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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
This outdoor cinema is a ‘great day out' and an ‘amazing value' school holiday activity
If you're looking for things to do with the kids during the school summer holidays, an outdoor cinema is a fun activity for all the family, and you can get tickets for four for under £60 With the school summer holidays looming, it's time to start planning for some great activities that'll keep the kids busy and having fun, not to mention give the adults some well earned enjoyment too. If you want to make the most of the sunshine, heading to an outdoor cinema is a unique and fun activity that lets you have all the fun of heading to the movies whilst still enjoying the warmer weather. With Red Letter Days, you can currently get your hands on four tickets to Adventure Cinema's Outdoor Cinema for £58.99, which works out at just £14.75 per person. Not to mention you can get an extra 10% off when you use the code EXP10, although this is a limited time offer so you'll need to be quick! The extra 10% off takes it to £53.10 for four people, or £13.27 per person, making it a great affordable day out for the family. Red Letter Days also offers a best price guarantee, which means you'll be paying the same if not less than booking directly with any of their experiences. The voucher is also valid for 12 months, so there's no pressure on when to use it, and it allows you to book the experience at any of Adventure Cinemas 56 locations across the UK. That means if you're away on a staycation and come across one of Adventure Cinema's Outdoor Cinemas, you can use it there, or you can simply wait until you have a free day during the holidays and use it then. The locations are scattered across the country from Plymouth to Dundee, so you should always be able to find one nearby. Although what's on will depend on which location you visit, there's always a whole host of family friendly films available. You can pick from classics, thrillers and action movies, and there's showings both during the day and in the evening. If you want a more typical cinema experience, you can also visit Virgin Experience Days, where there's offers on different cinema franchises for groups of all sizes. From luxury experiences where you'll get champagne or cocktails with your popcorn, to saving on a simple trip to the movies with popcorn and snacks, there's an experience for everyone. However, the beauty of Adventure Cinema's Outdoor Cinema is that you get to be outdoors, bring your own snacks and popcorn, throw down a picnic blanket and just enjoy your time together doing something a bit different and special. Red Letter Day shoppers have also praised the experience, with one saying: 'It was a lot of fun, the space was great and the quality of the film was fantastic. A great day out.' Another chimed in: 'Watched The Greatest Showman at the open air cinema which was great.' With a third adding: 'We got these tickets through red letter as they were overall £15 cheaper but unexpectedly we received VIP tickets which was amazing as we got prime front reserved deck chairs and a bag of popcorn each. So amazing value and we had a great evening out. Giving 4 stars as booking process is slightly convoluted!' The final review is also positive, saying: 'Bought as a birthday present. Code received really quickly and was able to book event easily.'
Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
TSB launches new monthly prize draw offering five-day trip to Canada
The top prize includes flights, airport transfers, four-star hotel accommodation in Toronto and Niagara Falls plus meals and tourist excursions. TSB personal current account customers can now opt into a new prize draw for the chance to win a trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls in Canada or £300 Red Letter Day vouchers. The prize draw will run for six months, with at least 28 winners announced each month. To be eligible, customers must have a TSB current account and opt into the prize draw by completing the prize draw entry form on the TSB website. Customers only have to opt in once to be eligible for the prize draw every month. Customers will need to make five debit card payments in the calendar month for entry to the prize draw in the following month. For example, customers need to make five debit card payments in July to be eligible for the August draw. Customers will also receive additional entries for each additional five debit card payments, up to a maximum of four entries per month. Winners: Toronto and Niagara Falls City Break For the first three prize draws, TSB is giving away nine Canadian city breaks for two to Toronto and Niagara Falls. Winners will be picked at random from all eligible customers each month - in August, September and October. The prize includes: Return flights from London to Toronto, Ontario - with private roundtrip transfers in Canada (Airport-Toronto-Niagara-Airport). 3 nights in Toronto, and 2 nights in Niagara Falls - with luxury (4 star minimum) hotel accommodation, including breakfast, based on sharing a double/twin room. 3-course dinners at popular restaurants in Toronto and Niagara, up to the maximum value of £75 per person, including service charge. A 4-hour Toronto highlights tour, including guided driving tour, Toronto Harbour Cruise, and skip-the-line tickets to attractions. 4-hour Niagara Falls tour, including hotel transfers, expert guide, and admission to all areas. Runners Up: £300 Red Letter Day vouchers For the first three prize draws, TSB is also giving away 75 £300 Red Letter Day vouchers. Each month 25 winners will be picked at random from all eligible customers - in August, September and October. The runner-up prizes can be exchanged for over 5,000 experiences including: Spa breaks Supercar track days Indoor skydiving West End theatre tickets Overnight country escapes Iconic football stadium tours Hot air balloon flights Commenting on the new incentives, Surina Somal, Everyday Banking Director at TSB, said: 'Summer is off to a scorching start and TSB is delighted to kick off the holiday period with this new prize draw for customers. We're always looking for new ways to reward our loyal customers and this is just one example of TSB doing exactly that.' What else you need to know Here's a brief overview of the terms and conditions, full details can be found on the TSB website here. Customers must be 18 or over and live in the UK. Terms and conditions apply. Customers only need to register once to be entered into each monthly draw. There will be three further prize draws in November 2025, December 2025 and January 2026, with prizes to be announced in September 2025. Prize draws will take place by the 20th of each prize draw month. Winners will be notified within 10 days of the draw taking place. Runners up will be notified within 45 days of the draw taking place.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
When Dhoni made 50th birthday of a Central England truck driver special
Andrew Sykes, a truck driver from the industrial town of Stoke on Trent in Central England, has always loved his cricket. And cricket loved him back in the most beautiful manner that he could have ever envisaged. Back in 2014 during India's tour of England, erstwhile Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni presented him with a Indian ODI team jersey after finding out it was his 50th birthday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo And it was at this very Edgbaston ground where he was volunteering during an ODI game when Dhoni made his 'Red Letter Day' even more special. He carried his prized possession presented by the great 'MSD' to the Edgbaston on Saturday. Live Events Sykes has also been volunteering at cricket games, primarily in Midlands region, since 2009, is now 62 but the memories of his milestone birthday in 2014 has not faded even as he has grown older by more than a decade. It was during an ODI at this venue that Dhoni had handed him the jersey of his then teammate Bhuvneshkumar Kumar as a special gesture for his service to the game as a volunteer. Sykes, who has been contributing to cricket operations as a volunteer at this ground for more than a decade, narrated his Dhoni moment to PTI. "It was a special gesture from Dhoni to call me outside the dressing room and hand him the Indian jersey but it has an interesting backstory," said Sykes, who now spends more time at cricket ground than driving trucks around the country. "The previous ODI was in Nottingham and because of the rain, there was a puddle of water holding up play at Trent Bridge. Due to the weather, the players did not have much to do and we were tasked with the arrangement of food for the players. "A BCCI official was with me and he got to know that my 50th birthday was approaching and the next game was here at Edgbaston. Little did I know that I would be called to dressing room and presented with the jersey in the following game at this very ground," said Sykes, who also feels proud about carrying the 2019 World Cup trophy into the field ahead of the New Zealand-Pakistan contest in the ICC event. As he scrolls through his phone, you would find pictures of him with current and former players including former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who was in charge of the team in 2014 (Team Director), 2018 and 2021 (head coach). Shastri, commentating on the ongoing India England Test series, is among the favourites of Sykes alongside Geoffrey Boycott and Malcolm Marshall. "I have watched plenty of country games involving Marshall at Hampshire. Boycott was someone I looked up to growing up. Cricket is the only sport that I follow," he said. Shastri was in the media box when Sykes narrated his cricketing journey. "I get to be around the people I have admired. I can't really complain," Sykes summed up.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
70s Irish rocker who backed top music stars on RTE Late Late Show gig releasing new track with help of hit songwriter
THE Blades member Brian Foley, aka Boy One, has teamed up with a top UK songwriter for his new single. A surefire radio hit, up-tempo song Midlove Crisis is a co-write with tunesmith Kevin Savigar. Songwriter Kevin is a long-time collaborator of Brian told The Irish Sun: "Kevin produced the initial backing track and I came up with the lyrics and melody. "I want to thank producer Pat Donne for producing it with me. "It's an appropriate title, and because of my work with The Blades, some pals have joked my next single should be called Mod Life Crisis" Read more in Music A former member of punk mod band The Vipers, Brian once supported The Jam on their Fans of The Vipers included Paul Cleary of The Blades, so he was the perfect recruit to join the band as bassist when singer Paul moved to guitar and the group were at their peak. With The Blades taking a break in the late 80s, Brian took a more mellow option, and joined arty indie act The Harvest Ministers. The group, lead by Will Merriman, recorded for the UK's Sarah Records and toured Europe with Edwyn Collins. Most read in The Irish Sun And the band became favourites of Later Brian enjoyed a stint in the studio band on the Paloma Faith receives praise after Late Late Show Midlove Crisis is available to stream, while Brian's main band The Blades play Dolans in Talented musician and songwriter Brian has released three solo albums, Red Letter Day, Calm Before The Storm, and While The City Sleeps. 1 The Blades member Brian Foley has teamed up with a top UK songwriter for his new single
NDTV
24-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Punjab Kings Star Left Surprised After Virat Kohli "Remembered His Name", Shares Emotional Meeting
It was a surreal feeling for Nehal Wadhera when he found out that Virat Kohli knew him by his first name. And then the proverbial ice-breaker was a short interaction where the Punjab youngster got direct feedback on his game from the legend which made his day. Wadhera, who smashed a match-winning 33 not out against RCB in Punjab Kings' rain-curtailed five-wicket victory, said he was stunned when Kohli recognised him before the game. "I was actually really shocked when before the match Virat bhai was standing out and talking to Shreyas Iyer, and asked in Punjabi 'ki haal chaal, Nehal' (how are you doing Nehal?)'" Wadhera recalled his 'Red Letter Day' with utmost fondness. "I wasn't really expecting that he would remember my name. That made me really happy." That moment, Wadhera said, opened the door for a quick conversation he had long waited for a. "Till last year, I used to tell a player -- either it was Tilak (Varma) or Surya bhai (Suryakumar Yadav) -- that I wanted to talk to Virat bhai once,' said the former Mumbai Indians batter. "That was the actual ice-breaker where I got to know that yes, Virat bhai knows my name, and I could actually go up to him and have a conversation.' Following the game, Wadhera seized the moment to seek feedback from Kohli as he was later seen taking a photo "As soon as the match finished, I went up to him and asked, 'Virat bhai, you have seen me for the last two years and this year -- what do you think?'" Kohli's praise -- especially for Wadhera's shot selection, composure and match awareness -- left a lasting impression. "It was really good talking to him and I enjoyed it a lot," the 24-year-old added. "His words reinforced my belief and helped me understand how to approach the game better." After his match-winning knock against RCB, Wadhera received a special phone call from Yuvraj Singh. 'His words were like golden words to me,' he said. 'He gave me tips, told me how I can go one step ahead. I have huge respect for him.' Wadhera's growth from floater at Mumbai Indians to a key middle-order anchor for Punjab Kings has reflected his transformation. He also recalled facing Jofra Archer in his debut season with Mumbai Indians in 2023 that proved transformative. "When I batted against Archer, that was the actual moment where I had that self-confidence," he said. "As they say, it's not about being good, it's about knowing that you are good." Wadhera has also played a 43 not out in their win against Lucknow Super Giants earlier this season as Wadhera has been consistent for PBKS this season scoring at an average of 37.80. "Yeah, first of all, I would like to say that I love playing under tough situations. I feel who can win in tough situations can play for India." "Against RCB, I think that before batting, the coach (Ricky Ponting) came to me and he told me that Nehal, we just need to run a ball. You can just go easy. I said, okay, coach. "But as soon as I went inside, I felt that RCB had put a lot of pressure on us at that time and now it's my time to give that pressure back to them." Wadhera believes Shreyas Iyer's leadership has brought a positive shift in the franchise, praising the skipper's tactical mindset and the inclusive atmosphere he's helped create alongside coach Ponting. Wadhera, who is in his first season with PBKS, said he felt at ease from the moment he joined, thanks to the leadership group's approach. "When I came to Punjab Kings, I never felt like a new guy joining the team,' Wadhera said. 'It felt like a family from day one. That kind of environment gives a player confidence and the freedom to express themselves.' "Shreyas Iyer is definitely a very good captain... We all know how he can win matches with the bat, but the way he sets the field, rotates bowlers -- it shows he's always thinking about the team, not just himself." The young left-hander also highlighted Iyer's camaraderie with Ponting, saying their prior stint together in Delhi Capitals is benefiting PBKS this season. "The combination he's forming with Ponting is working really well,' Wadhera said. "They already had that bonding from DC, and now they're extending that to newcomers like me." Iyer, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in 2024 but was not retained this season, will lead Punjab Kings against his former franchise in a much-anticipated clash here on Saturday. "But the way he changes the ball inside, changes the field, it shows that he is very involved and always thinks for the team. He is always, you know, a team man. He always thinks for the team rather than his own performance." PTI TAP KHS KHS
