The lucky winner of the two VIP tickets to the 2011 V-Festival at Chelmsford was Sarah Pearson of Wivenhoe [31 August 2011]

Over 1,300 people entered the Essex Crimestoppers competition this year. Sarah and a friend got to see all the back stage action and experienced the festival as a VIP.

Of her V-Festival weekend, Sarah said: "The V Festival was amazing, we had an awesome time! The day started off at the 4 music stage seeing D12, Noisettes and a bit of Ocean Colour Scene before moving to the main stage to see Ellie Goulding, who has an amazing voice.

After that we went into the tent to see Eliza Doolittle and then went back to the 4 music stage to see N-Dubz and The Wombats who were both brilliant.

We finished the day off back at the main stage to see Rihanna and Eminem who was incredible and who was the definite highlight of the day. I look forward to having the chance to win tickets again next year”

Looking for volunteers

Essex Crimestoppers are currently looking for volunteers to help them with other fun community events, like the V-Festival.

Get in touch if you are interested in volunteering for Crimestoppers and helping to make your community safer. We are particularly looking for those with media, marketing, fundraising and events organising skills.