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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
TRNSMT gate opening and closing times and how long you can expect to queue
Festival organisers try their best to ensure music fans are languishing in queues for too long Scotland's summer of music has got off to a stomping start, with Glasgow Summer Sessions already underway, Edinburgh's version kicking off soon with Sam Fender, and a host of top gigs taking place across the country. No one can forget that the country's biggest music festival, TRNSMT, is coming to Glasgow Green tomorrow offering three days of entertainment to of thousands of revellers with headliners including 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro, and Snow Patrol. From July 11-13, bands like Wet Leg, The Script, Fontaines D.C. and Gracie Abrams will also grace the stage. Talk about a line up. And festival heads won't have to wait long to get their performance fix, because the spectacle is just two days away. Those who have been counting down the days will be happy to hear that they will be able to enjoy listening to a variety of their favourite artists in the glorious sunshine this weekend as mercury levels are set to rise as high as 28C. Glasgow is predicted to be hotter than Tenerife, so festival-goers will need to make sure they stay hydrated and slathered in sun cream as the city is hit with a mini heatwave. Aside from that, if you're thinking about how to get to and from the event, what items are banned from the grounds, expert tips for preparation and recovery, and how safe the festival actually is, we have you covered. The Record has provided answers to the majority of these questions, as well as providing the food and drink vendor list for 2025 - from stuffed cookies to Indian street food - and outlining where you can watch it on the small screen. But what about the gate opening and closing times? And how long will attendees be expected to queue? When do TRNSMT gates open? TRNSMT festival gates open at 12pm (noon) each day. Last entry to the festival is at 21:30 (9:30pm), and the event curfew is at 23:00 (11pm). The VIP area will be open until midnight. Lucky for some! It is recommended to download the official TRNSMT app for stage times throughout the weekend. This will ensure you don't miss your favourite acts while chatting with pals at a food truck or riding the Big Wheel. In terms of queueing, that can't really be determined ahead of time, as it all depends what's happening on the day. There might be hold-ups or incidents that require the line to move a little slower for health and safety reasons. This will all be explained to you by the onsite staff, who will be working to get people in as quickly as possible. In the past, some attendees have reported waiting "hours" to enter the grounds. These long queues have been a source of frustration for some, particularly on hot days, with concerns raised about safety and lack of organisation. In 2022, TRNSMT goers described being left in queues "for hours" as they tried to get into day two of the festival. One woman told the Daily Record she feared someone was going to get hurt as the queues got bigger. At the time, a spokesperson for TRNSMT acknowledged the "longer than average waiting times," assured welfare teams were handing out water to those queueing and were "doing their best to get everyone through security". If you need assistance, always get the attention of the stewards or welfare teams. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scottish Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
One of the UK's oldest theme parks opens new log flume water ride – the first in 25 years
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BEACHSIDE theme park that is one of the UK's oldest has brought back a much-loved water ride in time for summer. Dreamland, in Margate, has opened their new Wild River log flume ride. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Margate's Dreamland has launched a new log flume ride Credit: Dreamland 4 Wild River is the first water ride for the park in 25 years Credit: Dreamland The new ride will have two "high-thrill" drops with both a 50ft plunge and 30ft plunge along the way. Not only that, but guests at the park can use nearby water guns to spray riders as they go past, with coin-operated pistols. Guests can buy ponchos before boarding the water ride if they want to avoid getting too wet. A Dreamland spokesperson said: 'This summer, we are delighted to welcome a brand new headline attraction to Dreamland's ride lineup. "The Wild River is a welcome return of the classic Log Flume to the park and we can't wait for guests to take the plunge!' Guests can purchase a £3 Ride Token to go on it. The last time the theme park had a water ride was 25 years ago, only for it to be sold off and removed from the park. Dreamland's operation manager Jack King previously said: "Anyone that works in the attractions industry or is an avid fan of all things Theme Park will appreciate the dying breed that is a UK based classic Log Flume. "It is so exciting to actually say Dreamland Margate will be opening its first Log Flume in about 25 years." Dreamland is one of the UK's oldest theme parks, celebrating it's 105th birthday this year. Best of British: Margate's beach and numerous attractions make it the perfect getaway (The oldest theme park award goes to Blackgang Chine in the Isle of Wight, which is over 180 years old.) However, Dreamland dates back as far as 1880, when there was an amusement park, albeit under a different name "Hall by the Sea" The theme park faced a number of problems over the years, and was forced to close. Yet it reopened in 2015 after a multi-million project, followed by a much bigger relaunch in 2017. Now, there is the famous Scenic Railway, one of the few remaining scenic railways in the world and the oldest rollercoaster in the UK The ride still has a manual person operating the brakes, who is on the ride while it goes around. 4 The theme park reopened back in 2015 Credit: gjheming There is also the Rock 'N' Roller rollercoaster, as well as the Big Wheel, Dodgems and Pirate Ship. It also has its huge indoor arcade area, which has its retro Roller Disco rink. This year, the Roller Room arcade has introduced new VR games as well, which can be booked in advance on the website. And also new this year is the park's payment system, which includes new £24.99 day wristband that allow unlimited ride access. Guests can still opt to pay per ride, with the theme park itself being free. Otherwise the theme park is also known for its huge Summer Sounds music acts. Famous acts this year include Haim, Basement Jaxx, McFly and Billy Ocean. In the mean time, here is everything you need to know about visiting Margate, often dubbed Shoreditch-on-Sea. It even has a very famous lido that lots of tourists don't know about.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tina Castleberry, owner of The Garden Bug, empowers Detroiters one yard at a time
Growing up during the 1970s on California Street in Highland Park, Tina Castleberry enjoyed outdoor activities, including riding a Big Wheel tricycle, which was later replaced by a Sweet & Sassy girls bicycle with a handlebar basket. Basketball and making mud pies after a significant rainfall also were parts of Castleberry's outdoor adventures. A self-described tomboy as a kid, most of Castleberry's fun took place alongside her two brothers and other boys on her block. However, there was one outdoor activity where Castleberry welcomed the presence of a special woman, and this occurred regularly when she tended to her family's garden under the direction of her late mother, Henrietta Thomas. 'Gardening gave me a connection with my mother,' the now-56-year-old Castleberry explained, while describing some of the fundamental skills she learned from her mom like the best ways to weed, water and harvest a garden, which ultimately led to mouth-watering meals for her family. 'My mother had three kids to support and not a lot of money, so she did things out of necessity. Most of the food we grew went straight from the garden to the skillet and my mother was a phenomenal cook. She could cook anything from African food, to Chinese, to soul food. That was during a time when families didn't just jump up and go to Farmer Jack or Kroger. About 70% of our food was grown at home and we ate well.' And it is Castleberry's enduring connection to her mother, along with a concern for the overall wellness of Detroiters, that inspires Castleberry today as the owner of The Garden Bug, a seasonal garden center that sells a large selection of flowers and flower pots, potting and garden soil, soil mulch and compost, vegetable seeds, plants, garden accessories, hanging baskets, lawn decor and more at two Detroit locations that are open seven days a week from May through July 4, and during October and December through Christmas Eve. The Garden Bug also is open on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in November. 'People don't always value everything we do in Detroit, but we love our yards and our gardens, and growing food just as much as anyone,' said Castleberry, who opened her first location at 18901 Grand River in the Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood 12 years ago. 'My passion is helping people get to the next level and helping people to be successful, and that happens each time I help someone create their own beautiful yard. I've had customers say that they feel like they have stepped into a beautiful oasis, but then they take what they purchase back to their homes and neighborhoods and create their own magic in those spaces.' One of the primary ways that Castleberry helps customers create 'magic' relates to growing food. In this instance, the magic has nothing to do with sleight-of-hand tricks, but instead focuses on old school, in-person communication where Castleberry and her dedicated team members like Dee Hudson and Kim Halley share information that has been passed down for decades, including lessons Castleberry learned from her mother who came to Detroit at the age of 16 from Mobile, Alabama. 'It's a good feeling to know that you can help feed people,' Castleberry, who opened her second location at 4225 W. Davison four years ago, explained. 'For $20, you can grow vegetables to feed two people for six months — we're talking about vegetables like squash, cucumbers and collard greens. But people can tailor their gardens to their own tastes and it doesn't matter how much space you have. You can pop vegetables into a flower bed or a container. We can show people how to do those things and it's an empowering experience.' A 1992 graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy, where Castleberry earned a degree in marketing and public relations, she has used her power of persuasion to garner financial support and other forms of business assistance from sources like Detroit Means Business, TechTown, Motor City Match and Huntington Bank during her entrepreneurial journey. It's a journey that has seen Castleberry transform two locations requiring substantial repairs and renovations into vibrant spaces that address community needs. Nonetheless, at her core, Castleberry says she is still the same person who used to look forward to waking up early on summer mornings as a youngster to assist an elderly neighbor in Highland Park who needed help maintaining her garden. More: Eagle sightings are a norm for this unique Detroit troop with a rich tradition of service 'I just want to be known as the girl next door — I'm no different from anyone else. I just own something now,' stated Castleberry, the loving mother of two supportive adult children — Maya and Marcellus — who stepped away from a career in marketing to care for her son born with special needs for 18 years prior to launching her business. 'When I opened our Grand River location, I said to myself: 'This is my mom's vision.' The tenacity, sticking with it, believing failure is not an option — that comes from my mom. And I have to say that this entire experience has made me one grateful, humble and shy individual.' One person who is glad that Castleberry did not let her shyness get in the way of sharing with the community is Earlene Hall, who has lived in the Grandmont neighborhood for 36 years. 'The Garden Bug on Grand River is a focal point and a vital hub for the community,' Hall, a past president of the Grandmont Community Association, said during the afternoon of May 28. 'I like to say that it's a place for people that don't want to meet the standard, but instead want to set the standard with their yards. You can even come there with a picture of your yard and tell them what you're trying to do, and someone with The Garden Bug will talk to you and give advice on how to create your vision. More: He 'loved' Barry Sanders as a Lions staffer, and Jocko Hughes still loves Detroit today 'But more than that, The Garden Bug represents the values that we share in our community. And those values are community pride, neighborhood beautification and education, because there is quite a bit of education that takes place within that space. All of those values are exemplified at The Garden Bug and you can tell from the yards in our neighborhood, which keep getting better and better as our neighborhood transitions, that we are fortunate to have The Garden Bug in our community." What: The Garden Bug, a seasonal garden center that sells a large selection of flowers and flower pots, potting and garden soil, soil mulch and compost, vegetable seeds, plants, hanging baskets, lawn decor and more at two Detroit locations that are open seven days a week from May through July 4 and during October and December through Christmas Eve. The Garden Bug also is open on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in November. In October, The Garden Bug sells only pumpkins, straw, mums and corn stock. During December, The Garden Bug only sells fresh-cut wreaths, holiday porch pots and garland. Owner: Tina Castleberry Locations: 18901 Grand River, Detroit, 48223, and 4225 W. Davison, Detroit, 48238. Hours of operation at both locations are 9:15 a.m.-7 p.m. (Monday through Saturday) and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays and during Black Friday and Small Business Saturday in November. Learn more: Please visit Scott Talley is a native Detroiter, a proud product of Detroit Public Schools and a lifelong lover of Detroit culture in its diverse forms. In his second tour with the Free Press, which he grew up reading as a child, he is excited and humbled to cover the city's neighborhoods and the many interesting people who define its various communities. Contact him at stalley@ or follow him on Twitter @STalleyfreep. Read more of Scott's stories at Please help us grow great community-focused journalism by becoming a subscriber. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tina Castleberry, owner of The Garden Bug, empowers Detroiters
BBC News
27-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Giant 50m Ferris wheel to visit Blackburn town centre
A 50m (164ft) observation wheel is coming to a Lancashire town centre following the success of a similar attraction. The Big Wheel will be arriving in Blackburn's Cathedral Square next month, giving guests panoramic views right across the town. A similar giant Ferris wheel attracted crowds in in height to 11 stacked double-decker buses and the largest transportable such device in the UK, Blackburn with Darwen Council's Quesir Mahmood said it would be a "spectacle" for the town. The councillor said: "The views from the top will be incredible – especially over Blackburn Cathedral."The wheel, which will be opposite Blackburn Railway Station, is the largest the Bolton-based The Giant Wheel Company owns. The company's Evan de Koning said: "With fully enclosed gondolas, this is the largest transportable observation wheel in the UK."Riders will be able to visit the wheel from Saturday 3 May until 8 June. The wheel has previously visited Manchester's Trafford Centre, with the company also supplying wheels for events such as the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and the Isle of Wight are 36 gondolas available on the 50m wheel, each with space for six people with an adapted gondola with wheelchair access also will be available for the attraction, which is open from 12:00 BST to 22:00 Sunday to Friday, and 11:00 to 22:00 on Saturdays. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Photos of the Week: Pony Run, Corgi Race, Rocket War
Mourners of Pope Francis gathered at the Vatican, scenes from the the second weekend of Coachella 2025, a humanoid-robot half-marathon in China, a wildfire in Nebraska, a 'Big Wheel' Easter race in San Francisco, and much more To receive an email notification every time new photo stories are published, sign up here. Article originally published at The Atlantic
