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Rhyl Journal
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
SC2 Rhyl: Hundreds enjoy taster session ahead of reopening
The SC2 waterpark in Rhyl, run by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL), welcomed visitors back for a "Splash into Summer" event ahead of its official reopening. More than 600 free tickets were claimed in under 30 minutes for the taster sessions, which served as a thank you to the community for their support during the waterpark's closure for roof repairs. (Image: Supplied) Jamie Groves, managing director of DLL, said: "Everyone at DLL is really excited to have the waterpark back in action, and we can't wait to reopen on Saturday. "SC2 is our flagship attraction and it has been a tough time for everyone at DLL without the waterpark. "The taster events were to show our gratitude to the local community for their support and to give them a peek at the fantastic fun ahead this summer, it was brilliant to see so many people enjoying the waterpark again. (Image: Supplied) "Our team at SC2 is really excited to be welcoming everyone back and as promised we are bigger and better than before. "As always, we want to give visitors and residents a summer of fun and happy memories at SC2, so book your visit today – we can't wait to see you." The free event included a dedicated session for people experiencing homelessness, organised in partnership with Helping Homeless North Wales. (Image: Supplied) SC2 officially reopens on Saturday, July 5. Booking is now open on the SC2 website. The waterpark will be joined by the Ninja TAG arena and dinosaur-themed Adventure Soft Play. (Image: Supplied) The Adventure Play café will also be open, offering Costa coffee and Red Boat ice cream. A loyalty discount will be available to residents after 4pm every weekend and throughout the school summer holidays. DLL said it will announce more details about the reopening of the Splash Pad soon.
Wall Street Journal
13-06-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
7 Actually Great Cookbooks From Food Brands, From Fishwife to Tito's Vodka
A few years ago, when 'The Red Boat Fish Sauce Cookbook' landed on my desk, I wasn't expecting much more than an ad for a condiment. But here was a cookbook that told the story of Cuong Pham, an immigrant from Vietnam in Northern California, and the company he founded, inspired by the flavors of his mother's cooking. The recipes were as personal and considered as the narrative. This influential title made me look at branded cookbooks with new eyes. And this genre has since become one to take seriously.
North Wales Live
05-06-2025
- General
- North Wales Live
Iconic 'Popeye' boat reported missing in ‘Abersoch Triangle'
An old fishing vessel that's featured in countless photos has been listed as 'missing' by its perplexed owner. Known as the 'Red Boat', it has languished in Abersoch's inner harbour, Gwynedd, for at least a quarter of a century. The boat's chubby outline and striking colour gave it semi-iconic status – so much so that it featured on a school mural and appeared in a children's story. But in late May, owner Peter Hazell was left scratching his head when arriving at the harbour to find its berth empty. The businessman bought the Red Boat as a renovation project five years ago – he was hoping to make a start once legal matters had been clarified. After its disappearance, he issued an appeal on Facebook 's Abersoch Appreciation Page but this drew a blank. 'It's still a mystery,' he said. 'There are over 20,000 people in that group yet not one person has offered any sensible clues. Someone must have authorised and paid for its removal.' In the absence of information, the appeal became the butt of gentle online humour instead. One man wondered if the boat had disappeared into the 'Abersoch Triangle'. Another added: 'Popeye probably wanted it back.' A call was issued to check back gardens. Little is known about the boat's history or name. Over the years it's had several owners with some living onboard for short spells. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone Online photos of the Red Boat residing at the inner harbour go back to at least 2001. Not so long ago the vessel was the main feature of a mural on Ysgol Sarn Bach near Abersoch. Its most recent known appearance in a photo was on May 15. Despite being in a poor state of repair, Mr Hazell had ambitions to renovate the boat once he'd established who was responsible for the berth. His aim was to formalise the berthing arrangement on land with no obvious ownership – he said the Land Registry has been unable to clarify. He said: 'I fully acknowledge that cosmetically the boat was in poor condition, although the hull was solid. She rested above the high average high water mark and the hull would only be exposed to water on high spring tides. 'My intention was to renovate and I am confident Red Boat was capable of being made weatherproof and waterproof. But before doing so I wanted to be sure of the rights of occupation.' Local enquiries about the boat's whereabouts have so far failed to provide answers. Natural Resources Wales has been removing abandoned boats, classified as marine litter, but its efforts have so far focussed solely on the Dee Estuary in northeast Wales. If it was removed as part of a clean-up, by a different body, Mr Hazell wonders why he wasn't approached first, being the known owner. 'How has someone has just removed my boat without notice?,' he said. 'No one is wanting to take responsibility.' Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday If anyone has any knowledge of the Red Boat's location, or who might have ordered its removal, Mr Hazell can be messaged via his appeal post on Facebook here.
North Wales Chronicle
21-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Anglesey ice cream company Red Boat to serve Denbighshire
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) has announced a new partnership with Anglesey-based artisan ice cream company Red Boat. The partnership will see Red Boat's ice cream served at DLL's attractions this summer. Red Boat offers a range of gelato products with flavours including Rocky Road, Salted Caramel, and Strawberries & Cream. The ice cream will be available at DLL's attractions, including SC2 Rhyl, Nova Prestatyn, Beach Hut Nova, 1891 Restaurant and Bar, and the Shack. Jamie Groves, managing director of DLL, said: "DLL is delighted to be working with yet another North Wales-based company, and we can't wait to bring the taste of Red Boat to our customers. "Like DLL, Red Boat only use the very best ingredients and are passionate about what they do, resulting in the highest quality experience for DLL customers." Red Boat's range also caters for dietary requirements. Tony Green, founder of Red Boat, said: "My team and I are a very creative group of ex-chefs and enjoy working with others in the hospitality sector in creating delicious handmade gelato flavours for restaurants and visitor attractions. "I personally trained in the Carpigiani Gelato University, Bologna, Italy, working with and being inspired by some of the finest gelato chefs in the world. "It is the above passion and creativity that Red Boat will bring to our exciting new working relationship with DLL and its stable of fantastic visitor attractions, in delivering a fantastic gelato taste experience for their visitors, which will complement the great time they have had with DLL." For more information, visit
Rhyl Journal
21-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Anglesey ice cream company Red Boat to serve Denbighshire
Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) has announced a new partnership with Anglesey-based artisan ice cream company Red Boat. The partnership will see Red Boat's ice cream served at DLL's attractions this summer. Red Boat offers a range of gelato products with flavours including Rocky Road, Salted Caramel, and Strawberries & Cream. The ice cream will be available at DLL's attractions, including SC2 Rhyl, Nova Prestatyn, Beach Hut Nova, 1891 Restaurant and Bar, and the Shack. Jamie Groves, managing director of DLL, said: "DLL is delighted to be working with yet another North Wales-based company, and we can't wait to bring the taste of Red Boat to our customers. "Like DLL, Red Boat only use the very best ingredients and are passionate about what they do, resulting in the highest quality experience for DLL customers." Red Boat's range also caters for dietary requirements. Tony Green, founder of Red Boat, said: "My team and I are a very creative group of ex-chefs and enjoy working with others in the hospitality sector in creating delicious handmade gelato flavours for restaurants and visitor attractions. "I personally trained in the Carpigiani Gelato University, Bologna, Italy, working with and being inspired by some of the finest gelato chefs in the world. "It is the above passion and creativity that Red Boat will bring to our exciting new working relationship with DLL and its stable of fantastic visitor attractions, in delivering a fantastic gelato taste experience for their visitors, which will complement the great time they have had with DLL." For more information, visit
