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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
'Stackable and stylish' Dunelm dining chairs get 50% price cut in clearance sale
'Very easy to put together and very comfortable. They feel and look more expensive than they were. ' Shoppers don't have long left to snap up a bargain in Dunelm's clearance sale, which is set to end on Monday, August 18. With a variety of popular homeware products getting discounts up to 50 per cent, shoppers have the opportunity to save a bit of money on home decor essentials. One of the most important items to have readily available in your home, especially if you have regular visitors, is a durable set of chairs. Dunelm has reduced the price of a popular chair down to a bargain price, which can be used for the dining table or stored away until needed, Normally retailing for £39, shoppers can now snatch up the Burton Dining Chairs in either white or teal for the steal price of £19.50. It should be noted that this is the price for one chair. Described as a 'practical yet stylish' addition to any home, this Burton dining chair will easily blend in with a variety of aesthetics due to its simple design. Whether it is a monochrome, minimalistic design or a hectic household, this chair is the ideal option for many homes. Featuring a high-back to the chair for added comfort, this seat is made with easy-to-clean materials and a sturdy design to make it a reliable seat for years to come. Burton Dining Chairs £39 £19.50 Dunelm Buy Now Product Description One of the best features of the seat is that it is stackable. This means if shoppers buy multiple chairs, they can easily be stored away without taking up any extra room and can also be easily whipped out when unexpected guests arrive. For those wanting something more unique, Dunelm is also selling the Elements Griffin Dining Chair for £39 each. Available in six different colourways, these stackable chairs are perfect for both formal dining rooms and casual kitchen settings. Alternatively, Argos is selling the Chicago Pair of Solid Wood Dining Chair for £70. Including two chairs featuring a cream and oak design, these chairs are said to offer a touch of country cottage charm. Made with hard wearing solid wood, these chairs are both sturdy and stylish. Back to the Burton Dining Chair, it currently has a 4.7 star rating from shoppers, with many describing it as stylish and comfortable. One highly satisfied shopper said: "Excellent quality, colour is just right for us and very good value for money." With another five-star reviewer writing: "Very easy to put together and very comfortable. They feel and look more expensive than they were." However, one shopper noted a mishap, writing: "They are great chairs, however, I was given one random grey chair when all were supposed to be white, so [there was a] mix up when sending out." While another wasn't blown away by the design: "Ordinary kitchen chair - will be useful as a spare but not quite what I was looking for - it is still in the box so cannot comment on comfort." Homewares deal of the week Switch up your bedroom's aesthetic and keep those summer vibes with one bedding set from Dunelm that is now 30 percent less. The Darla Floral Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set has been crafted from a soft cotton to keep cool amidst the current hot spell, with the pink colourway included in the offer. For shoppers looking for a single sized set, the pink Darla bedding is now £14 instead of £20. For a double the set retails for £16.80 (£24), meanwhile the king size is down to £21 (£30). The super king has also dropped from £34 to £23.80. The duvet comes with matching pillowcases to create a seamless design. For added versatility, this bedding set is also reversible so shoppers can instead choose to flip the set over and enjoy a calm design that resembles soft clouds. Dunelm shoppers have loved the Darla bedding set so much they can't stop gushing over it, as one said: "Really pretty bedding. Feels great in the bed. Washes well, easy to iron, and excellent quality." While another five-star reviewer added: "Lovely sage green fresh colour brightens the bedroom up for the summer. Washes good low spin as can crease but iron well." Get the popular Darla Floral Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set for 30 per cent less at Dunelm. Despite this, a top reviewer added: "I bought four of these chairs in teal. Easy to put together, comfortable, and stylish. They are stackable too. Overall a really great way to update my dining room without a hefty price tag." With a sixth person saying: "Fast delivery and sturdy chairs. I needed strong but cheap chairs for my granddaughter who had ordered a dining set off Facebook and received unusable tat. "These chairs were delivered in a couple of days. She was able to put them together herself and the children can now sit at her table again. She's over the moon." The Burton Dining Chairs are part of Dunelm's huge clearance event. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
South Wales Guardian
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Ammanford poet Tudur Hallam wins National Eisteddfod Chair
Tudur Hallam, from Ammanford, was awarded the Chair at this year's National Eisteddfod in Wrexham for a series of deeply personal poems. Mr Hallam, who attended Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman, previously won the Chair in 2010 at the Blaenau Gwent and Valleys National Eisteddfod. He said: "It was a very emotional occasion, especially when the audience stood for the second time. "But after greeting my family, I relaxed a little and enjoyed the ceremony. "The Eisteddfod and the Gorsedd did everything they could to make things easier." Mr Hallam was diagnosed with cancer during Eisteddfod week last year and said he was unable to write in Welsh for several months. He said: "I feel happy, proud that I competed because I wasn't sure whether I should submit the awdl or not. "I've been quite conflicted about it because the content of the awdl is so emotional, but today feels like a celebration. "Winning the Chair or the Crown is an achievement, and hearing that it was a strong competition makes me feel incredibly lucky to have won, to be honest." He credited the support of his family and doctors with helping him return to writing. He said: "I believe writing can be a great help to people, and personally I wanted to write immediately after the diagnosis, but I couldn't. "I think I was in a state of shock, and then in January, after receiving bad news that the treatment meant to buy me time hadn't worked, suddenly the words started to flow from me. "Now I'm glad I've created something positive out of a very difficult situation." Fifteen poets competed for the Chair this year, the highest number since 1989. Judges described the standard as 'exceptionally strong.' The Eisteddfod said Mr Hallam wished to thank his family and friends for their support, especially over the past year. Mr Hallam lives in Foelgastell, Carmarthenshire, with his wife Nia and their children Garan, Bedo, and Edwy. He is an emeritus professor at Swansea University.
Fox News
11-08-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
WATCH LIVE: Tomi Lahren exposes Dems' scheme to rig the map with open borders
GOPAC Chair David Avella also joins the show to explain why we need a recount of the congressional map.
Wales Online
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
National Eisteddfod 2025: 'I couldn't write in Welsh, I was in a state of shock'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A father-of-three was awarded the Chair at the 2025 National Eisteddfod in Wrexham. Tudur Hallam was lauded for his deeply personal poems about his cancer diagnosis almost exactly a year ago. In an emotional ceremony on Friday afternoon (August 8), the pavilion rose to its feet to applaud the winning poet as the Archdruid greeted him. Tudur's brother, Gwion Hallam, also addressed the pavilion with a heartfelt poem. It is the second time Tudur has received the award, following his success in the competition at the Blaenau Gwent and Valleys National Eisteddfod in 2010. After the ceremony, Mr Hallam said the experience of standing in the pavilion to be greeted as the winner of the Chair was 'exhilarating". He said: 'It was a very emotional occasion, especially when the audience stood for the second time. 'But after greeting my family, I relaxed a little and enjoyed the ceremony. The Eisteddfod and the Gorsedd did everything they could to make things easier.' Tudur received a cancer diagnosis during Eisteddfod week last year, and for months afterward he was unable to write anything in Welsh. He said: 'I feel happy, proud that I competed because I wasn't sure whether I should submit the awdl (long poem) or not. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now "I've been quite conflicted about it because the content of the awdl is so emotional, but today feels like a celebration. Winning the Chair or the Crown is an achievement, and hearing that it was a strong competition makes me feel incredibly lucky to have won, to be honest." (Image: Aled Llywelyn) He decided to compete for the Eisteddfod Chair and said that the support of his family and doctors enabled him to do so. 'I believe writing can be a great help to people, and personally I wanted to write immediately after the diagnosis, but I couldn't,' he said. "I think I was in a state of shock. Then in January, after receiving bad news that the treatment meant to buy me time hadn't worked, suddenly the words started to flow. Now I'm glad I've created something positive out of a very difficult situation." The audience in the Pavilion heard that 15 poets competed this year – the highest number since 1989 – and the judges said it was an 'exceptionally strong' competition. 'Knowing it was a strong competition and that the Chair could have been won by several poets is comforting,' he said. This year's task was to compose an awdl or a collection of poems in full cynghanedd using more than one traditional metre on the theme of 'Dinas' ( 'City'). As Tudur is a coach for a girls' football team in rural Carmarthenshire, and their aim is to win every match – especially against teams from the cities – he said it was natural for him to begin his poem with the team. In his adjudication, Peredur Lynch said: 'I was completely deceived by the opening cywydd of this awdl, and I believe that was the intention. 'We are in the company of a girls' school football team from Carmarthenshire, and their coach is the poet. The girls from the west have just been beaten by a team from Cardiff – of all places! – in a cup competition, and in the final. 'When I read this cheerful opening to the awdl for the first time, I must admit my instinctive reaction was something like, 'Very entertaining, but it takes more than a light-hearted cywydd like this to win the National Chair'. 'And then, in an instant, I felt a punch in the gut, with the line: 'Six months? Ten months? A little more?' 'Without any preparation, we are summoned as readers by the poet from the middle of a football field to Glangwili Hospital, where he receives a diagnosis of bone cancer and metastatic cancer in the liver. 'I was deceived, and life is a deceiver. On a football field full of challenge and bravado one day; our world turned upside down the next.' Tudur lives with his wife, Nia, and their children Garan, Bedo and Edwy in Foelgastell, Carmarthenshire. He is an Emeritus Professor at Swansea University, where he taught and researched in the field of Welsh. The Eisteddfod said Mr Hallam wished to thank his family and friends for all their love and support, especially over the past year. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
09-08-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
National Eisteddfod 2025: 'I couldn't write in Welsh, I was in a state of shock' - Chair winner on his cancer diagnosis
A father-of-three was awarded the Chair at the 2025 National Eisteddfod in Wrexham. Tudur Hallam was lauded for his deeply personal poems about his cancer diagnosis almost exactly a year ago. In an emotional ceremony on Friday afternoon (August 8), the pavilion rose to its feet to applaud the winning poet as the Archdruid greeted him. Tudur's brother, Gwion Hallam, also addressed the pavilion with a heartfelt poem. It is the second time Tudur has received the award, following his success in the competition at the Blaenau Gwent and Valleys National Eisteddfod in 2010. After the ceremony, Mr Hallam said the experience of standing in the pavilion to be greeted as the winner of the Chair was 'exhilarating". He said: 'It was a very emotional occasion, especially when the audience stood for the second time. 'But after greeting my family, I relaxed a little and enjoyed the ceremony. The Eisteddfod and the Gorsedd did everything they could to make things easier.' Tudur received a cancer diagnosis during Eisteddfod week last year, and for months afterward he was unable to write anything in Welsh. He said: 'I feel happy, proud that I competed because I wasn't sure whether I should submit the awdl (long poem) or not. Join the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now "I've been quite conflicted about it because the content of the awdl is so emotional, but today feels like a celebration. Winning the Chair or the Crown is an achievement, and hearing that it was a strong competition makes me feel incredibly lucky to have won, to be honest." He decided to compete for the Eisteddfod Chair and said that the support of his family and doctors enabled him to do so. 'I believe writing can be a great help to people, and personally I wanted to write immediately after the diagnosis, but I couldn't,' he said. "I think I was in a state of shock. Then in January, after receiving bad news that the treatment meant to buy me time hadn't worked, suddenly the words started to flow. Now I'm glad I've created something positive out of a very difficult situation." The audience in the Pavilion heard that 15 poets competed this year – the highest number since 1989 – and the judges said it was an 'exceptionally strong' competition. 'Knowing it was a strong competition and that the Chair could have been won by several poets is comforting,' he said. This year's task was to compose an awdl or a collection of poems in full cynghanedd using more than one traditional metre on the theme of 'Dinas' ( 'City'). As Tudur is a coach for a girls' football team in rural Carmarthenshire, and their aim is to win every match – especially against teams from the cities – he said it was natural for him to begin his poem with the team. In his adjudication, Peredur Lynch said: 'I was completely deceived by the opening cywydd of this awdl, and I believe that was the intention. 'We are in the company of a girls' school football team from Carmarthenshire, and their coach is the poet. The girls from the west have just been beaten by a team from Cardiff – of all places! – in a cup competition, and in the final. 'When I read this cheerful opening to the awdl for the first time, I must admit my instinctive reaction was something like, 'Very entertaining, but it takes more than a light-hearted cywydd like this to win the National Chair'. 'And then, in an instant, I felt a punch in the gut, with the line: 'Six months? Ten months? A little more?' 'Without any preparation, we are summoned as readers by the poet from the middle of a football field to Glangwili Hospital, where he receives a diagnosis of bone cancer and metastatic cancer in the liver. 'I was deceived, and life is a deceiver. On a football field full of challenge and bravado one day; our world turned upside down the next.' Tudur lives with his wife, Nia, and their children Garan, Bedo and Edwy in Foelgastell, Carmarthenshire. He is an Emeritus Professor at Swansea University, where he taught and researched in the field of Welsh. The Eisteddfod said Mr Hallam wished to thank his family and friends for all their love and support, especially over the past year. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
