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BBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BBC Radio Ulster's Gardeners' Corner celebrates 40 years on air
BBC Radio Ulster's long running gardening show will celebrate its 40th birthday on Saturday 28 June. To help mark the occasion David Maxwell will present a special garden party recorded at Maurice Parkinson's Ballyrobert cottage garden. The first episode of Gardeners' Corner was presented by Libby Hunter on Saturday 29 June,1985. Cherrie McIlwaine took over as lead presenter and was its familiar (and much loved) voice for the best part of three decades. The show has also seen many guest presenters over the years, including Helen Mark who has had a long term connection with the show. David Maxwell has been the programme's Head Gardening Enthusiast since September 2017. Gardening on the local BBC airwaves began in April 1937 – making it a real broadcast perennial. Gardeners' Corner offers a mix of garden-related advice, stories and news. It tracks the seasons and has something for every type of garden enthusiast – and garden! David Maxwell said: 'Over the last 40 years, Gardeners' Corner has become an established part of the BBC Radio Ulster schedule. Its enduring appeal owes much to our expert contributors and the programme's relationship with its listeners. Together, we've created a garden of the airwaves that never ceases to delight, whatever the time of year.' Gardeners' Corner on Saturday 28 June will feature listeners' gardening questions from throughout the years, past contributors and plenty of archive material, including from Cherrie McIlwaine. To mark 40 years on air, Gardeners' Corner has also had a daffodil named in its honour. Narcissus Gardeners' Corner, is white with a pink trumpet, and was produced by world-renowned breeder Brian Duncan at his home near Omagh. In 2022 the programme won the prestigious national Garden Media Guild award of Radio Broadcast of the Year for its broadcast special on the Victorian gardener William Robinson. The 40th Birthday show will be on BBC Radio Ulster on Saturday 28 June from 9am with every episode available on BBC Sounds. Listen to Gardener's Corner on BBC Sounds MD Follow for more
UPI
25-06-2025
- Politics
- UPI
Mongolia forum explores new paths to peace and development in N.E. Asia
Ribbons tied to a fence offer wishes for reunification of south and north Korea near the DMZ at Imjingak Park in Paju, South Korea (2021). At the recent Track 2.0 discussions on N.E. Asia issues, Col. David Maxwell proposed for Korea a 'unification first, then denuclearization' approach to denuclearization, making Korean reunification the end goal in terms of which all other Korean policy issues are addressed. File Photo by Thomas Maresca/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- New approaches to peace and development in the complex and volatile N.E. Asia region were the focus of an international forum in Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, that wrapped up yesterday. The Track 2.0 discussions brought together senior policymakers, scholars and civil-society leaders from the United States, China, Russia, Mongolia, South Korea, Japan, India, Australia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Much of the discussion was closed-door, governed by the Chatham House Rule. UPI was briefed on background by participants. Opening the public session of the forum, ambassador Jargalsaikhan Enkhsaikhan, chair of Blue Banner, an anti-nuclear, environmental NGO, laid out three themes the forum addressed. First was "normalizing relations between the two Koreas that this year are marking the 80th anniversary of liberation from foreign colonial domination." Second was regional economic development and the great untapped potential in that area for strengthening regional stability. Third was the effect of climate change on the region, particularly desertification, with the spread of the Gobi desert, affecting Mongolia, China and North Korea directly and other countries indirectly. The forum discussed opening engagement with North Korea on environmental challenges as that is an area of active concern for the North. Mongolia will host the 2026 Summit on Combating Desertification. Discussions on Korea took place in the context of the U.S. pursuit of the "complete denuclearization" of North Korea, reaffirmed today by the State Department Forum participant Col. David Maxwell -- a former U.S. Special Forces officer who served in Korea and a frequent UPI contributor -- noted "the United States has failed to achieve denuclearization in North Korea for four decades, and a new approach is needed." He proposed a "unification first, then denuclearization" approach, making Korean reunification the end goal in terms of which all other Korean policy issues are addressed. This approach would be pursued through a long-term "Two Plus Three" strategy. Two existing policies, to deter war on the Korean peninsula through maintaining strong alliances and military posture; and preventing North Korean weapons proliferation, cyberattacks and other illicit global activities. The "Plus Three" includes a human-rights upfront approach, holding North Korea to the UN Declaration of Human Rights; an information campaign to educate the people of North Korea as to their rights and the practical knowledge of the world that their government tries to keep from them; and support for regular citizens in both Koreas, to open paths for people-to-people service and cultural projects. The forum has set up a task force that advance goals agreed upon in the discussions. A joint statement on the forum's conclusions is expected to be issued soon.
Extra.ie
20-05-2025
- Business
- Extra.ie
Here's how to get yourself a free burrito from Boojum
With exam season imminent, Boojum are giving students the chance to win a free burrito on Wednesday with their latest promotion, Buy One, Bank One. The popular promotion returns for one day only, Wednesday (May 21) with all 20 Boojum stores taking part in the exciting freebie. Getting your hands on a free burrito is simple. With exam season imminent, Boojum are giving students the chance to win a free burrito on Wednesday with their latest promotion, Buy One, Bank One. Pic: Boojum/ Instagram All you need to do is purchase any main meal in any Boojum store nationwide on Wednesday, present your student ID at the till and you'll receive a voucher for your next visit. CEO of Boojum David Maxwell noted that students 'have always been at the very core of our brand.' The first Boojum opened in Belfast almost 18 years ago with the brand still well aware of the importance of fueling the all-night study sessions. Mr Maxwell said: 'We also never take our customers' loyalty for granted, and every year we're hard at work brainstorming ways to give back to our number one fans and offer them even greater value.' The Boojum boss added that the promotion which they usually run in September as students return to school, would be 'perfect' for a little end-of-year treat 'whether you've already finished your exams or you're still studying.' Stock is limited with Boojum stating that the offer is valid while stocks last.
Irish Daily Mirror
19-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Boojum handing out over 17,000 free burritos - here's how to get one
Ireland's favourite burrito spot, Boojum, is fuelling end of year study sessions in style this Wednesday, offering free burritos for anyone with a student ID for one day only. There's over 17,000 free meals up for grabs in total as part of the Buy One, Bank One promotion, which is running across all of Boojum's 20 stores on the island of Ireland. To grab a free one, simply purchase any main meal in any Boojum store around the country on Wednesday May 21, present a valid student ID at the till and then you'll receive a voucher for a free meal, which you can use on your next visit. David Maxwell, Boojum's CEO, said: 'Students have always been at the very core of our brand, right from when we first opened shop in Belfast nearly 18 years ago. We know all about the importance of fuelling up for those all-night study sessions. 'We also never take our customers' loyalty for granted, and every year we're hard at work brainstorming ways to give back to our number one fans and offer them even greater value.' He added: 'Our Buy One, Bank One promotions are always hugely popular in September when students return, so we thought this would be the perfect opportunity for a little end-of-year treat, whether you've already finished your exams or you're still studying.' The Buy One, Bank One offer is valid on Wednesday May 21 only, strictly while stocks last. For the full terms and conditions of the promotion, head here.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Valley's first Black principal stepping down after 20 years
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Valley High School in West Des Moines will have a change in leadership. The district announced that Valley Principal David Maxwell will step down at the end of this school year. He will stay in the district in a new role, serving as the district's first Director of Strategic Outreach and Systems Change, allowing him to work with students, families and community stakeholders to share what all West Des Moines schools have to offer. His new role begins on July 1. Maxwell sat down with his sister, WHO 13's Courtney Greene to talk about the legacy he hopes to leave behind. He's not the longest serving principal, but David Maxwell is the first Black principal at West Des Moines' Valley, leading staff and 2,200 students. He's spent more than 30 years as a high school teacher and administrator. Twenty of those years were spent at Valley High School. 'Being invited into a classroom and being able to teach a class,' Maxwell said. 'I've always considered myself to be a teacher first, and I love teaching. It's so, to me, it's so much fun. Just to be in front of kids and sharing ideas and connecting ideas to what's happening in the world outside our walls and getting them talking and listening to their ideas.' Maxwell had been on the job at Valley as an associate principal for one month when his youngest child, daughter Natalie, was born. His wife Kelly asked if he'd be there to see her graduate. Birdland Pool could see another summer under new budget proposal 'I remember thinking, she's a newborn baby. And thinking about preschool, kindergarten, the elementary years, the junior high years. And I thought, 'That's 18 years. And I've only been on the job for a month and 20 years, that fast,'' Maxwell said. He has seen his kids, Alanna and Joe, his nieces and thousands of students walk across the stage at graduation. 'My neighbors and their kids, and then our friends in the community and their children and seeing them in the halls every single day and being that intimate, close part of their educational journey,' he said. And yes, he was there when Natalie, now a sophomore journalism major and cheerleader at Iowa State, graduated. He said COVID, cell phones and social media have all affected the way kids learn and also impacts their mental health. 'You go to lunch and see a table of kids, and everyone's on their phones and no one's talking to each other, you know, often I will stop, and I'll just say, okay, looks like everyone's phone is working, your phones, everyone's working. That's good,' he said. He puts in 60-80 hours a week, depending on the week. What will he miss most? 'The best is when you come out of my office and I'm walking down the hallway and you pass, you know, 15 kids and you know every one of them. And you can see their names and, you know, you give them high fives and give them the hugs. That's, that's another great part of the job is connecting with kids,' he said. Maxwell says he hopes a mural represents the legacy he'd like to leave. No matter where you're from, no matter what language you speak, you feel included and have an equal opportunity to succeed. Metro News: Valley's first Black principal stepping down after 20 years WATCH: Semi fire reported on I-80 near Altoona Birdland Pool could see another summer under new budget proposal Des Moines Art Center begins removal of Greenwood Pond: Double Site Urbandale schools to vote on leaving CIML Monday Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
