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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Explore the Wicked Isle in the upcoming DLC for a popular Cumbria-based game
Travel to the Wicked Isle and explore the mysteries of Midsummer in the upcoming story expansion for Atomfall. Game developer Rebellion has announced the first DLC for its hit game Atomfall that will expand the story and open up new potential endings for the main game. Atomfall takes place in a fictional version of Cumbria five years after a nuclear disaster - the 1957 Windscale Fire - led to the area being locked down. The new DLC, set to be released on June 3, will draw on the game's folk horror elements. Read more: "Midsummer is located close to the Windscale Atom Plant and as a result the levels of infection in both the people and environment are higher than on the mainland,' explained Ben Fisher, Head of Design at Rebellion. "You are going to meet new enemy factions including pirate bandits and infected druids. To help you survive there are new weapons to be found on the island including a devastating Blunderbuss shotgun, a new bow, cutlass, daggers and the Beekeeper's Staff. "You will also be able to acquire new skills which will aid you on your quest as well as an upgraded metal detector which will enable you find even more loot caches."
Local Sweden
28-05-2025
- Business
- Local Sweden
Swedes fear alcohol shortage as Systembolaget summer strike looms
If there's one way to spark the ire of Swedes, it's by telling them they may not get their aquavit in time for Midsummer. Advertisement Swedes' access to alcohol could be limited this summer after the Unionen trade union threatened to launch industrial action at Swedish state-owned alcohol chain Systembolaget unless it reaches an agreement with business organisation Svensk Handel by June 10th. The strike would affect Systembolaget's headquarters as well as warehouses in Stockholm, Kungsängen, Sundsvall and Örebro. The warehouses supply alcohol to the chain's stores, and several hundred Unionen members would be involved in the strike. There is a risk that shelves could run dry as a result, and that some stores may even have to close. "The Midsummer Eve snaps is in danger," reads a headline in the Aftonbladet newspaper. The sticking point, according to Unionen, is its demands for part-time employees to be given the same rights to overtime compensation as full-time employees when they work more than their contracted hours. "We demand fair conditions for everyone," it said in a statement. "We regret that Unionen is choosing this path," said a representative from Svensk Handel in a statement. In Sweden, Systembolaget has a monopoly on over-the-counter sales of drinks with an alcohol content stronger than 3.5 percent ABV. FOOD AND DRINK:
CNA
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Ready to eat? Groceries and meal preps at your fingertip
CNA938 Rewind Latest Episodes CNA938 Rewind - Ready to eat? Groceries and meal preps at your fingertip How can meal-prep or grocery shopping be made more convenient for you? RedMart says they can take away that decision dilemma with their wholesome meals, easy hosting essentials, and fresh ingredients. Cheryl Goh talks to Martin Daney, Senior Vice President, Head of RedMart, Lazada Singapore, for more. 18 mins CNA938 Rewind - A Letter to Myself: Far'ain Jaafar nurtures children to embrace a world of diversity and shared values Far'ain Jaafar is an author, educator, and advocate for the wellbeing of children and parents. She's written six children's books, several of which address the value of diversity and inclusivity in Singapore's multicultural society. Much of Far'ains dedication to the healthy development of children stems from her own upbringing and her current role as a parent — of a neurodivergent son, and neurotypical daughter, and a foster daughter. Far'ain shares what this journey has taught her about staying true to her heart and finding the space to centre herself. 37 mins CNA938 Rewind - Celebrating 'Swedish Midsummer' with the Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore In 'Destination Anywhere', Melanie Oliveiro learns about where Singaporeans can go to celebrate and learn more about Swedish Midsummer (Midsommar,) a summer solstice celebration that's very much anticipated and enjoyed by the people of Sweden. His Excellency Anders Sjöberg, Ambassador of Sweden to Singapore will talk more about Swedish Midsummer 2025, happening on Saturday 24 May at the Family Zone Lawn, Gardens by the Bay: 3-8 pm. He'll reveal how this free public event is a day filled with music, dance, and community bonding - bringing together Swedes and Singaporeans alike in a vibrant cultural exchange. 18 mins CNA938 Rewind - Actor Julie Wee on playing the ruthless Lady Macbeth in SRT's Shakespeare in the Park In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with actor Julie Wee, now acting as Lady Macbeth in of Singapore Repertory Theatre's staging of Macbeth in their 'Shakespeare in the Park' at Fort Canning. Wee discusses her role as one of William Shakespeare's most iconic and enigmatic women—a character often remembered for her ambition, her ruthlessness, and descent into madness. Wee will also talk about what it's like working with the other cast members, the eye-catching stage design and what it's like doing her 7th Shakespeare in the Park gig. 18 mins
Irish Independent
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Gold panning, music and visual arts to feature at Wicklow's Granite City festival
With such enthusiasm and overall community response last year, the festival committee decided to harness this goodwill and grow the festival, which will host a multitude of artists and activities spread over two days, with something to suit all ages. The festival will kick off the weekend's entertainment with new visual art commissions and open-air music performances at the 1798 monument in the heart of the village, bringing craic agus ceoil to the stage on Friday, from 7 pm onwards. A local group of musicians, the Anne Devlin CCE, will open the festival, followed by several live bands, while local bars will also host a variety of musical entertainment over the weekend. On Saturday, the festivities will continue at The Pavilion on Rednagh Road, as well as in Kunstverein and the Forester's Hall (both of which are on Aughrim's Main Street). The second day of the festival will combine music and art with a strong emphasis on children's cultural education while showcasing and nurturing top-quality local and national musicians and artists across various genres. There will be a wide variety of music, face painting, children's entertainers, a local market and a number of children and adult workshops. The Colour Club from Arklow will run some fun workshops for kids in the Forester's Hall early in the day and Aughrim Athletics Club will hold a 5k/10k 'Run the Rock for the Craic' race with a prize-giving ceremony taking place at the Pavilion. Kunstverein Aughrim is leading the visual arts strand with two major new commissions by contemporary artists Eslam Abd El Salam and Marc Reilly. Eslam, who works primarily through photography, will spend one month in Aughrim as an artist-in-residence. While here, he will cast his lens towards the local landscape, meeting with members of the community, engaging with local artists and groups, and exploring the neighbouring woodlands on foot. This will yield a newly commissioned exhibition of installation-based photographic and moving-image work to be unveiled at Kunstverein Aughrim as part of the festival launch at 6 pm on June 27. ADVERTISEMENT Marc Reilly, whose artistic practice responds to the natural world through mark-making and site-specific painting processes, will develop a series of art workshops in collaboration with local artists and craftspeople. From willow work to foraging, and mask-making to panning for gold, these creative workshops will culminate in a Midsummer procession that weaves between songs and stages as part of the weekend's festivities. After the success of their 'What Aughrim Means to Me' art exhibition at last year's festival, local students from Aughrim National School will showcase their artistic talent with a modelling exhibition featuring many of the prominent buildings that make up the village of Aughrim. The beautiful bowling green will be the location for a bowling exhibition by Aughrim Bowling Club, while the National Disabled Anglers Facility in the Pavilion will host a fishing competition, to ensure that all tastes and interests are catered for on the day. The Aughrim Town and Country Market will run as usual with a wide variety of artisan foods and hand-crafted goods available. Attendance at the event is free with parking available in the county grounds. Hot food, sandwiches, snacks and teas and coffees will be available on the day. Leading up to the festival there will be several fundraising events, the first of which was a bingo/karaoke night in O Toole's Bar. 'It is hoped that the community will continue to support the festival's fundraising efforts and there will be a great turnout on the night,' a festival spokesperson said. 'There will be lots of fun and loads of spot prizes to be won, all of which were kindly donated by businesses from the local area.' To stay up to date with the festival plans as they continue to unfold, you can visit their website
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Two-day festival to celebrate pagan festival Litha at Durham farm
A two-day festival will celebrate the pagan festival of Litha. Dalton Moor Farm, a County Durham wellness centre, will host the event from June 20 to June 22. In ancient times, the festival – now known as Midsummer or the summer solstice – was held throughout the Northern Hemisphere to mark the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year. Dalton Moor Farm will be opening its meadows, woodland, and orchard to visitors for the event. The festival will kick off on the Saturday, with a focus on wellbeing. Visitors can participate in yoga, reiki, and explore the properties of essential oils. There will also be guided meditations, chanting, breathing exercises, forest bathing, tree hugging, and drumming for wellbeing. Live music and poetry will continue into the evening. Sunday will be dedicated to family fun with circus, dance, drumming, a forest school, and an adventure trail. Craft workshops, craft traders, and a variety of healthy food and drinks will be available throughout the weekend. Dr Jenny Connor has spent the past decade transforming Dalton Moor Farm into a leading centre of sustainable farming and food production. She said: "As far back as Anglo Saxon times and probably earlier, people understood the importance of working in harmony with the land and the cycles of the seasons, and that is the ethos of everything we do here at Dalton Moor Farm. "I hope as many people as possible will join us for a celebration of this seasonal milestone as we acknowledge and show our gratitude for life on Earth and the precious gifts each season brings us." Tickets for the event are priced at £190 for a family weekend ticket and £75 for individual adults. Tickets for Saturday only are £120 for a family and £50 for individual adults. Sunday tickets are £99 for a family and £40 for adults. Children's tickets are £10 each day. Car parking is also available at a charge of £15 per day. READ MORE: Royal Visit Durham: Hundreds turn out for King and Queen Santoro's in Yarm hits market months after shock closure Northumberland Line to close for engineering works Overnight accommodation can be booked separately for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, and is limited to three two-person bell tents and three shared wooden tipis. Additional camping may be available nearer the time. All tickets, which will incur booking charges, can be booked at
