Electronic Entertainment

October 2022

From gaming to podcasts and audio books we're delving into the world of electronic entertainment. Whether it's on your smartphone, smart speaker or games console, our October survey will uncover your thoughts and habits on 'electronic entertainment'.

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We're still collecting your thoughts on this topic, please check back here soon to find out who our winners are.

Back to School

August 2022

Our August survey explored all things relating to back to school. Things like back to school preparations such as uniforms, schoolbags and what’s going in those school lunchboxes!

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Congratulations to our winners who each take home a £20 digital gift card from this shorter monthly survey... Sam Scott from Carrickfergus, Jenna McConnell from Newtownards, James Evans from Bangor, Sally McAuley from Carrickfergus and Sinead McParland from Belfast.

Live Events

June 2022

It was only last month Ed Sheeran played to 80,000 fans in Belfast, Belsonic kicked off its 2022 line-up this month and the newly refurbished Grand Opera House is welcoming back theatre lovers. Our June 2022 survey was dedicated to all things Live Event related. Congratulations to this month's winners who have already claimed their prizes. Tony Keightley from Belfast takes home the top prize of a £100 gift card and Sean from Belfast and Kelly Henning from Belfast each win a £30 gift card.

Online Purchasing

April 2022

In April 2022, we explored your opinions on all things relating to online shopping and online purchases. Up for grabs were 5 x £50 digital gifts. Congratulations to this month's winners who have already claimed their prizes... Alan Gilmore from Derry~Londonderry, William Mettleton from Carrickfergus, Jade Nielson from Articlave and Samantha Guimaraes from Craigavon.

Job Hunting & Recruitment

February 2022

In February 2022, we ask our community of NI urbanites all about recruitment and job hunting. This month's winners each take home a £50 digital gift card! Congratulations goes to Stephen Bell from Belfast, Heather Harrison from Belfast, Cheryl  from County Down and Phil Mitchell from Lurgan. Thank you to everyone who took part and we hope our latest winners enjoy their prizes.

(Not so) secret Santa!

December 2021

To round off another great year of opinion sharing we gave our members the month off. Instead we offered up the chance to take part in a festive-themed prize draw and pocket a £20 digital gift card just in time for Christmas. Congratulations to our winners... Christopher from County Antrim, George Murray from Newtownabbey, Peter from County Antrim, Lauren McCloud Patterson from Belfast, Sarah from County Derry~Londonderry, William Gilmore from Belfast, Victoria Johns from Belfast, Emma Hudson from Lisburn, Angela Derby from Co. Down, Sarah Watson from Craigavon, Luke from Omagh and Ellen Hutton from Bangor.

Back to the movies

October 2021

In October 2021, we didn’t quite hop in a DeLorean time machine but we did go in search of your opinions on cinema and movies. Congratulations to our lucky winners who each receive a £40 digital gift card straight to their inboxes... Paul Ashe from Carrickfergus, George Glenholmes from Craigavon, Selin Harper from Omagh, Emily from County Tyrone, Sandra from County Antrim and Alanah Donaldson from Kilkeel. Thanks to everyone who took park and happy spending to our winners this month.

Sustainability and the Environment

August 2021

In August 2021, and the week that the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Climate Change report, we asked our work.shop.play. community in Northern Ireland all about their thoughts on sustainability and the environment. Big congratulations to Michael McLean from Newtownabbey who takes home our top prize of £100 digital gift card. Congratulations to our runners up too who each won a £20 digital gift card… Niamh McCabe from Belfast, Paul Ashe from Carrickfergus, Stephen Williamson from Enniskillen and Lesley Bratty from Newtownards.

Mobile and Smartphones

June 2021

In June we dedicated our survey to that little piece of tech most of us hold dear. Literally! Big congratulations go to our winners who have claimed their £20 digital gift cards. Prizes should have landed in your inbox already... Ivan Dodds from Belfast, Leon Michelle Mcconnell from Derry~Londonderry, Kathryn Polin from Belfast, Wendy Cousins from Craigavon, Nicholas from County Down, Jill Paul from County Antrim, Angela Derby from Belfast, Tonia McDonald from Belfast and Ian Stone from Newry.

Home Sweet Home

April 2021

This month we were looking for a whopping 12 lucky winners! Congratulations to or main survey winners who each take home a £20 digital gift card... Luke McCann from Omagh, Andy Skinner from Bangor, Courtney Livingstone from Belfast, Sara Wilson from Omagh, Emma Hudson from Lisburn, Ashley Boyd from Cookstown, Gemma McCaughey from Newtownabbey, James Cole from Belfast and Vanessa Rivington from Dollingstown. The giveaways didn't stop there this month! Congratulations (and a £50 digital gift card) also went to our first photo contest winners... Leigh Rowntree and Meghan Quigley both from Belfast. Thanks to everyone who took part and we hope our winners enjoy their prizes.

Living Local

February 2021

In February you shared your thoughts with us about spending more time in your local area due to the ongoing pandemic. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey. Rather than one grand prize we chose to share the prize fund this month by giving away more £20 digital gift cards (woo hoo!). This winners are... Charlie Calvert from Newtownards, Sarah McCurdy from Belfast, Hannah from Co. Antrim, Victoria from Co. Down, Mark Dobbin from Comber, Selena Maguire from Newry and Damien Harrison from Belfast, Pamela McGregor from Ballymoney and Bronagh O'Neill from Newtownabbey. Happy Spending!

2020 Highlights

December 2020

What a way to finish a crazy year? You guys made us feel warm and fuzzy inside with your 2020 Highlights... thank you to everyone who took part in our final survey of 2020. Special congratulations go to Pauline Allison from Hillsborough, Damien Harrison from Belfast, Jill Paul from County Antrim, Niall O'Halloran from Bangor, Leanne Gregg from Carrowdore who each win a £20 egift card. 

£50 gift cards also go to our photo contest winners Audrey McClements from Antrim and Debbie Smallwoods from Ballyclare. Happy spending everyone!

Winter Health

October 2020

Congratulations this month goes to all of our winners following our survey on Winter Health. Roma Barry from Belfast takes our top prize of a £50 egift card with £25 egift cards going to Pamela Mcgregor from Ballymoney, Stephen Moran from Banbridge and Nicholas Mullan from Belfast. Thanks for taking part and happy spending!

NI Outlook

August 2020

The outlook is positive for Scott Adams from Belfast, Tyler Dray from Lurgan, Stewart Martin from Ardglass, Carole Glass from Belfast and Stephanie from Belfast who each have won a £30 egift card delivered straight to their inboxes! Happy Spending!

Attractions & Activities

June 2020

We decided to share the wealth this month and instead of a top prize, we gave away £20 egift cards to10 lucky winners who are; Jeroen from Co. Down, Hilary Doherty from Lurgan, Thomas Nicholl from Carrickfergus, Sally McAuley from Carrickfergus, Eithne Dowds from Belfast, Rachel Watterson from Belfast, Ellen Hutton from Bangor, Stephen from Co. Down, David Wilson from Newtownabbey and Michael Hunter from Claudy. 

Package Holidays

March 2020

The pandemic may have put a stop to holidays this year, but the thought was there with our holiday themed prizes this month! Congratulations to Coleen Kennedy from Banbridge on winning our top prize of some Bose® Wireless In-Ear Headphones. The Ted Baker travel organiser goes to Colin Kennedy from Belfast, the Belkin Power Bank Charger goes to Stefanie Smyth from Belfast and Go Travel RFID Micro Credit Card Wallets go to Gary McPhillips from Belfast and Sandy Lindsay from Larne.

State of the Nation 2

January 2020

Congratulations to Stanley Rodgers from Newtownabbey who wins our top prize of a £100 gift card. Kathy Biggerstaff from Dunmurry, Jonathan from Belfast, Ashley from Holywood and Charlie Graham from Newtownards are our lucky runners up and each receive a £25 gift card.

Thoughts on Three

September 2022

For our September survey we move away from summer and turn our attention to seasonal holidays and occasions taking place throughout the rest of the year. We’ve split our survey into three parts with three different topics covering Halloween, Black Friday (and yes, we’re going to say it…) Christmas! 

Congratulations to our 3 lucky winners who each win a £75 digital gift card. Happy spending Elizabeth Dawson from Larne, Eamonn Deane from Derry City and Vanessa Rivington from Dollingstown.

Soccer & Streaming

July 2022

For our July survey it's a game of two halves if you like! In a departure from our usual survey format, we have questions on two different topics. Up first, was the upcoming World Cup 2022 followed by a few light-hearted questions about TV and movie streaming.

Congratulations to our winners who each take home a £22 gift card... Colin Kennedy from Belfast, Ellie from Ballymoney, Suzanne McLaren from Belfast, Karin Lyons from Bangor, Gary from Lisburn, Robyn Fraser from Belfast, Heather Taylor from Greyabbey, Gilbert from Derry~Londonderry and David from Belfast.

Congratulations also goes to our Cost of Living bonus survey winner, Deborah Longmore from Larne, who takes home a £100 gift card.

Air Travel

May 2022

This month we took off in search of your opinions on all things related to flying. Congratulations to all this month's winners! Paddy Watters from Downpatrick takes home our grand prize of a £150 digital gift card, whilst £20 gift cards go to Andrea Burns from Derry~Londonderry, Kris McGuckian from Larne, Niamh McCabe from Belfast and Margaret Bodger from Strabane.

Public Transport

March 2022

In March 2022, we explored our Northern Ireland urbanites’ opinions all things related to public transport. Our grand prize winner is Kirsty Scott from Bangor who wins a £100 digital gift card! Our runners-up are Sharon Donnell from Derry, Robert McCrory from Newcastle and Thomas Simpson from Portstewart who each take home a £25 digital gift card! Congratulations to all our winners and a big thank you to everyone who took the time to take part.

Cyber security

January 2022

In January 2022, we partnered with the NI Cyber Security Centre to ask our community of NI urbanites all about staying secure online. Congratulations to our grand prize winner Michelle Fletcher from Comber who takes home a £150 digital gift card! Congratulations also goes to our £20 digital gift card winners… Ellen McCurry from Belfast, Bruce Young from Bangor, Nick Heath from Belfast, Ben Collister from Crumlin and Louise Doherty from Belfast. Happy Spending everyone!

Foreign Travel

November 2021

In November 2021, we asked our community of NI urbanites all about returning to foreign travel. Not being able to travel or enjoy a holiday was one of the big downsides of the pandemic – especially if separated from family and loved ones. Congratulations to our grand prize winner Nick from County Down who took home a £100 digital gift card. Congratulations also goes to Carlolyn Wilson from Belfast, Ashley from Holywood and Max Lilleyman from Antrim who each took home a £20 digital gift card.

Eating Around the World

September 2021

In September 2021, we took a little trip around the world to explore your opinions on world foods and cuisine. Congratulations to our winners who each win a £20 digital gift card (perfect for treating yourself to a tasty takeaway or something new from the supermarket world foods section!)…Stephen Moran from Banbridge, Jennie Hammond from Belfast, Shannon Allison Stanford from Belfast, Nicola McCabe from Newry, Lorraine from Co. Armagh, Kelvin from Co. Antrim, Maureen McKenna from Newtownabbey and John Davidson from Coleraine.

Surprize!

July 2021

This month, instead of a survey, we decided to give our members a little break - some time to put their feet up. But we did still give away some digital gift cards in a surprize draw. Congratulations to our top prize winners James William Evans from Bangor and Laura from Belfast who each win a £50 gift card. £20 gift cards also go to Roisin Hughes from Belfast, Alison McClean from Newtownards, Ben Collister from Crumlin, Martin Logan from Crawfordsburn, Mark Rowney from Belfast, Audrey McClements from Antrim, Plamena from Co. Armagh Loraine from Co. Antrim and Laura Sloan from Belfast. Happy spending everyone!

Summer

May 2021

In May 2021, after a long winter of dark nights, cold weather and restrictions, we packed our survey (sadly not our suitcase) with different questions all relating to summer. Big congratulations to this month's four winners who each take home a £50 digital gift card. Enjoy your prize... Mary Carey from Belfast, Helen Elliman from Belfast, Samantha Guimaraes from Craigavon and Mark Rowney from Belfast

Member Satisfaction Survey

March 2021

One of our most important surveys, our Member Satisfaction Survey is your chance to share your thoughts on us and your experience as a valued member of the work.shop.play. community. Congratulations to Thomas Richard Simpson from Portstewart Caroline from Belfast and Katie Eadie from Lisburn who each take home a £50 digital gift card. Thanks to everyone who took part and we hope our winners enjoy their prizes.

Style & Personal Care

January 2021

And we’re back! We kicked off 2021 with our survey all about Style and Personal Care and of course there’s no survey without a few winners! Congratulations to our first fashionable winners of 2021… Angela Love from Belfast is our grand prize winner taking home a £100 digital gift card whilst our £20 runner-up digital gift cards go to Kathryn Polin from Belfast, William Gilmore from Belfast, Peter Rusk from Newtownards, Graeme from County Down and Ann Liddle from Lisburn. Enjoy your prizes everyone!

Four on Food & Drink

November 2020

This month we were hungry for your opinions on food and drink and you certainly satisfied our hunger! Congratulations to Glen Wilson from Portadown who won our top prize of a £100 egift card. Congratulations also goes to Brendan Doody from Omagh, Beth Livingstone from Lisburn, Martin Drumm from Belfast, Samantha Reilly from Lisburn and Karla Butler from Belfast who each take home a £20 egift card.

Christmas 2020

September 2020

As part of our Six Things September you shared your thoughts on what Christmas will be like as we continue to live with Coronavirus. Well Christmas has come early to Ruth Roulston from Bangor who takes home our top prize of a £100 egift card. Congratulations also goes to Leon McConnell from Derry, Kim Brown from Belfast, Hugh Connolly from Newtownabbey and Heather Harrison from Belfast who each have won a £20 egift card!

Going Out in the 'New Normal'

July 2020

As they saying goes… “Treat yo-self!” Happy spending to this month’s winners; Lauri Hutton from Carrickfergus, Lyndsey from Co. Derry~Londonderry and Gerard Havlin from Newtownabbey who each win a £50 egift card.

Life in Lockdown

May 2020

After a short break last month, we came back to discover how your lives are in lockdown. We’ve also made the switch to contact-free prizes with electronic gift cards delivered straight to your inbox and redeemable online. Our top prize of a £100 egift card goes to Avril O'Sullivan and £25 runner up egift cards go to Helen McLaughlin and James Byrne. Congratulations!

Grocery Shopping

February 2020

Fiona Polley from Downpatrick is our top prize winner this month and has won a Google Nest Home Hub. Runner up recipe journals go to Kate Alves-Areias, Alan Irvine from Dundonald, Sharon Donnell from Derry and Eamonn Deane from Derry.