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Sydney Morning Herald
6 days ago
- General
- Sydney Morning Herald
A case of reminiscence
'I still have my Globite school case (C8), which I use to store things,' remarks Lisa Clarke of Watsons Bay. 'It's covered in Golden Fleece 'I've Got The Spirit' stickers and still has my name on it done with a Dymo label maker.' We've also got the boffins onto it: 'I was the Sydney tech guy for Shell Chemical when we convinced Globite to try polypropylene for their school cases,' relates Dave Williams of Port Macquarie. 'They did, but I was sent to check why some 'smooth' cases were snagging girls' stockings. Seems a lad found he could sleep in, catch a later train, yet get off at his station even though that train didn't stop there, by riding his case as a sled along the platform. Very rapid wear on the case, was replaced gratis. Second one, showing same problem, initiated enquiry.' 'Alison Brooks (C8) ponders what era we are in post-Elizabeth,' notes Brian Kidd of Mount Waverley (Vic). 'Polo players would surely argue it is the era of the Chucka!' 'Memo to Annemarie Fleming ('For the modern wedding, one has become two (at least)', August 13). Check out your local Salvos store,' suggests Rosemary Hollow of Barton (ACT). 'In Canberra they have a wonderful selection of wedding dresses, donated by generous brides who, after many happy celebrations, decided to hand them on rather than just leave them hanging in the cupboard. Shared joy and good karma all round.' 'Wine keg deliveries (C8) were a quarter-yearly event at the Commercial Centre migrant hostel in Lithgow in the late '50s,' says Wolf Kempa, still of Lithgow. 'Residents from some 10 families would line up for refills with their bottles and corks. Whatever was left over went towards a long weekend party for adults with me, being the oldest child at nine, charged with putting all the youngsters into their PJs and beds. Lifetime memories indeed.'
The Age
6 days ago
- General
- The Age
A case of reminiscence
'I still have my Globite school case (C8), which I use to store things,' remarks Lisa Clarke of Watsons Bay. 'It's covered in Golden Fleece 'I've Got The Spirit' stickers and still has my name on it done with a Dymo label maker.' We've also got the boffins onto it: 'I was the Sydney tech guy for Shell Chemical when we convinced Globite to try polypropylene for their school cases,' relates Dave Williams of Port Macquarie. 'They did, but I was sent to check why some 'smooth' cases were snagging girls' stockings. Seems a lad found he could sleep in, catch a later train, yet get off at his station even though that train didn't stop there, by riding his case as a sled along the platform. Very rapid wear on the case, was replaced gratis. Second one, showing same problem, initiated enquiry.' 'Alison Brooks (C8) ponders what era we are in post-Elizabeth,' notes Brian Kidd of Mount Waverley (Vic). 'Polo players would surely argue it is the era of the Chucka!' 'Memo to Annemarie Fleming ('For the modern wedding, one has become two (at least)', August 13). Check out your local Salvos store,' suggests Rosemary Hollow of Barton (ACT). 'In Canberra they have a wonderful selection of wedding dresses, donated by generous brides who, after many happy celebrations, decided to hand them on rather than just leave them hanging in the cupboard. Shared joy and good karma all round.' 'Wine keg deliveries (C8) were a quarter-yearly event at the Commercial Centre migrant hostel in Lithgow in the late '50s,' says Wolf Kempa, still of Lithgow. 'Residents from some 10 families would line up for refills with their bottles and corks. Whatever was left over went towards a long weekend party for adults with me, being the oldest child at nine, charged with putting all the youngsters into their PJs and beds. Lifetime memories indeed.'
Scotsman
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Rock and bowl with Hollywood Bowl's design a pin competition
Hollywood Bowl is launching a nationwide design-a-pin competition for one lucky child to be crowned the 'Champ-Pin' in celebration of this year's summer of music. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers 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 competition will let creativity rock as children across the UK are invited to impress judges with a striking music-themed bowling pin design, celebrating the iconic artists and bands performing across the UK this summer. Running for over eight weeks from Friday, June 20, the winning artist will be chosen on Monday, August 18, and will see their show-stopping design transformed into a life-size replica bowling pin. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The winning ten pin design will also take to the main stage in the winner's local Hollywood Bowl centre. The winner will receive an annual family bowling pass, and two runners-up will receive a free family bowling game pass. Hollywood Bowl is launching a nationwide design-a-pin competition in celebration of this year's summer of music. Dave Williams Operations Director, at Hollywood Bowl, said: 'With this summer's incredible lineup of artists and bands performing across the UK, we're excited to bring the musical spirit to our bowling lanes. We invite our young bowlers to unleash their creativity and design a pin that hits all the right notes. We're eager to see the striking designs that will celebrate this summer of music!' Kids aged 5 – 12 years old can enter the competition by designing their music-themed pin and submitting their creations to competitions@ or by visiting their local Hollywood Bowl centre and handing it to the reception desk. Parents can also submit designs via social, by using the #HWBsummerofmusic on Instagram and Facebook where a post includes an image of their design. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A pin design template is available to download from Hollywood Bowl's website for parents or guardians to print off at home and submit to enter the competition. Please visit here: Hollywood Bowl is launching a nationwide design-a-pin competition in celebration of this year's summer of music. The amusement areas are full of iconic arcade games and after building up an appetite on the lanes, re-fuel at the American-style bar and diner to enjoy plenty of delicious, affordable food and drink. Guests can bowl in their own flat, closed toes shoes, and should sign up for the VIP mailing list to receive offers and the latest news.
South Wales Argus
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Hollywood Bowl launches Design-a-Pin competition for kids
Hollywood Bowl, which has a venue in Cwmbran, is inviting children aged five to 12 to design a music-themed bowling pin as part of its nationwide Design-a-Pin competition in celebration of this year's "summer of music." The competition begins on June 20 and will run for eight weeks, with the winning design turned into a full-size replica pin and displayed on the main stage of the winner's local Hollywood Bowl centre. Dave Williams, operations director at Hollywood Bowl, said: "With this summer's incredible lineup of artists and bands performing across the UK, we're excited to bring the musical spirit to our bowling lanes. "We're eager to see the striking designs that will celebrate this summer of music." Entries can be submitted via email to competitions@ handed in at a Hollywood Bowl centre, or posted on social media using the hashtag #HWBsummerofmusic. A downloadable design template is available on the Hollywood Bowl website. The winner will also receive an annual family bowling pass, while two runners-up will each win a free family game.
CBC
06-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Evacuee watched her home burn down in Prairie wildfire
A Saskatchewan woman describes the devastation of watching her family home go up in flames on a neighbour's doorbell camera -- and the moment her little brother reminded her what really matters. For the first time, Mexico has chosen its judges through public elections. But our guest says the most telling thing about the results is how few people actually showed up to vote. Their fellow graduates are celebrating, but for the US Air Force Academy's transgender cadets, the present and future are full of anxiety – because their government is barring them from the military. Tributes are pouring in for Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space. Fellow astronaut Dave Williams remembers him as a remarkable -- and humble -- friend. A 3-hundred pound sea turtle gets some much-needed medical attention after colliding with a boat off the coast of Florida. But first her vets had to solve the significant challenge of finding a C-T scanner big enough for her. Moment of drought. Scientists in Germany find that trees can remember living without enough water – and can learn from that experience to prepare for the future. Case of the blues. American researchers recreate a 5-thousand year-old pigment called "Egyptian Blue" -- which reminds us of the time a Pasadena man extracted dormant yeast from an ancient Egyptian pot, and used it to bake a loaf of bread. And…out of fin air. A group of disc golfers in South Carolina are exactly as surprised as you would be when a small hammerhead shark falls out of the sky and lands right in front of them. As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that's a real shark to the system.
