breakfast.

February 2014

Winning caption:
Announcing the long-awaited sequel to 'Sleepless in Seattle' - 'Seatless in Sheffield.'

winner: Miss Coralie Noakes
Miss Noakes won overnight accommodation for two at the The Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel with breakfast.

January 2014

Winning caption:
After the Gherkin, Norman Foster's next project wasn't such a resounding success!

winner: Mr Iolo Edwards
Mr Edwards won overnight accommodation for two at the The Bermondsey Square Hotel with breakfast and dinner.

November 2013

Winning caption:
3 Birdies in a row, this golfer certainly has the edge!

winner: Mrs Louise Asekokhai
Mrs Asekokhai won overnight accommodation for two at the Suffolk Golf & Spa Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

October 2013

Winning caption:
Just Havana good time!

winner: Mr Adam King
Mr King won overnight accommodation for two at the Ten Manchester Street Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

September 2013

Winning caption:
Always the chauffeur never the bride!

winner: Miss Amy Collins
Miss Collins won overnight accommodation for two at the South Lawn Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

August 2013

Winning caption:
In the library, with the cane, Colonel Mustard...

winner: Mrs Jane Wheble
Mrs Wheble won overnight accommodation for two at the The Newton Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

July 2013

Winning caption:
Hello. Mr Smith. There's a golf bag here says he's needing a driver.

winner: Mr John Pole
Mr Pole won overnight accommodation for two at the The Carnoustie Golf Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

June 2013

Winning caption:
Pippa Middleton's passport photograph

winner: Mr Malcolm Carrott
Mr Carrott won overnight accommodation for two at the Bermondsey Square Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

May 2013

Winning caption:
And now we can reveal... a painting of a bridge!

winner: Mr Kirk Bevins
Mr Bevins won overnight accommodation for two at the Gleddoch House Golf Hotel and Spa with Full English breakfast and dinner.

April 2013

Winning caption:
Salad daze

winner: Mr Barrie Bullock
Mr Bullock won overnight accommodation for two at the Rutland Arms Hotel, Newmarket with Full English breakfast and dinner.

March 2013

Winning caption:
perhaps if I just spend a few more hours pretending to polish this sign with my bath towel, No one will notice that I've got my fingers stuck

winner: Mrs Lucy Sheperia
Mrs Sheperia won overnight accommodation for two at the Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

January 2013

Winning caption:
Hamish flatly refused to pay the Skye bridge toll

winner: Mr Richard Sober
Mr Sober won overnight accommodation for two at the Lugger Hotel, Truro with Full English breakfast and dinner.

November 2012

Winning caption:
No German towel on this chair? I don't believe it

winner: Mrs Marion Gold
Mrs Gold won overnight accommodation for two at the Rutland Arms, Newmarket with Full English breakfast and dinner.

October 2012

Winning caption:
He shudders as he sees his blind date enter the bar

winner: Mr James Scottwood
Mr Scottwood won overnight accommodation for two at the Sheffield Metropolitan Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

September 2012

Winning caption:
Reception? I know this hotel is eco-friendly but when I asked for a desk lamp I didn't expect this!

winner: Mrs Kimberley Arthur
Mrs Arthur won overnight accommodation for two at a Bespoke Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

August 2012

Winning caption:
Bob still wasn't ready to admit he couldn't remember where he'd parked the car...

winner: Ms Jo Copsey
Ms Copsey won overnight accommodation for two at a Bespoke Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

July 2012

Winning caption:
"Hello, room service..? I'll cancel the tomato soup!"

winner: Miss A Rainey
Miss Rainey won overnight accommodation for two at the Bermondsey Square Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

April 2012

Winning caption:
Dam !

winner: Mrs Maureen Davey
Mrs Davey won overnight accommodation for two at the Cotswold House Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

March 2012

Winning caption:
Mum! Plug my hair straightners in please!!!

winner: Mrs Lisa Scott
Mrs Scott won overnight accommodation for two at the Humber Royal with Full English breakfast and dinner.

February 2012

After her highly successful but exhausting shopping trip, Katy wondered if she had set the air-conditioning just a little too high.

winner: Ms Diane Greenwood
Ms Greenwood won overnight accommodation for two at the Royal Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

January 2012

Trials for the budget version of the highspeed 2 got under way in London this week.

winner: Mr James Corrigan
Mr Corrigan won overnight accommodation for two at the Lodge Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

November 2011

Ah, that will refresh the parts udder bars cannot reach

winner: Miss Alice Berry
Miss Berry won overnight accommodation for two at Bermondsey Square Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

October 2011

I only asked Room Service if they had any Night Nurse.

winner: Mrs Cathy Lennon
Mrs Lennon won overnight accommodation for two at Wood Norton Hall with Full English breakfast and dinner.

September 2011

When I asked you to arrange my stag weekend, this wasn't what I had in mind.

winner: Ms Lesley Macdonald
Ms Macdonald won overnight accommodation for two at The Speech House Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

May 2011

I hope I'm not behind him at the breakfast buffet...

 

April 2011

When the Optician said I needed glasses, this isn't what I had in mind.

winner: Mr Ian Bickerton
Mr Bickerton won overnight accommodation for two at Hunting Lodge Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

March 2011

Dad thought that if he stayed at the back, the others wouldn't spot his stabilisers!

winner: Ms Fliss Johnson-Standley
Ms Johnson-Standley won overnight accommodation for two at the Frogmill Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

February 2011

Hello is that the fashion police? Please help i can't stop wearing socks with shorts!

winner: Mr John Lake
Mr Lake won overnight accommodation for two at Bermondsey Square Hotel with Full English breakfast and dinner.

January 2011

Oh all right, you can have this side if you're going to sulk...

winner: Ms L Rogers
Ms Rogers won overnight accommodation for two at the Carnarvon Arms with Full English breakfast, three course dinner and one round of golf at nearby East Horton Golf Club.

October 2010

John made a mental note never to tick the "Loves Dancing" box on his speed dating card ever again...

winner: Mr Carl Wyatt
Mr Wyatt won overnight accommodation for two at The New Ellington Hotel, Leeds with Full English breakfast & three course dinner.

September 2010

World's largest mirror found in hotel car park.

winner: Mr John Bell
Mr Bell won overnight accommodation for two at Thames Riviera Hotel with Full English breakfast, three course dinner.

August 2010

Goldie regretted his over enthusiastic adoption of the England football team colours after the World Cup.

winner: Mrs Barbara Sanders
Mrs Sanders won overnight accommodation for two at The New Ellington Hotel, Leeds with Full English breakfast & three course dinner.

July 2010

I wonder what the cygneture dish is at The Bridge.

winner: Mr Jon Sellers
Mr Sellers won overnight accommodation for two at The Bridge Hotel, Chertsey with Full English breakfast & three course dinner.

May/June 2010

New version of Windows 7 proving cumbersome to public!

winner: Mr John Pole
Mr Pole won a one night stay for two people at The New Ellington to include Dinner, Bed & Breakfast.

March/April 2010

Police deduced that an attempt had been made to cover up the Slaughters!

winner: Mrs Helen Hudson
Mrs Hudson won a 'One night stay for two people at Wyck Hill House Hotel, to include dinner, bed and breakfast.

February 2010

The new waiter set tongs wagging...

winner: Mr Simon Rawcliffe
Mr Rawcliff won an overnight accommodation for two at The Royal Hotel Cardiff with Full English breakfast and three course dinner.

January 2010

This is where I’ll build my duck house... The taxpayers will pay.

winner: Mrs Margaret Akel
Mrs Akel won an overnight stay for two people at The Cornwall Hotel Spa & Estate, to include full English breakfast and a three course dinner.

November 2009

It began to dawn on Albert that he had put the wrong date on the party invitations

winner: Mr Tim Anderson
Mrs Anderson won overnight accommodation for two at Ten Manchester Street, London with Full English breakfast and three course dinner

October 2009

After his 13th shot, Kevin’s swing went into overdrive

winner: Mr Robert Green
Mr Green won an overnight stay for two at Marwell Hotel, Winchester, to include full English breakfast, a three course dinner and one round of golf at nearby East Horton Golf Club.

September 2009

Lettuce Pray

winner: Mr Jason Higgins
Mr Higgins won an overnight accommodation for two at Clumber Park Hotel & Spa with Full English breakfast & Three course dinner.