A STUDENT of Longridge Teaching Centre has won the £500 top prize in the learndirect Summer Sizzler Prize Draw,

Kevin Peel, 45, of Pasturelands Drive, Billington, was presented with Asda vouchers and other prizes to the sum of £500 by learndirect Operations Manager, Christine Worthington.

He said: "I was quite shocked when I heard that I had won, but it will be very nice spending the vouchers.

"I've always enjoyed going to Longridge Teaching Centre and I feel that I have really benefited from the courses.

"I will be going back to do more."

Owner and manager of the centre, Barbara Walsh, added: "We were thrilled to hear that Kevin had won.

" He has done several courses with us and the prize couldn't have gone to a nicer person."

Anyone who wishes to know more about any of the courses including Skills for Life, Information Technology, Business and Management, European Computer Driving Licence can call into the Berry Lane premises or ring 01772 786668.