Seven lucky golf fans from the Caerphilly county borough will be watching the stars tee off at the Ryder Cup this week.
Residents within the area had a chance to enter a special competition to win tickets for this year’s big event by using a new digital TV and phone service that makes it easier to access council services.
‘Looking Local’ allows residents to use digital TV, internet, phone and even a Nintendo Wii to find out about council services, report issues and access key information, news and job vacancies – all without leaving home.
Hundreds of local people entered the competition and the seven lucky winners were invited to Penallta House council offices in Ystrad Mynach this week to collect their tickets from the leader of council, Cllr Lindsay Whittle.
“Congratulations to all our winners and I hope they have a fantastic time at this prestigious event which promises to put Wales on the international sporting map,” said Cllr Whittle.
Looking Local is available for Sky, Virgin, Freeview (broadband and modem boxes), Wii and mobile phones.
To access the service on Sky TV press Interactive > DirectGov > Welcome > Local Services > Wales. Virgin users should press Interactive > News & Info > Looking Local > Wales.
Alternatively you can enter http://lookinglocal.gov.uk/Caerphilly/ into your browser to access the service on your Wii, mobile phone and PC or text your postcode to 07786 203957
