It's just not cricket to call cycling ‘extreme'
Simon Burnton (England cricketers forced into emergency travel plans before third West Indies ODI, 3 June) describes the 'extreme measures' that the England cricket players took in cycling, using buses and walking to the Oval to avoid heavy traffic. Excuse me, but what's extreme about not driving?Peter KaanExeter
The correspondence on the Caribbean origins of rum (6 June) reminded me of my experience of this as a sailing ship crew on St Vincent in 1975. From a small village bar we were able to regularly buy Mount Bentinck triple distilled rum at 180% proof. It cost 50p if you took your own bottle. We bought a large carboy for the crew cabin. I have no recollection of the Caribbean after that.Richard BarnardWivenhoe, Essex
Given that Reform UK is not in government, it seems rather wasteful for Zia Yusuf to return to lead a 'Doge' team (7 June) . Perhaps heading a department of party efficiency might be more appropriate.Toby WoodPeterborough
I was taught that time flies like an arrow, and fruit flies like a banana … not a kiwi (Letters, 3 June).Liz McInnes Rossendale, Lancashire
Hatred of the term 'train station' impacts me as well (Letters, 6 June).Brian ThomasMarden, Kent
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It's just not cricket to call cycling ‘extreme'
Simon Burnton (England cricketers forced into emergency travel plans before third West Indies ODI, 3 June) describes the 'extreme measures' that the England cricket players took in cycling, using buses and walking to the Oval to avoid heavy traffic. Excuse me, but what's extreme about not driving?Peter KaanExeter The correspondence on the Caribbean origins of rum (6 June) reminded me of my experience of this as a sailing ship crew on St Vincent in 1975. From a small village bar we were able to regularly buy Mount Bentinck triple distilled rum at 180% proof. It cost 50p if you took your own bottle. We bought a large carboy for the crew cabin. I have no recollection of the Caribbean after BarnardWivenhoe, Essex Given that Reform UK is not in government, it seems rather wasteful for Zia Yusuf to return to lead a 'Doge' team (7 June) . Perhaps heading a department of party efficiency might be more WoodPeterborough I was taught that time flies like an arrow, and fruit flies like a banana … not a kiwi (Letters, 3 June).Liz McInnes Rossendale, Lancashire Hatred of the term 'train station' impacts me as well (Letters, 6 June).Brian ThomasMarden, Kent Have an opinion on anything you've read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.
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Molly Mae reveals secret struggle over reunion with Tommy Fury as pair enjoy romantic staycation weekend with baby Bambi
MOLLY Mae has admitted there's certain aspects of reuniting with Tommy Fury that she's struggling to deal with in the spotlight. The Love Island icon and Maebe mogul finally confirmed she was back together with Tommy after a one-year break in May, after hiding their rekindled romance for months. 9 9 With their relationship now out in the open, Molly and Tommy have been enjoying a string of breaks together, enjoying a 'staycation' this weekend in the Cotswolds with their daughter, Bambi. But as the pair took some time away at a 17th century estate complete with a swimming pool, Molly uploaded a new vlog on her YouTube channel talking about life lately. In it, she admits that it's been strange adjusting to life publicly again with Tommy, and found herself struggling during a trip to Disneyland in Paris. 'Disneyland was just like… I don't want to say not enjoyable, because we had a lovely time,' she told the camera, adding: 'Disneyland was just, we went at the wrong time.' Explaining the family took the trip during the half-term holidays, Molly said she was joined by Tommy and Bambi, as well as a group of loved one. However, she found herself unable to enjoy the trip to its fullest after spotting other people at the park filming them and taking photos. While she tried to make light of the situation – saying she made sure she posed or stared at them so they realised later they had been caught out taking sneaky pictures – Molly said it was hard especially with their daughter around. 'At Disneyland, when I was with Bambi, it's quite hard to navigate that,' she said. 'When you have a toddler, you're out with your partner, and there's already a little bit of a new thing that you're back out together, and you're trying to navigate that, and then you can see people looking and staring and filming. 'It was my birthday as well, and it was just like… kind of tricky to figure out if we were having boundaries, or there weren't any boundaries.' Molly Mae and Tommy Fury 'confirm' reunion as they BOTH share snaps from holiday 'I won't be in a rush to go back anywhere as busy and as public and as crazy as that, because we should have known better, really,' she declared. 'I think we feel it more now, because obviously going out together now, it is a bit.. not anxiety inducing, I don't know what the word for it is, it's just a bit like new territory. 'Because for people it's a bit like taboo, I don't know, but if people see us out, it's like 'oh, like let's film!' 'I don't know – I just think I maybe felt it a bit more this time,' she noted. 9 9 9 After posting the vlog, Molly and Tommy whisked themselves away to a romantic "staycation" for the weekend. Holing up in the Cotswolds, Molly looked happy as she cuddled up next to Tommy during some downtime. Returning from a trip to St Tropez for work, Molly decided she needed some family time – with Bambi quickly taking to the hotel pool. Sharing one adorable snap, Molly said of her little one: "Telling this girl she can't go swimming when she sees a pool is like trying to put toothpaste back in the tube. Never going to happen!" However she noted it wasn't as glam as it looked, with Molly noting "It was freezing". 9 9 9
Daily Mail
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Howzat for a view? Dream flats that give owners one of the most coveted views in cricket with terrace overlooking the Oval go on sale
Cricket fans who want to stay at the heart of the action will be bowled over by a set of dream flats overlooking one of the sport's most iconic venues. The plush properties at Oval Mansions offer exceptional views of the Oval in south London and have now gone up for sale for between £400,000 and £600,000. Those who can stump up the cash will be the envy of cricket lovers across the country as they take in the Tests from the building's stunning roof terrace. And they can even bring friends along to watch the drama unfold, though strict limits are sometimes enforced for the highest-profile games. During the Ashes series between England and Australia, spots on the terrace are so highly sought after that plus ones are limited to just one per flat, with management regularly having to eject those who manage to sneak in. TV coverage from matches at the Oval regularly cuts to the swish viewing point, which was built just after the ground itself in the 1880s and is the last remaining building which mimics the shape of the hallowed stadium. And things often get slightly out of hand up on the terrace, with tenants telling infamous stories of when fans brought cheese fondues, Magnum bottles of wine and even full English breakfasts up to the rooftop to enjoy during a match. Joe Redmond, who has rented a flat at Oval Mansions for around two years, reminisced about the last Ashes series whilst watching Tuesday's ODI match between England and the West Indies from his vantage point. The 28-year-old, a civil servant at the Department for Transport, took the day off to watch England's third successive win with his girlfriend's dad, David Bartley, who had travelled from the Midlands for the match. He said: 'We made sure we moved in a week before the last Ashes test. 'We've seen some great Tests up here. We saw Stuart Broad's last wicket up here. 'It's nice to go between the ground and the terrace... It's a different atmosphere up here - it's great.' Mr Redmond recalled answering the door to a BBC camera crew accompanied by England cricket legend Phil Tuffnell during the last Ashes Test in August 2023. 'Phil Tuffnell came up here and filmed a bit, saying it was the best terrace in the world,' he added. 'He got us to do stuff like pretend someone had just got a wicket. 'It was crazy during the Ashes. People were getting to the terrace for 8am to secure a spot. 'One group had a massive cheese fondue, another group had a massive bowl of punch... One guy had a Magnum (1.5 litre) bottle of wine he was sharing round. It was the best atmosphere.' Another tenant, Olga Tyurina, had invited friend Ollie Carter over to watch the match. The 29-year-old has lived at Oval Mansions for around a year and a half and believes watching on the terrace is better than forking out for a ticket in the ground. 'I've seen quite a few matches,' she said. 'I've never been in the stadium - it's better seats up here: no queue for the toilets, cheaper drinks, cold beers. 'I've seen people bring a full English up here for a Sunday morning match. There can't be many places with a view like this. 'My husband came to view our flat and said, "That's it - that's where we're moving". I didn't complain.' Greg Morris, who works in software sales, moved into his flat at Oval Mansions just three months ago and says the terrace was a huge selling point in the move. 'The view definitely had sway in my decision,' the 30-year-old admitted. 'I was a member at the Oval when I first moved to London, but this view is mental - you might as well be in the stands. 'I've got the day off work to come and watch. It would be hard to argue against this being the best cricket property in the world. I think it's one of the prettiest stadiums in England.' Henry Stalder, 23, also recently moved in and said: 'I have been to the Oval a few times. A few of my friends are members... But I saw this place come up and thought it was perfect. 'It saves on the membership fees. [The terrace] was a big selling point. The main attraction. I've got a few friends coming up later. It's a different, fun view. It's like having a season ticket included in the rent.' Management consultant Tom had brought his friend Dom, a doctor, to the terrace for the ODI match. 'It's my second season of cricket [at Oval Mansions],' Tom said. 'I've probably seen 20 or 30 matches... It's so convenient and not a bad lifestyle. 'It would be good to do an Ashes weekend. The quality of the Oval itself attracts high-profile games. With the quality of the view, you might as well be in the crowd. 'You can bring friends up and not have to worry about forking out for beers and stuff. The view was the main reason me and my housemate moved here. 'We are both big cricket fans, and opportunities like this don't come around often.' Anish Ram, who works in trading, agreed the terrace was the main draw to his flat, which he moved into around nine months ago. 'It's a different kind of experience up here,' the 24-year-old, who took the day off to watch the ODI, said. 'I'm a pretty big cricket fan... It's the main reason I came here.' Meanwhile, marketing worker Ollie Pearce and girlfriend Freya Hatter, a marine biologist, came up to the terrace with a meal deal on their lunch break. Mr Pearce, 28, also recently moved in and was excited to catch some matches from the terrace. He said: 'I've only been to the one so far. Surrey versus Yorkshire. We saw Jonny Bairstow back at York and Surrey won, which is always good. 'You can't really beat it, can you?' The building's halcyon days fell during the iconic 2005 Ashes when cricketing greats mixed with tenants and the world's media on its rooftop to watch England beat Australia to win back the Ashes urn for the first time since the 1980s. TV teams rented flats and moved their operations to the building, while some directors were said to have left their seats in the corporate stands in favour of watching from the terrace.
