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The Irish Sun
20-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
The retro model theme park that was like a ‘mini wonderland' – here's what it was like to visit as a child
A FORMER amusement park in Bournemouth used to be home to " Europe 's largest model landscape" with Big Ben and a mechanical Tower Bridge. The 6 Tucktonia opened back in 1976 and included an array of different landmarks such as Admiralty Arch, Hadrian's Wall and Stonehenge Credit: Alamy 6 Located in Bournemouth, Tucktonia used to be home to "Europe's largest model landscape" Credit: Alamy 6 Some of the models were even mechanical including Tower Bridge which opened and closed Credit: Alamy Some of the models even moved, including A model of an airport also was mechanical with planes actually travelling along the runway. But the model village didn't just feature big landmarks, it also had a Kellogg's factory and a motorway flyover. At the time, the attraction was dubbed "the best of Britain in Miniature", according to an advert for the destination. Read more on travel tips One woman, Emma Cansdale from Waltham Abbey used to visit regularly as a child. The 52-year-old told Sun Travel: "As an eight-year-old it was like a mini wonderland. "Back then I loved the quaintness of model villages and miniature railways. Emma added: "I remember it was a hot summer day spent following the map to find the different attractions and eating ice cream." Most read in News Travel Across the The attraction took two years in total to plan and build. Best of British: Bournemouth's beach and vibrant city life is the perfect getaway And for little ones, there was Railriders club - which Emma was part of. "One of the reasons we went to Tucktonia was to pick up a sticker for my Railriders sticker book as they were participating in that scheme," Emma added. Old maps of Tucktonia Leisure Park that Emma has, show what featured at the 21acre site. And it wasn't just the model village - it also had a number of other attractions including golf , a go-kart track and a mini cinema. One leaflet even claims the park was home to " Europe 's largest model landscape". Another poster claims it was "the greatest model Britain in the world". 6 There used to be a number of other attractions too including fairground rides Credit: Emma Cansdale According to Comedian and magician Keith Chegwin and Maggie Philbin also hosted the BBC's Multi-Coloured Swap Shop live from the park. Then in 1985, it was used as a film set for the alien movie Lifeforce - a sci-fi horror by Tobe Hooper, who also created The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Some believe that a number of the models were destroyed as part of the filming, whilst others claim that whilst the village was used as a set, the buildings destroyed in the film were actually different models created by the visual effects team. 6 Emma used to visit as a child and remembers it well Credit: Emma Cansdale In 1980, In the following years, the park changed ownership more than once and then in 1986, the park closed - just a decade after the model village had first opened. The site's buildings and fixtures were then all cleared to make the land available for a In 2003, the site then transformed again into a number of retirement flats and homes . One fan of the park commented on social media: "What a fab place it was... Big childhood memories, very sad when it closed." Another added: "Absolutely loved Tucktonia. As a child these places were so exciting." There is also an Plus, 6 In 1985, the attraction was even used as a film set for the alien movie Lifeforce Credit: Emma Cansdale
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Lifeforce Launches Brain Protection Program to Optimize Cognitive Health and Reduce Dementia Risk
For the first time ever, consumers can access the most comprehensive mix of bloodwork testing for Alzheimer's and Dementia at home SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifeforce, the world's leading longevity medicine program, has introduced the Lifeforce Brain Protection Program, a first-of-its-kind solution for people wanting to proactively take control of their cognitive health, starting at home. The program was developed in partnership with Dr. Rudy Tanzi, PhD, professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and one of the world's foremost researchers in Alzheimer's and Dementia. Through the Brain Protection Program, Lifeforce members can test for genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's as well as have access to advanced biomarkers measuring brain inflammation and amyloid plaque formation — factors strongly associated with dementia and changes in cognitive performance. "People are understandably terrified of their brain deteriorating as they get older. There has been this feeling of helplessness that there is nothing you can do except wait to find out if it happens to you. That's a total misperception and we're changing it with this program. These trends often start 30 years before they show up in symptoms and we want to give anyone who wants to be proactive access to evidence-based tools to take control and do it all from their homes," said Dugal Bain-Kim, founder and CEO at Lifeforce. "I'm a scientific advisor for Lifeforce because we share the same commitment to making it easier for people to take control of their health the right way. I've spent my professional life researching brain health and it's incredibly exciting to see awareness growing and more people moving early to reduce their risks," said Dr. Rudy Tanzi. Getting Started on the Brain Protection ProgramAll Lifeforce members complete an in-home blood draw covering the 50-plus biomarkers that drive quality of life, risk of dying prematurely, and speed of cellular aging. New and existing members can opt-in to additional screening as part of the Brain Protection program: ApoE: A genetic test that looks a tApoE gene variants to assess genetic risk for Alzheimer's (one-time test) pTau-217: Measures levels of phosphorylated tau protein (pTau), especially useful for early detection of Alzheimer's, before symptoms like memory loss or confusion appear Beta-Amyloid 42/40 Ratio: Measures two forms of amyloid proteins (Aβ42 and Aβ40) to assess Alzheimer's risk and disease progression GFAP: Tests levels of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein, which is released into the blood when there is brain injury or neuroinflammation After receiving bloodwork results within a few business days, members then meet virtually with a Lifeforce clinician on a 45-minute consult to review results and receive a unique, personal cognitive health plan. After which ongoing personalized coaching includes lifestyle changes proven to promote long-term brain health. The Brain Protection Program is available now to all Lifeforce members. Monthly membership, including regular blood draws four times yearly, 1:1 clinician consultation and monthly coaching, starts at $349 for the first month and then $149/month after that. The advanced brain protection biomarkers are offered at an additional cost. Join at About LifeforceLifeforce is the world's largest longevity medicine program, empowering people to take control of their health by combining the data, tools, and expertise to improve their quality of life, slow cellular aging and mitigate disease. Through convenient at-home diagnostics, direct access to expert longevity medicine physicians and certified health coaches, and data-driven, highly personalized care plans, Lifeforce redefines the way we think about longevity. For more information, visit and follow along via social @lifeforce. Media Contactpr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Lifeforce Sign in to access your portfolio
