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Leader Live
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham Symphony Orchestra to hold Proms style concert
The Wrexham Symphony Orchestra will stage the concert at William Aston Hall on Sunday, June 1, at 2.30pm. The concert will be the finale of their 2024/25 season of concerts. The orchestra will be joined on stage by soprano Erin Rossington and guest conductor Robert Guy. Erin Rossington (Image: Supplied) The concert will include performances of "Last Night of the Proms" favourites, including Thomas Arne's "Rule Britannia", Edward Elgar's iconic "Pomp & Circumstance No. 1", and Sir Hubert Parry's "Jerusalem". Other pieces set to be performed include the dynamic "Libertango" by Piazolla and selections of music from opera and film. Matthew Ellis, the chair of Wrexham Symphony Orchestra, said: "Be sure to bring your flags, hats, singing voices, and silly dances as we round off our season in style with a concert full of joyful pomp and circumstance with music from film, TV, opera, and around the world. "Of course, there will be the chance to join in with the usual pomp and ceremony. "We are delighted to have guest conductor Robert Guy leading proceedings and soprano Erin Rossington performing some wonderful arias to lead us through the pomp and ceremony of the prom; this family-friendly concert is not to be missed." Soprano Erin Rossington, a Welsh National Opera Associate Artist for 2024/25, was raised near Llanfair Talhaiarn in North Wales. She studied at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Her roles include Maguelonne in Cendrillon, Miss Fortune in Miss Fortune, Mimì in La bohème, Fiordiligi in Così fan tutte, and Vitellia in La clemenza di Tito. Robert Guy (Image: Supplied) Conductor Robert Guy is well known to audiences in Wrexham and as a co-founder of NEW Sinfonia, he was a driving force behind the "Gresford: Up From Underground" Opera project, which engaged thousands of people and honoured the 90th anniversary of the Gresford Disaster. He has conducted 65 world premieres and led orchestras and choirs from London's West End to Hong Kong, Austria to Kazakhstan. Full details of Wrexham Symphony Orchestra's "Last Night of The Proms" concert can be found online, where tickets can also be booked.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carlisle to host UK Proms in the Park tour this July
Carlisle Castle is set to host the UK Proms in the Park tour this July. The historic fortress will provide a backdrop for a weekend of music, featuring the UK Dance Anthems Orchestra and the UK Proms Orchestra. The event is part of a UK-wide tour of eight locations. The UK Proms Weekend will kick off on Friday, July 4, with the Dance Anthems Orchestra, a 30-piece ensemble that will take the audience on a journey through four decades of dance tunes. Gates will open at 5.30pm, with the orchestra starting at 7.30pm. On Saturday, July 5, the UK Proms Orchestra will take centre stage for a night of classical music. The concert will feature popular movie tracks and sing-along favourites, culminating in a finale of classics from the Last Night of the Proms. Helen Skelton, TV presenter, will be hosting on the Saturday evening (Image: Supplied) The evening will be hosted by Helen Skelton, TV presenter, and conducted by Joe Davies. Mr Davies said: "I couldn't be more excited for the Proms in Carlisle. "Bringing an evening of brilliant music to the UK's finest county will be something special. "I've always been proud to be a Cumbrian. "It's a county with a rich and diverse history, full of music, art, and literature. "This event will pay homage to this, and it's fantastic we're able to perform in the iconic Carlisle Castle." The concert will also feature patriotic songs to mark the year of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, including Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory, and the national anthems of Wales, Scotland, and England. The event will also include British favourites such as Sweet Caroline and Hey Jude, as well as sea shanty songs. Justin Klekot, UK Proms director and co-founder, said: "It will be a magical evening at Carlisle Castle, listening to some of the UK's most talented classical musicians performing as the sun sets on a summer's evening." The UK Proms plans more events this year, including the Three Tenors by Candlelight series, Big Band Jukebox, and The Horror Ensemble. Peter Metcalfe, UK Proms director and co-founder, said: "We wanted to provide people across Carlisle a 'Last Night of The Prom' experience on their doorstep. "Carlisle Castle is the perfect venue, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever." The weekend will also feature support acts, vocalists, and dancers, all performing on a new stage. There will be three bars and street food on offer from the award-winning Digbeth Dining Club. Tickets for both nights are available at
Leader Live
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Helen Skelton embarrasses 'mortified' child on school run
The 41-year-old is mum to Ernie, nine, Louis, eight, and Elsie, four, whom she co-parents with her former husband, Richie Myler. "This is really sad but when you have kids, you just really want them to like you," she confessed to the Runna Podcast. "It's a weird thing, but you're like, 'I love you so much, just like me'. "My kids are at that age where sometimes they look at me and they're like, you are a d******d." So…. Marathon weekend crept up….. if you are able to donate i would be grateful … If you fancy running here is a free trial.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ — Helen Skelton (@HelenSkelton) April 25, 2025 "I scoot to school with my kids and, literally, my eldest went to me the other day, 'I think you need to leave the scooter now mum'. "I was like, oh God, he's mortified." Helen believes that taking part in athletic endeavours is a good example to her children. She continued: "It's funny, I don't do it so that they go, 'Oh, my mum is a legend' but in the moments when I'm not listening and they say to their mates, 'My mum did that' and Oh, my God I flipping love it. "I know that's really sad and needy but, I don't want my kids to be like, 'Yeah my mum did this, my mum did that', but there is definitely that thing of I can't tell you to stick at this, if I don't practise what I preach." Helen's comments come after she compared her bustling household to "Piccadilly circus". Recommended reading: Helen Skelton reveals her favourite Lake District walk Helen Skelton hosting Last Night of the Proms in Carlisle Met Office issues thunderstorm warning amid 'unseasonably cold nights' "I always say it's not a kid that needs a nanny, I need a nanny - to do all the boring stuff," she confessed to Bang Showbiz. During the same conversation, the television host acknowledged how lucky she is to balance motherhood with her career. "I'm very lucky, most of my friends work way more, in offices or schools or hospitals," she noted. "They take the mick because I don't work half as much as they do. TV work is feast or famine, so you have a crazy few weeks, then you have a really quiet month."
North Wales Chronicle
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Helen Skelton embarrasses 'mortified' child on school run
The 41-year-old is mum to Ernie, nine, Louis, eight, and Elsie, four, whom she co-parents with her former husband, Richie Myler. "This is really sad but when you have kids, you just really want them to like you," she confessed to the Runna Podcast. "It's a weird thing, but you're like, 'I love you so much, just like me'. "My kids are at that age where sometimes they look at me and they're like, you are a d******d." So…. Marathon weekend crept up….. if you are able to donate i would be grateful … If you fancy running here is a free trial.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ "I scoot to school with my kids and, literally, my eldest went to me the other day, 'I think you need to leave the scooter now mum'. "I was like, oh God, he's mortified." Helen believes that taking part in athletic endeavours is a good example to her children. She continued: "It's funny, I don't do it so that they go, 'Oh, my mum is a legend' but in the moments when I'm not listening and they say to their mates, 'My mum did that' and Oh, my God I flipping love it. "I know that's really sad and needy but, I don't want my kids to be like, 'Yeah my mum did this, my mum did that', but there is definitely that thing of I can't tell you to stick at this, if I don't practise what I preach." Helen's comments come after she compared her bustling household to "Piccadilly circus". Recommended reading: Helen Skelton reveals her favourite Lake District walk Helen Skelton hosting Last Night of the Proms in Carlisle Met Office issues thunderstorm warning amid 'unseasonably cold nights' "I always say it's not a kid that needs a nanny, I need a nanny - to do all the boring stuff," she confessed to Bang Showbiz. During the same conversation, the television host acknowledged how lucky she is to balance motherhood with her career. "I'm very lucky, most of my friends work way more, in offices or schools or hospitals," she noted. "They take the mick because I don't work half as much as they do. TV work is feast or famine, so you have a crazy few weeks, then you have a really quiet month."
South Wales Guardian
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Helen Skelton embarrasses 'mortified' child on school run
The 41-year-old is mum to Ernie, nine, Louis, eight, and Elsie, four, whom she co-parents with her former husband, Richie Myler. "This is really sad but when you have kids, you just really want them to like you," she confessed to the Runna Podcast. "It's a weird thing, but you're like, 'I love you so much, just like me'. "My kids are at that age where sometimes they look at me and they're like, you are a d******d." So…. Marathon weekend crept up….. if you are able to donate i would be grateful … If you fancy running here is a free trial.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ — Helen Skelton (@HelenSkelton) April 25, 2025 "I scoot to school with my kids and, literally, my eldest went to me the other day, 'I think you need to leave the scooter now mum'. "I was like, oh God, he's mortified." Helen believes that taking part in athletic endeavours is a good example to her children. She continued: "It's funny, I don't do it so that they go, 'Oh, my mum is a legend' but in the moments when I'm not listening and they say to their mates, 'My mum did that' and Oh, my God I flipping love it. "I know that's really sad and needy but, I don't want my kids to be like, 'Yeah my mum did this, my mum did that', but there is definitely that thing of I can't tell you to stick at this, if I don't practise what I preach." Helen's comments come after she compared her bustling household to "Piccadilly circus". Recommended reading: Helen Skelton reveals her favourite Lake District walk Helen Skelton hosting Last Night of the Proms in Carlisle Met Office issues thunderstorm warning amid 'unseasonably cold nights' "I always say it's not a kid that needs a nanny, I need a nanny - to do all the boring stuff," she confessed to Bang Showbiz. During the same conversation, the television host acknowledged how lucky she is to balance motherhood with her career. "I'm very lucky, most of my friends work way more, in offices or schools or hospitals," she noted. "They take the mick because I don't work half as much as they do. TV work is feast or famine, so you have a crazy few weeks, then you have a really quiet month."
