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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
'I'm a professional gardener - these are the most beautiful flowers to plant in August'
If you're searching for garden inspiration this August then look no further than these expert flower picks which are easy to grow and which will beautify your garden As the sun continues to beam across the UK, a gardening expert has shared five gorgeous flowers you can plant this August. With the summer weather continuing to heat up, more of us are spending time out in our gardens and even flexing our green thumbs. While many plants have already come into bloom, there are still plenty of brilliant flowers you can grow in August which are guaranteed to add colour, life and charm to your home. So, which flowers should you start planting? Gardening experts from Netmums have shared their top picks to spruce up your garden. Cornflowers Famous for their dreamy blue colour, these wildflowers are a popular choice for beautifying gardens. Equally, they are known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which will help your garden's ecosystem. Sowing them now can guarantee they will bloom in time for next year. Netmums advises: 'If you sow them in August, they will flower for you next spring or early summer.' Pot marigolds If you want to add a jolt of yellow sumerriness to your garden, then these cheerful yellow flowers are the perfect choice. Plus, they're relatively easy to manage. Netmums also say that they are 'a good one to do with children' as they are relatively easy to grow and the seeds 'are large enough for little hands to sow'. Equally, they are capable of flowering until autumn if the weather stays mild. They also attract pollinators and, as an added bonus, their petals are edible. Forget-Me-Not A gentle blue colour, these flowers give a nostalgic feel to your garden and can be grown in borders or in between paving stones. Netmums advise that if you sow them now, you'll have a lovely carpet of flowers by next spring. California poppies With their cartoonishly bright orange or yellow blooms, these flowers are perfect for adding a bold pop of colour to your garden when they bloom in the following spring. They also thrive in sunlight and are known for being drought-tolerant. Wild carrot With its small lacy white flowers, Netmums describes this elegant plant as a 'hidden gem'. They also add that it is good for local bees and can add a 'soft and gentle feel' in your garden by creating a wildlife-friendly corner. They typically bloom from between June to September. Interestingly, after flowering, their umbrella-like blooms curl inward, forming a distinctive bird's nest shape as the seeds mature.
South Wales Argus
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
St David's Hospice Care hosting remembrance petals event
St David's Hospice Care's Petals of Remembrance event, sponsored by Bupa Dental Care, will take place in September. The event will feature personalised tributes within each petal, forming a Forget-Me-Not bloom, which symbolises remembrance and everlasting love. The hospice said in a statement: "Our Forget-Me-Not flowers stand as lasting symbols - of love remembered, a life celebrated and of the individuality that made those we love unforgettable." Bagpiper Matthew Bartlett and harpist Emily Harris are set to perform live music during the event, and light refreshments will be provided. The hospice added: "Our Event of Remembrance brings an opportunity to view and collect your Forget-Me-Not Flower tribute, with live music from Bagpiper Matthew Bartlett, and Emily Harris Harpist with light refreshments provided." More information and how to order a flower can be found on the St David's Hospice website.
Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Orange Is The New Black star looks unrecognisable in new role
Orange is the New Black star Julie Lake is set to premiere her new musical play Forget-Me-Not at the Edinburgh Fringe this August, alongside writer-performer Annie Macleod Fans of Orange is the New Black will be astounded to see Julie Lake, who played Angie Rice in the series, in her latest role. Forget-Me-Not, a new musical play set to premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe this August, was co-created by Lake and writer-performer Annie Macleod. Lake, a two-time Screen Actors Guild Award winner for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, has embarked on her first original theatre collaboration with Macleod. The play draws inspiration from Lake's real-life friendship with Macleod, exploring how they had to rekindle their relationship following a significant disagreement. Described as "raw, funny and deeply relatable", Forget-Me-Not delves into themes of "motherhood, creativity, and the quiet, stubborn resilience of female friendship", reports the Mirror US. The narrative follows two childhood friends who reconnect in adulthood; while one navigates the demands of motherhood, the other is rediscovering herself after leaving a marriage. The synopsis reads: "When a moment of conflict shatters their connection, the silence that follows is shattering in its own right. "As the show unfolds, their tentative reconnection becomes a portrait of friendship not frozen in time, but reshaped by it – imperfect, evolving, and profoundly human." Forget-Me-Not will make its debut at the Edinburgh Festival this August, with performances scheduled from August 1 to 9. The star of Orange is the New Black has taken to Instagram to promote her latest endeavour, receiving a wave of support from her followers. Upon revealing the show's poster, an admirer exclaimed: "Gorgeous poster! Go go go! ! xoxo". She also posted a clip from a music rehearsal for her upcoming play, eliciting reactions such as: "This is wonderful!" and "Beautiful harmonies!". The new venture for the California-born actress arrives more than ten years following her stint in Orange Is the New Black. The show premieres at the Edinburgh Festival this August.
BBC News
21-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Dementia train welcomes passengers again after five years
Five years ago, the last "Forget-Me-Not" train ran along the Esk Valley Line between Whitby and Middlesbrough. Its passengers included people living with dementia and their family members and carers. The 17-mile journey gave them the chance to enjoy the scenery of the North York Moors and meet other Covid pandemic halted the special carriages provided by operator Northern on the route, but this week the train returned for the first time since group Esk Valley Railway organises the trips to give people living with dementia the chance to socialise and enjoy a day out in a safe environment. The carriage has live music, hand massages are offered and passengers are encouraged to bring a picnic with them. They can join the service at any point along the route, often with carers, support workers or are more Forget-Me-Not trains planned in May, July and September. Among those travelling on Wednesday were Gordon and Sue Weldon, from Scarborough. Mrs Weldon was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia seven years ago, and the couple have been together for more than 40 Weldon said it was a "great opportunity" to meet other families in the same position."This is the first time we've been. Sue's enjoyed it, she can't tell me she's enjoyed it but I can tell by the way her eyes are going that she's having a nice time and I'm having a great time."He added that the journey was a "welcome activity" for his wife."When somebody's got dementia it's important to keep them as active as you can, because sitting them in a chair in front of the television is not going to do anything to help them." Also on board was Jean McWilliam, who used to volunteer for Grand Central at Northallerton Station. She was travelling with her daughter Ellie, who is also her carer, for fish and chips in McWilliam said: "When I see her singing along to the songs on the train, you just see that spark in her eye and I know that the real her is there."I'm so grateful for opportunities like this, you can't beat it." A group of patients and staff from St Cecilia's Care Group in Whitby joined the carriage, among them Tony said: "You can't go wrong with it; the scenery is beautiful, we're lucky to be able to see it. There's nothing better in England than this area."Esk Valley Railway is a community rail partnership set up to improve the line and foster better relationships between its users and operator general manager, Lisa Williams, said the trip was about "putting smiles on people's faces" and letting those living with dementia and their carers connect with each other. The next Forget-Me-Not trains run on 21 May, 16 July and 17 September. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
