Lottery Millionaire Anne Canavan and daughter Cressida from Derry~with Cassidy Dart who led a team of experts at the EuroMillions Millionaire Academy who have been assembled to provide luxury lifestyle advice to an ever growing band of millionaires.
AN inventor from Derry who won £1 million and an exotic private island getaway in August 2015 is now celebrating her graduation from The National Lottery Mega Millionaire Academy.
Anne Canavan joined other recent lottery winners from across the UK for a series of master classes delivered by a host of lifestyle experts.
As EuroMillions will make double the number of UK millionaires when the game changes from September 24 (first draw Tuesday September 27), the one-off academy gathered expert knowledge to guide future jackpot winners in their quest to fulfil their millionaire ‘bucket list’.
Whether it is demystifying posh restaurant menus or chartering a private jet, Anne is now set and her input will help perfect the advice available to future EuroMillions winners.
Speaking from the event at an exclusive London venue, Anne said: “Ever since my win I’ve been enjoying experiences I never dreamt possible, from buying my dream home to taking exotic holidays, it’s been amazing.
“There have been occasions where I’ve come a little unstuck so to have this team of professionals from the world of the rich and famous giving me advice has been great, and lots of fun to boot.”
With cars often a new winner’s first extravagance, the former Grand Prix driver and Top Gear presenter Tiff Needell was on hand providing insight to the dos and don’ts of the high end car market.
Other experts included Cassidy Dart, Director of Wine from Pol Roger, who led the class in a Champagne serving and tasting session; gift wrapper to the stars Neelam Meetcha who dispensed advice on gift wrapping large and unusual gifts – including a practical session on how to gift wrap a Range Rover – and celebrity stylist, Zoe Tilston who offered helpful tips on what to wear for those private jet journeys or significant social events.
Commenting on the Mega Millionaire Academy, Anne said: “Winning the lottery has opened numerous doors for me, and my family, and it’s great to know that as more people join this wonderful ‘club’ every week they too will be able to open those doors.
“My involvement in the Millionaire Academy will certainly help me in the future.
“It’s not that I drink vintage Champagne every day, but it’s nice to know when you are! Never did I think I’d get some top tips from the Director of Wine at a prestigious Champagne house or the inside line on the best sports car in the £250,000 plus price bracket.
“What a day, what an experience.”
A short video on Anne’s experience at the Academy can be viewed on https://youtu.be/GBKg6GjJM80.
Hosting the event was The National Lottery’s most Senior Winners’ Advisor who has years of experience in helping new millionaires make a smooth transition into the millionaire lifestyle.
Neelam Meecha shows how to gift wrap a Range Rover at the EuroMillions Millionaire Academy
Andy Carter said: “There has long been a fascination with the UKs biggest lottery winners – what do they do straight away after the win? Most people have a ‘to do’ list for that jackpot winning moment and as a new millionaire, you can afford to act on your wildest dreams.
“My team pay out the win, can arrange a panel of financial experts and provide a huge degree of support from experience of making over 4,250 millionaires, but I have never had to work out how to hire a private jet or how you gift wrap a car as a present!
“Anne’s input has been invaluable because she will ensure that we provide a tried and tested guide which will help winners enjoy their life changing win as soon as it is in the private bank”
EuroMillions tickets will go on sale on Saturday 24 September, with the first draw taking place on Tuesday 27 September.
There will be at least two guaranteed UK millionaires in every draw through the UK Millionaire Maker – that’s a minimum of 208 guaranteed UK millionaires a year, double the current number.
There will also be more spectacular events on the last Friday and Tuesday of every month. To make these changes possible, the number of Lucky Stars from which players can choose will expand from 11 to 12.
The cost per line will also change to £2.50.
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