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Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fishing stories sought for dance performance
A dance company is seeking people's stories for a performance to celebrate a region's fishing villages. Meta4 Dance is calling for people from the north-east of England to share their memories and anecdotes from villages along the coast, and will also hold in-person consultations in Northumberland at the end of the month. Co-director and founder Lily Horgan, from the area, said living in rural areas meant people have had to travel long distances to get to theatres, so they were bringing the Fisherfolk project to the communities. She said: "To be able to bring these memories back to people, and for them to see us create something from what they give us, I think it could be really quite emotional." The project is in its early stages of development and aims to tell the story of heritage of fishing villages and celebrate the present day. Co-director and founder Charlie Dunne said: "At this stage, we're looking to consult with the community that have family connections, who have personal connections, stories, tales, funny anecdotes of maybe things that happened 40 years ago. "Maybe things that happened yesterday. It doesn't matter." He said there was no requirement for people to have dance experience. "They can just come and sit down and say, 'Oh, my auntie used to help bring the fish in or whatever it might be," Mr Dunne said. Fisherfolk has received funding from the Northumberland Dance Development fund, and was commissioned by Moving Art Management. Meta4 Dance said consultations would be held on 27 and 28 July, but invited people to get in touch via email or social media in the meantime. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Photographer shoots a decade of town's fishing Meta4 Dance
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
North East fishing stories sought for dance performance
A dance company is seeking people's stories for a performance to celebrate a region's fishing Dance is calling for people from the north-east of England to share their memories and anecdotes from villages along the coast, and will also hold in-person consultations in Northumberland at the end of the and founder Lily Horgan, from the area, said living in rural areas meant people have had to travel long distances to get to theatres, so they were bringing the Fisherfolk project to the said: "To be able to bring these memories back to people, and for them to see us create something from what they give us, I think it could be really quite emotional." The project is in its early stages of development and aims to tell the story of heritage of fishing villages and celebrate the present and founder Charlie Dunne said: "At this stage, we're looking to consult with the community that have family connections, who have personal connections, stories, tales, funny anecdotes of maybe things that happened 40 years ago."Maybe things that happened yesterday. It doesn't matter."He said there was no requirement for people to have dance experience."They can just come and sit down and say, 'Oh, my auntie used to help bring the fish in or whatever it might be," Mr Dunne said. Fisherfolk has received funding from the Northumberland Dance Development fund, and was commissioned by Moving Art Dance said consultations would be held on 27 and 28 July, but invited people to get in touch via email or social media in the meantime. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
CBC
19-06-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico as Category 3 hurricane
Powerful Hurricane Erick made landfall in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca early Thursday, the National Hurricane Centre in Miami said. The hurricane's centre was located about 30 kilometres east of Punta Maldonado. Its maximum sustained winds were clocked at 205 km/h. It was moving northwest at 15 km/h, the hurricane centre said. The storm was downgraded slightly before making landfall, from a powerful Category 4 to a Category 3. While slightly reduced in power, Erick is still considered a major hurricane as a Category 3, which can carry winds of up to 210 km/h. The storm threaded the needle between the resorts of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido, tearing into a sparsely populated stretch of coastline near the border of Oaxaca and Guerrero states. Agricultural fields blanket the low-lying coastal area between small fishing villages. Erick is expected to rapidly weaken as it crashes into the coastal mountains of southern Mexico, and the system is likely to dissipate late Thursday or early Friday, the hurricane centre said. The storm threatened to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge, forecasters said. Storm moves south on approach At first light Thursday, Acapulco awoke under ominous dark clouds, but without a drop of rain and small waves lapping at its central beach. However, the storm was forecast to move northwest just inland up the coast through midday, bringing heavy rain to the resort and the mountains that tower dramatically above it. Still, it appeared Acapulco had dodged the worst at least in terms of Erick's strong winds. Late Wednesday, Erick's projected path had crept south, closer to the resort city of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca state, with Acapulco up the coast to the northwest. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a video message Wednesday night that all activities in the region were suspended and she urged people to stay in their homes or to move to shelters if they lived in low-lying areas. Waves were crashing onto the esplanade in Puerto Escondido by nightfall, swamping wooden fishing boats that had been pulled up there for safety. The beach disappeared under pounding waves and the rising tide had already reached the interiors of some waterfront restaurants. Acapulco still scarred by Otis Acapulco residents had braced for Erick's arrival with more preparation and trepidation because of the memory of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Otis two years earlier. The city of nearly one million was devastated in October 2023 by Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 hurricane that rapidly intensified and caught many unprepared. At least 52 people died in Otis and the storm severely damaged almost all of the resort's hotels. Guerrero state Gov. Evelyn Salgado said via X that all movement in Acapulco and other beach communities was to be suspended at 8 p.m. local time Wednesday. Schools across the state were to remain closed for a second day Thursday. WATCH | Aftermath of 2023 Hurricane Otis in Acapulco: See the aftermath of Hurricane Otis in Acapulco 2 years ago Duration 0:43 Carlos Ozuna Romero, 51, lost his restaurant at the edge of an Acapulco beach when Otis slammed the resort with devastating winds. On Wednesday, he directed workers storing tables and chairs. "Authorities' warnings fill us with fear and obviously make us remember everything we've already been through," Ozuna Romero said in reference to Otis. Elsewhere, workers nailed sheets of plywood over shop windows and stacked sandbags outside doorways. Cars lined up to fill their tanks and shoppers made last-minute purchases before rushing home. Verónica Gómez struggled through the streets of Acapulco with a large jug of water. "We're all afraid because we think the same thing could happen," said the 40-year-old employee of a shipping company. But she said she and others learned a lot from Otis. "Now it's not going to catch us by surprise," she said, holding out a bag of canned food as evidence. In Acapulco on Wednesday, there was a strong presence of National Guard and police in the streets, but most visible were trucks from the national power company. Crews worked to clear drainage canals and brush. Rain could be Erick's legacy Laura Velázquez, Mexico's national civil defence co-ordinator, said Erick was forecast to bring "torrential" rains to Guerrero, Oaxaca and Chiapas in southern Mexico. The mountainous region along the coast is especially prone to mudslides with numerous rivers at risk of flooding.
The Guardian
09-06-2025
- The Guardian
Discover Bornholm: five ways to experience the best of Denmark's ‘Sunshine Island'
Denmark is a nation of islands – more than 400 by most counts – and one island in particular has a special place in the Danes' hearts: Bornholm. Closer to Sweden than Denmark, Bornholm is in the Baltic Sea and nicknamed the 'Sunshine Island' because it soaks up more sun than anywhere else in the nation. Spring reaches Bornholm earlier, and summer leaves later, its granite bones holding on to the warmth of the rays for longer, making it a great destination for outdoor adventures. Around one-and-a-half times the size of the Isle of Wight, the island is surrounded by clear water and fine sandy beaches, and dotted with fishing villages and small creative communities, drawn to this spot thanks to the luminous quality of its light. Quiet tree-lined country lanes lead past fields to smokehouses with white chimneys around the coast, reminders of the island's past as a herring fishing hotspot. It's a legend in Danish terms for all these reasons and more: here are just five ways to get the most from the Danes' favourite island. With more than 140 miles of signposted cycle routes, Bornholm is made to be explored on two wheels. Some visitors bring their own bikes, others rent them on the island, where a variety of types are available, including trailers for kids, and electric bikes for those who need a little extra oomph. The official routes cross from village to village, beach to heath and forest to farmland, stopping at key points of interest including local vineyards, smokehouses and the island's round whitewashed medieval churches. All the important things, in other words, because a cycle tour of Bornholm is about getting much more than miles under your belt: it's a cultural tour with local history and food thrown in too. The 64-mile Route 10 loops all the way round the edge of the island on gravel, coastal, and forest tracks, with the Baltic Sea on your left as you go. Experienced cyclists are said to complete it in four to five hours, but why rush when the joy is in the journey? Bornholm's rugged cliffs and ruined castle give a little hint of how this island once was a haunt of medieval pirates and Viking plunderers. Today, coastal life is peaceful, with sea kayaking and paddleboarding popular ways to explore the island's beaches and discover caves and coves you can't reach on foot. Perhaps the best sea-going challenge is the circumnavigation of the island. Guides are available and kayaks can be rented on the island; all you have to do is decide which direction to tackle it in. If you're more interested in being under the water than on top of it, northern Europe's largest wreck, Fu Shan Hai, lies just offshore, and you can take diving and snorkelling trips on the island too. Pack some local smoked herring in your rucksack – it makes a great packed lunch with a chunk of local bread – and set off on one of Bornholm's beautiful trails. Whether you're going from fishing village to fishing village, or tackling the entire 75-mile coastal path, it's a great way to experience the island. There's a guide to hiking on the island that outlines everything from short hikes ideal for families to longer routes taking you past fields of cattle and into woodland dells. What makes hiking on Bornholm special is its dreamy peacefulness. It's a calm place: limited traffic means you can hear the waves on the shoreline before you even reach the dunes, and nature roams free, with rabbits hopping along the ruts in newly ploughed fields and pheasants strutting in the forests. With more than 400 secured climbing trails, Bornholm is one of Denmark's most popular spots for climbers. Bolted tracks in the cliffs of the quarries at Moseløkken and Ringebakkerne offer easy-to-follow routes, while bouldering can be found along the Ørnebjerg coast. If you're interested in giving climbing a try, Klatring Bornholm is one of a number of operators that offers guided climbs, training and rappelling experiences for children as young as six. Join the team on coastal routes, finding footholds in the cliffs high above the waves, or abseiling down the 45-metre granite rock face beside the Opal Lake. It's quite the experience to hang in mid air over the cliff, suspended high above the treetops, with the sea stretching out below. Bornholm's landscape packs a lot in for such a small island. Between Tejn and Gudhjem, on the north coast, the Sanctuary Cliffs stand out – sharp granite cliffs reaching up to 22 metres with deep caves between them that you can explore by boat. From there, a short drive or walk away, you'll find old forests with rivers running through them, the jewel-blue Opal Lake, a remnant of a granite quarry, plus cosy villages with ice-cream parlours and sandy beaches. You'll find bison grazing in the middle of the island, sand so fine it's used in hourglasses in the south, and the 10-mile long Echo Valley, which stretches along the island. Shout into the stillness and hear Bornholm call back. Perhaps the best view overall, however, is from the ruins of Hammershus Castle as the sun is setting. Discover the island where nature, history and creativity meet, and possibly where your next great adventure begins
Condé Nast Traveler
06-06-2025
- Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Villas Along the Cinque Terre
Comprising an enchanting string of fishing villages on the Italian Riviera, the Cinque Terre brings to mind dreamy visions of pastel-hued villas clustered around rugged cliffs and historic ports. Petite in size yet buzzing with life, its five official settlements—Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore—are all connected by scenic hiking trails, while a plethora of stunning beaches, harborside gelaterias, and traditional restaurants provide pitstop refreshments along the way. This picturesque region has earned the title of a UNESCO World Heritage site, but other noteworthy areas spill out from the peripheries, too, offering more spacious villas in more secluded spots. Below, we've selected seven of the best villas along the Cinque Terre itself, as well as those in neighboring areas. This article was originally published on Condé Nast Traveller UK.
