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BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Thousands set to walk for Guernsey breast cancer charity
Thousands of islanders are set to walk across Guernsey next month, to mark 10 years of a breast cancer charity's sunset walks. The Pink Ladies said it hoped 2,000 people would attend its event on 28 June to raise awareness and support those who had been affected by breast said the walk, which happens every two years, first launched in 2007 and typically attracted about 1,500 islanders, all dressed in charity's chair, Naomi Leach, said: "As the Pink Ladies Guernsey approaches its 25th year, we are so looking forward to celebrating with friends and supporters of the charity... which is always a wonderful opportunity to celebrate life and living." 'Life turned upside down' The event will be a first for Gemma Ainger, who was 42 when she diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage three breast cancer."Last year my life was turned upside down," she said."The hardest part of all that's happened to me is moving on from the fact that if I'd been paying attention to my body, its highly likely I would have caught my breast cancer earlier."I'll be walking the 10th sunset walk, a year after I discovered a lump, with so many of my biggest supporters, and I can't wait, it's going to be very emotional for me, that's for sure." Fran Torode has taken part in the sunset walk since it launched in 2007."I take part every year because it's fun and supports a great cause; seeing the ribbon of pink clad walkers along the coast is an awe-inspiring sight," she charity said the full 13 mile (21km) route would start at Grandes Rocques at 17:30 BST, while the shorter three mile (4.8km) walk would begin at Bordeaux at 18: said warm-up sessions would be held at each starting point with a big pink party at Market Square until 23:00.
The South African
6 days ago
- The South African
RIP: Tragic end to search for missing Bellville woman as body found in guesthouse
What began as a frantic search for a missing Bellville woman has ended in heartbreak after the body of Chantal Pelser was discovered in a Cape Town guesthouse on Wednesday afternoon. She was 52. Pelser had been missing since Sunday, 25 May, after she was last seen driving her silver Hyundai i10 through the Bo-Kaap area around 13:00, reportedly heading toward Kloof Nek Road. Her sudden disappearance prompted a desperate plea for help across social media, with family and friends describing her as vulnerable and urging the public to assist in locating her. After days of silence, hope turned to sorrow when Pelser's body was found in a guesthouse room, following a police investigation that traced her bank card activity to the location. Emergency medical services and law enforcement were already at the scene when relatives arrived. The news was confirmed by Beau Solms, the daughter of Pelser's long-time partner, Linlee Solms. 'We're still in the process of notifying the search agencies and asking them to call it off,' said Beau. She and her mother are expected to officially identify the body on Thursday. According to Lieutenant Colonel Fienie Nimb, spokesperson for the Bellville police, no signs of foul play were discovered at the scene. 'She checked in on Sunday. Her death is currently being treated as a suicide. Investigations are ongoing,' said Nimb. During the search, concern had grown after Pelser's phone went offline shortly after she was last seen. Her vehicle had not triggered any new entries in the License Plate Recognition (LPR) system, further complicating the efforts to locate her. Non-profit organisation PinkLadies, which supports missing persons cases, had flagged Pelser's case as high priority due to concerns about her emotional wellbeing. The family and authorities await official reports and post-mortem results, but the early findings point to a tragic end to a case that had sparked widespread concern and community involvement. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or emotional distress, please seek help. Contact Lifeline South Africa at 0861 322 322 or the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) at 0800 456 789 (24-hour suicide helpline). Post your condolences below, by … Leaving a comment below, or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Globe and Mail
18-05-2025
- General
- Globe and Mail
Love and so many memories grow in my garden
First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at My garden is in full bloom now, the late spring warmth and showers having worked their magic again. Out front, there's a cluster of huge double peonies that I call my Pink Ladies – a nod to the cocktail my mother used to make my sister and me (even when we were young!) on Christmas Eve. They dance elegantly in the breeze, their showy flowers in bubble gum hues attracting passersby who stop to admire them and take photos. The Ladies arch gracefully over a glorious patch of lavender, an homage to Provence where I lived as a student. Nestled against that purple cloud is my Bleeding Heart, the sole surviving plant from my divorce, aptly named. And tucked behind that spectacular front row are patches upon patches of flowers and shrubs that recall so many people and events in my life over the 35 years I've been in my home. My garden is hardly expansive, it's a 10 x 10 square fronting a small semi on a busy main street. I don't have a particularly green thumb, so I've had to work at it. When I first moved in and began to tackle the tangled mess I'd inherited, a dear friend of my youth named Ed, a sort of substitute dad to my absent one, came to offer suggestions. An avid horticulturist, he saw my efforts were failing and understood what I was up against – a giant maple whose roots were sucking the nutrients from everything else. Eddy advised me to remove the grass, gave me Solomon's Seal and Lily-of-the Valley from his garden and told me that, delicate as they were, they'd outwit the tree. I liked thinking of him whenever his plants pushed through the winter frost each year, especially after he was gone. With little money to invest in more, I decided to plant cuttings from friends and family, and over time, I exchanged the favour, too. It was a slow process, but it's transformed my small yard into a garden of memories, a lush reminder of the rich life I've lived in this house because of the people whose paths I've crossed. It's also an endless source of enjoyment, and not just for me. The tiger lilies that bloom in the heat of summer were a gift from my neighbour Jack, a widower who died 30 years ago. Jack wintered in Portugal, returning only for the warmer months to tend his garden. When he did, he'd sleep on a mattress on his enclosed porch, saying that he liked to talk to the moon every night before bed. My kids thought that was so fantastic, we pitched a fake tent and did the same on ours. Jack's backyard was full of Tiger Lilies, his wife's favourite, and he said I reminded him of her. My neighbour Marion two doors up is in my garden, too, her hydrangeas uprooted with permission when she moved to a retirement home. The day I moved in, she'd waved over the back fence and, not long after, her chatty husband Bob brought me lettuce and endless stories from his garden. Till he passed on, he was my advisor, teaching me to till, plant and prune. When I call Marion now, she proudly says the plant I brought as a housewarming present is thriving in the sun, and we're both glad to have flowers as mutual reminders of our long friendship between visits. As life would have it, I also have plants in my garden from people whose friendships have run their course. A Monet-esque patch of iris, feathery astilbe, hardy hostas and creeping phlox – I look at those plants with fondness, and think not of breaches or loss, but of kindnesses that were shared, a perennial reminder of happy times. And, of course, there are all the flowers that my children and I chose together – tulips and crocuses to celebrate my older daughter's birthday on the first day of Spring, bright daisies my younger daughter adored and occasionally snipped to make daisy chains. Out back is a flowering crab apple tree that was barely taller than my little girls when I put it in the ground 25 years ago and now towers over our tiny patio. It bursts into pale pink glory every year then drops its petals like snow on a Buddha I bought with a dear friend who died four years ago of cancer. There are delphiniums, tea roses and ivy which adorned my mum's casket, clusters of blue forget-me-nots from a new and unexpected friend. A poppy from my sister. Potted vegetables include pickling cucumbers grown from my next-door-neighbour's seeds, a beloved friend who was there from the beginning and recently died. And each year, my husband plants pods dried from his dad's garden which yield Italian flat beans that would have made my father-in-law awfully proud. It still takes work and I'm grateful I no longer have to do it all alone. But every year, I wink at Mother Nature and thank her for doing the heavy lifting, leaving me free to marvel at new growth, and to reminisce over the many people whose flowers have been transplanted into my garden, and whose spirits have touched my life. Shirley Phillips lives in Toronto.
North Wales Live
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Watch Star Wars and The Greatest Showman under the stars in Cardiff Castle this summer
Film fans will be excited to hear that they can watch their favourite movies under the stars this Summer as The Adventure Cinema is returning to Wales, and this time it is popping in to Cardiff Castle. From family favourites to adventure-packed blockbusters, the schedule will feature something for everyone. If you're wondering what to do with the family this Summer, why not try something different and sing-along to some of your favourite Greatest Showman songs under the stars or you can practice your best Chewbacca impression whilst watching Star Wars. Adventure Cinema, says it will be providing a "cinema experience like no other" at more than 60 outdoor destinations nationwide, including four in Wales. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here. Cardiff will be hosting four different events including Dirty Dancing, a Queen Outdoor Cinema Spectacular, The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long and Star Wars: A New Hope. The events will be running in the castle from Thursday, September 18 to Sunday, September 21. Other highlights across the tour will include Moana 2, The Lion King, The Gruffalo, Harry Potter, Bridget Jones' Diary and many more. There are also outdoor cinema events happening across other parts of Wales this Summer. Bodrhyddan Hall, in Rhyl will be hosting five events running from May 23 to May 25 including a Grease sing-a-long which will allow you to feel like part of the Pink Ladies. Next on the tour is Margam Country Park, where they will be showing films from June 26 to June 29, and get your hot dogs ready because this includes the cult classic Twin Town. From July 25 to July 27, the cinema will be taking place in Caldicot Castle, and great news for ABBA fans as they will be hosting a Mamma Mia! Outdoor Cinema ExtrABBAganza. Ticket prices vary in price from £17.37 for a standard ticket, which they recommend you bring your own blanket or camping chair, to a premium ticket which is £25.21 and includes a luxury deck chair in a prime position. Under 12s tickets are £10.65 and under 2s go for free, although if premium tickets are the same price for both adults and children. They also offer add-ons which include treat bags full of snacks and a programme, or for those of you who want to cwtch up whilst watching a film they have blankets too. It is the perfect event (if it isn't raining that is), whether you go with family or friends. You can even bring your own food and blankets if you want to save a little extra cash.
Wales Online
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Watch Star Wars and The Greatest Showman under the stars in Cardiff Castle this summer
Watch Star Wars and The Greatest Showman under the stars in Cardiff Castle this summer Are you looking for something different to do with your little ones? Well, why not try an outdoor cinema in the heart of the capital city. Adventure Cinema will be hosting events in four Welsh locations (Image: Adventure Cinema ) Film fans will be excited to hear that they can watch their favourite movies under the stars this Summer as The Adventure Cinema is returning to Wales, and this time it is popping in to Cardiff Castle. From family favourites to adventure-packed blockbusters, the schedule will feature something for everyone. If you're wondering what to do with the family this Summer, why not try something different and sing-along to some of your favourite Greatest Showman songs under the stars or you can practice your best Chewbacca impression whilst watching Star Wars. Adventure Cinema, says it will be providing a "cinema experience like no other" at more than 60 outdoor destinations nationwide, including four in Wales. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Cardiff will be hosting four different events including Dirty Dancing, a Queen Outdoor Cinema Spectacular, The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long and Star Wars: A New Hope. The events will be running in the castle from Thursday, September 18 to Sunday, September 21. Other highlights across the tour will include Moana 2, The Lion King, The Gruffalo, Harry Potter, Bridget Jones' Diary and many more. There are also outdoor cinema events happening across other parts of Wales this Summer. Bodrhyddan Hall, in Rhyl will be hosting five events running from May 23 to May 25 including a Grease sing-a-long which will allow you to feel like part of the Pink Ladies. Article continues below Next on the tour is Margam Country Park, where they will be showing films from June 26 to June 29, and get your hot dogs ready because this includes the cult classic Twin Town. From July 25 to July 27, the cinema will be taking place in Caldicot Castle, and great news for ABBA fans as they will be hosting a Mamma Mia! Outdoor Cinema ExtrABBAganza. People pictured enjoying a previous Adventure Cinema event (Image: Adventure Cinema ) Ticket prices vary in price from £17.37 for a standard ticket, which they recommend you bring your own blanket or camping chair, to a premium ticket which is £25.21 and includes a luxury deck chair in a prime position. Under 12s tickets are £10.65 and under 2s go for free, although if premium tickets are the same price for both adults and children. They also offer add-ons which include treat bags full of snacks and a programme, or for those of you who want to cwtch up whilst watching a film they have blankets too. Article continues below It is the perfect event (if it isn't raining that is), whether you go with family or friends. You can even bring your own food and blankets if you want to save a little extra cash. For more information you can visit the Adventure Cinema website here.
