PAMELA Symonds picked up the phone - and a couple of hours later she was £500 richer.

And tonight the same could happen to you.

It's Valentine's Day next Tuesday and we're giving you a chance to win a whopping £500 each day until then, except Sunday.

Pamela, pictured left, is our first winner. She now has a double cause for celebration after she celebrated her 40th birthday last Friday.

And her husband of 19 years, Glenn, and three children, Christopher, 17, Kayleigh, 14, and Emma, 13, all look set to get a share of Pamela's £500 windfall.

The family live in Scar Lane, Milnsbridge.

"I'm chuffed to bits," said housewife Pamela. "I buy the Examiner every night and I rang in just after 4pm.

"I said to the family: `You've more chance of winning this in the Examiner than entering the television phone-ins!'".

A romantic meal for two should perk up Glenn, 42, who has suffered from a serious diabetic condition for several years.

Improvements to the family home and treats for the three children are also planned.

Just take a minute to think of all the treats YOU could buy with the surprise sum if you strike it lucky.

You could have a short break away, meals out, fine chocolate and champagne - and still have change!

So, what are you waiting for? Get ringing or texting!

If you're unlucky tonight you have FOUR more chances to strike it lucky as we're giving away £500 every night until Tuesday.

If you're in the money you'll get a phone call when the lines close at 9pm.

Could it be you picking up the receiver as you settle down to watch Hotel Babylon or Eleventh Hour?

To win, you must be prepared to be photographed for the Examiner and come to our customer reception desk at 8.30am prompt tomorrow to collect your cash.

Just tell us, who is British women's dream Valentine date, according to the latest survey?

Here's a big clue: You'll find the answer in our Love Factually panel on page 13.

Is it (a) George Galloway (b) George Clooney, or (c) George Dawes.

Call or text your answer NOW to the numbers below for your chance to win:

0901 561 5106

Leave your answer, name, post code and telephone number we can reach you on tonight. Alternatively, text your answer to:

84080

Simply key in HUDWIN followed by a space and then your answer, name, post code and telephone number, eg: "HUDWIN (answer) PAUL SMITH, HD1 2FG, 01484 438000" - and send to 84080.

Calls will cost only 60p at all times, although network charges may vary. Text messages are charged at 50p plus standard message rate. This service is available to all networks.

The number of entries per person is not limited. Usual contest rules apply.

The competition is not open to Trinity Mirror employees and their families.

Lines are open NOW and close at 9pm. Winners are chosen at random.