Engaged couple celebrate Scratchcard win

Mark Tyson and his fiancée, Jenna O'Hagan, who both work at a holiday park in Cornwall, won the top prize on the Super Cash Bonus Scratchcard, from National Lottery GameStore. And the couple say the win means its full steam ahead for the dream wedding they had been saving for.

Mark says: "we got engaged back in December and have been saving up for our wedding ever since. Between us we have a big family and wanted them all to be there to celebrate with us. Now that we don't have to worry about the cost, we can really start planning our dream wedding."

It turned out to be a doubly lucky day for Mark who had had a successful job interview earlier to join the Police Specials and had purchased the scratchcard to celebrate. However, because the interview was in Exeter and he and Jenna had to rush back to Newquay to meet family, the card remained forgotten in his wallet until later that same night.

"We had so much going on, I just forgot about it", Mark said. "When I remembered and discovered that I'd won £100,000, I couldn't believe my eyes. It didn't seem real and I actually burst into tears.

"We've always had to work hard and scrimp and save but this win just takes all the pressure off for us. It is completely life changing."

Mark, originally from Southport and Jenna, originally from Halifax, both work in the Hendra Holiday Park in Newquay, where Jenna works in the fish and chip shop and Mark is a lifeguard supervisor. As well as paying for their wedding, the couple plan to give away some of their winnings to family and charity and help them buy a home together.