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Yahoo
5 days ago
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WIN TICKETS TO BBC GARDENERS' WORLD LIVE AND GOOD FOOD SHOW SUMMER 2025!
Bringing together the nation's favourite faces across gardening and food, this year's show boasts an impressive line-up, including live sessions on Sunday from Adam Frost, Rachel De Thame, and Nick Bailey at BBC Gardeners' World Live, alongside James Martin, Tony Singh, The Flygerians and Cyrus Todiwala at Good Food Show Summer. Across the remaining show days, visitors can look forward to Monty Don and Frances Tophill at BBC Gardeners' World Live and Si King (The Hairy Biker), John Torode MBE and Lisa Faulkner at Good Food Show Summer. Alongside sessions from a host of famous faces, highlights for BBC Gardeners' World Live include The Plant-Based Garden , designed by Gardeners' World presenter Nick Bailey to bring the Magazine's Make a Metre Matter campaign to life, and Adam Frost's Tasting Table – a unique, interactive and exclusive experience that combines gardening and gastronomy. Additionally, green-fingered guests can discover more gardening ideas at the Show Gardens and Beautiful Borders. Visitors to the Floral Marquee will be able to see the International Orchid Show, as well as explore the Plant Village. With entry to Good Food Show Summer included as part of this day out, visitors can discover how to enhance their summer dishes for dinner parties and BBQs this season, with live demos from famous foodie faces taking place throughout the show in the Big Kitchen. Plus, visitors can take a seat in the Summer Kitchen to see The Flygerians and Georgia Hughes. At the Let's Talk Food Stage visitors can watch their culinary heroes reveal their top tips and tricks in the kitchen. With a host of tastings and workshops, including the Good Food Wine Club and Masala Masterclasses, alongside book signings and new and exciting products to explore in the Producers Village, there's plenty of foodie fun to be had at this year's show. For more information on BBC Gardeners' World Live and Good Food Show Summer , please visit or For your chance to win two tickets to Sunday's BBC Gardener's World Live and Good Food Show Summer, simply fill out the form below. If you can't see the form, click here. This competition closes at 15:45 on the 10th June 2025. Good luck!
BBC News
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hairy Biker Dave Myers' make-up artist past explored by Barrow museum
The late Dave Myers' career as a make-up artist who once had the job of painting popstar Adam Ant's trademark white stripe is being explored in a new exhibition about the Hairy Biker's Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness has announced it will rebrand to the Dave Museum for the show in June in honour of the chef and presenter who died of cancer last long career a make-up artist before he found fame in front of the camera will be explored through a series of photographs, signed programmes and widow Lili said there were areas of her husband's life that were "unknown beyond his family and friends" and it would be "interesting to make this public". Much of the exhibition will showcase items that have not been seen publicly before, including a motorcycle helmet."I can't think of a better place to have donated some of Dave's most loved possessions to be on show to the public," Mrs Myers said."I've also donated some of his personal clothing, much of it stained by food - you could read a manual of his life from his shirts." The exhibition will also feature photos of Myers as a youngster in manager John Irving said he had known the Hairy Biker for years and "his story is fascinating"."I'm both honoured and excited to have collected all these much loved items from Lili and cannot wait to share his story with the wider public," he said."Everyone knew Dave as a Hairy Biker but there is so much to tell from his life, especially around Barrow."The museum's name will change from 18 to 23 June. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers to receive touching honour a year on from death
An exhibition, which will include many of Hairy Biker star Dave Myers' personal belongings, will be held at the museum in Dave Myers' home town of Barrow-in-Furness Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers is set to have a museum temporarily named in his honour. The much-loved TV chef, who died of cancer last year aged 66, will be honoured with a free exhibition at The Dock Museum in his hometown of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, next month. It will include a showcase of his belongings, including his motorbike helmet, some of his clothes and the dance shoes he wore while starring on Strictly Come Dancing. Dave's widow Liliana, 58, said: 'I can't think of a better place to have donated some of Dave's most loved possessions to be on show to the public. "There are areas of Dave's life that are unknown beyond his family and friends so it will be interesting to make this public. He had a long career as a makeup artist before becoming a 'Hairy Biker' and we have many photographs from this period. "I've also donated some of his personal clothing – much of it stained by food! You could read a manual of his life from his shirts!'. Dave first appeared on TV alongside pal Si King in 2004's The Hairy Bikers ' Cookbook. They went on to present more than 30 series and specials before Dave revealed his cancer diagnosis in May 2022. But, before finding fame, Dave worked as a makeup artist specialising in prosthetics. He worked for the BBC and also freelance on TV shows, including Top of the Pops, where he painted the iconic white stripe on pop star Adam Ants' face. He was also employed on other programmes, including The Generation Game, Spooks and The life and times of a she devil. He first met Si King on the Gambling man, a Catherine Cookson TV drama. The exhibition will be part of the Dave Day 2 celebrations to be held on June 21 and June 22 in Barrow. The Dock Museum will be renamed 'The Dave Museum' from June 18 until June 23. The exhibition will be open from June 20 until October 5 and will be free to enter. Dock Museum manager, John Irving said: "I've known Dave for years, and his story is fascinating. I'm both honoured and excited to have collected all these much loved items from Lili and cannot wait to share his story with the wider public. "Everyone knew Dave as a Hairy Biker, but there is so much to tell from his life, especially around Barrow." Charlotte Hawley, Collections and Exhibitions manager for Westmorland and Furness Council, said: "It is both an honour and a pleasure to collaborate with Lili Myers in bringing this exhibition, celebrating the life of Dave Myers, to the Dock Museum and his hometown of Barrow. "I am thrilled to share not only previously unseen objects related to Dave's personal journey but also some truly iconic items from his time on television." Prior to the exhibition opening, curators will be taking a digital photo-booth around the local area for members of the public to record a message for Lilli or leave a memory of Dave using green screen technology.
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Wife of late Dave Myers issues sad update about life without Hairy Biker
Dave Myers' wife Liliana Myers has shared an update with fans more than a year after the Hairy Biker star's death. She spoke about the "distressing" times she can experience The wife of the beloved Hairy Biker, Dave Myers, who sadly passed away, has given a heartfelt update on how life can be really "distressing". Dave Myers, famed as one half of the much-loved British TV duo Hairy Bikers alongside Si King, and known for his delightful stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, is fondly remembered more than a year after his death. His wife, Liliana Myers, shared an emotional post on Facebook about her ordeal with grief. She admits no day is ever the same after you've lost a loved one. In her candid message, Liliana talked about her personal journey through grief, acknowledging that everyone's experience of loss is unique and full of challenges. She penned: "Everybody goes through loss in their lives, it's in our human path, and dealing with it isn't a linear process. It's messy and distressing on many levels. "When you're facing loss, you have to reach deeper than your mind can go. You have to lean into love, faith, hope, meaning and purpose - and hold on to them like your life depends on it." Liliana continued: "Some days will feel almost unbearable; others a little lighter. Find what is meaningful for you and hold on to it, because that is what carries you forward. "Your responsibility to yourself is to find out who you are in relation to the world, what makes you unique and what gifts you have to give... and use that as a source of your work. "And if you can just keep moving - from one day to the next, and then the next - little by little, a new version of yourself will begin to emerge." The Hairy Bikers' culinary journey first kicked off with their Cookbook series, which was partly filmed in Romania. It was here that the late Dave Myers met his future wife, Liliana, who was working at a hotel he visited. Despite the distance, their connection remained strong and blossomed into romance when Liliana visited the UK. A touching moment from 2021 stood out in Liliana's memory, as she recalled: "I was blown away by one tiny little thing. "He picked me up from the airport. It was about midnight and he opened the fridge and he said 'what do you want me to cook for you?' I'd never ever in my life had a man cook for me. "So that was the very first thing that just hit me. I was visiting as a friend, but from that moment on my heart just melted." Since speaking out about her grief, Liliana has received an outpouring of support on social media. One fan replied: "You are doing well, sending love to you and all the family. I'm sure Dave is so proud of the way you are sharing your journey. It gives hope to so many." Another said: "Beautiful words written by a special, kind lady with a beautiful heart. Sending you love and huge hugs Liliana Myers. I hope you're doing OK." One touched follower responded: "Lovely words Liliana. One day at a time. Life goes on and we all deal with it as best we can. There is no right or wrong way." Meanwhile, another admirer chimed in with: "Thank you, I needed your words of wisdom today. You are a truly remarkable, warm-hearted lady. Bless you Liliana."
