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Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Man braves 'famous Wimbledon queue' and issues two-word verdict
Wimbledon is in full swing, with tennis fans eager to watch their favourites battle it out on the court. One man decided to join the long queue to get a ticket on the day and shared how it went The queue to buy tickets for Wimbledon on the day is infamously long, full of tennis fans hoping to nab a last-minute seat. One man who joined it has shared if it was really worth it. Unless you're a household name, getting a ticket to this tennis tournament isn't easy. Some lucky people manage to secure their spot through the Wimbledon Public Ballot - first launched in 1924 - while others have to face the long queue that forms each day. Alex Dodman, an internet personality known for reviewing attractions and events in the UK, shared a video on TikTok on Monday (July 7) showing what it's really like to wait in line in the hopes of getting a ticket. In the clip, he explained: 'So if you weren't lucky enough to get a ticket in the ballot this year, or gifted one like some unbearable influencers, the only other way you're going to have a chance at getting in is by joining the famous Wimbledon queue.' Alex said that before he joined the queue, he did some research and found out the first 1,500 people get tickets to either Centre Court, Court 1 or Court 2. Anyone after that gets Grounds only tickets to the outside courts. With this in mind, he knew getting there earlier is better, so he decided to leave his house at 1:45am. After a two-hour drive, he parked his car and joined the queue at 3:50am. He shared that the 'good thing about it' is when you arrive you get a queue ticket with your place on, stopping people who came after you from getting further ahead in the queue. Alex added: 'Some people do decide to camp out overnight," but he was hopeful he would get a ticket as he got there "before any of the first trains." However, Alex found out he was number 2,900 in the queue and began to lose hope. He waited on a 'pathetic little spot' of grass from about 3.50am to 9am, which he said is when the queue begins to move. Alex noted you can leave the queue for half an hour to go to the toilet or buy food. He continued: 'As it got to 6am this place was absolutely rammed. People were everywhere. Champagne corks were popping and groups were having a laugh, but when I say having a laugh it was 6am and none of it was funny to me.' As it got to 9am, he started moving forwards - but only ended up 'just winding round the field a bit and then queuing again for another 45 minutes until we got going again where we made our way through the first gate.' He revealed that you 'keep queuing and queuing until your last opportunity to drop your bags off,' and after that you've 'finally made it to get your ticket.' Alex got a Grounds only pass for £30, but joined the queue for resale, where he was put on a waitlist. He was number 1,970 and felt like there was 'no way' he would get one of these tickets. The reviewer remarked: 'So onto the next queue to actually get into Wimbledon. This was about another half an hour that just wound its way round a field but then you're through the gates and actually in.' By this point it was 11am - meaning it took Alex more than seven hours to get into Wimbledon. He bought some of the iconic Wimbledon strawberries and cream for £2.70 and explored a gift shop selling items like keychains before braving the 'massive crowd' trying to find a seat for any court - but there were queues for all of them. He was able to watch a few matches on Court 15 in the end, but admitted that by mid-afternoon he was 'starting to fall asleep.' The tennis fan kept checking his resale number, but gave up at around 7pm. Alex ended: 'Would I try the famous Wimbledon queue again?", then issued the two-word verdict: "Absolutely not.'
Cision Canada
20-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
AT&T Mexico Partners With Circles to Deliver a Fully Digital Mobile Experience
Built on Circles' full-stack SaaS platform, Wim -AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand- delivers frictionless activation, seamless app journeys and a suite of lifestyle offerings designed for a connected world. SINGAPORE and MEXICO CITY, May 20, 2025 /CNW/ -- AT&T Mexico, in partnership with Circles, a global telco technology company, continues to drive innovation in the telecommunications industry with "Wim -AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand-, a digital mobile solution designed to meet the needs of an increasingly connected world. Powered by Circles' Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, Wim -AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand- represents an important step toward a digital operating model. Wim -AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand- operates entirely through a mobile app, with 100% eSIM activation and no need for physical SIM cards. Launched in just seven months, it ranks among the fastest digital telco rollouts. New users can receive and activate their eSIM in under two minutes via a seamless app-based journey. Wim -AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand– offers flexible plans and integrates premium digital perks through partnerships with Amazon Prime, Paramount Plus, and LoungeKey. From on-demand entertainment to travel benefits and airport lounge access, the brand provides users with a suite of lifestyle services, all managed through a single app. This launch is part of AT&T Mexico's digital transformation, supported by Circles' SaaS platform and deep telco expertise. The collaboration aims to introduce a practical and scalable digital approach to mobile services. Samy Abuyagui, CRO AT&T Mexico, said: "Wim –AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand– is designed to provide a streamlined and user-centric mobile experience that aligns with the evolving expectations of connected consumers. By focusing on flexibility, transparency, and ease of use, Wim –AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand– demonstrates how telcos can adapt to meet the demands of a digital-first world while continuing to deliver reliable and accessible services." Deepak Gulati, President of Corporate and Industry Alliances of Circles, said, "We're proud to power AT&T Mexico's launch of Wim. Wim is a proof point for what the future of telco looks like - fully digital, app-powered service that shows how telcos can rapidly transform into techcos with the right platform. Built on Circles' full-stack SaaS platform and deep operator expertise, AT&T Mexico was able to launch, onboard, and scale a next-gen mobile experience in record time. Wim has set a new standard for what digital mobile services should look like—and it's just the beginning of a broader digital revolution across the Americas and globally." Wim is now available nationwide in Mexico via eSIM. To learn more, visit AT&T Mexico is transforming the telecommunications industry by fostering competition and shaping the next generation of mobile internet. AT&T Mexico products and services are available nationwide at its points of sale. For more information about AT&T Mexico products and services, visit About Circles Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos. Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across 14 countries and 6 continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally. Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers. For more information, visit
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AT&T Mexico Partners With Circles to Deliver a Fully Digital Mobile Experience
Built on Circles' full-stack SaaS platform, Wim -AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand- delivers frictionless activation, seamless app journeys and a suite of lifestyle offerings designed for a connected world. SINGAPORE and MEXICO CITY, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Mexico, in partnership with Circles, a global telco technology company, continues to drive innovation in the telecommunications industry with "Wim -AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand-, a digital mobile solution designed to meet the needs of an increasingly connected world. Powered by Circles' Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, Wim -AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand- represents an important step toward a digital operating model. Wim -AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand- operates entirely through a mobile app, with 100% eSIM activation and no need for physical SIM cards. Launched in just seven months, it ranks among the fastest digital telco rollouts. New users can receive and activate their eSIM in under two minutes via a seamless app-based journey. Wim -AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand– offers flexible plans and integrates premium digital perks through partnerships with Amazon Prime, Paramount Plus, and LoungeKey. From on-demand entertainment to travel benefits and airport lounge access, the brand provides users with a suite of lifestyle services, all managed through a single app. This launch is part of AT&T Mexico's digital transformation, supported by Circles' SaaS platform and deep telco expertise. The collaboration aims to introduce a practical and scalable digital approach to mobile services. Samy Abuyagui, CRO AT&T Mexico, said: "Wim –AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand– is designed to provide a streamlined and user-centric mobile experience that aligns with the evolving expectations of connected consumers. By focusing on flexibility, transparency, and ease of use, Wim –AT&T Mexico's Digital Brand– demonstrates how telcos can adapt to meet the demands of a digital-first world while continuing to deliver reliable and accessible services." Deepak Gulati, President of Corporate and Industry Alliances of Circles, said, "We're proud to power AT&T Mexico's launch of Wim. Wim is a proof point for what the future of telco looks like - fully digital, app-powered service that shows how telcos can rapidly transform into techcos with the right platform. Built on Circles' full-stack SaaS platform and deep operator expertise, AT&T Mexico was able to launch, onboard, and scale a next-gen mobile experience in record time. Wim has set a new standard for what digital mobile services should look like—and it's just the beginning of a broader digital revolution across the Americas and globally." Wim is now available nationwide in Mexico via eSIM. To learn more, visit About AT&T Mexico AT&T Mexico is transforming the telecommunications industry by fostering competition and shaping the next generation of mobile internet. AT&T Mexico products and services are available nationwide at its points of sale. For more information about AT&T Mexico products and services, visit About Circles Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its innovative SaaS platform, empowering telco operators worldwide to effortlessly launch innovative digital brands or refresh existing ones, accelerating their transformation into techcos. Today, Circles partners with leading telco operators across 14 countries and 6 continents, including KDDI Corporation, Etisalat Group (e&), AT&T, and Telkomsel, creating blueprints for future telco and digital experiences enjoyed by millions of consumers globally. Circles is backed by renowned global investors, including Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia), Warburg Pincus, Founders Fund, and EDBI (the investment arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board), with a track record of backing industry challengers. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Circles; AT&T Mexico Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Examiner
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
East Cork: Swimming group brings good tidings to Youghal
Like many coastal communities around the country, Youghal has embraced the thrills and chills of year round sea swimming. The Youghal Swimmers' Group, however, has become a community within the community, boasting a large membership and a proclivity for making waves with fundraising exploits for local charities. They have also raised funds through a collection of personal commentaries on year-round bathing. 'It started in June 2020 with about six of us regularly swimming', says mum of two Linda Donoghue. 'Then we started a WhatsApp group to share tide times, sea conditions and so on. That attracted more people and others joined after seeing us still swimming after summer.' There are now over 230 people registered on the group's WhatsApp platform, including the original six swimmers. Ranging in age from 20s to mid-80s, they swim in various numbers at a spot between Youghal's front strand and Claycastle beach. Some wade in at dawn, but most prefer around 9am. On the joys of a warm human body suddenly encountering a very cold body of water, Linda explains: 'You get to experience the comfortable and the uncomfortable. I find that a great stress reliever.' Reiki practitioner Sally O'Connor, advises, 'get in and get down quickly', adding that 'It is just beautiful being in the water'. Females outnumber males by about 4 to 1, but the men are no less up to their necks in euphoria when it comes to being wet and shivering. Retired P&T worker Eugene Fox finds the cold water 'gives a bit of a buzz' and has even dived in while it was snowing. He also credits the swims with alleviating back pain. Pat Burke, a Kerrygold sales worker, has found it 'bitterly cold in February and March', but delights in the 'brilliant adrenaline rush'. Of course, nobody hails the experience better than Dutchman Wim Hof, a man never known for throwing logs on a fire. Wim is famous for promoting extremely cold temperatures as a health benefit. He reportedly once went temporarily blind and nearly died during a 57-metre swim under ice. He also ran a half-marathon in the Arctic barefoot. Wim would probably find Youghal beach in January a bit too hot. 'Proper exposure to the cold,' Wim has explained, 'builds up brown adipose tissue, leading to fat loss and reduced inflammation. This facilitates a fortified immune system, balanced hormone levels, improved sleep quality, and the production of endorphins that naturally elevate your mood.' Besides fortifying the immune system and balancing hormones, the Youghal sea swimmers revel in the social aspect to their pastime. 'Most of us bring hot drinks and snacks for a chat after a swim', says Christine Ryan, one of the original members. 'It's a very sociable way to start the day'. The social spectrum has included beachside tin whistle lessons and day trips to other resorts. They are presently taking French language lessons in Youghal library, inspired by an exchange visit to Youghal's French twin, L'Amor Plage. They resisted the urge to swim rather than fly there. Then there is the greenway cycle group they recently formed. In 2021, Linda suggested that the members scribble down a few sentiments on what cold water swimming means to them by way of producing a small pamphlet and fostering camaraderie. It culminated in over 200 pages of prose, poems, pictures and memoirs. The cover of Saltwater Souls, by local artist Andrea Cashell, won Best Cover at the prestigious national Carousel Aware Prize (CAP) awards in Dublin. Bringing sometimes very personal tones to the surface, the impetus and motivations, the release and empowerment of those morning dips caught the minds of swimmers and non-swimmers alike. 'To cycle or to walk? Walking means a 99 on the way out, cycling means a 99 on the ponders Tara McCarthy in her poetic memoir, The Splash. 'At one stage we formed an underwater rock band...,' writes Michael Hussey of swimming in his youth. The Youghal Swimmers Group, whose frequent dips are proving a very popular way to kickstart the day. Saltwater Souls sold over 1,600 copies and most importantly of all, they will tell you, raised €10,000 for Youghal's RNLI. The book was an extension of philanthropist leanings that began within a year of the group's formation. 'That was for the Simon Community in Cork,' recalls Christine. 'We raised nearly €3,000 through just a swim, breakfast and a raffle.' Holding about three fundraisers a year, a lengthy list of charities have benefited from their manual and digital bucket-rattling endeavours, with the total raised now surpassing €30,000. 'We raise funds for Daffodil Day annually and the rest are random causes', Christine informs. 'Mostly its local charities but also not exclusively and we are always open to approaches.' The group is presently raising funds for a solar-driven defibrillator, along with cold water shower, at their swimming spot. 'It is badly needed,' Christine explains, 'for ourselves and as it's such a favoured beach by families. Every beach in other countries seems to have them and we need them just as much.' It's said that the tide, like time, waits for nobody. You get the impression it may make an exception in Youghal.
