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South Wales Argus
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Three South Wales ice cream parlours named among UK's best
From Brighton to Snowdonia, and everywhere in between, BBC Good Food has scoured the country to come up with a list of the UK's best ice cream parlours. Introducing the list, the experts said: "Looking for the ultimate scoop? "The UK is home to a host of artisan ice cream parlours and historic gelaterias, each offering unique flavours and experiences. "Whether you're after bold, contemporary flavours or nostalgic classics, we've rounded up the ice cream shops that showcase the best of British ice cream craft, perfect for indulging your sweet tooth." Best ice cream parlours in the UK The best ice cream parlours in the UK, according to BBC Good Food, are: Jack's Gelato, Cambridge Gelato Gusto, Brighton Moomaid of Zennor, St Ives Morelli's, Broadstairs Swoon, Cardiff Alandas Gelato, Edinburgh Morelli's, Belfast Caliendo's Gelato, London Darlish, St Albans and Hatfield Ginger's Comfort Emporium, Manchester Joe's Ice cream, Swansea (and other locations) Snugburys, Cheshire Jolly Nice, Gloucestershire Cadwaladers, Cardiff (and other locations) Ruby Violet, London Harbour Bar, Scarborough Gelupo, London Krum Gelato, Chester The Little Ice Cream Shop, Cumbria Romeo & Giulietta, London Heavenly Chocolate Emporium, Carmarthenshire La Gelatiera, London Glaslyn, Snowdonia Minus 12° Craft Ice Cream, London The 3 South Wales ice cream parlours among the UK's best Swoon Swoon is described as a "south-west" favourite when it comes to Gelato, according to Good Food. It offers all kinds of flavours from strawberry to vanilla, as well as Italian-influenced flavours like Neapolitan coffee and bacio (chocolate and hazelnut). Good Food added: "Seasonal specials lure regulars back in, from stand-out panettone and hot cross bun, to peanut butter & chocolate and ricotta & blueberry. "You can even order a swoon on a stick (think posh Magnum)." Swoon is also highly recommended by customers, boasting a near-perfect 4.8 (out of 5) rating on Tripadvisor from 23 reviews. One visitor commented: "Super spot to pause a minute and eat some super ice cream over the road from the castle … friendly staff and some nice outdoor seating." Another added: "Fantastic spot for ice cream!! Especially for an after dinner treat. Will go back time and time again. Would definitely recommend." Joe's Ice Cream Joe's Ice Cream is a "Welsh institution" founded more than 100 years ago, back in 1922. It now boasts five sites in the south Wales area: Swansea Mumbles Cardiff Llanelli Llansamlet Good Food said: "This blue-hued parlour's must-try is its vanilla flavour, which is designed to be eaten fresh at the parlour. "It also makes eye-catching ice cream cakes to collect from store, with fun flavours like raspberry pavlova, caramel fudge and strawberries & cream." Joe's Ice Cream (Swansea) has a 4.6 rating on Tripadvisor from 291 reviews and has been said to have the "best ice cream around" by visitors. One customer said: "Still the best (and I have been a fan since 1965). What you really need to understand is that Joe's is about the vanilla ice cream. "If you want tons of flavours then go elsewhere." They added: "A pure Joe's vanilla is the best. There are a few comparisons (Tamar Bridge, Goodalls and Tagg Lane) but I'm still a Joe's fan. Try it pure." Cadwaladers Cadwaladers, founded in 1927 in Criccieth, is a family-run business offering "traditional" ice cream across six locations in Wales and England. Cadwaladers not only sells ice cream but toasties, sarnies and coffee too. (Image: Tripadvisor) Its menu also features toasties, sarnies, light bites and freshly brewed coffee. Good Food said: "The Cardiff Bay location is a particularly popular spot for visitors, situated in a bustling location by the waterfront with views over the marina." Cadwaladers, located in Mermaid Quay, has also received rave reviews on Tripadvisor, where it has a 3.8 rating from 327 reviews. RECOMMENDED READING: One visitor posted: "The excellence of its Cricieth origins is upheld and even exceeded here! "It was every bit as good as I remember, and further enhanced by exceptionally welcoming and pleasant staff. "The ice-cream portion was generous, and a nut topping was provided without obstruction, as had been experienced in the past. "A lovely setting and atmosphere - not to be missed!"
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘I used to stand on the street in a bikini selling ice-cream' – Vogue Williams on early modelling career
While speaking on Kate Thornton's podcast, White Wine Question Time, Ms Williams spoke of her experiences while starring on Irish reality show Fade Street, which followed a group of young adults navigating life and careers in Dublin. 'We used to do modelling on TV in the mornings, and [my father] would be telling everybody he saved all the newspapers and stuff,' she told the podcast. 'But that show, it was the show that everybody loved to hate. But it got me started. And I don't think I'd love to do a show like that now, but I just kind of took every opportunity when I was young. I wasn't storming any catwalks. Weirdly enough, I wasn't invited on them 'We used to do modelling on TV in the mornings, and [my father] would be telling everybody he saved all the newspapers and stuff,' she told the podcast. 'But that show, it was the show that everybody loved to hate. But it got me started. And I don't think I'd love to do a show like that now, but I just kind of took every opportunity when I was young. 'When I was younger, modelling in Ireland was a very different thing. I always have to point that out. So, when people say 'model', I'm like: 'Oh no, please don't say model'. 'I used to stand on the street in a bikini with a Magnum ice-cream selling Magnums or a €50m thing for the Lotto, standing on the tracks of the tram line. 'That's the thing. I wasn't storming any catwalks. Weirdly enough, I wasn't invited on them. But we loved it. Sadly, the pictures still very much exist, but I'm not embarrassed of them. 'You'd be sitting in a giant cocktail glass sometimes. You just never knew. It was wild,' she said. The author of Big Mouth also spoke of meeting her husband and TV personality Spencer Matthews when he was 'very fond of the drink', but 'he was so much fun'. 'I always said about Spencer, we're not going to go out with each other, but we'll be friends forever,' she said. 'That's a really good base for a relationship. But then, when it all kind of came to a head with him with the drink, I just kind of stood back and I was like: 'I'm not asking you to stop. This is kind of your own path'. 'Particularly when it comes to drinking, you can't change somebody; they have to want to change themselves because it just won't stick otherwise. 'They must want to do it themselves, and that's what he did, thankfully.' She also said she believed her late father, Freddie Williams, who died in 2010, would have 'really liked' her husband. 'Strangely enough, everyone says that. My whole family say that. 'They're like: 'No, he would have actually really gotten along with him', even though he didn't like me having boyfriends because I was his youngest child,' she said. 'So, he was very protective over me. But I think Spencer would have passed the mark eventually. 'He would have started talking to him after a year or so. You can't not like Spence.' In her memoir Big Mouth, she also revealed she felt like an 'ugly duckling' growing up. 'When I was younger, I just wasn't the one that the boys fancied. It didn't bother me too much, I knew my place,' she said. 'I was always hunched in pictures, and I'd smile with my mouth closed and, yeah, now it's always open.'
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Budweiser kicks off ‘celebration in making' across India for Fifa Club World Cup 2025
HighlightsBudweiser has launched its global campaign 'Celebration in the Making' to engage Indian football fans during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The campaign includes limited-edition Budweiser Premium and Magnum bottles and cans designed for Indian markets, showcasing a commitment to local culture and fan experiences. Budweiser will also revive its 'Bring Home The Bud' initiative, offering free beer to supporters of the winning club in select global markets, alongside digital content highlighting iconic moments from each matchday. Budweiser , the official global beer sponsor of the Fifa Club World Cup 2025 , has launched its latest global platform, " Celebration in the Making '. As football's biggest clubs battle it out for global glory, Budweiser is bringing its signature celebration spirit to Indian fans with unique experiences, cultural collaborations and limited-edition drops—all tailored to reflect India's growing passion for the beautiful game. This campaign marks Budweiser's next chapter in championing fan culture , building on the brand's legacy of connecting sport, music and lifestyle. After celebrating fans through 2025 with 'The Night is Yours to Take' and BUDX NBA House, Budweiser India now turns its spotlight on India's thriving fans of football - with initiatives crafted to fuel communities throughout the tournament. 'Budweiser has been celebrating football and its passionate fans for nearly four decades,' said Vineet Sharma, vice president – marketing and trade marketing, AB InBev India. 'As football fever rises across India, our campaign honors the unmatched energy, emotion, and loyalty of Indian fans. Whether it's a high-stakes match screening, repping your jersey, or watching a thunderous goal unfold—Budweiser is here to make sure every moment feels like an epic celebration in the making.' India highlights of the Budweiser's campaign around Fifa Club World 2025 In India, Budweiser is bringing 'Celebration in the Making' to life through a series of culturally resonant experiences. Football fans in West Bengal and Maharashtra can get their hands on limited-edition Budweiser Premium and Magnum bottles and cans designed especially for the tournament. While the India campaign focuses on localised experiences and culture-first storytelling, Budweiser's global campaign also sees the return of its fan-favorite ' Bring Home The Bud ' initiative—offering free beer to supporters of the winning club in select global markets. Additionally, Fifa's 'Celebration of the Match' content will spotlight iconic on-pitch moments from each matchday, which Budweiser will amplify across digital platforms—bringing the passion of the tournament closer to fans everywhere. Watch the video here:
Metro
21-06-2025
- General
- Metro
I gave gentle parenting a go and absolutely hated it
Walking home from school recently, my six-year-old son, Felix, started begging for a Magnum ice cream. He was looking longingly in the shop window, practically drooling, but as he'd already had his after-school snack of a cereal bar and fruit, my mind was already made up. 'No,' I said firmly. And that was that. Many parents might fear that such a steely response could result in a meltdown, complete with crying, flailing and stamping of feet. And while that would have been true a few years ago, nowadays my son knows the drill. When I tell him 'no', I don't hear another pipsqueak from him because, no matter what anyone says, saying no to your child is a good thing. In fact, that's exactly why I don't do the whole 'gentle parenting' thing. I find it completely toxic and think it's essentially setting your child up for failure, particularly when they get out into the big bad world and hear the word 'no.' Gentle parenting isn't exactly a new technique – its core principles were established in the 1930s – but it has evolved in the last 20 years to become the approach we know it as today. Essentially, this parenting style asks you as mum or dad to be calm and careful with your words and be acceptive of different behaviours or emotions. And that doesn't stop even if your little darling has just gone berserk because they can't watch another episode of Peppa Pig. With more than 220,000 videos tagged on the subject on TikTok alone, it's clear that many parents have jumped on the trend, and, for a while, I was one of them. When Felix was three, I decided to give it a go. I'd seen a couple of articles and thought it sounded like a calm, zen atmosphere, which would make the day flow smoothly. Not to spoil the ending, but I lasted about half a day. My great experiment unravelled when he refused to put his shoes on and wanted to leave the house with a ton of toys. In theory, it was all simple enough: I just had to get down to his level and calmly explain why he had to put his shoes on and why it was impractical to bring all his toys with him while validating his feelings. But as I did this, he tried to gouge my eyes out. After 10 tries, I chucked the toys in the corner, shoved his shoes on and bolted out the door. He was still wailing like it was the end of the world as I scuttled past my neighbour, feeling embarrassed and hoping they wouldn't notice. But as soon as we were walking, he began to relax in his pushchair and enjoy the sun. Apparently, you're meant to breathe through the fury. I couldn't think of anything worse. From that moment, I made a firm decision: In our household, there are rules, boundaries, consequences, respect and good manners. Some would say that's authoritative, but I think it's setting him up with all the values he needs for life. Despite my own disdain for the parenting approach, though, I've continued to encounter it 'in the wild' and, let me tell you, it doesn't look any better when you're on the outside looking in. I've watched on in horror when, after a child smacked the birthday boy in the face at a party, instead of reprimanding him, the mum of the assailant cuddled her child and cooed: 'Let's talk about big feelings.' I've seen mums promise their child a new toy when they've just smashed one in a rage, or quickly put Roblox on their phone and pass it over to their child when they've become hysterical. I've even had a dad say, 'we have our own protocol on dealing with things' when I asked him if he could stop his child hitting my son. It's important to note that Felix has Glanzmann's – a severe bleeding disorder – and I was worried this boy could give him a bleed if it continued. And, spoiler, this man's protocol was to do nothing. Zero reprimanding, zero consequences. I don't understand how, as a parent, you can just turn a blind eye to bad behaviour like that. I understand that we want our kids to learn how to respond to stress in healthy ways, to be resilient and to treat others with kindness. But it is also our job to prepare them for the real world. More Trending Coping with life requires toughness and understanding. They will all grow up and learn the challenges, failures and rejections of jobs or relationships one way or another, so what's wrong with starting them when they're young? Yes, it's embarrassing when a 'no' elicits a tantrum, and we can feel we are not doing things right in that moment, but I'm certain your kids will thank you for it one day. I know I can show Felix plenty of love, empathy, give him cuddles and still say no. And no, I don't think that makes me a bad mum. So, unlike celebs like Meghan Markle – who don't believe in saying 'no' to children, and instead say 'not yet' – I'll keep using that word without hesitation. Just try and stop me. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. MORE: My mother's words as I fled my homeland ring in my ears MORE: I watched 28 Years Later despite hating horror films – scaredy-cats should too MORE: I went to Glastonbury and discovered it's just really overrated Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Daily Mail
21-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Why a single photo of a Magnum ice cream has Aussies up in arms
A disappointed Aussie has questioned if his favourite ice cream has shrunk in size after he bought a Magnum from his local petrol station. The man placed his hand beside the ice cream to give Aussies a size reference. 'Is this a special servo size or is this just how big a magnum ice cream is now?' he captioned a photo of the sweet treat on Reddit. 'Haven't had a Magnum ice cream in ages. I swear these were three times bigger when I was a kid. It's about as big as a couple fingers now.' Aussies were quick to weigh in to the Magnum size debate. 'What used to be the mini became the regular a long time ago,' one person claimed. 'Absolutely not worth the purchase given the quality also dropped massively from when they were first released.' 'Oh old school magnum ego were the go-to ice cream,' a second agreed. 'The chocolate is much thinner now. I bought two at the footy the other night for $7 each and they were very underwhelming,' a third said. 'Wait, seriously? I stopped getting them years ago after one of the price hikes, but now they only sell the minis and call them regular ones? What a rort,' a fourth added. 'Kept the same overpriced tags and shrank,' another commenter agreed. It came as another upset Aussie claimed they only received 317g of peas in a 500g bag of McCain frozen baby peas they purchased at Woolworths. 'I've heard of shrinkflation, but really?' they captioned a photo of the peas on a scale. 'Guess I'm keeping receipts for longer from now on.' Aussies were divided over whether Woolworths or McCains, the manufacturer of the frozen peas, were at fault over the weight discrepancy. 'Don't Woolworths buy these products to sell to us? Maybe they should do a better job ensuring the quality of what they offer including that consumers are getting what they are paying for,' one person wrote. 'Somebody procures these things. There should be quality control at both levels, I'd be complaining to both.' But another defended Woolworths, writing: 'What do you expect, someone to weigh every single item that is on the shelf?!' 'It's on Woolies to ensure it's delivered within temperature and not tampered with and it's on Woolies to report customer complaints to the supplier/relevant food authorities,' a third person argued.
