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The Sun
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Popular car festival scrapped just weeks before ‘cherished' event in huge blow to hundreds of drivers
A HUGE car festival held has been cancelled in a huge blow to drivers. Organisers have blamed the cancellation of the 'cherished' motor event, which sees thousands of attendants each year, on 'operational pressures'. 3 3 The Mount Edgcumbe American & Classic Car show sees attendants from all over the UK sharing their love for motors. Over 900 cars take place every year, with 100 stalls springing up to sell jewellery clothes and food and drinks. There is also a licensed bar, bouncy castles, fairground rides as well as incredible family friendly entertainment. This year's show and summer fair was set to take place on August 3, before it was abruptly cancelled by organisers. The show is held by Cornwall Hospice Care who said that 'operational pressures' led to the cancellation of the event. A spokesperson for the charity said: "We're very sorry to announce that this year's Mount Edgcumbe American & Classic Car Show & Summer Fayre, which was due to take place on Sunday, August 3, 2025, has been cancelled. 'Due to unexpected operational pressures, Cornwall Hospice Care have made the difficult decision to withdraw from this year's event which sadly means the event must be cancelled. 'We know how much the show means to our supporters, car enthusiasts, local businesses, and the community — and we share your disappointment. "The show is a cherished part of the summer calendar, celebrating stunning classic and American vehicles in a truly iconic setting. 'This much-loved event not only brings people together but also plays an important role in raising funds for the specialist care provided by Cornwall Hospice Care and supporting the valuable work of The Friends of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park." The spokesperson for the Cornwall Hospice Care added that the charity's team will be in touch with anyone who has already booked a ticket or stall for the event. Also, they have confirmed that Mount Edgcumbe Classic Car Show & Summer Fayre is set to go ahead next year. The news comes after the top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3000 were revealed. The Alfa Romeo GTV Spider took the top spot with its 16-valve four-cylinder engine and stylish design. Costing just £2000 to buy, the luxury car is both a beloved classic and a bargain. 3
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Swinging in the rain! Sex fetishists don't let thunderstorms and mud dampen their ardour at Britain's biggest swingers festival
Fetishists at the UK's biggest swingers festival haven't let the rain and storms put them off and have continued their wild weekend. Around one thousand kinky revelers have descended on a sleepy Lincolnshire village for Britain's biggest swingers festival taking place this weekend. The X-rated three-day extravaganza kicked off on Thursday and is now in its fifth year of attracting sexually adventurous guests from across the UK. Set in the middle of sleepy farmland near Grantham, this year's edition promises more risqué fun than ever before. And while attendees enjoyed a hot and sweaty first two days, basking in the UK's ongoing heatwave, ticketholders were less than impressed by the sudden rain. However they didn't let that stop their weekend of fun and many took to social media to emphasise the activities on offer and reassure organisers they would still be indulging their kinkier sides. For £200 a single ticket – or £250 per couple – attendees are treated to a raunchy line-up of saucy entertainment, including mobile dungeons, pole dancing, BDSM equipment stalls, and steamy hot tubs. Among the more eyebrow-raising activities on offer are spanking paddles for sale, kinky workshops, lingerie boutiques, foam parties and a game of butt-plug bingo. There's also a strong presence of kink culture, with dedicated 'play tents' and a focus on everything from bondage to consensual non-monogamy. Stalls selling sex toys, whips, chains and other NSFW gear line the grounds, as well as giant words written on the ground saying 'kink', 'play' and 'love'. But the rain has stopped some from enjoying. One attendee who goes by the social media name Baby Kink took to her TikTok to give a weather update. She said: 'Hi guys I'm down in the field today and it's a little bit wet - but not in the right way. 'We still have amazing things happening today. Lots of games and karaoke and wet thing. She added that there was still plenty of fun to be had despite the terrible weather. Another swinger who went by the name Saurora Aurora took to her Instagram story to complain about the weather. She said: 'Good morning guys it's definitely a different morning, day today it's obviously the British summer weather of rain and cold so we're not fully clothed which is really boring, fully clothed and cold.' But she said it was 'really good to chat to people in the lifestyle' and added she would be doing some 'spicy workshops' which she was looking forward to later in the day and finished by telling her followers she was excited for the final day. Pictures posted on social media showed revellers enjoying their weekend of hedonism in Lincolnshire, dabbling in body to body painting, BDSM workshops and foam parties as well as educational workshops and erotic dances. The event has previously attracted criticism from nearby residents who complained about 'loud moaning sounds' coming from the site. But it has since relocated to a larger, more rural location as numbers increased and organisers say they are committed to challenging the 'sleazy' stigma around the festival. Matthew Cole, who started Swingathon in 2020, says it is not exclusive to traditional swingers and it is more an 'adult alternative lifestyle event'. He said: 'Contrary to some beliefs, there are no keys in bowls, seedy music, lecherous individuals or a high level of STIs amongst this community. 'In fact, individuals within this community are respectful, conscientious, and more likely to practise safe sex or be regularly tested than the average person you might meet on a night out in a club. 'The team are passionate about normalising the sexual freedom that alternative lifestyles provide and continue to strive against prejudice and adversity to bring the community a safe and inclusive social, play and learning space.' The festival says it celebrates a broad range of adult alternative lifestyles, including LGBTQ+ identities, consensual non-monogamy, kink, and more. The event with also feature live music, DJs, workshops, demonstrations, stalls and games - all in a 'safe, inclusive space' which 'celebrates diversity.' Matt and his wife Stacie say they remain committed to challenging stigma and they have taken steps to ensure both safety and credibility. They claim attendees are vetted in advance and the event has a 'strong focus on consent and personal responsibility.' Matt added: 'Swingathon is not a sex party, but rather a gathering of open-minded individuals where friendships and relationships can begin or thrive. 'It aims to bring together a community with an inclusive positive experience, where friendships and relationships begin, rekindle and flourish through the embracement of uniqueness, regardless of the rumour mill.' However, some residents still oppose having the 'seedy' festival on their doorsteps and say it is not welcome in their quaint rural hamlet. One resident, who did not want to be named, said: 'We're becoming known as the swingers capital of England just because of this festival and that's not a title we want. 'Its mostly elderly people and families here so you can imagine them spitting their tea out when they learned we were to be the home of Swingathon. 'It's usually the talk of the village, some say let consenting adults do whatever they want to do, but I know many are not pleased they have chosen here for such activities. 'It's just a bit seedy and sleazy isn't it? Not for me I'm afraid.'
The Independent
3 days ago
- The Independent
Woman dies at Tomorrowland after falling unwell
A 35-year-old Canadian woman died at the Tomorrowland festival in Belgium after becoming unwell on Friday night. Prosecutors in Antwerp are investigating her death, with initial findings indicating strong evidence of a drug-related cause. Emergency services attempted to resuscitate the woman at the festival grounds before she was transferred to hospital, where she later died. The incident occurred just days after a significant fire destroyed the festival's main stage earlier in the week. Despite the fire, organisers managed to construct an alternative main stage, allowing the festival to open two hours later than scheduled.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Final Gran Fondo on closed public roads to start
The final edition of a mass participation cycling event held on closed public roads is set to take place ahead of its reincarnation into an off-road competition. Gran Fondo Isle of Man runs over both days of the weekend, with rolling road closures on Sunday to accommodate three of the four challenges in the series. Organisers have said the event will be transformed into a collection of races on gravel, tracks, and private land in 2026, a decade after it was first run on public roads. Regularly attracting entrants from places from as far afield as Japan, Australia and South Africa, more than 1,000 competitors have entered the 2025 event. It was originally run under the banner of CycleFest in 2016 before evolving into the Gran Fondo Isle of Man brand. All-time Tour de France stage win record holder Mark Cavendish is among the 8,000 past participants in the event, along with many of the island's other top cyclists. Organisers previously said the event would be brought to a close in 2025 after its scale had become "enormous". This year's event will see the main classes held over three distances on Sunday – in the Gran Fondo, Medio Fondo and Piccolo Fondo. But for younger participants, a family friendly Minisculo Fondo takes place within the race village at the Mooragh Park in Ramsey over a 0.6-mile (1km) distance on Saturday. That event begins at 15:00 BST in the northern park, with the other three classes being run with staggered starts the following day. Gran Fondo Start time: 09:30 Distance: 85 miles (137km) Route: The course starts in Ramsey in a northerly direction along the coast through Dog Mills, Bride, Smeale, The Lhen, Sandygate and Ballaugh. It then travels through the west of the island via Druidale, Sartfield, Little London, Staarvey, Ballig, St John's and Patrick. The southern section of the route passes through Glen Maye, Dalby, the Round Table, Ronague, Corlea, South Barrule, and the Rushen Mines through to Lower Foxdale. Competitors will then head back to St John's, heading to The Hope, Archallagan, Garth, Crosby and Mount Rule before heading towards the Mountain Road via West Baldwin, Injebreck and Brandywell, before turning down Tholt-y-Will at the Bunglalow. The final part of the course runs through the Sulby Claddaghs, St Jude's and back to Ramsey. Medio Fondo Start time: 09:45 Distance: 45 miles (72km) Route: Diverts from the main route at Ballaugh, heading straight to Brandywell Cottage and bypassing the southern section of the course. Piccolo Fondo Start time: 10:00 Distance: 20 miles (32km) Route: Remains on the largely flat northern plain of the island, returning to Ramsey after reaching St Jude's on the main route. Organisers said next year's new event, which would be focussed around Castletown in the south of the island and feature a range of bicycle types, would be in a similar vein to the now defunct End2End Mountain Bike Race. That competition, run on an off-road course between the Point of Ayre and Port Erin, was scrapped in 2021 due to a lack of volunteers to run it following a pause during the coronavirus pandemic. Explaining the planned transformation of the Gran Fondo event in 2026, event director Paul Phillips said gravel cycling was "experiencing rapid growth" so it had "felt like the ideal time to apply our expertise to a new project". "We're excited about the plans we have in the works and can't wait to share them with the riders who have supported us over the years – and hopefully attract new faces who prefer off-road cycling," he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. More on this story Final Gran Fondo cycling event to be held in 2025 Gran Fondo showed island 'looking its best' Record entry for Gran Fondo Isle of Man weekend Related internet links Gran Fondo Isle of Man
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Final Gran Fondo on closed public roads to start
The final edition of a mass participation cycling event held on closed public roads is set to take place ahead of its reincarnation into an off-road competition. Gran Fondo Isle of Man runs over both days of the weekend, with rolling road closures on Sunday to accommodate three of the four challenges in the series. Organisers have said the event will be transformed into a collection of races on gravel, tracks, and private land in 2026, a decade after it was first run on public roads. Regularly attracting entrants from places from as far afield as Japan, Australia and South Africa, more than 1,000 competitors have entered the 2025 event. It was originally run under the banner of CycleFest in 2016 before evolving into the Gran Fondo Isle of Man brand. All-time Tour de France stage win record holder Mark Cavendish is among the 8,000 past participants in the event, along with many of the island's other top cyclists. Organisers previously said the event would be brought to a close in 2025 after its scale had become "enormous". This year's event will see the main classes held over three distances on Sunday – in the Gran Fondo, Medio Fondo and Piccolo Fondo. But for younger participants, a family friendly Minisculo Fondo takes place within the race village at the Mooragh Park in Ramsey over a 0.6-mile (1km) distance on Saturday. That event begins at 15:00 BST in the northern park, with the other three classes being run with staggered starts the following day. Gran Fondo Start time: 09:30 Distance: 85 miles (137km) Route: The course starts in Ramsey in a northerly direction along the coast through Dog Mills, Bride, Smeale, The Lhen, Sandygate and Ballaugh. It then travels through the west of the island via Druidale, Sartfield, Little London, Staarvey, Ballig, St John's and Patrick. The southern section of the route passes through Glen Maye, Dalby, the Round Table, Ronague, Corlea, South Barrule, and the Rushen Mines through to Lower Foxdale. Competitors will then head back to St John's, heading to The Hope, Archallagan, Garth, Crosby and Mount Rule before heading towards the Mountain Road via West Baldwin, Injebreck and Brandywell, before turning down Tholt-y-Will at the Bunglalow. The final part of the course runs through the Sulby Claddaghs, St Jude's and back to Ramsey. Medio Fondo Start time: 09:45 Distance: 45 miles (72km) Route: Diverts from the main route at Ballaugh, heading straight to Brandywell Cottage and bypassing the southern section of the course. Piccolo Fondo Start time: 10:00 Distance: 20 miles (32km) Route: Remains on the largely flat northern plain of the island, returning to Ramsey after reaching St Jude's on the main route. Organisers said next year's new event, which would be focussed around Castletown in the south of the island and feature a range of bicycle types, would be in a similar vein to the now defunct End2End Mountain Bike Race. That competition, run on an off-road course between the Point of Ayre and Port Erin, was scrapped in 2021 due to a lack of volunteers to run it following a pause during the coronavirus pandemic. Explaining the planned transformation of the Gran Fondo event in 2026, event director Paul Phillips said gravel cycling was "experiencing rapid growth" so it had "felt like the ideal time to apply our expertise to a new project". "We're excited about the plans we have in the works and can't wait to share them with the riders who have supported us over the years – and hopefully attract new faces who prefer off-road cycling," he added. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. More on this story Final Gran Fondo cycling event to be held in 2025 Gran Fondo showed island 'looking its best' Record entry for Gran Fondo Isle of Man weekend Related internet links Gran Fondo Isle of Man
