Competition terms and conditions

Choo Choo Flying Scotsman competition

  1. There are multiple items of Flying Scotsman merchandise totalling to £100. This is offered as a single prize.
  2. The winning entry will be the first entry drawn at random from all entries received
  3. The prize is non transferable and there is not a cash alternative.
  4. The judges’ decision will be final.
  5. We will only accept one entry per person. Multiple entries by the same person will not be accepted. If entrants submit more than one entry, only the first entry logged will be judged and all others will be disregarded.
  6. This competition is not open to NMSI employees.
  7. Any complaints about fairness can be taken up by emailing competitions@nrm.org.uk
  8. Any personal data submitted with consent will be kept by NMSI for the purpose of sending our newsletter and mailings and will not be shared with any other third party.
  9. The closing date is 30 March 2012. Entries must be received by midnight. Late or illegible entries will be disqualified. The NRM cannot take any responsibility for any technical failure or malfunction, which may result in any entry being lost or not properly registered or recorded.
  10. The winner will be contacted by a member of staff from the NRM Marketing Team on 1 April 2012.
  11. All elements of the prize are subject to availability.
  12. Entrants under 18 must ask their parent/guardian for permission to enter this competition and agree to these terms and conditions.
  13. The NRM reserves the right to cancel the competition or any of these rules at any stage, if deemed necessary.
  14. Those already signed up to the NRM newsletter are automatically entered into the competition.

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Terms and conditions for Local Link – February 2012

  1. There is a single prize package including lunch (1 main course and 1 drink per person) in the Brief Encounter restaurant for up to 5 people, one steam ride each, one ride per person on the Road Train, Miniature Railway and Simulator. There is also 1 free guide book with the overall prize and 1 hamper of wizard goodies.
  2. The prize is valid for maximum of 5 people only.
  3. The winning entry will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all entries.
  4. The prize is non transferable and there is not a cash alternative.
  5. The judges’ decision will be final.
  6. Multiple entries by the same person will not be accepted.
  7. This competition is not open to NMSI employees.
  8. Any complaints about fairness can be taken up by emailing competitions@nrm.org.uk
  9. Any personal data submitted with consent will be kept by NMSI for the purpose of sending our newsletter and mailings.
  10. The closing date is 6th February 2012.
  11. The winner will be contacted after the closing date by a member of the Marketing & PR Team at the NRM.
  12. The winner can take the prize anytime between 11 – 19 February 2012.
  13. All parts of the prize are subject to availability.

Promoter: Your Local Web Link, Oaktree Farm, The Moor, Haxby, York, YO32 2LH

Terms and conditions for Shine blog – February 2012

  1. There is a single prize package including lunch (1 main course and 1 drink per person) in the Brief Encounter restaurant for up to 5 people, one steam ride each, one ride per person on the Road Train, Miniature Railway and Simulator. There is also 1 free guide book with the overall prize and 1 hamper of wizard goodies.
  2. The prize is valid for maximum of 5 people only.
  3. The winning entry will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all entries.
  4. The prize is non transferable and there is not a cash alternative.
  5. The judges’ decision will be final.
  6. Multiple entries by the same person will not be accepted.
  7. This competition is not open to NMSI employees.
  8. Any complaints about fairness can be taken up by emailing competitions@nrm.org.uk
  9. Any personal data submitted with consent will be kept by NMSI for the purpose of sending our newsletter and mailings.
  10. The closing date is 6th February 2012.
  11. The winner will be contacted after the closing date by a member of the Marketing & PR Team at the NRM.
  12. The winner can take the prize anytime between 11 – 19 February 2012.
  13. All parts of the prize are subject to availability.

Promoter: City of York Council. Play Team, 18 Back Swinegate, York YO1 8ZD

Win family miniature railway ride tickets – January newsletter

  1. There is a single prize of one family ticket to ride our miniature railway (valid for up to 5 people)
  2. The winning entry will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all entries.
  3. The judges’ decision will be final
  4. The prize is non-transferable and there is not a cash alternative.
  5. Multiple entries by the same person will not be accepted.
  6. This competition is not open to NMSI (National Museum of Science and Industry) employees.
  7. Any personal data submitted with consent will be kept by NMSI for the purpose of sending our newsletter and mailings and will not be shared with any other third party.
  8. Closing date is Tuesday 24 January 2012.
  9. The winner can take the prize any time before 30 April 2012.
  10. All parts of the prize are subject to availability.
  11. Any complaints about fairness can be taken up by contacting competitions@nrm.org.uk
  12. The winner will be contacted after the closing date by a member of the Marketing team.

Promoter: National Railway Museum. Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ

Terms and conditions – sign up and win a VIP Day Out

  1. There is a single prize of one family ticket (minimum 1 adult & 1 child and maximum 2 adults & up to 3 children) for each of the following: 1 free official NRM guide book, lunch for each person in the Brief Encounter Restaurant (including 1 drink and 1 main course only), 1 ride per person on the Road Train, 1 ride per person on the Miniature Railway and 1 ride per person on the Simulator. Please check running times of the Road Train and Miniature Railway before your visit.
  2. The winning entry will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all entries.
  3. The prize is non-transferable and there is not a cash alternative.
  4. The judges’ decision will be final.
  5. Multiple entries by the same person will not be accepted.
  6. This competition is not open to NMSI (National Museum of Science and Industry) employees.
  7. Any personal data submitted with consent will be kept by NMSI for the purpose of sending our newsletter and mailings and will not be shared with any other third party.
  8. The winner can take the prize any time before 31 December 2012.
  9. All parts of the prize are subject to availability.
  10. Any complaints about fairness can be taken up by contacting competitions@nrm.org.uk
  11. The closing date is 30 June 2012.
  12. The winner will be contacted after the closing date by a member of the Marketing team.

Terms and conditions – Bachmann competition

  1. There is a single prize of one Bachmann wagon box set (private owner North West and surrounding areas edition).
  2. The winning entry will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all entries.
  3. The prize is non-transferable and there is not a cash alternative.
  4. The judges’ decision will be final.
  5. Multiple entries by the same person will not be accepted.
  6. This competition is not open to NMSI (National Museum of Science and Industry) employees.
  7. Any personal data submitted with consent will be kept by NMSI for the purpose of sending our newsletter and mailings and will not be shared with any other third party.
  8. Prize is subject to availability.
  9. Any complaints about fairness can be taken up by contacting competitions@nrm.org.uk
  10. The closing date is 27 January 2012.
  11. The winner will be contacted after the closing date by a member of the Marketing team.

Terms and Conditions – Best dressed wizard competition

  1. There is a single prize of 1 x magic class for one person with the Magic Hatter, an owl experience for one person at Falconry UK and 1 x hamper of wizard goodies.
  2. A mutually convenient time and date for the winner and the Magic Hatter will be arranged. The magic class will take place at the National Railway Museum.
  3. The minimum age to take part in the owl experience is 8. If the winner is under 8 years old the winner will be able to take part in one hour of handling and flying with some of our smaller owls. The full Owl experience uses large heavy owls that small children may find difficult to handle. The winner will also receive a family ticket so that family members (up to 2 adults and 2 children) can attend at no cost. Owl experience must be pre-booked.
  4. The owl experience starts at 10.30 when you meet, handle and fly a selection of different owls at the centre. The falconry staff will be on hand to ensure you have an enjoyable and special experience. A break for refreshments is included. The experience finishes in time for the 1.30pm display which you are welcome to stay and watch, you can then tour the centre at you leisure.
  5. To enter this competition, visitors must photograph themselves dressed as a wizard at the National Railway Museum’s Wizard Week (11 -19 February 2012) and upload these via our facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/nationalrailwaymuseum?sk=wall) or email them to competitions@nrm.org.uk. Competition entries which tag the National Railway Museum will also be accepted.
  6. The closing date is midnight on 20 February 2012. All photographs received before this point will be populated in our facebook album before being judged. Late or unsuitable entries will be disqualified. The National Railway Museum cannot take any responsibility for any technical failure which may result in your entries being lost or published.
  7. Week commencing 20th February 2012, our winner will be announced via the National Railway Museum website, our competition facebook page and various social media channels.
  8. The winning entry will be selected by an independent panel of National Railway Museum staff plus a special guest judge from the world of magic. The judges' decision will be final.
  9. The winner will be contacted by a member of staff from the National Railway Museum Marketing Team after the competition has closed. The winner will be contacted via facebook or email (if this was the chosen method of entry).
  10. Photographs must be original images and not edited in any way.
  11. Entries will only be accepted by those who have dressed as a wizard (please note, for the purposes of this competition a wizard can be male or female).
  12. Entries will be judged on costume. Our winner will be deemed 'the best dressed wizard'.
  13. We will accept a maximum of three photographs per person only. If entrants submit more than three photographs, only the first three photos received will be judged and all others will be disregarded.
  14. Group photographs can be submitted. Each person in the photograph will be treated as an individual entry.
  15. The competition is open to all age groups.
  16. If the winner is under the age of 18, they must be accompanied by an adult when taking the prize. Please note the prize can not be taken during Wizard Week, a suitable time for the prize to be taken by the winner, will be arranged.
  17. All entrants must be willing to take part in promotional activity and you may be required to recreate your outfit for press purposes.
  18. If the winner is unable to accept the prize, then the prize will be offered to an alternative entry, also favoured by the judges. If an entrant is unable to be contacted after reasonable attempts have been made to do so, or is found to be in breach of the rules, the National Railway Museum reserves the right to offer the prize to the next best entrant. Unsuccessful entrants will not be contacted.
  19. After 29 February, all pictures may be removed without prior notice. Please ensure you have kept copies of your personal photographs before submitting them.
  20. By submitting an image to this competition via facebook or email, you are consenting to it being displayed on our facebook page, website and other promotional channels. If you are submitting entries for children, your child will not be named unless previously agreed or stated by the entrant.
  21. Your photograph will be added to our 'wizard hall of fame' by a member of the National Railway Museum team. Keep checking our facebook page throughout the week to see your picture.
  22. As this competition is being hosted on facebook, all images received by facebook/email will be uploaded to our facebook album in order to be entered into the competition.
  23. The National Railway Museum reserves the right to cancel the competition or any of these rules at any stage, if deemed necessary.
  24. The prize is non transferable and there is not a cash alternative.
  25. The one to one magic class must be redeemed by 31 August 2012.
  26. The owl experience must be redeemed by 31 October 2012
  27. The hamper of wizard goodies will be issued to the winner within 2 weeks of announcing the winner.
  28. All elements of the prize are subject to availability.
  29. This competition is not open to NMSI employees.
  30. Any personal data submitted with consent will be kept by NMSI for the purpose of sending our newsletter and mailings and will not be shared with any other third party.
  31. Any complaints about fairness can be taken up by emailing competitions@nrm.org.uk

Promoter: National Railway Museum. Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ

York Residents Festival 28 – 29 January 2012, terms and conditions

  1. Buy one adult main meal and receive one kid’s meal and one glass of wine free.
  2. Offers run from 12 - 2:30pm on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January 2012 at the National Railway Museum, York.
  3. Valid York cards must be presented at point of sale to receive offer.
  4. Proof of age may be required for the children’s meal (offer applies to children aged 12 and under only).
  5. Offer only applicable when you buy an adult meal from our hot counter or deli counter from our restaurant located in Station Hall.
  6. Offer redeemable on one transaction.
  7. Offer non-transferrable and there is no cash alternative.
  8. All offers are subject to availability and at the manager’s discretion.
  9. Any complaints about these offers can be taken up by emailing competitions@nrm.org.uk

Promoter: National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 4XJ.

Terms and conditions – Win afternoon tea for your family

  1. There is a single prize of afternoon tea in our restaurant for one family (minimum 1 adult & 1 child and maximum 2 adults & up to 3 children)
  2. The winning entry will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all entries.
  3. The prize is non-transferable and there is not a cash alternative.
  4. The judges’ decision will be final.
  5. Multiple entries by the same person will not be accepted.
  6. This competition is not open to NMSI (National Museum of Science and Industry) employees.
  7. Any personal data submitted with consent will be kept by NMSI for the purpose of sending our newsletter and mailings and will not be shared with any other third party.
  8. The winner can take the prize any time before 31 December 2012.
  9. All parts of the prize are subject to availability.
  10. Any complaints about fairness can be taken up by contacting competitions@nrm.org.uk
  11. The closing date is 20 February 2012.
  12. The winner will be contacted after the closing date by a member of the Marketing team.

Terms and Conditions – Railfest free prize draw for email newsletter subscribers

  1. There is a single prize of 1 family ticket (2 adults + up to 2 children) or alternatively 2 adult tickets to Railfest.
  2. Prize available between 6 – 10 June 2012.
  3. The prize draw is hosted and promoted by the National Railway Museum.
  4. Accommodation – family 4 room or double/twin room at the Marriott Hotel in York. 1 night stay inclusive of bed and breakfast only (subject to hotel occupancy availability).
  5. Travel – free train travel for 2 adults + up to 2 children or alternatively 2 adults courtesy of our Railfest partners redspottedhanky.com (see below for redspottedhanky.com full terms and conditions)
  6. The winning entry will be the first entry drawn at random by an independent person from all entries received
  7. All current subscribers to the National Railway Museum’s adult, family and Railfest email newsletters will automatically be entered to this prize draw.
  8. Win your ticket/s back – if you are the winner and you already purchased your Railfest tickets during this prize draw we will refund them back to you.
  9. The prize is non transferable and there is not a cash alternative.
  10. The judges’ decision will be final.
  11. We will only accept one entry per person. Multiple entries by the same person will not be accepted. If entrants submit more than one entry, only the first entry logged will be judged and all others will be disregarded.
  12. This prize draw is not open to NMSI employees.
  13. Any complaints about fairness can be taken up by emailing competitions@nrm.org.uk
  14. Any personal data submitted with consent will be kept by NMSI for the purpose of sending our newsletter and mailings and will not be shared with any other third party.
  15. The closing date is 31 March 2012. Entries must be received by midnight. Late or illegible entries will be disqualified. The NRM cannot take any responsibility for any technical failure or malfunction, which may result in any entry being lost or not properly registered or recorded.
  16. The winner will be contacted by a member of staff from the NRM Marketing Team on 2 April 2012.
  17. Prize valid from date is 6 June 2012 and expiry date is 10 June 2012 therefore as much notice as possible should be given to the marketing team with preferred dates of stay/travel/Railfest ticket.
  18. All elements of the prize are subject to availability.
  19. Entrants under 18 must ask their parent/guardian for permission to enter this competition and agree to these terms and conditions.
  20. The NRM reserves the right to cancel the prize draw or any of these rules at any stage, if deemed necessary
  21. The Winners’ details may be used for publicity purposes.

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Railfest / redspottedhanky prize draw terms and conditions

  1. Promoter: Atos, 4 Triton Square, Regents Place, London, NW1 3HG.Registered No 01203466.
  2. The Railfest / redspottedhanky.com family train ticket free prize draw (The Promotion) is only open to UK residents (excluding NI) aged over 18 and excludes employees of the Promoter and all those professionally associated with the promotion.
  3. The Promotion will run from6 February to 31 March (midnight) There is 1 set of family tickets (or alternatively 2 adult tickets) to be won.
  4. The set of family tickets consists of 2 return, standard class adult tickets and 2 return, standard class child tickets (child tickets apply to children aged between 5 and 15 years of age. Children under the age of 5 travel for free and do not require a ticket for travel). Alternatively the 2 adult tickets consist of 2 return, standard class adult tickets.
  5. Tickets will be provided for travel to York rail station from any UK overground rail station (excluding underground travel except where included in the ticket price). Tickets are valid for travel from the 6th to the 10th of June 2012
  6. Winners’ names will be drawn independently and at random from all entries received by the promotion closing date.
  7. The winner will be notified by email on 2 April 2012. The notification email will contain contact details for a member of the redspottedhanky.com team who will book and provided the tickets as per the Winners’ instruction.
  8. Only one entry per person is permitted.
  9. No purchase of Railfest tickets is necessary to enter this prize draw.
  10. No cash alternative is available.
  11. The Winners’ details may be used for publicity purposes.
  12. The Promoter reserves the right to extend, terminate or suspend the Promotion at any time.
  13. Entry to the Promotion is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions

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