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The BIG Christmas Giveaway 2024

Welcome to Total Guide to's BIG Christmas Giveaway! We will be teaming up with a variety of local businesses to bring you a truly fantastic collection of prizes this festive season!

The BIG Christmas Giveaway is a simple, super fun competition to get involved in this Christmas, officially launching on the 1st December 2024 until Monday 16th December 2024.

We will be teaming up with a range of local businesses to give you the chance of winning a whole host of fantastic prizes. One winner for each prize will be randomly selected when The BIG Christmas Giveaway ends in early December, and the winners will be notified by email. 

Keep checking this page to see all the prizes up for grabs!

If you are a business who would like to take part in our BIG Christmas Giveaway, please contact Liz on liz@totalguideto.com.

The BIG Christmas Giveaway 2024

Competition Closes: Mon 16 December 2024

Enter Competition

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What does Santa drive?

Wraps 'n Roll

WIN a £30 Gift Card for Wraps 'n Roll

Prize: £30 Gift Voucher

From: Wraps 'n Roll

About: At Wraps n Roll, their dedication to quality goes beyond just the ingredients—it’s about creating a dining experience that excites your palate.

Every wrap is crafted with care, ensuring it’s not only fresh and satisfying but bursting with flavour. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch or savouring a relaxed meal, their mission is to deliver exceptional taste in every bite.

Contact: View their menu here.

T&Cs: You can the voucher multiple times, up to the £30 credit limit on the card.

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WIN a Two-Course Sunday Lunch for 2 at The Greyhound Inn

WIN a Two-Course Sunday Lunch for 2 at The Greyhound Inn

Prize: Two-Course Sunday Lunch for 2

From: The Greyhound Inn

About: The Greyhound Inn guarantee the freshest ingredients and a unique dining experience under the shadow of the historic Corfe Castle ruins. Their food is fresh, seasonal, and local, best kept simple to let the flavours shine.

Enjoy their Sunday Lunch where you can choose from beef, pork, lamb, or rotisserie chicken, accompanied by all the trimmings: roast potatoes, spiced red cabbage, steamed broccoli, maple roasted root vegetables, carrot puree, sage and onion stuffing, a giant Yorkshire pudding, and a jug of red wine gravy. View their Sunday lunch menu here.

Contact: Visit their website here.

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Bournemouth Pavilion

WIN a Family Ticket to see the Jack & The Beanstalk Panto at Bournemouth Pavilion

Prize: Family Ticket to see the Jack & The Beanstalk Panto

From: Bournemouth Pavilion

About: From Saturday 7th December 2024 to Sunday 5th January 2025, you can watch Jack and The Beanstalk pantomime at Bournemouth Pavilion. With incredible 3D special effects, behold, this fee-fi-fo-fabulous reimagined romp through a classic tale you thought you knew!

Contact: Book tickets HERE!

T&Cs: The prize is for a family ticket, which is 4 tickets in total only.

 

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Photos by Cenk

WIN a Frosty Morning at Knowlton Church Canvas

Prize: 75 x 50cm Frosty Morning at Knowlton Church Canvas 

From: Photos by Cenk

About: Cenk is a professional landscape photographer, based in Poole, Dorset. Cenk captures scenes from Dorset and its surrounding areas in all their glory, from picturesque countryside, magical scenes in the New Forest to the stunning golden beaches and Jurassic Coast.

Contact: Visit his website or follow him on Instagram.

 

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WIN a Traditional Afternoon Tea for 2 at Rhinefield House Hotel

WIN a Traditional Afternoon Tea for 2 at Rhinefield House Hotel

Prize: Afternoon Tea for 2

From: Rhinefield House Hotel 

About: The great British tradition of afternoon tea has been enjoyed throughout the centuries, and their beautiful country house hotels are the perfect place to experience classic favourites served with a contemporary twist.

Whether you’re gathering together to celebrate a special occasion or indulging in an afternoon of culinary enjoyment for one, their afternoon teas are renowned for exceeding expectations. For pure indulgence, their traditional, savoury or celebration choices comprise delicately-prepared finger sandwiches and freshly-baked scones, presented with a choice of savoury morsels or sweet cakes and desserts.

Contact: Visit their website here.

T&Cs: The voucher cannot be exchanged for cash, is non-transferable and subject to availability and excludes Xmas and New Year.

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Marsham Court Hotel

WIN a Two-Course Sunday Lunch for 2 Worth £44 at Marsham Court Hotel

Prize: Two-Course Sunday Lunch for 2 & an optional Sensory Room Session

From: Marsham Court Hotel

About: The family owned Marham Court hotel is proud to be one of the most accessible and inclusive hospitality venues in the UK. With stunning views over the sea in Bournemouth, they are ideally located just a short walk away from the Town Centre, beaches and attractions.

Their Sensory Room is enjoyed by many guests visiting for business and leisure.

Enjoy their delicious 2 course, home style sharing roasts with all the trimmings. Your choice of Roast Chicken or Pork will be served to your table for you to carve and vegetarians won't be disappointed with Chef's delicious Vegetable Wellington.

All served with roast potatoes, parsnips, cauliflower cheese, carrots, tenderstem broccoli, yorkshire puddings, gravy, apple sauce, cranberry sauce and bread sauce. 

And if you still have room...their sharing dessert platter will certainly hit the spot!

Contact: For more information please visit their website here.

T&Cs: The prize is valid for two people only. Subject to Availability. Voucher cannot be used in December, on Bank Holidays or Special Events (including Xmas & New Year). This voucher has no cash value and cannot be exchanged.

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WIN a FREE Haircut & Blow Dry Worth £45 from Laura Mackenzie

WIN a FREE Haircut & Blow Dry Worth £45 from Laura Mackenzie

Prize: Haircut & Blow Dry 

From: Laura Mackenzie

About: Laura is a successful freelance stylist who has gained over 20 years of experience. She provides cut, colours and styling at her elegant studio in Poole as well as doing bridal hair. She is passionate about creating beautiful, bespoke hairstyles that perfectly complement each bride's unique style and personality. 

Contact: Visit the website here.  

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WIN a FREE Christmas Tree from BH Christmas Trees

WIN a FREE Christmas Tree from BH Christmas Trees

Prize: FREE Christmas Tree

From: BH Christmas Trees

About: BH Christmas Trees Bournemouth deliver a huge variety of Christmas trees at affordable prices across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.

They sell a large array of beautiful, fresh-cut real Christmas trees that are grown in the UK. They provide an incredibly inpressive array of top quality real Christmas trees. 

Contact: Visit their website here.

T&Cs: Free tree up to the value of £100. The prize is for a christmas tree of the winners choice. The winner MUST choose and collect the tree.

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WIN a £50 Voucher for Brasserie Blanc

WIN a £50 Voucher for Brasserie Blanc

Prize: £50 Voucher

From: Brasserie Blanc

About: Inspired by Raymond’s childhood, Brasserie Blanc started out with one simple aim, to create seasonal, sustainable French food at affordable prices.

Over 25 years later, it is fair to say they have remained true to this. They embrace the uniqueness of each brasserie and this is reflected in their decor. They are distinctly French but with a playful twist.

Contact: Visit their website here.

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WIN 4 FREE Tickets to Poole Harbour Festival 2025

WIN 4 FREE Tickets to Poole Harbour Festival 2025

Prize: 4 Tickets to Poole Harbour Festival

From: Poole Harbour Festival

About: Get ready to experience the ultimate music extravaganza as Poole and Bournemouth's biggest and best family live music festival makes its highly anticipated return this Summer for 2025!

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend of non-stop entertainment from Friday 25th July to Sunday 27th July 2025. This is the event that music lovers have been eagerly waiting for, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

Contact: Visit their website here.

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WIN a £50 Voucher for United Taxis

WIN a £50 Voucher for United Taxis

Prize: £50 Voucher

From: United Taxis

About: They pride themselves on their clean vehicles, prompt, reliable service and friendly and professional drivers.

United Taxis Ltd have trustworthy drivers who are fully trained and licenced, as well as being CRB/DBS Checked to ensure you are always safe.

Contact: Find out more here.

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WIN a Family Ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at Lighthouse Poole

WIN a Family Ticket to see Sleeping Beauty at Lighthouse Poole

Prize: Family Ticket to the Sleeping Beauty Panto

From: Lighthouse Poole

About: From Thursday 12th Dec 2024 – Sunday 5th January 2025 enjoy the pantomime of your dreams – Sleeping Beauty. 

Their princess is ready to take on a brilliant new adventure beyond her castle walls, but the evil Carabosse has other ideas. Can true love save the day? One kiss is all it takes.

Expect tons of laughter and spectacular special effects as CBeebies and Lighthouse favourite, Chris Jarvis, returns as Dame Nanny Nutkins and puts the magic into this classic fairy tale.

Contact: Visit their website here.

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