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Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Sound On: Cape Town's iconic clock tower gets a glow-up
The City Hall clock, in the heart of the CBD, hasn't worked properly for nearly 15 years. But thanks to the dedication of a local engineer and one self-taught horologist, this grand old clock is ticking and set to be chiming again soon. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has just dropped a behind-the-scenes look at the painstaking restoration of the iconic clock tower, once the tallest building in the city about 120 years ago when it was first built. Earlier in 2022, horologist Alexios Vicatos successfully repaired the time-keeping mechanism. Now, under the guidance of local engineer Marius Schoemant, the restoration of the chime mechanism is set to be fully complete between June and July. Watch the Mayor's video t o get a rare peek inside the clock tower: Cape Town's heritage tourism is alive and ticking This iconic clock is ticking time-traveller proof that Cape Town knows how to fix the past without necessarily losing the plot. The City Hall's balcony is also where former president Nelson Mandela delivered his first speech as a free man to a throng of supporters looking on from the Grand Parade. Don't miss the chance to grab a snap with the life-size statue of the great Nobel Peace Prize winner on the City Hall balcony. There is also an exhibition inside City Hall dedicated to Madiba and his long walk to freedom. You'll also find the Cape Town Tourism Visitor Experience Centre located on the ground floor. They're packed with local advice and a few gift ideas celebrating the Mother City. And the City Hall isn't only about politics. You can also experience a Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra performance in the historic main hall, with its grand acoustics and vintage charm. Set your clocks for a lunchtime date Head to City Hall around 12 pm, grab a gatsby, park off on the parade and soak in the steampunk vibes. You might hear the bells ring out for the first time in nearly 20 years. There is instant local cred in being able to say, " I was there when that old clock came back to life.' Check out this interview with the Mayor himself, as he shares a few of his favourite things to do in the Mother City. TIME OUT RECOMMENDS:
RTÉ News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Everything you need to know ahead of the Cork City Marathon 2025
Final Preparations are underway for the 2025 Cork City Marathon, which is set to take place on Sunday, 1 June. Whether you're lacing up your racing shoes, supporting a loved one, or just trying to navigate the city, here is some helpful information to ensure a smooth experience. Details for participants: This year's Cork City Marathon features three sold-out race distances: the full marathon, half marathon, and a 10k race. Maps of each race route are at Full Marathon: Starts at 8:15 am from St. Patrick's Street. Half Marathon: Starts at 10.15 from Monahan Road (Assembly at Kennedy Park T12H9CF) 10k Race: Starts at 8:45 am from St. Patrick's Street (Assembly on Merchant's Quay at 8:15) Race packs, including bib and timing chip, must be collected during the official registration in Cork City Hall. Note: If you cannot collect your pack, someone else can do it for you with your registration form, barcode, date of birth, and mobile number. Course Amenities: 13 water stations will be available across the marathon course, and two for the 10k race. The locations of the water stations are marked on the Course Map located on the Cork City Marathon website. You can also fill up your hydration belt, backpack, or your own bottle. Toilets are available at City Hall, near the start/finish lines, and portaloos throughout the course. The locations of these are noted on the course map. Period Products: Available at water stations near portaloos. Details for supporters: The day is for all Corkonians, from young to old. Spectators play a vital role, unleashing creativity with motivational signs, cheers, and applause that resonate throughout the course. The best points to view the race from include: Patrick Street/ Grand Parade/ anywhere in the city centre By the Elysian St. Patrick's Bridge (seeing the race on both sides of the river) Turners Cross The Lough Model Farm Road near MTU You can pick any of the supporter spots along the route, and it would be particularly valuable in areas known for being mentally and physically tough, such as the mid-point of the marathon and the final kilometres leading towards the finish line. Navigating the city: With an event of this scale, some disruption is unavoidable, and road closures are essential to provide a course and ensure the safety of all participants. It is advisable to plan your route in advance if coming in or out of the city by car, bus or train. Black Ash Centre, South City Link (N27) - runs every 8-12 minutes from 6:15 am - €5 for the day. Public Transport:
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorials to honor the fallen Monday in the Basin
May 23—COLUMBIA BASIN — Among the barbecues, festivities and relaxation of the three-day weekend, many Basin communities will take a solemn moment to recognize the reason for Memorial Day weekend. The Moses Lake Spring Fest, a tradition for more than 40 years, is adding a little patriotic remembrance into its Grand Parade at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, said Spring Fest Committee member Lori Valdez. "(This year) we ordered a very, very large flag that is going to encompass the street, and we have people who have volunteered to carry the flag. It will bring a tear to your eye if you've had a loved one serve." Pioneer Gardens in Moses Lake will hold a ceremony Monday morning at 11 a.m., and American Legion Post 51 will hold one at the Ritzville Cemetery, also at 11 a.m. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a ceremony at 11 a.m. as well, at Bess Hampton Cemetery in Othello. The American Legion and other volunteers will place flags and crosses on the graves at the Ephrata cemetery Friday night, according to Legion Auxiliary spokesperson Jane Montaney. The Beezley Hills Community Flag Association will put out the Aisle of Flags at the Ephrata cemetery on Monday morning starting about 7 a.m., Montaney said. "We have casket flags ... and they have the name of the deceased on the banding of the flag," she said. "And as we're putting them up or taking them down, we're looking at that name and offering up a prayer for that veteran and his or her family." The Legion will hold ceremonies at the cemeteries in Soap Lake, Ephrata and Quincy on Monday, with the honor guard from Art Semro Post 28 in Ephrata participating in all three. The Soap Lake ceremony will be at 10 a.m., Ephrata at 11 a.m. and Quincy at 12:30 p.m. At 11 a.m., the Forgotten Heroes Memorial at the Grant County International Airport will commemorate the 87 servicemen who died when their transport plane crashed at what was then Larson Air Force Base in 1952. That memorial was established by Million Air owner Larry Godden, who passed away earlier this year, and Million Air General Manager Mark Bonaudi has taken it over, Bonaudi said. Pastor Mike Swartz of Lake Valley Baptist Church, a retired army chaplain, will deliver the invocation, and Buck Naff will sing the National Anthem. "I'll have (Port of Moses Lake) Commissioner Darren Jackson speak briefly, and then I'll read about the event," Bonaudi said. "We will call off every single name of the 87 service members who lost their lives that day, and upon the name being read, a bell will ring. Then we have 100 long-stemmed roses for the people who are attending to bring up and lay against the memorial." The ceremony will close with taps and a benediction, also by Swartz. "This is very important to the community," Bonaudi said. "I want to make sure that we keep it going, that the 87 forgotten don't get forgotten." Memorial Day, May 26 Moses Lake: 11 a.m. at Pioneer Memorial Gardens, 14403 Road 2 NE, Moses Lake. Soap Lake: 10 a.m., Valley View Memorial Park, 20174 Road A NE. Ephrata: 11 a.m., 333 E Street SW. Othello: 11 a.m. at Bess Hampton Cemetery, 1915 E. Cemetery St. Ritzville: 11 a.m. at Ritzville Memorial Cemetery, five miles west of Ritzville on Rosenoff Road. Quincy: 12:30 p.m. at Quincy City Cemetery, Seventh Avenue and F Street Southwest.
CTV News
15-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Dozens turn out for rally against gender-based violence in Halifax
A march against gender-based violence was held in Halifax on Thursday. Dozens of people participated in a rally against gender-based violence in Halifax on Thursday. The Moose Hide Campaign Day Walk is a national event that seeks to end violence against women, children and Two-Spirit people. 'The moose hide is medicine to the culture,' said event organizer Jacqueline Ouellet. 'We need to prevent violence, we need to interrupt violence, we need to respond to violence and we need to heal from violence.' The walk began at Grand Parade and went to the Nova Scotia Legislature before returning to City Hall. March A march against gender-based violence was held in Halifax on Thursday. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Stunning Seaside Miami-style Canaries beach hotel offers sun, sand and 70s chic
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE literal translation of the name Maspalomas is 'Many Pigeons'. But there's no truth to the rumour this Gran Canarian tourist resort is twinned with Glasgow's St Enoch Square on a Saturday night or Pittodrie after an Aberdeen game. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 14 Maspalomas and its famous lighthouse Credit: Getty 14 Carnivals are frequent in Masplaomas Credit: Alamy 14 Marching band at the Maspalomas carnival on Gran Canaria Credit: Alamy This much-visited tourist getaway just off the coast of Africa means many different things to many different people. That thought crystallised as I watched thousands of native Canarians and tourists cavorting past on Grand Parade day of the Maspalomas International Carnival. Held in March each year, more than 100 brightly-decorated floats are packed full of revellers for the occasion. At some points the crowd of onlookers was five deep as a hallucinogenic cavalcade of Greek Gods, drag artists, and the odd bad taste Diego Maradona or Michael Jackson passed by. There was more lycra on show than the Tour de France — including a family of four who have bravely dressed from head to toe as The Incredibles. To be fair the whole thing is pretty incredible: an anything-goes affair which the whole community seems to enter into, like a cross between a Highland games and Eurovision. But if it's a quieter, slower, pace of holiday you're after then Maspalomas is just the place for you too. The Canary Islands are famed for their offer of sun all year round and Gran Canaria does what it says on the tin. My wife Mairi-Anne and I flew from Glasgow with Jet2 for a five-day break at the end of March. Cue five days of unbroken sunshine, with temperatures in the mid to high 20s and just the right amount of cooling breeze off the ocean. In other words, pretty much perfect. The UK's best beach bar – with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails Our base for the duration was the stylish Seaside Palm Beach Hotel. Our base for the duration was the stylish Seaside Palm Beach Hotel. Nestling within a nature reserve and adjacent to the edge of Maspalomas' famous sprawling sand dunes, this 5* hotel dates back to the 1970s but is classic not dated. Designed by renowned Parisian architect Alberto Pinto, it's modelled on a classic Florida beach hotel and shaped in a striking elongated 'C' shape. There's 328 colour-coded, stylish rooms here, with balconies overlooking either the pools or the nature reserve. Talking of which, there's not one but three crystal clear pools, including a heated adult-only one near to the beautifully maintained — and thankfully shaded — outdoor gym and spa facilities. 14 The Seaside Palm Beach hotel is, as the name suggest, right on the beach Credit: Seaside Collection Hotel 14 Welcoming rooms are bright and spacious Credit: Seaside Collection Hotel 14 The gorgeous pools are surrounded by comfortable loungers and parasols There's also outdoor tennis, petanque, shuffleboard, even a dartboard. And it's all a safe distance from the kids pool which is discreetly located at the other side of the resort. But enough of all this exercise stuff. If all you desire is a sunbed to soak up some rays, simply give the pool boy a ring and he'll meticulously fold and arrange two towels on your bed. Then he'll hand you a third and maybe a fourth to make sure you can dry yourself. It's meticulous stuff but it doesn't feel obtrusive, and the personal touches are brilliant. Given the efficiency of the entire operation, it isn't a surprise to learn the owner is German, Theo Gerlach. 14 The hotel is next to the Natural Reserve of Maspalomas Dunes Credit: Getty - Contributor This is one of three hotels on the island owned by his Seaside Hotels group and he still spends much of the year here, often in its boutique sister hotel, the nearby Residencia. But you can forget the old mañana mentality, things run like clockwork here. Don't even think, for instance, about wearing short trousers to dinner. It's strictly verboten and you'll just be told to go back to your room and find something more appropriate to put on. We were half board, with the option to have lunch rather than dinner on days we fancy venturing out for the evening instead. Our visit coincided with my birthday and before I'd reached the splendid breakfast buffet that day I was given some impromptu birthday wishes, while a slice of sachertorte and a bottle of Cava winged its way to my room for when I got back. Now that's a touch of class! 14 Seaside Palm Beach Hotel, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria Credit: Supplied 14 Seaside Palm Beach Hotel, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria Credit: Seaside Collection Hotel 14 Stewart loved the food at the Seaside Palm Beach Credit: Supplied 14 La Bodega restaurant 14 Fabulous food is on offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the hotel While we're on the subject of food, meals tend to be served outdoors on the terrace — simply because that's what the guests want. But all the cakes, desserts and bakery products are kept indoors, away from any feather-friends. The main restaurant alternates between barbecue buffet and a la carte table service menu during the week. The biggest problem is that it's so good guests often decide it simply cannot be bettered by the two speciality restaurants on site, one tapas and one Italian. Three meals from the regular three-course menu which stick in my mind are the king prawn starter with grilled endives and potato and truffle foam, the beef consomme with truffle dumplings and the magret of duck with mashed chestnut, cabbage and mango. There are combinations you don't see every day and the volume of plates coming out the kitchen doesn't mean any compromise on quality. Put simply, it's a fabulous hotel and that's why so many of their guests are repeat customers. GO: GRAN CANARIA GO: SEASIDE PALM BEACH HOTEL GETTING/STAYING THERE: A week's bed and breakfast at the 5* Seaside Palm Beach is from £1,270pp leaving Glasgow on June 2. See or While we were among the younger guests — a novelty these days —- there's a regular schedule of evening entertainment in the retro-style lounge bar, with ABBA and Boney M tribute acts belting out numbers during our time there. But maybe you're after something a bit more rough and ready from your Canaries adventure so I'll give you an insight into the sights and sounds outside the hotel. Exit stage left, walk beyond the 'El Charco' natural lagoon and you'll hit the whopping 12km of sand dunes which is the Maspalomas Natural Dune Reserve. This is proper white sand, not the black volcanic stuff in Tenerife and it's populated with little beach bars. The whole area is so vast that specialist areas exist where nudists like to let it all hang out - while surfers ride the waves on the bend which joins Maspalomas with Playa del Ingles. 14 The area is dominated by massive sand dunes Credit: Alamy 14 Beautiful beach near Maspalomas dunes and Meloneras district. Credit: Getty Exit stage right and you'll hit the famous Maspalomas lighthouse and an area called Meloneras which used to be a quaint little market town but now has a fancy boulevard with beach clubs, designer shops and tapas bars. There's a bit of everything here, with special marks for a little Irish bar looking at the ocean called Paddy's Beach Bar. With a fully-seated capacity which must be all of 12, the star of the show was exiled Irishman Brian who played exceptional lead guitar licks and belted out the likes of Status Quo and Dire Straits while fending off some Norwegians who were dancing so enthusiastically they invaded his personal space. And just like pigeons, we're already 'homing in' on a return visit to the Seaside Palm Beach.
