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The National
5 days ago
- General
- The National
Scottish activists mark 80 years since atomic bombings
A vigil, organised by the Glasgow branch of the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), was held at the opening of the "Peace Garden" in the city's Botanic Gardens on Wednesday morning. Campaigners held banners reading "Peace", "Hiroshima 6 Aug 1945 Never Again" and "Scotland: Safer without nuclear weapons", while a group of singers from Protest in Harmony sang a number of songs calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons. (Image: NQ) (Image: NQ) (Image: NQ) The Peace Garden, which is located near the entrance of the Botanics, was opened to the public with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Glasgow Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren and Katsutoshi Takeda, the consul general of Japan, based in the Edinburgh embassy. It features the sapling of a Gingko tree – planted by Takeda and McLaren – which was raised from the seed of a tree which survived the Hiroshima bombing. Glasgow Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren and Katsutoshi Takeda, the consul general of Japan (Image: NQ) The United States dropped nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagaski on August 6 and 9 in 1945, leading to the end of World War Two with Japan's surrender. The bombs killed more than 200,000 people, with the Hiroshima bomb killing more than 140,000 people, including 38,000 children. Speaking to The National, Glasgow CND chair Jean Anderson said that while "the world is in a terrible state", projects such as the new Peace Garden "give people hope and something positive to do". READ MORE: Otter cubs rescued from side of 'very busy road' by quick thinking festival goer Anderson said that while the group hoped the project will educate people about the bombings, it will also teach people "that violence and hatred is not the greatest way to solve a problem, that real adults discuss things and they work out a better way of doing things". Lynn Jamieson, Scottish CND chair, commented: "I'm here to remember all of the victims and the survivors of Hiroshima, and the one wish that the survivors have is for nuclear weapons to be banned so that this never happens again. I'm here to carry their message forward." (Image: Scottish CND) Also among those in attendance was Patrick Harvie, Scottish Greens co-leader and MSP for Glasgow. Speaking to The National, Harvie said: "I grew up near Faslane, very aware of the threat and the nightmare of nuclear warfare. "Anything that we can do that not only commemorates what happened in the past, but reminds us that this is still a threat in the here and now and that we collectively – all of us in Scotland, throughout the UK, Europe and the world – need to take responsibility if we want to prevent such atrocities happening again. "It's lovely to have an event like this on our own doorstep, and I hope that there are similar events right around communities across Scotland." READ MORE: Ian Blackford to give shock return in Kate Forbes seat 'careful consideration' Scottish CND organised a number of other vigils across Scotland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings, in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Paisley, Stirling and Ayrshire. There are countries which are armed with nuclear weapons: The UK, the US, Russia, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and North Korea. Israel has not officially confirmed or denied that it is in possession of nuclear weapons, but it is widely acknowledged that it has the capability to produce and deploy them. The UK's nuclear weapons are held in Scotland, at the HMND Clyde Faslane naval base in Helensburgh. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) called for immediate action to eliminate nuclear weapons. Melissa Parke, ICAN executive director, attended a memorial event in Hiroshima alongside survivors – or hibakusha, as they are known in Japan – who have been involved in campaigning against nuclear weapons. Following the service, Parke said: "It is not possible to come to Hiroshima and attend these solemn commemorations without being moved as well as convinced of the urgent need for nuclear weapons to be eliminated. "The hibakusha, who were awarded last year's Nobel Peace Prize for their tenacious campaigning for the elimination of nuclear weapons deserve to see their work vindicated and to witness the end of these inhumane, indiscriminate weapons of total destruction in their lifetime." Parke added: "That means the nine nuclear-armed countries, most of which were represented here today, must heed their call to join the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and get rid of their arsenals.'
Irish Examiner
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Bring joy into your life this summer through the art of dressing
As summer sits on the horizon, what could be more fun than bringing joy into our lives through the art of dressing? According to science, what we wear can instantly uplift our day, so embracing dopamine-dressing is a no-brainer. To lift your mood, look to energy-boosting green or tangy orange for a zesty approach to summer dressing. Get The Look: Revive your summer style with a joy-inducing burst of colour, as seen at Joanne Hynes X Dunnes Stores. Pocket Friendly: Purple Reign: Fashion Gingko Earrings, €58, Capulet And Montague Take a dip into the bright side with these mood-boosting earrings, €58, Capulet & Montague. Hotline: Fashion Cassia Phone Bag, €130, LANDA Don't let your phone be too hot to handle with this ruby crossbody bag, €130, LANDA. #ieloves: High Flyer: Fashion Charlie Bomber, €315, Begley & Bowie Fly high over the sartorial rainbow in this dopamine-inducing bomber jacket, €315, Begley & Bowie. Green Energy: Fashion Green Shirred Dress, €185, Never Fully Dressed This enviable green maxi dress is the boost your summer wardrobe needs, €185, Never Fully Dressed. Print Off: Fashion Bandan Print Mint Cotton Trousers, €145, Essentiel Antwerp Go bold with a fresh take on playful prints, €145, Essentiel Antwerp. Zest For Life: Fashion Orange Waisted Shirt, €29.99, H&M Breathe new life into your summer style with a splash of orange zest, €29.99, H&M. Power Puff: Fashion Yellow Puff Ball Midi Skirt, €52, V by Very Stay mellow in yellow with the easy-to-wear puff ball midi skirt, €52, V by Very. Spanish Steps: Fashion Espadrille Sandal,€115, Matthew Williamson X Kurt Geiger. Step into holiday mode with the summer-ready espadrille sandal, €115, Matthew Williamson X Kurt Geiger. You've Been Framed: Fashion Pink Sunglasses, €20, M&S Be pretty in pink while having fun with the finishing touches, €20, M&S. Read More How to wear butter yellow — this season's trending colour
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Vision Together 2025 prepares to plant 400 trees in Johnstown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — Vision Together 2025 announced it will plant a diverse selection of fruit and shade trees in Johnstown over the next four years. The organization received a private tree grant through the Community Foundation of the Alleghenies, alongside the U.S. Forestry Tree Grant awarded last year to further environmental sustainability and community beautification across the Johnstown region. The private grant totals $28,000 and will be used to put fruit trees in the public housing units and community gardens in the city this Saturday. 'We're going to be planting 28 trees, between Oakhurst Community Housing, the Solomon Run Community Housing and the Coopersdale Community Housing are all going to receive fruit trees. They'll be accessible to the tenants, and they'll be free food that they can utilize and take as they want. And then we'll also be providing some trees for the West End Community Garden and the Women's Health Center,' Rob Forcey, Executive Director for Vision Together 2025, said. NWS survey confirms straight-line wind damage in Cambria County It's designed to enhance green spaces in underserved neighborhoods while promoting health, food security and sustainability. With volunteers, the organization will also plant 25 shade trees on Saturday, using money from the federal grant. More than 300 trees will also be planted in the fall, and dozens of volunteers will be needed. 'The more trees we have in the city, the cooler the city is, the less we have to spend on electricity to cool the homes. You know, it kind of is one of those things where not only is it something that beautifies the area, but it also provides a significant advantage and lowers the temperature of the city,' Forcey said. A total of 20 trees were planted in Cambria City between Tuesday and Wednesday. They vary in species between Elm, Gingko, Honey Locust, Yellowwood, Serviceberry and London Plane. To become a volunteer with Vision Together 2025 or learn more about the tree planting project, email rob@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Western Telegraph
25-04-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Japanese visitors plant Gingko tree at Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre
A sapling propagated from the famous Gingko tree which towers above the Royal Dockyard will now grow in the grounds of the town's Heritage Centre, formerly the Dockyard Chapel. In a ceremony on Thursday April 17, Japanese diplomat Mr Masaki Ikegami, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United Kingdom, planted the sapling before invited guests, heritage trustees and centre volunteers. He was joined for the visit by Captain Shuzo Homma, Naval Attache at the Japanese Embassy. The original Gingko tree, in the garden of the nearby Master Shipwright's House, was gifted to the town in 1877 to mark the launch of one of the first modern warships for the Imperial Japanese Navy - which was modelled on the Royal Navy. The Armoured Corvette Hiei was built at a private shipyard at Jacob's Pill, Pennar, and its launch was a major event in Pembroke Dock, attended by the then Japanese Ambassador to the UK. Mr Masaki Ikegami and Captain Shuzo Homma from the Japanese Embassy pictured by the Ginkgo tree in the grounds of the Master Shipwright's House with the owner, Stewart Walton (left), and Rik Saldanha and John Evans of the Pembroke Dock Heritage Trust. (Image: Martin Cavaney Photography) In recent years several offspring from the Ginkgo have been nurtured at the National Botanical Gardens of Wales and some have since been returned to Japan, where they have been planted at naval bases and at the shrine to naval hero Admiral Heichahiro Togo who, as a young lieutenant, lodged in Pembroke Dock during the construction of the Hiei. The Japanese guests were welcomed by Heritage Trust Patron John Evans and chairman Rik Saldanha and others present included the Deputy Lieutenant of Dyfed, Professor Patricia Mawuli Porter; the chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council, Councillor Steve Alderman; the mayor of Pembroke Dock; Councillor Maria Williams; Welsh Assembly Member, Sam Kurtz, and Ayshea Cunniffe-Thomas from the National Botanic Garden of Wales and Simon Richards, who had both played key parts in the story of the new Ginkgo trees. Simon gave fascinating details about what is one of the oldest trees in the world, dating from the era of the dinosaurs. Also welcomed was Mrs Margaret James, wife of the late David James, well- remembered maritime historian and author, whose researches and writings over many years encompassed both the naval links between Japan and Pembroke Dock and the commemoration of Japanese sailors, casualties in the Great War, who are buried in Pembrokeshire. She was accompanied by her son, Adrian. And there was a special link to Japan through Mrs Yoriko Omae, originally from Hiroshima, who had helped David James with the commemoration of Japanese sailors at Angle and who recently retired as a staff member at the town library. Following the planting ceremony, guests visited the garden of the Master Shipwright's House, courtesy of owners Stewart and Angela Walton, to view the original Ginkgo tree.
Egypt Today
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Today
Once upon a Time at Fairmont Nile City this Valentine's Day!
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