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The Irish Sun
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge city beach returns to UK for school holidays with funfair, £3.30 splash park & unlimited rides
A HUGE city beach with a funfair and water park has reopened in a major UK city, just in time for the school holidays. With the majority of UK 5 The Trafford Centre's Summer Fair has opened in time for summer Credit: Instagram 5 The family-friendly attraction is open from July 19 to August 31 Credit: Instagram 5 You can purchase ride tokens for £1 Credit: YouTube Situated outside the Great Hall at Manchester's iconic Trafford Centre, the Access to the fun-packed site costs £3.50 on the door or £3 (plus a 30p booking fee) online. Once you've paid your entrance fee you have free unlimited access to the sandy beach, where you can relax on a deckchair while the kids build sandcastles. There's no time limit on your tickets, and the opening times for the attraction are between 12 and 8pm. Read more travel stories You can also try out zorbing in the splash zone and kids can get stuck in to a wide range of free crafts in the Summer Activity Zone. Each week, the craft tent offers a new theme "packed with imagination, colour, and fun", with little ones able to try out baking, painting, or building. If that's not enough to keep the family entertained, you can also purchase ride tokens for £1 each, with each ride typically costing between three and five tokens. Adrenaline junkies will love the popular Star Flyer and Sea Storm rides that are guaranteed to have you wanting more. Most read in News Travel You can even purchase an 'ultimate ride' wristband for £120, which gives you access to all of the attractions for the entire season. And families can grab a free 'all inclusive' wristband, from Guest Services, which allows you to unlock a range of exclusive treats and discounts. Three new family-friendly summer events that kids will love from Disney hunt to walking tour If you're peckish during your stay, there's plenty of food on offer, including Belgian waffles, chocolate covered fruit and churros. Simon Layton, centre director at Trafford Centre, said: 'We know how much families look forward to our summer fair, and this year we're thrilled to bring even more value and creativity with the new Summer Activity Zone. "Whether you're making memories on the beach, enjoying the rides or crafting with the kids, this is summer done the Trafford Centre way – fun, affordable and unforgettable.' More kid friendly activities This comes as an Where can kids eat for free this summer? THE summer holidays are here, but entertaining the kids need not cost a fortune. Here, we reveal where you can get free and cheap meals for your little ones during the 'endless' summer holidays. ASDA CAFE: Nip into an Asda cafe to feed the kids after the weekly shop. Under-16s get a hot or cold meal for £1 at any time of day. Little ones are covered, too. Kids under 18 months get a free Ella's baby food pouch with any purchase. BEEFEATER: This family-friendly pub chain makes mornings a breeze. Two kids under 16 eat for free with the purchase of an adult breakfast for £10.99. It's available from 6.30am to 10.30am midweek and 7am to 11am at weekends. BELLA ITALIA: Book a table and order an adult meal at the Italian eatery for kids aged two to 11 to get three courses and a drink for £1. Offer valid between 4pm and 6pm on Sundays to Wednesdays. On Thursdays, kids eat free all day when an adult meal is ordered from the a la carte menu. DUNELM: Make homeware shopping a fun day out. Dunelm's Pausa Cafes are offering free kids' meals for every £4 spent on their food or drink. Available all day, every day. BILL'S: Dine in at a Bill's restaurant to get up to two free kids' meals (normally £6.95 each) with an adult meal. Valid weekdays only until August 30. IKEA: Make it a food day at the Swedish home store. On every day except Fridays, enjoy a pit stop at their famous cafe from 11am to get a kids' pasta or mac and cheese dish for 95p. Other mini meals are available for £1.50. PIZZA EXPRESS: Kids up to age ten can get a free three-course Piccolo meal including dough balls, pizza or pasta and dessert with every adult meal purchased. The offer runs every day until August 11. TESCO: Pop to the supermarket cafe from Monday to Friday until August 30 for free kids' meals when an adult buys any item in the cafe. You must have a Clubcard to redeem the offer. THE RANGE: Kids under 16 get one free meal per adult main purchased at The Range cafes. Options include sandwiches, a cooked breakfast and fish and chips. All kids' meals come with a piece of fruit and a drink. The major renovation has totalled £4.5 million and includes a new cove cafe and bar on the premises. Tinside Lido has been carefully restored and re-imagined as part of the UK's first National Marine Park. As part of the work, the first floor of the lido has been brought back into use as a flexible, multi-purpose space. It has been earmarked for youth activities, digital learning, training, and events, and is supported by a new kitchen and bar facility. And a SC2 waterpark in Rhyl, Wales was forced to close back in 2023, but opened up again on July 5th, with the addition of a new soft-play area. The new kids attraction is part of the Rainforest Diner, with the soft play also rainforest themed. 5 There's plenty on offer for adults too Credit: Instagram 5 The funfair has something for everyone Credit: YouTube
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge city beach returns to UK for school holidays with funfair, £3.30 splash park & unlimited rides
Scroll down to find out where kids can eat free this summer RIDE ON Huge city beach returns to UK for school holidays with funfair, £3.30 splash park & unlimited rides Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE city beach with a funfair and water park has reopened in a major UK city, just in time for the school holidays. With the majority of UK schools breaking up today, July 23, parents will be desperately on the hunt for budget friendly ways to keep the kids entertained. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The Trafford Centre's Summer Fair has opened in time for summer Credit: Instagram 5 The family-friendly attraction is open from July 19 to August 31 Credit: Instagram 5 You can purchase ride tokens for £1 Credit: YouTube Situated outside the Great Hall at Manchester's iconic Trafford Centre, the family-friendly attraction is open from July 19 to August 31, and has countless activities to keep little ones occupied for hours. Access to the fun-packed site costs £3.50 on the door or £3 (plus a 30p booking fee) online. Once you've paid your entrance fee you have free unlimited access to the sandy beach, where you can relax on a deckchair while the kids build sandcastles. There's no time limit on your tickets, and the opening times for the attraction are between 12 and 8pm. You can also try out zorbing in the splash zone and kids can get stuck in to a wide range of free crafts in the Summer Activity Zone. Each week, the craft tent offers a new theme "packed with imagination, colour, and fun", with little ones able to try out baking, painting, or building. If that's not enough to keep the family entertained, you can also purchase ride tokens for £1 each, with each ride typically costing between three and five tokens. Adrenaline junkies will love the popular Star Flyer and Sea Storm rides that are guaranteed to have you wanting more. You can even purchase an 'ultimate ride' wristband for £120, which gives you access to all of the attractions for the entire season. And families can grab a free 'all inclusive' wristband, from Guest Services, which allows you to unlock a range of exclusive treats and discounts. Three new family-friendly summer events that kids will love from Disney hunt to walking tour If you're peckish during your stay, there's plenty of food on offer, including Belgian waffles, chocolate covered fruit and churros. Simon Layton, centre director at Trafford Centre, said: 'We know how much families look forward to our summer fair, and this year we're thrilled to bring even more value and creativity with the new Summer Activity Zone. "Whether you're making memories on the beach, enjoying the rides or crafting with the kids, this is summer done the Trafford Centre way – fun, affordable and unforgettable.' More kid friendly activities This comes as an iconic lido with stunning coastal views has opened exciting new facilities as part of ongoing works. Where can kids eat for free this summer? THE summer holidays are here, but entertaining the kids need not cost a fortune. Here, we reveal where you can get free and cheap meals for your little ones during the 'endless' summer holidays. ASDA CAFE: Nip into an Asda cafe to feed the kids after the weekly shop. Under-16s get a hot or cold meal for £1 at any time of day. Little ones are covered, too. Kids under 18 months get a free Ella's baby food pouch with any purchase. BEEFEATER: This family-friendly pub chain makes mornings a breeze. Two kids under 16 eat for free with the purchase of an adult breakfast for £10.99. It's available from 6.30am to 10.30am midweek and 7am to 11am at weekends. BELLA ITALIA: Book a table and order an adult meal at the Italian eatery for kids aged two to 11 to get three courses and a drink for £1. Offer valid between 4pm and 6pm on Sundays to Wednesdays. On Thursdays, kids eat free all day when an adult meal is ordered from the a la carte menu. DUNELM: Make homeware shopping a fun day out. Dunelm's Pausa Cafes are offering free kids' meals for every £4 spent on their food or drink. Available all day, every day. BILL'S: Dine in at a Bill's restaurant to get up to two free kids' meals (normally £6.95 each) with an adult meal. Valid weekdays only until August 30. IKEA: Make it a food day at the Swedish home store. On every day except Fridays, enjoy a pit stop at their famous cafe from 11am to get a kids' pasta or mac and cheese dish for 95p. Other mini meals are available for £1.50. PIZZA EXPRESS: Kids up to age ten can get a free three-course Piccolo meal including dough balls, pizza or pasta and dessert with every adult meal purchased. The offer runs every day until August 11. TESCO: Pop to the supermarket cafe from Monday to Friday until August 30 for free kids' meals when an adult buys any item in the cafe. You must have a Clubcard to redeem the offer. THE RANGE: Kids under 16 get one free meal per adult main purchased at The Range cafes. Options include sandwiches, a cooked breakfast and fish and chips. All kids' meals come with a piece of fruit and a drink. The major renovation has totalled £4.5 million and includes a new cove cafe and bar on the premises. Tinside Lido has been carefully restored and re-imagined as part of the UK's first National Marine Park. As part of the work, the first floor of the lido has been brought back into use as a flexible, multi-purpose space. It has been earmarked for youth activities, digital learning, training, and events, and is supported by a new kitchen and bar facility. And a free-to-visit soft play has opened at a waterpark this year in time for summer. SC2 waterpark in Rhyl, Wales was forced to close back in 2023, but opened up again on July 5th, with the addition of a new soft-play area. The new kids attraction is part of the Rainforest Diner, with the soft play also rainforest themed. 5 There's plenty on offer for adults too Credit: Instagram
South Wales Argus
24-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair invites new businesses
Last Saturday, (June 21) the Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair was in full swing. The event showcased the best of local traders and had lots of different activities to enjoy. From live music to archery and face painting there was something there for everyone. These were just some of the friendly faces at Pontypool Summer Fair. Squishies owner Steven Smith at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) Squishies is a new business that's opened in the market. Run by Steven Smith 39, the business specialises in engravings and customised prints on glass and slate. Speaking about the business Steven said: 'It's a family run business, and we offer personalised photographs on engravings on glass slate metals for decorations, and this is my third week.' Squishies at Pontypool Indoor Market (Image: NQ) Speaking about the Summer Fair Steven said: 'We've had lots of people coming in and enjoying themselves, so it's been really good.' Another new business open at the Summer Fair was Mark's Mobile Butchers. Mark's had a Summer Fair deal on which consisted of £20 worth of meat in a mix and match bundle. Inside Mark's Butchers at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) A representative for the business said: 'We've been here two weeks, and they haven't had anything like this in Pontypool for a long time. 'The indoor market staff look after you and are constantly holding events.' Malcolm McElhone inside Mark's Butchers at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) Local customer Malcolm McElhone 74 said the following about the new business. 'It's very good there's discounts on food and things like that and the music's good.' Lisa Wynn singing at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) Lisa Wynn 22, sang throughout the day. When asked to describe her music she said: 'This is for me to have a mess around and sing a few songs really. 'It's a mixture of everything to be honest and public reactions been really good.' Scout Leader Lisa Michael at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair with a young scout (Image: NQ) The local Scouts also showed up to support the event. 37-year-old Lisa Michael has been a Scout Leader for many years she helped run an archery booth at the market. Lisa said: 'So, Torfaen Scouts has groups all over Torfaen and so this is a snippet of what we do so we've got some archery and tomahawks and a donation box. 'This is just a snippet of what we do and it's so nice to see people in the market.' Michelle Lee Face painter at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) Finally, what family friendly event wouldn't have a face painting station? Michelle Lee 63 travelled all the way from Neath to support the fair. She painted lots of unique designs throughout the day with all proceeds going to Jayde's Cat Charity a Neath based cat charity. Marcel and Abel showing off their face paints at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) She said: 'I've been face painting with all the different colours and all different styles. 'We've got lucky dips for all ages, and every penny goes to Jayde's Cat Rescue.' Lucky dip prizes at Pontypool Indoor Market Summer Fair (Image: NQ) She spoke about Jayde's Cat Rescue: 'So, we give people information into adopting cats and if anyone's having a problem with a cat, we'll help with that. Not a bad little Summer Fair overall!
Irish Independent
04-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Ashford, Glenealy and Redcross
Pockets of Hope Hopelessness can often be a characteristic of many lives today. This is not difficult to believe as with increasing secularism, war, violence, lack of social cohesion, the lack of care for our planet and general brokenness, it can be a real challenge to be a person of hope. In response to our plight Pockets of Hope is a project created by Fr. Alan Hilliard and designed by Mary-Aoife Ong which is based on the writings of Pope Francis in the document Spes Non Confundit (Hope Does Not Disappoint) which is the theme for The Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. Pockets of Hope draws on the imagery of the Burren Landscape on the western shore of Ireland. The display aims to highlight how hope can be discovered even amidst the most bleak of landscapes. Our selection of Pockets of Hope reflection posters will be on display in the Holy Rosary Church Ashford for the month of June 2025. You are invited to complete your own mini pilgrim journey as you contemplate each message of hope and let God speak to you through the reflections. This is a selection from the complete set of forty-two posters which are on display in the Dublin Churches. It allows the pilgrim journey though the document, contemplating its rich and life-giving narrative for today's world. It is the desire that many people in Ireland can be filled with the gift of Hope through this project! GLENEALY Blessing of the graves The blessing of the graves will take place in Glenealy Cemetery on Saturday 19th July at 3pm. There will be refreshments afterwards in the hall courtesy of Glenealy Tidy Towns. Card drive 45 card drive will be on every Thursday night at 8pm in Glenealy Village Hall. New players always welcome. Indoor Bowls Indoor Bowls are played in Glenealy village hall every Wednesday night from 8pm to 10pm. New players always welcome. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more Pilates Pilates is now on in Glenealy Village Hall every Tuesday night from 7.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information contact Zara on 087 9367474. Book Exchange If anyone would like to exchange books or take books, the book shelf is just inside the main door at hall. There is a great selection to choose from. Astro Turf Astro turf is now available to rent at very competitive rates. Tennis court also available. For more information contact 0404 44040. REDCROSS Summer Fair Scoil San Eoin in Redcross are hosting a family-friendly Summer Fair on Saturday, June 14 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the school grounds. This is a fundraising event to support our small rural school, and the day will include stalls, games, food, a raffle, face painting, and a fun passport game for kids. All are welcome!
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Man who set up dog walking business while grieving his parents shortlisted for award
A man who set up a dog walking business while grieving the loss of both his parents has been shortlisted for an award. Nathan Jennings, 32, launched Rupert's Mates in January after both of his parents died just six months apart from one another. He was 'struggling to cope' and found solace after setting up the Bury-based dog walking and pet sitting business. Nathan has now been named as a finalist in the Best Pet Related Business category for the Animal Star Awards 2025. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. He said: 'It's a real honour to be recognised among so many brilliant pet professionals. Being named a finalist means a lot, not just for me, but for the people and pets who've been part of this journey. 'It hasn't always been easy, but I've been lucky to have family, clients, and fellow dog professionals who've cheered me on, offered advice, and helped me find my feet on the tougher days.' Nathan and his partner Jodie Sykes, decided to add Rupert, a chow chow and cavachon cross, to their household in an effort to create a 'new kind of family bond' which later inspired Nathan to set up the business. READ NEXT: Cat suffers life-changing burns in street acid attack READ NEXT: Disabled woman's sister hits out following 'series of care failings' Rupert's Mates offers customers flexible, tailored dog walking either in groups or one-to-one across Bury, Bolton and surrounding areas. They also do cat and pet drop-ins, puppy visits, transportation and emergency sitting. The Animal Star Awards were created in 2016 to give recognition to animals and humans for the 'extraordinary things that they do for one another' and the ceremony will take place in Leeds later this year. Nathan added: 'I'm very thankful for the continued support and trust from the people who let me be a part of their pets' lives every week. 'Even just being recognised is a win for me and I am looking forward to a night away with the mrs in Leeds for the awards ceremony.' Nathan will be hosting a stall at the Andy's Man Club Summer Fair on Saturday, June 29 at Radcliffe FC to raise vital funds for men's mental health and welcomes the opportunity to meet other dog walkers and owners.
