Listen to this article:An 81-year-old Greenock resident has proved she still has a sharp eye and a great sense of fun after winning a £50 prize in the local newspaper’s Weekend Tele Scoop competition.
The winner Susan Hopkins, who lives in a retirement flat at Royal Court in Greenock, says she was thrilled to be named the latest winner after spotting the iconic newspaper-loving dog Scoop hidden on page 10 of the paper. A regular bingo player at John Galt House, Susan plans to put the money to good use and treat a few of her friends at the same time.
Speaking after her win, Hopkins said:
“I quite often look for Scoop and sometimes I can’t find it. But it jumped out at me this week. I’m going to use some of the money on heating bills since everything has gone up.”
She added that the teas at the John Galt House bingo night will be on her as well.
Susan lives in one of the retirement flats at John Galt House, a local housing development with a strong community spirit and a regular schedule of social events such as coffee mornings, film shows, and, of course, bingo. Built-in 1988, the development includes 34 one and two-bedroom flats and features shared spaces such as a lounge, laundry room, and gardens. Residents also benefit from lift access, a Careline alarm service, and support from management staff.
The popular bingo sessions held there bring residents together weekly for a bit of light-hearted competition and chat. For many, such as Susan, it’s more than just a hobby, it’s a way to stay connected and active.
The Scoop competition, which offers a £50 prize each week, is a long-running feature in the Greenock Telegraph and recently returned as part of the expanded Weekend Tele edition.
Sponsored by Green Oak Funeral Services, the game challenges readers to find the hidden dog image somewhere in the paper and submit their entry to the Telegraph office.
Susan spotted Scoop near the Scout notes in the latest edition. Her entry was chosen at random from the correct submissions and she is encouraging others to take part. Entries must be submitted by 12 noon each Tuesday to be in with a chance of winning.
The return of the Scoop competition is part of a broader refresh of the Greenock Telegraph’s weekend edition. Now stretching to 56 pages, the Weekend Tele includes more local stories, lifestyle features, and a new Memories section offering nostalgic looks back at Inverclyde’s past. There’s also expanded coverage of the local music scene, cooking tips from chef Ben Egan, astronomy insights, and new weekly columns from well-known figures, including journalist Amy Shearer and former editor David Carnduff.
Gillian Murphy, West Scotland Group Editor, said the changes are all about investing in the Inverclyde community:
“This expanded edition will mean we get to tell more of the local stories readers enjoy. This is also an opportunity to diversify some of our content with some more feature and lifestyle content which will make for ideal weekend reading. Our talented reporters will be covering all the usual local news and events as well as some new interests and our new sport reporter is eager to boost our Inverclyde sports coverage at back of the book. We have some amazing new contributors as well as some familiar faces joining the Weekend Tele and they cover a range of topics including astronomy, cooking, and nature. This is an investment in print, in digital content, and in Inverclyde and our team can’t wait to get started.”
Readers hoping to follow in Susan’s footsteps should keep an eye out for Scoop in the latest Weekend Tele and submit their entries to the paper’s office. For those not in the Greenock area, it is always possible to enjoy some online bingo or visit a local bingo club where the rewards are just as exciting.
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