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BBC News
20 hours ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Rolls Royce mystery forces Plymouth Tinside Lido closure
A Devon seafront lido has been closed to swimmers to allow a Rolls Royce car to use the City Council said Tinside Lido, on the Hoe, was shut to swimmers on Friday for an "activity hosted by a prestigious British brand" with more details expected to be released later in the gathered on Hoe Road, which overlooks the pool, where they could see a black Rolls Royce car with a silver bonnet on a submerged plinth in the water with a film crew around the outside of the council apologised to people keen to swim in temperatures forecast to go above 20C (68F) but explained that it was "a unique and exciting opportunity to showcase Plymouth". 'It's brilliant' Among those watching was Doug Cooper who said his wife had been hoping to go for a said he thought the situation was "a bit of fun and not a problem".He added: "It might have disrupted some people's plans but, at the end of the day, I think it's brilliant."Dana Stallard said she swam in the lido every weekend when she was growing up in Plymouth and thought what was happening was "wonderful" for the town."I think it brings holidaymakers down and everybody's out looking at it so it's nice to see what's going on," she added.
CTV News
02-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Staggering steel swan sits poised along Highway 169 in Washago
A staggering, steel statue of a wing-spread swan is now poised gracefully along Highway 169 and Muskoka Street in Washago, Ont. (Courtesy Michael Eddy) A staggering, steel statue of a wing-spread swan is now poised gracefully along Highway 169 in Washago. This long-anticipated art piece is the result of years of dedication and fundraising efforts. Spearheaded by Washago Art Club members Jan McKnight, Doug Cooper, and Glenn Hudgin, the 'Swan Project' was inspired by the natural beauty of the area particularly the annual arrival of over 100 swans that winter nearby. Club members say they hope this art piece becomes a memorable landmark for the Wahago community and visitors to the area. Steel statue A staggering, steel statue of a wing-spread swan is now poised gracefully along Highway 169 and Muskoka Street in Washago, Ont. (Courtesy Michael Eddy) Sanctioned at Highway 169 and Muskoka Street, the long brown wings point towards the Wye Marsh which is a subtle nod to the birds' natural habitat. Doug Cooper designed the sculpture, which has been brought to life by local ironworker and sculptor Matt Church. Church has been working on the piece since the fall, constructing the large structure from steel. The complete statue stands approximately eight to 10-feet tall and is elevated on a rock base near the busy Washago intersection. The swan was unveiled on Tuesday following the community parade, which drew several hundred residents and visitors. Among those in attendance were the Warden of the County and the Deputy Mayor of Severn, marking the occasion.
