THE first draw of a new council-run lottery will take place this week with a £25,000 jackpot for the winner.

South Oxfordshire District Council has started its own competition to raise money for 53 good causes including charities and voluntary groups.

It promises a one in 50 chance of winning a prize in one of the weekly Saturday draws which begin this weekend.

From each £1 ticket bought, 60p goes to good causes with the rest of the money going to the prize fund and running costs.

To find out more about buying tickets and to see the results of the first draw on Saturday visit www.socharitable.co.uk.