WE have just arrived back from a VIP night out at the Reebok Stadium, where the mighty Liverpool were beaten by Sam's Surprises of the Season.

Last year, I won a Wembley Seat, but unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, the seats were not to be made available.

Paul Wild, Business Development Manager, BEN, was anxious to make amends, and provided us with a night to remember.

We were fortunate to have Arthur, James, Geoff and Paul as our companions for the evening. We had a good meal, drinks and lots of fun. Although we didn't win any prizes on the night, we witnessed a thrilling encounter and a win for Wanderers was an unexpected prize.

I have been a reader of BEN for over 50 years. In my younger days, I must confess that my main interest was confined to the "Green FinaI" on Saturdays. We enter all your competitions and occasionally we succeed. If you're not in -- you can't win!

Thanks again to Paul and the Bolton Evening News.

John E and Mary Rutter

Wigan Road

Westhoughton, Bolton