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Scotsman
25-07-2025
- General
- Scotsman
Dundee families walk together for a more inclusive future
A group of Dundee parents and children are playing their way to fitness as they prepare for next month's Kiltwalk. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The group of 40, including parents and children who attend The Yard, alongside dedicated staff, are raising funds for the refurbishment of the Dundee service, which supports families, children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. The inclusive play centre, which also provides wraparound family support, is currently being transformed into a fully accessible, year-round community hub, set to open in the Autumn. In the meantime, Yard continues to operate out of temporary premises at Dundee East Community Sports Club, with summer holiday sessions at Kingspark School. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The ambitious, £1.5M upgrade includes a new roof, sensory room, Changing Places toilet, expanded play areas, meeting and office space, and a large communal kitchen and dining area. The outdoor garden and play zones are also taking shape, with NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation contributing £100,000 to the outdoor space and donating two spaces to the Kiltwalk. The Yard Kiltwalkers Most of the group are embarking on the four-mile Wee Wander, including Dundee Mum Cheryl Ferguson and daughter Rio who are returning for their second year and inspiring others to get involved. A few brave walkers are tackling the full 20-mile Mighty Stride. As Sunday 17 August approaches, the team have already raised almost £1,000. Gill Thomson, Service Development Manager at The Yard Dundee, who is walking alongside her two sons, said, 'The fact that so many mums, dads and children have signed up is a real testament to how much The Yard means to them. Our families really are our best ambassadors, and everyone is super-excited for the reopening, but we still need more money to get the doors open, and every pound raised brings us a step closer. 'Four miles may feel like a big ask but we're a strong and resilient community and are determined to do our best. All the summer fun at The Yard is keeping us fit and fired up for the big day!' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gill will be joined by Dundee mum Pamela Donaldson, whose nine-year-old daughter attends The Yard. She said, 'I've been coming to The Yard every Sunday with my daughter since she was three years old. She absolutely loves it. It's a place she can just be herself, and feel free, and we're so excited about the reopening and the opportunities the new building will bring. I don't normally ask for sponsorship but this is a cause I'm so passionate about. I don't know what we would do without The Yard, or how we would have managed over the years without their support.' To donate, visit
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders legend forced to host singing competition at Chinese restaurant after admitting she's struggling to find work
She previously begged TV bosses to hire her in another soap GOT TALENT? EastEnders legend forced to host singing competition at Chinese restaurant after admitting she's struggling to find work Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EASTENDERS legend has been forced to host a singing competition at a Chinese restaurant. This was after the former Celebrity Big Brother housemate previously admitted that she was struggling to find work. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Cheryl Ferguson has been forced to find employment at a Chinese restaurant Credit: Instagram 6 She is best known for her role as Heather Trott on EastEnders Credit: Handout 6 Heather was killed off by bosses in 2012 when she was murdered by Ben Mitchell Credit: Handout Cheryl Ferguson, 59, is best known for playing Heather Trott in EastEnders from 2007 until 2012. The media personality also appeared on the tenth series of CBB on Channel 5 back in 2012. However, Cheryl has struggled to find work and was forced to find employment in a Chinese restaurant to make ends meet. She previously flogged tickets to fans to see her perform at the opening of a takeaway eatery back in February. Posting on social media, the former soap actress said she'd sing for diners at the The Dragon Lounge in Blackpool. Now she's back again at the restaurant for another try at entertaining customers. Advertising the upcoming gig on her Instagram profile, she wrote: "BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW FOR FREE ! "Join us for a great night of entertainment and fantastic Chinese food. "If you would like to enter for fun read how to be in with chance of becoming the winner of Cleveleys got talent!" She added: "Only 10 places available and free to enter ( please read rules of entry ) come on you Fylde Coast let's see what you're made of!" Cheryl Ferguson begs TV execs to sign her up for more shows after EastEnders snub She briefly returned to the soap in 2016 for a voiceover cameo after bosses decided to kill off her character. The fan-favourite was murdered by Ben Mitchell in a dramatic altercation in her flat when he hit her with a picture frame. Since her soap departure, the actress has been open in her struggle to find work in the public eye. She previously begged bosses to give her a role in another soap such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Cheryl Ferguson's career after EastEnders WHAT has the actress been up to since leaving the BBC One drama? She starred in six episodes of the BBC One sitcom, Big School as a Lab Assistant named Jo in 2014 alongside the likes of David Walliams and Catherine Tate. Cheryl also played herself in the Catherine Tate Netflix sitcom, Hard Cell about women in prison. Other than that, her TV work has been largely limited to supporting roles or cameos in shows such as White Island, Mr. Bigstuff, Dodger, and The Stand Up Sketch Show. In the theatre, she's been a regular on the panto circuit as she starred in various productions which included Jack And The Beanstalk, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty And The Beast and three productions of Cinderella. She's performed on stage in locations such as the Central Theatre in Chatham, Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering, and the Stockport Plaza. The former star also begged fans to pile pressure onto execs to give her a part in their productions. Cheryl has made it clear that she's not just open to soaps though, as she explained: "Is this fate telling me that somewhere, sometime soon... producers, casting directors, TV people of the biggest heights - is deciding to cast Cheryl Fergison in some wonderful new period drama?" She captioned the update: "What say you all ? Can you see it ? Can the producers / casting people , TV channels and Film big bosses see it? "Amber management are waiting on your email / call regarding this here client who's ready to partake in their next biggest venture." 6 Cheryl has been open about her struggle to find work to make ends meet Credit: Instagram 6 She advertised her latest gig at The Dragon Lounge in Blackpool Credit: Instagram
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders legend forced to host singing competition at Chinese restaurant after admitting she's struggling to find work
AN EASTENDERS legend has been forced to host a singing competition at a Chinese restaurant. This was after the former Celebrity Big Brother housemate previously admitted that she was struggling to find work. 6 Cheryl Ferguson has been forced to find employment at a Chinese restaurant Credit: Instagram 6 She is best known for her role as Heather Trott on EastEnders Credit: Handout 6 Heather was killed off by bosses in 2012 when she was murdered by Ben Mitchell Credit: Handout The media personality also appeared on the tenth series of CBB on Channel 5 back in 2012. However, Cheryl has struggled to find work and was forced to find employment in a Chinese restaurant to make ends meet. She previously to see her perform at the opening of a takeaway eatery back in February. READ MORE ON CHERYL FERGUSON Posting on social media, the former soap actress said she'd sing for diners at the The Dragon Lounge in Blackpool. Now she's back again at the restaurant for another try at entertaining customers. Advertising the upcoming gig on her Instagram profile, she wrote: "BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW FOR FREE ! "Join us for a great night of entertainment and fantastic Chinese food. Most read in Soaps "If you would like to enter for fun read how to be in with chance of becoming the winner of Cleveleys got talent!" She added: "Only 10 places available and free to enter ( please read rules of entry ) come on you Fylde Coast let's see what you're made of!" Cheryl Ferguson begs TV execs to sign her up for more shows after EastEnders snub She briefly returned to the soap in 2016 for a voiceover cameo after The fan-favourite was murdered by Ben Mitchell in a dramatic altercation in her flat when he hit her with a picture frame. Since her soap departure, the actress has been She Cheryl Ferguson's career after EastEnders WHAT has the actress been up to since leaving the BBC One drama? She starred in six episodes of the BBC One sitcom, Big School as a Lab Assistant named Jo in 2014 alongside the likes of David Walliams and Catherine Tate. Cheryl also played herself in the Catherine Tate Netflix sitcom, Hard Cell about women in prison. Other than that, her TV work has been largely limited to supporting roles or cameos in shows such as White Island, Mr. Bigstuff, Dodger, and The Stand Up Sketch Show. In the theatre, she's been a regular on the panto circuit as she starred in various productions which included Jack And The Beanstalk, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty And The Beast and three productions of Cinderella. She's performed on stage in locations such as the Central Theatre in Chatham, Lighthouse Theatre in Kettering, and the Stockport Plaza. The former star Cheryl has made it clear that she's not just open to soaps though, as she explained: "Is this fate telling me that somewhere, sometime soon... producers, casting directors, TV people of the biggest heights - is deciding to cast Cheryl Fergison in some wonderful new period drama?" She captioned the update: "What say you all ? Can you see it ? Can the producers / casting people , TV channels and Film big bosses see it? "Amber management are waiting on your email / call regarding this here client who's ready to partake in their next biggest venture." 6 Cheryl has been open about her struggle to find work to make ends meet Credit: Instagram 6 She advertised her latest gig at The Dragon Lounge in Blackpool Credit: Instagram 6 The actress has begged TV bosses and soap execs to cast her in a new role Credit: Instagram
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
EastEnders legend forced to host singing competition at Chinese restaurant after admitting she's struggling to find work
AN EASTENDERS legend has been forced to host a singing competition at a Chinese restaurant. This was after the former Celebrity Big Brother housemate previously admitted that she was struggling to find work. 6 6 Cheryl Ferguson, 59, is best known for playing Heather Trott in EastEnders from 2007 until 2012. The media personality also appeared on the tenth series of CBB on Channel 5 back in 2012. However, Cheryl has struggled to find work and was forced to find employment in a Chinese restaurant to make ends meet. She previously flogged tickets to fans to see her perform at the opening of a takeaway eatery back in February. Posting on social media, the former soap actress said she'd sing for diners at the The Dragon Lounge in Blackpool. Now she's back again at the restaurant for another try at entertaining customers. Advertising the upcoming gig on her Instagram profile, she wrote: "BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW FOR FREE ! "Join us for a great night of entertainment and fantastic Chinese food. "If you would like to enter for fun read how to be in with chance of becoming the winner of Cleveleys got talent!" She added: "Only 10 places available and free to enter ( please read rules of entry ) come on you Fylde Coast let's see what you're made of!" She briefly returned to the soap in 2016 for a voiceover cameo after bosses decided to kill off her character. The fan-favourite was murdered by Ben Mitchell in a dramatic altercation in her flat when he hit her with a picture frame. Since her soap departure, the actress has been open in her struggle to find work in the public eye. She previously begged bosses to give her a role in another soap such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale. The former star also begged fans to pile pressure onto execs to give her a part in their productions. Cheryl has made it clear that she's not just open to soaps though, as she explained: "Is this fate telling me that somewhere, sometime soon... producers, casting directors, TV people of the biggest heights - is deciding to cast Cheryl Fergison in some wonderful new period drama?" She captioned the update: "What say you all ? Can you see it ? Can the producers / casting people , TV channels and Film big bosses see it? "Amber management are waiting on your email / call regarding this here client who's ready to partake in their next biggest venture." 6 6 6
