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South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Pubs in Newport and Gwent set for music-filled weekend
The Funky Duck Pub & Restaurant in Caldicot is hosting its much-loved Caribbean Karaoke Party on Friday, July 25, starting at 9 pm. The pub promises an unforgettable night extending until 2 am. On Saturday, July 26, various events are lined up. The Three Tuns in Chepstow will see the Church Mice band perform from 9 pm. Known for their lively performances, the band promises a night of dancing and merriment. In Pontypool, The Cellar Bar will host ZF3 from 9 pm to 11 pm. The band is expected to entertain with their live music. The Castleway Industrial Estate in Caldicot will be buzzing with the July Taproom Party. The event, starting at 5.30 pm, will feature food, drinks, and music. The organisers said: "The end of the month means party time! "Come down to the taproom on the 26th of July for an evening of delicious food, smashing drinks, and banging music." The party promises an exciting night with the debut of Wasting Light, a cover band guaranteed to get attendees moving. The Keralan Karavan, voted Wales's best street food of 2024, will make a return, serving their popular South Indian street food burgers. However, with limited space for 100 attendees, it is advised to book tickets in advance. The Sally in Pontypool is set to host a karaoke night from 8 pm to 11 pm on Saturday. At The Blinkin' Owl in Cwmbran, the acoustic duo Andy and Lee from Chaser will perform for the first time from 9 pm. Entry is free with several drink offers available. The Newport Rugby Club will host the Racked & Tapped Beer Festival from 12 pm onwards. The festival will offer over 25 cask ales, traditional ciders, craft keg beers, lager, and a gin, Pimms, and fizz bar. Street food will be available, and the event will feature live music throughout the day and night. The organisers said: "Whether you're a real ale enthusiast, a casual sipper, or just here for the music and food, Racked & Tapped delivers a full-on festival experience in a relaxed, welcoming setting." Finally, the Waterloo Inn in Nash will see Kaysha Louvain perform from 8 pm. This will be her first gig at the pub, promising a night of soulful voice, catchy originals, and feel-good vibes. The organisers said: "We're thrilled to welcome the sensational Kaysha Louvain for her very first gig at the Waterloo! "With her soulful voice, catchy originals, and feel-good vibes, Kaysha's set to light up the evening and win some new fans. "Come down, grab a drink, and get ready for a night of brilliant live music — you won't want to miss this one!" With such a variety of events, weekend plans are surely sorted for Gwent residents.
West Australian
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Prawns, Pimms and Pedigree: Tessa Daly returns to hometown of Carnarvon for food, fashion and race day fun
She's the daughter of Carnarvon's most decorated trainer, a rising racing media talent, and now, a proud hometown host for one of the region's most delicious new events. Tessa Daly — the daughter of Carnarvon horse trainer Peter Daly — is set to return to her roots on August 1 for the Massey Bay Prawns and Pimms Race Day, the grand finale of Carnarvon's Gascoyne Food Festival leg. 'I grew up following (dad) around the countryside, going to lots of different racecourses all around WA,' she said. 'I guess it's in your blood when you grow up with it.' Despite dabbling in WAFL operations and dreaming of a career in sports media, Daly said the pull of the racing world was far too strong to ignore. 'I was getting up at 3.30am to work with horses, get that job done by 8am and then rushing to East Fremantle Football Club and back to the stables,' she said. 'It was ridiculously long days and I thought – 'I'm 26 - I either need to try and chase these media dreams while I'm still somewhat young and don't leave it too late'.' Now part of Racing WA's TV broadcast team as mounting yard analyst, Daly's focus is on blending her background with her passion – and that's exactly what Prawns and Pimms is all about. 'It's about bringing people from all walks of life into racing,' she said. 'Sea Harvest have donated prawns for the day, and Pimms goes hand in hand with the races — prawns, Pimms and a bit of a punt and a bit of fun as well.' Held on the day that all Australian horses celebrate a birthday, the afternoon will feature local food, drinks, music, and a laid-back trackside atmosphere – all part of a bigger plan to showcase Carnarvon's produce. 'Racing in Carnarvon falls at the perfect time of the year. The weather's great and the produce is even better,' Daly said. 'Doesn't matter if you're involved in racing or if you like racing or not — it's an opportunity to dress up, have a drink and enjoy fresh seafood.' The event is supported by Sea Harvest, Racing and Wagering WA, and the Gascoyne Food Council, and forms one part of the month-long Gascoyne Food Festival trail. For more information, head to the Gascoyne Food Festival website .
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
‘Grab me one' shout shoppers as Aldi launch bargain £4.99 garden bar trolley that's perfect for summer BBQs
SHARP-EYED shoppers are rushing to Aldi after a garden must-have dropped for just £4.99. The bargain buy is perfect for summer BBQs and boozy evenings with mates. 2 Aldi has launched a £4.99 garden bar trolley Credit: Facebook/ extreme couponing and bargains UK 2 A shopper posted the bargain find onto Facebook Credit: Facebook/ extreme couponing and bargains UK The garden bar trolley caused a stir online after one savvy customer spotted it in the aisles for less than a fiver. They wrote: '£4.99 in Aldi yesterday', alongside a snap of the budget bar trolley styled for summer with drinks and glassware. And it didn't take long for shoppers to lose it. 'Grab me one!' one fan begged, tagging their friends. Read more on gardens Another declared: 'We need this.' A third added: 'Great for garden parties.' The sleek little trolley is ideal for loading up with snacks, pitchers of Pimms or a cheeky G&T or two when the sun is shining. But as with all Aldi Specialbuys, you'll need to be quick, once it's gone, it's gone. Most read in Fabulous And don't forget, Aldi doesn't offer delivery, so if you want to get your hands on this summer steal, you'll need to visit The bar trolley isn't the only garden bargain causing a buzz this week. I bought huge swimming pool in Aldi Ireland at bargain price - it's perfect for heatwave and best money I've ever spent Aldi is also flogging 30cm Winchester planters for £4.99 each in three colours, perfect for patios and porches. Plus, they're light enough to move around if you fancy switching up your garden vibe. For party hosts trying to keep bugs at bay, food umbrellas are available from just £1.69. With strawberry, flamingo or plain designs to choose from, the pop-up covers come in four sizes and are ideal for picnics, BBQs and alfresco lunches. If you're after something stylish to light up summer evenings, Aldi's Solar Swaying Globe Stake Lights are only £3.99. They charge by day and glow beautifully at night, either in soft warm light or colourful hues. Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% ALDI DEALS Aldi has slashed the price of The budget retailer is now selling an outdoor furniture set for a mere £24.99. The set includes two stunning chairs to relax in, as well as a smaller table, which was originally going for a hefty £100. The stylish chairs come with light grey cushions that are ideal for providing that extra comfort when you're enjoying your morning coffee outdoors or soaking up the sun whilst reading. Aldi shoppers can also pick up a sell-out cordless cleaning gadget at a steal. Available right now from the Specialbuys section, Aldi's Robot Vacuum Cleaner will set you back just £99.99. While that's a steep price point for punters, the option is an inexpensive alternative to the Samsung Jet Bot vacuum which is scanning for an eye-watering £665. Better still, you can schedule it to run at any time, even when you're tucked up in bed.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
‘Grab me one' shout shoppers as Aldi launch bargain £4.99 garden bar trolley that's perfect for summer BBQs
Find out what other bargains have hit the bargain retailer BARGAIN BUY 'Grab me one' shout shoppers as Aldi launch bargain £4.99 garden bar trolley that's perfect for summer BBQs Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SHARP-EYED shoppers are rushing to Aldi after a garden must-have dropped for just £4.99. The bargain buy is perfect for summer BBQs and boozy evenings with mates. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aldi has launched a £4.99 garden bar trolley Credit: Facebook/ extreme couponing and bargains UK 2 A shopper posted the bargain find onto Facebook Credit: Facebook/ extreme couponing and bargains UK The garden bar trolley caused a stir online after one savvy customer spotted it in the aisles for less than a fiver. They wrote: '£4.99 in Aldi yesterday', alongside a snap of the budget bar trolley styled for summer with drinks and glassware. And it didn't take long for shoppers to lose it. 'Grab me one!' one fan begged, tagging their friends. Another declared: 'We need this.' A third added: 'Great for garden parties.' The sleek little trolley is ideal for loading up with snacks, pitchers of Pimms or a cheeky G&T or two when the sun is shining. But as with all Aldi Specialbuys, you'll need to be quick, once it's gone, it's gone. And don't forget, Aldi doesn't offer delivery, so if you want to get your hands on this summer steal, you'll need to visit your local store. The bar trolley isn't the only garden bargain causing a buzz this week. I bought huge swimming pool in Aldi Ireland at bargain price - it's perfect for heatwave and best money I've ever spent Aldi is also flogging 30cm Winchester planters for £4.99 each in three colours, perfect for patios and porches. Plus, they're light enough to move around if you fancy switching up your garden vibe. For party hosts trying to keep bugs at bay, food umbrellas are available from just £1.69. With strawberry, flamingo or plain designs to choose from, the pop-up covers come in four sizes and are ideal for picnics, BBQs and alfresco lunches. If you're after something stylish to light up summer evenings, Aldi's Solar Swaying Globe Stake Lights are only £3.99. They charge by day and glow beautifully at night, either in soft warm light or colourful hues. Garden features that add the most value to a house A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property. carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK. And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40% ALDI DEALS Aldi has slashed the price of stunning outdoor furniture - and you can save a whopping £75. The budget retailer is now selling an outdoor furniture set for a mere £24.99. The set includes two stunning chairs to relax in, as well as a smaller table, which was originally going for a hefty £100. The stylish chairs come with light grey cushions that are ideal for providing that extra comfort when you're enjoying your morning coffee outdoors or soaking up the sun whilst reading. Aldi shoppers can also pick up a sell-out cordless cleaning gadget at a steal. Available right now from the Specialbuys section, Aldi's Robot Vacuum Cleaner will set you back just £99.99. While that's a steep price point for punters, the option is an inexpensive alternative to the Samsung Jet Bot vacuum which is scanning for an eye-watering £665. Better still, you can schedule it to run at any time, even when you're tucked up in bed.
Telegraph
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Only Connect is back – so let's celebrate! Here's a little midsummer quiz to get you in the mood
On Monday night, a new series of gruelling BBC Two quiz show Only Connect hits our screens. I know. I don't understand why they're putting it on now either. Autumn is the time for gruelling quiz shows! This is July, and a lovely hot one at that; it's time to slurp down a bottle of Pimm's and roll around in a paddling pool you're pretending you put up for the children. Even though you don't have any children. This is the season for sunburn and croquet. It's time to read Jilly Cooper, pick raspberries and go rock-pooling. Nobody wants to be parked in front of a televised grilling, feeling like a chump. Oh well. Monday is when it's on. So let's celebrate! Only Connect, as I'm sure you know, is a quiz all about connections: hidden links and secret similarities that can be winkled out with lateral thinking, although possibly not midsummer when your mind's addled with sunstroke and rosé. In compensation, here is a simpler quiz about connections in the entertainment world – and it's multiple choice so you're bound to score a few points just by mistake. Good luck. And let's leave it there. Don't worry about the answers, just pat yourself on the back for reading this far. The hot weather is just a herald of climatic apocalypse anyway, so nothing matters! Have a lovely summer, keep hydrated (I recommend a large gin around question four) and I hope you enjoy Only Connect if you watch it on Monday.
