MANY people may hate having their picture taken, but that could soon change if there's a chance of winning a new car and appearing in next year's press advertisements!

Vauxhall is looking for the ideal family to star in a new regional Astra advertising campaign.

Anyone who drops in to the Moorland Motor dealerships in either Blackpool or Poulton with a family photo can enter the competition - and be in with a chance of winning a new Astra.

Moorland is one of more than 60 Vauxhall dealers across the Midlands and North of England taking part in the family photo competition.

For every entry received the dealer will donate £1 to The Children's Hospice in the Fylde.

Dealership boss Peter Swires says: "The Astra is the ideal family car and we're on the lookout for the ideal family to star alongside it.

"This could be the chance for mum, dad and the kids to be discovered and hit the big time!"

The competition couldn't be easier to enter.

Simply visit the dealership before December 8, fill in an entry form and complete the slogan "We think the Astra is the ideal family car because ... " and attach a family photograph - it can be posed and formal or fun and casual.

The winning family, chosen by a special Vauxhall judging panel, will be featured in Vauxhall Astra press adverts to be used by dealers.

And to make it a great Christmas the family wins a brand new Vauxhall Astra.

For further details contact Philip Coulton at Moorland Motors, Garstang Road East, Poulton, Lancashire FY6 8JH. Telephone 895555.

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