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Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Local Community Food Centre to host Community Farm to Table BBQ
For anyone in Stratford, St. Marys and the surrounding communities who has ever wondered where their food comes from, the Local Community Food Centre (LCFC) is hosting a Community Farm to Table BBQ featuring a tour of the Local's urban farm in Stratford and a free barbecue lunch at the centre afterwards. Set for Sunday, July 6 with the farm portion of the day beginning at 11 a.m. at the Local's urban farm at Dufferin Park (off Oak Street beside the Dufferin Arena), the event will feature a guided tour by the Local's Urban Farmers group and garden educator Lucas Tingle. 'People don't know that we have a farm in the middle of Stratford,' said LCFC community connector Julie Docker Johnson. 'So, (this event) is to introduce people to the farm. From 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. out at the Oak Street farm, we are going to do tours of the farm, we're going to have the Urban Farmers, our volunteer team, out there to explain the different things we do and the different techniques that are done. There's going to be games and things for the kids, and there's possibly going to be something for everyone to plant so, throughout the summer, they will be able to go and see something growing.' From there, the event will move from farm to table with a free barbecue lunch back at the LCFC from noon until 1:30 p.m. Hotdogs and hamburgers are being donated by Delmar Foods and Egg Farmers of Ontario is donating devilled eggs. Added to that, the LCFC will prepare an array of salads with greens fresh from the urban farm. 'Come have a barbecue, watermelon and see the Local because if people haven't seen the Local, it will give them that opportunity as well,' Docker Johnson said. 'We just want to introduce the farm so people know what's going on and that the whole farm-to-table concept is real.' As part of this event, Stratford Transit is providing a bus to shuttle eventgoers from the LCFC to the farm at 11 a.m., then back to the Local for the barbecue lunch at noon. For those who live near the Oak Street farm, the bus will also be available to take them back there after lunch so they are free to walk straight to the farm at the beginning of the event without worrying about how they will get to and from the Local after the farm tour. 'Everybody's welcome. There will be a donation box; it's not necessary, but it's there,' Docker Johnson said. 'The farm is really important and the Urban Farmers and Lucas have worked so hard on it. So, we want people to come see it and understand that whole process. We want people to see that some of the produce they buy at the Access Market in Stratford and the Nourish Market in St. Marys is coming from our own backyard.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Jamie Vardy's farewell party a convenient distraction from Leicester's rudderless decline
Jamie Vardy will wave farewell to Leicester City this weekend and his departure serves as a brutal reminder of how far the club have fallen. Vardy has rescued Leicester on so many occasions and will be at it again on Sunday, saving the club from a potentially toxic atmosphere over a season he has branded a 's---show'. The final game for Leicester 's greatest-ever player, against another relegated club in Ipswich Town, promises to be an emotional and poignant afternoon. He has been present to help deliver a multitude of memories, including a Premier League title, FA Cup, magical European nights and 199 goals. If there is to be a glorious end to this fairy tale, Vardy, 38, will score his 200th goal at King Power Stadium in his 500th, and final, match for the club. There is little doubt that his goodbye comes at a very convenient time for owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha and Jon Rudkin, the club's director of football. On Sunday the full focus will be on the club's 'GOAT' (Greatest Of All Time) – as it should be – and all the problems from a nightmarish campaign will be briefly pushed aside. Vardy's goals... #1️⃣ #5️⃣0️⃣ #1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ #1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ #1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣ The 🐐 — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 14, 2025 Yet as Leicester prepare for a future in the Championship without their £1 million legend, so many questions remain unanswered. Nearly four weeks after the club's relegation was confirmed, there has been no public statement on how they intend to bounce back. Ruud van Nistelrooy, the head coach, is still waiting for clarity on what his future holds. He was unable to prevent relegation and, despite encouraging signs in recent weeks, the expectation is still that he will leave. For a club whose communication from the boardroom to managers has often been poor, this is no way to treat a Premier League legend. Regardless of his record. Van Nistelrooy is in complete limbo. He presented his vision for the club's future early last month, before relegation was even confirmed. In those talks, he outlined how he envisaged reshaping the squad with a list of potential signings. He also highlighted the strength of the club's academy, and how talented teenagers such as Jeremy Monga and Jake Evans will be key players in the future. Since that day, there has been silence. Van Nistelrooy has no idea whether he will remain in charge for next season. With so much uncertainty, the club are drifting. Worryingly for Van Nistelrooy, players available on free transfers are already slipping through his fingers. He said on Friday: 'There is no news on this [my future] to bring and when there is, I will let you know. I said five or six weeks ago that it needed to be the sooner the better. 'It's visible in performance and points, and goals scored and conceded, that we have improved. We can't take away the disappointment of relegation but I'm happy with how the players have been performing. We want to finish the season as well as we can.' This weekend, many players and staff members from the memorable Premier League title-winning season of 2015-16 will be present. Danny Drinkwater, Shinji Okazaki and Matty James are confirmed attendees, while Nigel Pearson – the manager who signed Vardy from Fleetwood in May 2012 – is also expected to be there. Many of them will be pained by what has unfolded over the past few years: two relegations in three seasons, declining standards and a poor culture in place of one that was once a huge source of pride. Fans are demanding change but not expecting it. The threat of apathy replacing anger should be a serious concern for Leicester's board. Externally, there will be tired accusations of entitlement and that Leicester's relegation is the cycle of football. Those accusations completely miss the point. Leicester had a shot at glory and then squandered it. Ahead of this weekend, fans' group Union FS issued a statement claiming that plans for a Tifo dedicated to Vardy had been blocked by the club. Leicester are rumoured to be honouring Vardy by using an external agency. 'Tifo by fans, not hired hands' was the title of the Union FS statement. Ipswich (H) — Union FS (@UFS2013) May 13, 2025 What is next for Vardy? He will fly out for a family holiday early next week and has been excused from Leicester's final game at Bournemouth. The difference between finishing 18th and 19th is worth almost £3 million, with Ipswich facing West Ham at home on the last day. Leicester will go above Ipswich this weekend with a win. Yet Van Nistelrooy will go into the Bournemouth match without his leading scorer, as Leicester and Ipswich fight for the dubious honour of finishing third from bottom. Vardy was always going to bid farewell on his own terms. But his absence next weekend still feels rather odd. Next season he will be watching from afar, perhaps in the Premier League, and the big question is what happens next for the club he taught to dream.
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Jamie Vardy to make final Leicester appearance against Ipswich this weekend
The 38-year-old is leaving the Foxes at the end of the season and will not feature in the season finale at Bournemouth next Sunday to allow him a King Power Stadium farewell. He will be celebrated before and after kick-off as the club finish their home campaign in a battle between two already relegated clubs. Key supporter info as we prepare to say thank you to our greatest-ever player 🐐 — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 15, 2025 Vardy announced his decision to leave the club several weeks ago following the club's return to the Championship. He has scored 199 goals in 499 games and is desperate to complete a double century on his final appearance against the Tractor Boys. The striker has enjoyed a stellar career at the east midlands club, winning the 2015-16 Premier League and the FA Cup in 2021, as well as two promotions from the Championship.
Rhyl Journal
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Jamie Vardy to make final Leicester appearance against Ipswich this weekend
The 38-year-old is leaving the Foxes at the end of the season and will not feature in the season finale at Liverpool next Sunday to allow him a King Power Stadium farewell. He will be celebrated before and after kick-off as the club finish their home campaign in a battle between two already relegated clubs. Key supporter info as we prepare to say thank you to our greatest-ever player 🐐 — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 15, 2025 Vardy announced his decision to leave the club several weeks ago following the club's return to the Championship. He has scored 199 goals in 499 games and is desperate to complete a double century on his final appearance against the Tractor Boys. The striker has enjoyed a stellar career at the east midlands club, winning the 2015-16 Premier League and the FA Cup in 2021, as well as two promotions from the Championship.
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Jamie Vardy to make final Leicester appearance against Ipswich this weekend
The 38-year-old is leaving the Foxes at the end of the season and will not feature in the season finale at Liverpool next Sunday to allow him a King Power Stadium farewell. He will be celebrated before and after kick-off as the club finish their home campaign in a battle between two already relegated clubs. Key supporter info as we prepare to say thank you to our greatest-ever player 🐐 — Leicester City (@LCFC) May 15, 2025 Vardy announced his decision to leave the club several weeks ago following the club's return to the Championship. He has scored 199 goals in 499 games and is desperate to complete a double century on his final appearance against the Tractor Boys. The striker has enjoyed a stellar career at the east midlands club, winning the 2015-16 Premier League and the FA Cup in 2021, as well as two promotions from the Championship.
