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A GRANDMA won \u00a3800k after playing the lottery for the first time – but vows she isn't moving anywhere because she lives on treasure island.<\/p>\n

Sheila Ely, 69, scooped the whopping prize when her lucky postcode was picked in the latest draw on Saturday. <\/p>\n


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The retired childminder from Canvey Island, Essex, went out on a whim and signed up for the first time – with no idea she would win big.<\/p>\n

Mum-of-two Sheila was among 11 neighbours in her area to land one of the Postcode Lotto's suspected biggest jackpots ever.<\/p>\n

It comes as hundreds of residents on the island shared \u00a317.3million.<\/p>\n

The Grand Prix-obsessed gran-of-four has now vowed to go and see her favourite track in Abu Dhabi with her winnings. <\/p>\n

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<\/picture>SPLASH THE CASH <\/span><\/p>\n

I knew I had won lotto prize after hearing a song through neighbour's wall<\/h3>\n

<\/picture>LOTTO SHOCK <\/span><\/p>\n

We won \u00a3180k on lottery – people think our first purchase is boring<\/h3>\n

She said: \u201cIt\u2019s always been a dream of mine to go to see the Formula One and what better one to go than Abu Dhabi. <\/p>\n

"I\u2019ve been a fan of racing since I was a kid, and my late husband was also a big fan. I\u2019m sure he\u2019s looking out for me. <\/p>\n

"I never played the lottery when he was alive, and I did it on a whim.\u201d<\/p>\n

Family-focused Sheila suffers with multiple sclerosis and also wants to spend her small fortune on a new and bigger bungalow – but wants to be in the same area. <\/p>\n

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She added: \u201cI\u2019ve got a frame on my right leg because my walking is terrible due to my condition so a bungalow with more space would be lovely.<\/p>\n

"But there\u2019s no way I\u2019m moving from Canvey. All my friends are here and it\u2019s just a beautiful community. <\/p>\n

"I have five or six friends who have also won, so we\u2019re all going to meet up and see how we\u2019ve all done.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her son Matthew Ely, 32, has celebrated with his mum – and hopes she'll take him on a Grand Prix trip too.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cIt\u2019s fantastic. I feel like I don\u2019t need to worry about her and she can just enjoy herself now.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve always wanted to go to Spa, the Grand Prix in Belgium. If mum treats me, we\u2019ll go together.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cA few days ago, I was telling my mum off for wanting to buy a Ninja Air Fryer and now she\u2019s won this. It\u2019s crazy.\u201d <\/p>\n

Sheila also told her two of her youngest grandchildren have been updating their Christmas lists since finding out about her win.<\/p>\n

She said: \u201cThe little ones are over the moon, and they are compiling another Christmas list.\u201d<\/p>\n

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It comes after another lucky woman from Essex pocketed \u00a390,000 – and decided to splash the cash on a very simple product. <\/p>\n

A group of pals also found themselves being handed a cheque worth \u00a390,000.<\/p>\n

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