I AM writing to say a great big thank you, as my mum entered a competition to win two tickets and two backstage passes to the Smash Hits Tour 2000, at the Manchester Apollo.

I was surprised my mum entered, and told me we'd won first prize to meet all the stars.

I had lots of photos taken with all my favourite stars and a book full of autographs. The stars were very nice to me, and some gave me signed photographs. I even got a flag signed by A1, and a signed poster.

I met A1, B-factor, the Baha-men, Shane and Keith from Boyzone, Anika from Girl Thing and loads more -- I even gave Supersister and Point Break Christmas cards.

A brilliant day was had by all, and my personal favourites had to be A1 and Supersister, as they treated me as a star.

And a great big thank you to Jane Bullock from the BEN for an excellent time.

Thank you once again for a great day out, this was the chance of a lifetime for me to meet everyone.

Thank you.

Kylie Baines (aged 9)

Balcary Grove

Bolton