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The Age
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Lyon makes surprise announcement ahead of second West Indies Test
'It's more about the team environment and making sure I get the opportunity to pass it onto someone who I love and absolutely love the way he goes about things, on and off the field.' The honour will now fall to Alex Carey, who led the rendition in the changerooms at Kensington Oval after Australia's 159-run win last week in Barbados. A day earlier, Lyon invited himself to Carey's room at the team hotel to break the news to the 33-year-old wicketkeeper with 41 Tests to his name since 2021. Lyon had originally planned to hand over the role at the World Test Championship final, but Australia's shock loss to South Africa at Lord's saw those plans shelved. Instead, he wrote Carey — a fellow South Australian — a letter, explaining why he was the man for the job. The rest of the squad found out after the win. Carey had been ready to assume the role during the 2023 Ashes when Lyon injured his calf but Australia did not win another match in the series. 'I feel like Alex is the perfect candidate and I kind of feel I've run my race with it,' Lyon said. 'It's time for someone else to put their touch on it. 'He was pretty taken aback by it … it was cool.' Former Test captain Ian Chappell said in a 2007 interview he learnt Southern Cross from a fellow Australian cricketer, Raymond Patrick Hogan, while playing for Ramsbottom in a minor northern English league 1963. 'When I recited Southern Cross to Rod Marsh, he liked it so much it became the Australian team's victory song,' Chappell said. 'The first time Rod sang it was after we beat England in 1974 [when Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson made their terrifying debut against England] at the Gabba. We were down in the dressing room having a few beers and he sang it.' Song honours were passed down from Marsh, to Allan Border, to David Boon, to Ian Healy and then to Ricky Ponting. When Ponting became Test captain in 2004, he asked Justin Langer to become Australia's song-master. Langer always spoke about the immense pride of such an honour. In 2007, Langer passed the role onto Hussey, who then gave it to Lyon in early 2013. Hussey told the young off-spinner to bring 'three Coronas to my room' before breaking the news ahead of his farewell Test against Sri Lanka at the SCG. Of the 125 Tests where Lyon led the song, Australia won 69, drew 19 and lost 39. However, Lyon is adamant the handover does not mark the beginning of the end. His numbers remain sharp: he averaged 24.95 with the ball in 2023, 22.69 in 2024, and sits at 25.55 this year. Lyon still dreams of winning Test series in India and England in 2027. Lyon needs 152 wickets to equal Shane Warne's Australian record of 708, but is closing in on Glenn McGrath's tally of 563 after taking match figures of 3-48 in Barbados. 'Warnie's [record] is a long way away and in my eyes he's the greatest ever to play the game,' Lyon said. 'I'm just lucky to be a part of a pretty special cricket team at the moment. We're on our way to becoming a great cricket team. To be part of this bowling attack and play my role is special. That's the reason why I keep playing.' Loading Asked for his top three favourite wins as Australia's song-master, Lyon said: 'I've got an amazing photo at home of a team song that we did at the Adelaide Oval when 'Hughesy' [Phil Hughes] passed away. There's a photo with all the players and staff in a perfect zero [formation] with the four and the eight on the other side (Hughes was Australian Test player No.408). It's a pretty amazing photo. 'My first Test was probably my most nerve-wracking one [when Australia beat England at the Gabba in 2013].
Sydney Morning Herald
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Lyon makes surprise announcement ahead of second West Indies Test
'It's more about the team environment and making sure I get the opportunity to pass it onto someone who I love and absolutely love the way he goes about things, on and off the field.' The honour will now fall to Alex Carey, who led the rendition in the changerooms at Kensington Oval after Australia's 159-run win last week in Barbados. A day earlier, Lyon invited himself to Carey's room at the team hotel to break the news to the 33-year-old wicketkeeper with 41 Tests to his name since 2021. Lyon had originally planned to hand over the role at the World Test Championship final, but Australia's shock loss to South Africa at Lord's saw those plans shelved. Instead, he wrote Carey — a fellow South Australian — a letter, explaining why he was the man for the job. The rest of the squad found out after the win. Carey had been ready to assume the role during the 2023 Ashes when Lyon injured his calf but Australia did not win another match in the series. 'I feel like Alex is the perfect candidate and I kind of feel I've run my race with it,' Lyon said. 'It's time for someone else to put their touch on it. 'He was pretty taken aback by it … it was cool.' Former Test captain Ian Chappell said in a 2007 interview he learnt Southern Cross from a fellow Australian cricketer, Raymond Patrick Hogan, while playing for Ramsbottom in a minor northern English league 1963. 'When I recited Southern Cross to Rod Marsh, he liked it so much it became the Australian team's victory song,' Chappell said. 'The first time Rod sang it was after we beat England in 1974 [when Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson made their terrifying debut against England] at the Gabba. We were down in the dressing room having a few beers and he sang it.' Song honours were passed down from Marsh, to Allan Border, to David Boon, to Ian Healy and then to Ricky Ponting. When Ponting became Test captain in 2004, he asked Justin Langer to become Australia's song-master. Langer always spoke about the immense pride of such an honour. In 2007, Langer passed the role onto Hussey, who then gave it to Lyon in early 2013. Hussey told the young off-spinner to bring 'three Coronas to my room' before breaking the news ahead of his farewell Test against Sri Lanka at the SCG. Of the 125 Tests where Lyon led the song, Australia won 69, drew 19 and lost 39. However, Lyon is adamant the handover does not mark the beginning of the end. His numbers remain sharp: he averaged 24.95 with the ball in 2023, 22.69 in 2024, and sits at 25.55 this year. Lyon still dreams of winning Test series in India and England in 2027. Lyon needs 152 wickets to equal Shane Warne's Australian record of 708, but is closing in on Glenn McGrath's tally of 563 after taking match figures of 3-48 in Barbados. 'Warnie's [record] is a long way away and in my eyes he's the greatest ever to play the game,' Lyon said. 'I'm just lucky to be a part of a pretty special cricket team at the moment. We're on our way to becoming a great cricket team. To be part of this bowling attack and play my role is special. That's the reason why I keep playing.' Loading Asked for his top three favourite wins as Australia's song-master, Lyon said: 'I've got an amazing photo at home of a team song that we did at the Adelaide Oval when 'Hughesy' [Phil Hughes] passed away. There's a photo with all the players and staff in a perfect zero [formation] with the four and the eight on the other side (Hughes was Australian Test player No.408). It's a pretty amazing photo. 'My first Test was probably my most nerve-wracking one [when Australia beat England at the Gabba in 2013].
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Elderly 'hopeful' after Ramsbottom home visits tackle loneliness
Residents have praised a care home for giving them "hope" after it introduced a new initiative to tackle Tuesday, Lavender Hills Care Home in Ramsbottom allows members from a local baby and toddler group in so the residents can interactive with the children as part of a intergenerational mixing Generations is a campaign which aims to build meaningful connections across generations by running a variety of sessions across the Singleton, 82, who lives at Lavender Hills, said: "It was wonderful. I felt as if I had young children again." "It's lovely to see all these children dancing around with their parents and I just thought today, if this carries on, we'll be alright as a country."Another resident, Rita Wilson, said: "With the children it's lovely and the little toddlers are wonderful.""This is what they need, the children, they need to be mixing with different people all the time so they get used to it." she Generations is a collaborative campaign between the organisations Intergenerational England and Intergenerational Music Making. Emily Abott, who runs the campaign, said: "We're working to try and replace the value on intergenerational relationships."As a country we're quite age-segregated, we don't necessarily build these strong relationships with people across different generations." So, we believe that it's really important to create space to harness those relationships," she Nicholls attends the weekly sessions with her grandson Nicholls said: "We love it, Francis loves coming singing and they're all so friendly and happy to see us each week."It gets them to meet the older generation and share their love and kindness with us."
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pub to dismantle outdoor tipi after refusal decision
A pub has lost its lengthy battle to keep its popular outdoor tipi. A refusal decision by Bury Council has left locals who go to The Eagle and Child in Ramsbottom heartbroken and rallying in support of the establishment. The Whalley Road pub, which was crowned CAMRA's UK Pub of the Year in 2017, announced the tipi will be taken down on July 28. The tipi, which seats up to 72 guests, was erected during the pandemic as part of efforts to help the pub survive the crisis. It quickly became a staple for private functions and community events and was described by owners Daniel Thwaites Ltd as 'an essential part of the business". However, planning permission was never granted, and retrospective applications – including a recent bid for an 18-month extension – were all rejected. Bury Council's main concerns cited noise, traffic, and the impact on neighbouring properties. In a Facebook post, the team wrote: 'We are very sad to be losing our tipi… "We have loved sharing your birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, retirements, christenings, baby showers, cakes and sip, wreath making and all sorts of other events.' The post sparked an outpouring of support and sympathy from regulars and fans of the venue, many branding the decision 'outrageous' and 'such a loss". One commenter wrote: 'So, so sad…minority spoiling it for the majority." Another added: 'Gutted for you. Those who objected should be ashamed. But I'm sure it won't stop people coming to visit.' An enforcement notice was issued earlier this year ordering the pub to remove the tipi by May 5. Though Thwaites appealed, the council ultimately upheld the action. A report said the structure was 'seriously detrimental to the residential amenities of surrounding residents' and labelled it an 'eyesore". The decision has sparked wider debate in the community, with some arguing the tipi added charm and life to the area, while others backed the council's stance. Cllr Gareth Staples-Jones criticised how the process unfolded, saying: 'As ward councillors, we were not made aware of this decision. "If residents had concerns, it would've been helpful to have known earlier so we could have tried to find a middle ground. 'Waiting until a retrospective planning application to hammer in nails feels wrong.' In its final weeks, the pub is offering half-price hire of the tipi and encouraging patrons to book while they still can. 'As ever,' the Facebook post added, 'we do not allow live music, all events must be finished by 10pm outside, we are open until midnight inside. 'If you are looking for a quirky fun venue to host your summer event, please get in touch.'
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hospital cat Easter egg challenge to help make staff and patients smile
A challenge led by a very special feline mascot is underway to provide chocolate Easter treats for staff and patients at Fairfield General Hospital. Tuxedo cat Spritzer lives on the grounds of the hospital with his owner Heléna Abrahams and regularly visits staff and patients on the mental health wards. Now in its eighth year, Spritzers Easter Egg Challenge is aiming to collect 3,500 eggs to be gifted to staff and patients at the hospital, from 'cleaners to surgeons'. Heléna said: 'It's been hard this year. We have 902 eggs at the moment but really want to be able to make sure we can cover the whole hospital. Helena Abrahams (Image: supplied)READ NEXT: New owners set to take over traditional Bury pub READ NEXT: Bury-based manufacturer invites young people to tour facility 'Our aim is to make people smile and let them know they are being thought of through this small gesture. 'If everyone who is reading donated a £1.35 egg, it would be a massive help. It's all about quantity so any size is really appreciated.' The challenge was hampered when more than 100 donated Easter eggs were stolen from a supermarket collection point in Whitefield last month. People can send monetary donations to gizmoslegacy108@ and the team will use the money to buy extra Easter eggs. Spritzer the cat (Image: supplied)Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. Heléna added: 'I live in the hospital grounds and see the work that the amazing staff do. "Spritzer makes the patients so happy and we want to keep giving a little something back.' There are donation trolleys in the following supermarkets for those who would like to support the cause: Morrisons - Whitefield, Heywood, Ramsbottom Tesco – Prestwich, Ramsbottom, Blackley Aldi - Bury Salford City FC is also supporting the cause and donations can be left with the club.
