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The National
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The National
Dugald Bruce Lockhart: 10 things that changed my life
One: Strontian (Western Highlands) DESPITE spending the first four years of my life in Fiji, my earliest memory is sitting in the hull of a rowing boat, fitted with an outboard motor, as we set off from the village of Strontian across the wind-whipped waters of Loch Sunart, terrified the boat would sink. Having made it to an island, picnicked, and not sunk, I was charged with newfound confidence for our return journey. Peering over the gunwale, staring into the low-lying sun, I repeatedly sang the chorus of Kumbaya, My Lord, marvelling at how the tune fitted the scenic backdrop. Thus was born my desire to impose narratives on the world about me; which, in turn, led to playing guitar, acting, and eventually, writing my first novel. It was also where I first tasted a lime-flavoured popsicle; which to a four-year-old, fresh from the Pacific Islands, was almost as weighty a game changer! (Image: PA/Alamy) Two: My first fishing rod A FOUR-FOOT-LONG, fibreglass fishing rod, that had been given to me by 'Dear'', my formidable great-grandmother, (real name, Mona), wife of J H Bruce Lockhart, former Scottish international cricket and rugby player. In a Highland burn, I caught my first trout, a whopper, at least five inches! This triggered a passion for fishing that continues to afflict me; casting my line over rivers far and wide, as well as providing the subject for my first short story – Salar The Salmon – which I wrote at the age of nine; about a salmon who struggles to find her way back to the stream where she was born. Even now, I'm unable to cross a bridge without stopping to check if I can spot that elusive, wavering shadow lying in the current below. And wondering how much it weighs. Three: February 22nd 1991 THE day I received a phone call at our home in London, to say I'd got in to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art – despite the fact I'd been drunk at my recall (thanks to a four-pint liquid lunch, to quell the nerves); that I'd given my Shakespeare monologue as Sean Connery (they stopped me after my first line), and had lied about all the other drama schools to which I'd applied. With no one else around to celebrate the news, I drank a glass of orange juice and explained to our pet African Grey parrot, Coco, how I was going to be a famous actor. Coco remained predictably implacable, looked me in the eye, then shat on the newspaper bedding at the bottom of his cage. My first of many critics. Four: My Yamaha acoustic guitar I BOUGHT it in Tokyo, while touring with the Royal Shakespeare Company. After an all-nighter in the district of Roppongi, a combination of hangover and jetlag caused a five-day bout of insomnia, resulting in a breakdown – along with the realisation I had to call off my engagement to my fiancée back home. Unable to think straight, let alone utter a sentence of Shakespearean verse, I was taken off the show to recover, only venturing from my 17th-floor hotel room to stumble across the square to the music store opposite, where I parted with the equivalent of £200 to buy the instrument. I continued to write songs for the remainder of that 12-month tour, and on, for the next 20 years; including one titled Wedding Train – which I now realise was an ode to my guitar – about the comfort of strumming her dependable six strings, and how she had carried me through my hour of need. Five: My pet lizard I HAD caught it in the wastelands outside our house in Cyprus in 1978. Hoping the creature might join the family, I gave him first a name, then set up home in our open-roofed inner courtyard, where there was a hole in the tiles. Using a rock to provide cover, I brought him flies and worms, and he soon became accustomed to his new dwelling. Then one day, I introduced him to some school friends. After much oohing and ahh-ing, we left him to his own devices – me quickly dropping the rock back into place, as we hurried out. When I returned to the courtyard that evening, I found him to be unusually still. He was lying at an angle that didn't make sense – his jaw, squashed and out of line. But still alive. In a panic, I took him outside and dropped him over the garden fence into the scrub below – lying to myself that he'd be better off fending for himself. My first encounter with true guilt; which, 50 years on, continues to haunt me. I hope one day to be able recall the poor creature's name. (Image: PA/Alamy) Six: The Diorama building in London THE soulless building in central London was where, as an out-of-work actor, I had to trek from my flat in Harlesden in order to take part in a group selection process for a corporate roleplay company based in Bristol. My spirits lightened when an extremely attractive brunette in a slim-fit suit passed me in the doorway, asking if she was in the right place. The building took on a greater shine, when it transpired she and I were both familiar with Southwold and that we both knew a certain actor – with whom she had read to stroke patients, and with whom I had toured the world for 10 years. A month later, I emailed him to ask about the status of a certain Penny, whom I'd met at Diorama. He replied that she was 'unattached', and would I like her number? Staring at a family photograph of myself, Penny, Mackenzie and Cassidy, posing in the grounds of a hotel in Gran Canaria, this spring, I recall that it had been raining the day of the interview, and that I'd hesitated in the hallway of my flat, wondering if I could really be bothered to schlepp across town in the pissing rain, for a job I was unlikely to get, and which I didn't really want in the first place. Seven: My children TO splash with them, one on each arm, in a tiny paddling pool in the garden, lost in their joy and wonder, and gap-toothed grins. Watching them grow, hearing them laugh. Sharing their daily tragedies. To know you are not only perpetuating the circle of life, but that your navel-gazing days are over. And that you are finally at one with unconditional love. Eight: Propeller Theatre Company WHEN in the autumn of 1998, I joined Edward Hall's all-male Shakespeare company, I had no idea that this would begin 15 years of international touring with a group of actors that would become tantamount to a second family. True, each 10-to-12-month tour was as akin to a 12-month stag do, as it was to spreading the joy of Shakespeare's plays; and yet, it was with Propeller that I truly learnt the craft of storytelling, and how performing is really more of a sport than any kind of mysterious art form. From climbing the pyramids in Mexico City at dawn, to performing The Comedy Of Errors in Sri Lanka, watched by a group of wild monkeys that had climbed in through the windows, it was also my own Homeric journey of self-discovery, and the birth of lifelong friendships. Halcyon days, I shall never forget. Nine: Across The Universe WHENEVER I hear John Lennon's masterpiece, I am transported back to my parent's house in Greenwich, where I sat on the drawing room floor, in diffused sunlight, listening to the song unfold for the first time. I smell chocolates, pipe smoke, old books, coffee and toast; the musty aroma of our dog, Poggy, curled up in his basket, tucked away in the corner by the piano; the muffled chatter of the BBC's World Service from the kitchen, and the cloying scent of linseed oil from my newly acquired Gray-Nicolls cricket bat leaning against the wall behind the front door. Everlasting peace, frozen in three minutes and 47 seconds. (Image:) 10: Passing my driving test MY first attempt (in Dundee, while a student at St Andrews University) went rather well, I thought. Having pulled up by the side of the road, the examiner asked me how many lessons I'd taken. Understanding him to be thoroughly impressed, I proudly confessed I'd only had five. He smiled and informed me I'd be taking a few more. My second attempt ended up with the same result. (What you don't do, if a suitcase comes off your roof rack, is wait for a pause in the traffic then run out and grab it). The day I finally passed, I'd wrenched my back and had sat stiffly in the driver's seat with a brace on my neck, stinking of Deep Heat, barely able to look left or right, let alone turn to face my nonplussed examiner. How she let me sit next to her, let alone pass me, I have no idea. But I'm eternally grateful. How my life would have unfolded without the freedom of wheels, I can't imagine. Second Skin, a thriller set in the Greek Islands by Dugald Bruce Lockhart is published by Muswell Press
Express Tribune
30-06-2025
- Express Tribune
Firefighters and police ambushed during Idaho wildfire response on Canfield Mountain
A wildfire response in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho turned deadly after an ambush left multiple firefighters and at least two police officers shot. The attack occurred late Sunday afternoon on Canfield Mountain, where responders were addressing what investigators now confirm was an intentionally set brush fire. According to initial reports from local authorities, the emergency personnel were met with gunfire upon arrival at the fire scene. The exact number of injured and their medical conditions remain unclear as the investigation unfolds. In response, law enforcement issued a shelter-in-place order for neighborhoods near Canfield Mountain as the suspect or suspects remain at large. Multiple agencies, including state and federal units, are participating in the manhunt and forensic investigation. Someone is shooting and killing firefighters and police officers in Idaho as they came to put out a forest fire. My terrorism. I hope they neutralize the threat quickly. Praying for our fellow Americans up there. — John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) June 30, 2025 Officials are treating the brush fire as arson and are currently working to determine whether the ambush was premeditated in connection with the fire's ignition. The area has been cordoned off, and residents are urged to remain indoors and report suspicious activity. 🚨BREAKING - 9 Firefighters and 2 police officers have been SHOT in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. A suspect started a WILDFIRE to LURE law enforcement to the area. Shots were reportedly fired from a hillside. — The Patriot Oasis™ (@ThePatriotOasis) June 29, 2025 "This was a targeted attack on first responders," a spokesperson for local law enforcement stated. "Our priority is the safety of the public and the swift apprehension of those responsible." The Idaho State Fire Marshal and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have joined the investigation. Updates will follow as more information becomes available. Residents near Canfield Mountain are advised to stay alert and follow official instructions via local emergency services.
Canada Standard
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Canada Standard
Inbox: That's plenty of compelling theater just at Lambeau
Reading the tea leaves Mike Spofford Jeffrey from Eveleth, MN A 2026 two-round mock draft. My Lord, we don't even know who picks where yet. Who is goofier, the guy that posted that article, or me for clicking on it? That's a rhetorical question, right? Markus from Aurora, CO Insiders, this is certainly not a popular opinion (especially at NFL HQs), but could we cut the leaking stuff and just release the NFL schedule at once and be done with it? Official release on Wednesday, but some primetime games already being leaked or announced starting Monday? I wasn't thrilled when the draft went from two days to three days, but this with the schedule is just silly. Just to create clickable moments. At least they're factual clicks. But yeah, I'm kinda with you and was mentally cueing up Timmy's chip-dip rant on "Seinfeld" as I read the start of your post. Scott from Mt. Horeb, WI Guys, with the road game in Chicago announced, it sure feels like a "Winter Warning" is coming to Lambeau on Christmas Day! Reading the tea leaves, Washington at Green Bay on Christmas sure seems like a distinct possibility. George from North Mankato, MN How many primetime games do you think the Packers will get this season? Any particular matchups you think are "must watch" TV? The Packers' home schedule alone features five 2024 playoff teams, a sixth that was above .500 and just missed (Bengals), plus opposing QBs who were back-to-back No. 1 overall picks (Bears, Panthers). That's plenty of compelling theater just at Lambeau. Patrick from Murfreesboro, TN NFL opens the season with the Cowboys?! Are we supposed to be tantalized by their decades of futility? Or perhaps they think we're inspired by the arrival of the Brian Schottenheimer era? Oh, maybe it's the excitement of a division last year outscored Dallas by a combined 75-13 points. Hmm, somehow I'm not too captivated by that schedule teaser. Is it just another day or two until the full schedule release? We'll know it all tonight, but the choice of the Cowboys for the kickoff opener in Philly is no surprise. Dallas is a huge ratings draw nationally, new coach or not, successful era or not. Jennifer from Middleton, WI I know we've seen teams play two international games in a row where they stay overseas (Jaguars), but I believe it's been in the same location. ATMR (WCBW) the Vikings playing twice, but needing to travel between, is a first. Is this the league testing impact for future expansion scenarios? Here's hoping their record reflects it as a disadvantage. KOC has got to have that stretch circled. I do believe it's a first, and yes, I also believe the league is experimenting a bit here. Tom from Woodbury, MN With regard to another HOF QB, if Trent Green does not get hurt, how does Kurt Warner's career path change? Another good one. Rich from Grand Rapids, MI Television talking heads Tuesday morning discussed the idea of a draft lottery for the NFL to discourage tanking. What are your thoughts on that idea? Think of the added coverage in the offseason, especially if teams could trade ping pong balls for players (team gives up player X in exchange for a greater number of ping pong balls in the lottery drum). ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?! I hope the NFL never goes down that path, and I don't think it needs to. There's no real evidence of any team tanking for the top draft pick, and one player isn't going to turn around a franchise's fortunes. Not in football. It's very different in basketball, with rosters around one-fourth the size. Zak from Huntington Beach, CA Do you think in-game communication methods will change/evolve? With augmented reality technologies and "heads-up" displays, I can easily envision players having that tech implemented into their helmets' visor. Imagine if, instead of a coach radioing a play to solely the QB, each player received their own position-specific info. For example, a wideout would see their route, linemen would see their initial blocking assignments, etc. That's another road I'd rather the league not travel. Players who are better prepared should have an advantage. Dennis from De Pere, WI In thekey comments from Green Bay's coordinators articleregarding incoming rookies, D-coordinator Hafley said "So we've got to get creative and figure out what he can do, what he can do well, and how much (he can) handle in his first year." O-coordinator Stenavich says, "We can put them in different places, see where they excel, and move them along from there." Are those different philosophies where the defense is more malleable to the players and the offense more focused on the scheme? Not at all. That sounded like two different ways of saying similar things to me. Damien from Perth, Australia Jayden Reedhaving to be reassured of his position, reportedly, didn't sit right with me. Do players not want competition? A hunger to prove themselves year on year? Maybe I'm looking at this all wrong. We don't know the specifics of the report about Reed, assuming it's accurate, only that his agents and GM Brian Gutekunst talked. Did Gutekunst reach out proactively after drafting two receivers to fend off any possible questions? Did Reed's reps place a call their client didn't even know about, just to get the lay of the land? I'm not jumping to any conclusions about how Reed feels right now. Richard from Madison, WI Your Tuesday column featured a mention of Marcedes Lewis of fond memory. I lost track. Did he ever achieve his dream of being the longest-playing tight end in NFL history? Or could it possibly be that he's still further extending that record? Lewis is currently unsigned. He's played the most games of any tight end in NFL history, and his 17 seasons are tied for the most with Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten. Joe from Swansea, IL PoorSean Rhyan. Can we start a GoFundMe on his behalf? I'm sure Sean will be fine. But missing out on a CBA bonus by two snaps is a really tough break. Jeff from Mequon, WI A video recently surfaced ofJosh Jacobson a podcast (I am not privy to the name of the podcast) but they had asked him, "How do we get you to the Dolphins?" In his response, he said, "I'm good where I'm at. I'm trying to retire with them." Just in case you needed another reason to like No. 8. Great football player, great human being, loyal Packer. Jacobs not only loves the Packers culture, he contributes to it. Lyn from Oshkosh, WI I was curious if you know how the new players and rookies find places to live? Some know they are staying while all the rookies do not know their fates through spring and into the season. Since they used to stay in that school dorm for camp I wonder where they live now days? I mean every season there is a new influx of people that need to find living quarters, I wonder if there is a place that caters to that need. There are resources within the building to help new players find housing. Those who are fighting for roster spots usually stay at a local hotel until it's appropriate to move. Mark from Rochester, MN With Taylor Elgersma signing, it got me wondering, who was the last Canadian to play in a game for the Packers? Punter Jon Ryan (2006-07) was from Regina, Saskatchewan. Linebacker Andy Mulumba (2013-15) was originally from the Congo and went to high school in Montreal. Craig from Appleton, WI What did Coach Bisaccia mean when he said the NFL was going to give them three float players on special teams? He was referring to the kickoff return unit, for which all but the two returners were required to line up in the "set-up zone" directly across from the opponents on the kickoff team, and nobody could move until the ball hit the ground or was touched by a returner. It sounds like the receiving team will now be allowed to have three of those players line up elsewhere and/or move while the ball is in the air. Michael from Kenosha, WI I see much ado from Packers fans about Detroit taking a big step back after losing both coordinators. Do you recall a situation where an extremely talented team fell off after losing a coordinator? Are Packers fans looking at it through green-and-gold colored glasses or is there a legitimate concern for the Lions? Two years ago, the Eagles were coming off a Super Bowl appearance, lost both coordinators (Steichen to the Colts, Gannon to the Cardinals), collapsed at the end of the '23 season and were one-and-done in the playoffs. Then they won the Super Bowl the following year. So who knows? Scotty from Palmetto, FL I think the most important offseason item to get done for our offense is to improve Love's footwork, thereby increasing his accuracy... how about you? I think as long as Love's got two healthy legs under him his fundamentals will be just fine. Tom from Nolanville, TX I was a bit surprised by the comments made by Matt from Greensboro, NC. Matt, one of the many unique things about the Packers is the ironclad ownership agreement established in the bylaws of the franchise. In 1949, Curly Lambeau attempted to acquire the team to move to LA. He was unceremoniously shown the way out. Some things are not for sale, like corporate naming rights on Lambeau Field. As an owner of the Packers, I am glad my Packers won't be prostituted to the highest bidder. The part Wes didn't mention in answering Matt is the other owners in the league have probably carried some level of jealousy that once a decade or so the Packers can sell stock in the team and raise tens of millions for stadium improvements. Now that other owners can sell private equity stakes, they've got their own avenues for cash infusions. Grant from Green Bay, WI Just to react to Josh from Seattle's comment Monday, the Packers' ability to stay successful is truly incredible. The talk is always about how we went from Favre to Rodgers to Love while always being in the playoff hunt, but same with coaches over that time (except possibly for Ray Rhodes, you got Holmgren, Sherman, McCarthy, and LaFleur), GMs (Wolf, Thompson, and Gutekunst) and presidents (Harlan and Murphy). Get any of those wrong once, the cycle stops, and good luck getting it going again. And when Rhodes wasn't the right guy at the right time, Wolf was keen and bold enough to move on after one year. Mike from Baraboo, WI What are the biggest areas of improvement the Packers need to achieve in order to make a deep run in the playoffs this season? They need to be healthy and playing their best football when it matters most. When you're already a contender, that answer never changes. Robert from Atlantic Highlands, NJ Hi Mike and Wes, love your chemistry on "Packers Unscripted." Who do you compare to: Kramden-Norton? Seinfeld-Costanza? Mutt and Jeff? Laurel and Hardy? Other? Bert and Ernie? Tom from Iron River, WI What are you doing with your non-football life this offseason? Just trying to keep my (stuff) together, honestly. Al from Tulsa, OK Wes, in your answer to Derek from Lexington, KY, you mentioned seismic shifts around the Great Lakes. Actually, what occurs on the Great Lakes are seiches, often erroneously called tidal waves. On June 26, 1954, an 8-to-10-foot wave tragically took the lives of eight people in Chicago. It was said then to have been a seiche but more recently has been referred to by scientists as a meteotsunami. As a 9-year-old growing up in Sheboygan near the shore of Lake Michigan, that got my attention. And that, is the rest of the story. Happy Wednesday. ASK A QUESTION
India Today
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Anna Camp sparks romance rumors with stylist Jade Whipkey on Instagram
Actress Anna Camp, best known for her roles in Pitch Perfect and the upcoming action-comedy Bride Hard, appears to have found love again. The 42-year-old reshared an Instagram Story originally posted by on-set stylist Jade Whipkey on Monday, May 12, fueling speculation that the two are romantically original post featured a poetic caption praising Camp's smile and laugh. When the actress reshared it, she tagged Whipkey and added a heart-on-fire emoji—an apparent nod to their growing Media Activity Adds to Speculation This isn't the first sign of a possible relationship. Camp has been active on Whipkey's social media, commenting on their posts in February and March. A post from May 3 even featured a photo of Whipkey enjoying wine, which Camp captioned 'DATE NIGHT,' adding further fuel to the dating a fan reposted a TikTok from February 12 that showed the two together, recounting awkward date stories. In the clip, Camp candidly shared her evolving romantic preferences: 'I don't expect anything (from a man) anymore because I like women, and it's great,' she said, as Whipkey affectionately put an arm around reported by People, another photo circulating on social media from May 10 showed Camp and Whipkey in coordinated costumes with the words "My Lord, My Love" written on them — seemingly another confirmation of their relationship. While neither has issued an official statement, their public interactions strongly suggest a budding Relationships and Future ProjectsCamp was previously married to actors Michael Mosley and Pitch Perfect co-star Skylar Astin. Her marriage to Astin ended in 2019 after more than two Camp continues to stay active in the entertainment industry. She recently appeared in You season five on Netflix and will soon be seen in Bride Hard, reuniting with Rebel Wilson. She's also set to feature in the upcoming Scream representatives have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the nature of her relationship with READ: Meet Kai Trump: Donald Trump's granddaughter making waves at 18Must Watch
Pembrokeshire Herald
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Choral concert raises funds to bring back St Mary's bells
CHORAL voices rang out at Pembroke's St Mary's Church in a joyful effort to raise funds for the return of the church bells. The Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir performed their latest concert in a busy spring programme, drawing a large and appreciative audience to the parish church. The event was a fundraiser to help restore the bells to working order in the church tower. The Vicar, the Rev Heidi de Gruchy, welcomed both choir and audience, and the project's background was outlined by the St Mary's Bell Conductor, Frances Bunker. In a heartwarming display of teamwork, Rev Heidi stepped in during the choir's opening item, 'Rachie', when the music stand on the keyboard collapsed. Her husband, the Rev William Lambert, who is the choir's accompanist, played on seamlessly as she held up the sheet music. Once equilibrium was restored, the choir continued in strong voice, with humour and introductions from MC Matthew John keeping spirits high throughout the evening. Highlights included 'Anthem' from the musical Chess, songs from Les Misérables, and the spiritual 'My Lord, What a Morning'. The encore, 'American Trilogy', brought an added touch of fun, with three members of the audience—including a visitor from the Wirral—joining the choir onstage at Matthew's invitation. Rev William also performed two solo piano pieces, showcasing his musical talents with Chopin's 'Polonaise' and Debussy's 'Clair de Lune'. Among the evening's notable moments was the concert debut of new baritone chorister Jonathan Price. He will soon be joined by other recruits in the baritone and bass sections. The choir continues to encourage more local men—especially tenors able to reach the higher notes—to come forward and join this welcoming group. The choir's next concert will take place on Sunday, May 4 at 3:30pm at Monkton Priory Church. They will be joined by old friends from the Mansfield Male Voice Choir, with around 60 choristers expected to fill the historic venue with sound. More details are available on the choir's Facebook page. Cover image: Bringing back the bells: The Revs Heidi de Gruchy and William Lambert are pictured at St Mary's Church with Pembroke and District Male Voice Choir chairman Huw Morgan (left) and new chorister Jonathan Price. (Pic: P&D MVC)
