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South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Sam Scarfe signs new Dragons deal after Pontypool exploits
The 21-year-old enjoyed a strong campaign in Super Rygbi Cymru with Pontypool, making 14 appearances for the play-off quarter-finalists. Scarfe, who made his Dragons debut in his old position of flanker at Glasgow in February 2024 because of an injury crisis, enjoyed a solitary outing for Filo Tiatia's side against Montpellier in the Challenge Cup clash in Newport. The combative forward has agreed fresh terms and is now looking to push Elliot Dee, Brodie Coghlan, James Benjamin and Oli Burrows for action next season. Scarfe said: 'I've played lots of minutes and learnt a lot from Pooler this year with the help of top players and coaches, which has been great for me. 'Dragons is my home club and I want to represent the badge as much as possible. The club is in a good place so it would be great to get the minutes down at Rodney Parade. 'Filo (Tiatia) has helped me a lot this year in understanding the game in a different way and seeing the opportunities available. I've also enjoyed picking the brains of our experienced senior boys as I continue to develop.' Sam Scarfe crashing over for Pontypool (Image: NCR Photography) Scarfe, who came through at Penallta, provides the Dragons with a different option at the heart of the front row thanks to his back-row background. 'Sam converted to hooker from seven about four or five four years ago,' said forwards Coach Sam Hobbs. 'He was a very good seven and his body type is suited to being a modern-day physical hooker. 'With Pontypool, he played a huge amount of rugby in the Championship, which was a tough education, but now in the SRC he's become a dominant force there and an outstanding prospect winning numerous player-of-the-match awards. 'I'm excited and believe next year will be a big season for Sam. His contact area is his superstrength and he's developed his ball carrying while his set-piece is going really well.' Head coach Tiatia added: 'We've been pleased with Sam's progress and the minutes he has also been able to secure for Pontypool in the SRC. 'He's a hard-working young man who wants to keep improving, so we look forward to his continued development in our senior environment.' Scarfe is one of the Dragons' many promising prospects who will back up the experienced figures in the squad next season. Centre Joe Westwood, flanker/lock Ryan Woodman and hooker Brodie Coghlan grew in influence last season, while centre Harri Ackerman would have were it not for injury. Full-back Huw Anderson, scrum-halves Che Hope and Morgan Lloyd, lock Barny Langton-Cryer and tighthead Luke Yendle got more opportunities while there were debuts for wing Harry Rees-Weldon, fly-half Harri Ford, props Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths and Owain James, lock Nick Thomas and back row forward Evan Minto. The aim will be to balance more Dragons chances with learning in the middle for Newport, Ebbw Vale and Pontypool in SRC.
South Wales Argus
13-05-2025
- South Wales Argus
Pembrokeshire pair caused horrific sheep and pigs suffering
Richard and Brogan Scarfe were accused of causing unnecessary suffering to pigs and sheep being kept on land at the Ridgeway in Lamphey between January 2022 and April 2023. They initially denied the offences, but during their trial Mr Scarfe pleaded guilty to two offences of causing unnecessary suffering to protected animals, and Ms Scarfe admitted to two offences of failing to ensure the needs of sheep and pigs in her care were met. Warning, this article contains graphic content. For the latest crime and court news for west Wales, you can join our Facebook group here. Swansea Crown Court heard Mr Scarfe had been disqualified from owning or keeping animals for five years on January 26, 2022, after he was handed a suspended sentence for offences under the Animal Welfare Act. Following this disqualification, Pembrokeshire council officers continued to visit Scarfe's land to monitor the condition of the animals – which were now owned by his daughter. Across a number of visits, the animals were regularly found 'severely underweight' or 'in poor body condition', and were often found with either no food or water and being housed in poor conditions, prosecutor Christian Jowett said. In a visit in March 2022, the officers found a pig squealing in pain in the main shed after its head had become trapped, and pigs were found having 'direct contact' with the carcasses of two dead pigs in March 2023. Dead pig carcasses were found directly next to where pigs were being kept. (Image: Pembrokeshire council) On another occasion, a ewe was emaciated – with its spine showing – and suffering from wool loss, and one pig was found to have 'extensive permanent damage to both ears' – which 'appeared to have been chewed away'. When the officers confronted Mr Scarfe about the pigs being underweight, he 'became annoyed' and 'began to argue' with them, and claimed they were 'in an ideal condition', Mr Jowett said. Pembrokeshire council attended once more on April 11, 2023, before then seizing the animals on April 18. A total of 98 animals – including one cow, 26 sheep, 43 pigs, 23 poultry, and five dogs – were seized and taken to a sanctuary, many requiring medical treatment. Sheep were found emaciated and suffering from wool loss. (Image: Pembrokeshire council) Ross McQuillan-Johnson, appearing for Ms Scarfe, described her actions as 'well-intentioned but incompetent care'. 'The offender has quite clearly been given an inappropriate level of trust and responsibility,' he said. He added that she had no previous convictions and 'full appreciates the severity of the offences'. Hywel Davies, for Mr Scarfe, told the court the defendant had 'no intention' of returning to farming. He acknowledged the offending was so serious that a custodial sentence had to be passed, but argued any sentence could be suspended because Mr Scarfe was the primary carer for his wife and was in a 'poor state of health' himself. The pigs were found to be in poor health and being kept in poor conditions. (Image: Pembrokeshire council) Judge Catherine Richards said it was 'quite clear' Ms Scarfe allowed herself to take responsibility for the animals despite not having to skills or knowledge to look after them. 'I have no doubt you acted through a sense of misplaced loyalty towards your father,' she said. She said Mr Scarfe 'brazenly breached' his disqualification order, and caused further suffering to the animals by ignoring the advice of veterinary professionals. Judge Richards sentenced Richard Scarfe, 44, of Park Street in Pembroke Dock, to 11 months, suspended for a year. As part of this, he must complete 200 hours of unpaid work, a 12-month mental health treatment requirement, and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days. Brogan Scarfe, 26, of Woodbine Terrace in Pembroke Dock, was sentenced to a 12-month community order and 100 hours of unpaid work. She was banned from owning or keeping pigs, sheep, bovines, avians, and dogs for five years, and her father was disqualified from owning or keeping all animals for life.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Grisly find hanging above Aussie lake prompts call for intervention
Walkers strolling along a popular track were delighted to spot a corella, quietly perched on a branch above a lake. A day later, they were surprised to see the native bird in the same place, so they took a closer look and discovered something horrible – it was strung up on the branch with fishing line. While incidents like this are shocking to the public, they're an occurrence that wildlife rescuers see daily. Now, one Victorian-based animal rehabilitator is calling on the state government to help educate the next generation of anglers so they understand that when they cut snagged fishing line, there's a high chance it will entangle native birds and animals. Back in 2022, the government announced it would spend $1.5 million over four years to buy thousands of fishing rods for the state's children. To stop them making the same mistakes as previous generations, Boobook Wildlife Shelter founder Nelini Scarfe is calling for a further $1.5 million to be spent on education. 'Fishing line is just a horror story for wildlife. It cuts into their legs and causes the most horrendous injuries. Sadly, nine times out of 10, when we have birds with fishing line entanglement, we have to euthanise them because it just does so much damage,' Scarfe told Yahoo News. Related: Anglers urged to clean up their lines and lures after horror find On average, Scarfe responds to one case of fishing line entanglement every week. But look on social media and you'll see other shelters around the country responding to the problem on a daily basis. Fishing lures and hooks attached to line are also a problem, as they're often swallowed by endangered sea turtles and pelicans. The entangled corella was rescued on the weekend from above a lake at RMIT's Bundoora campus, 17km from Melbourne. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade assisted because rescuers were unable to reach it from a branch high above the lake. Volunteer rescuer Susane Teese was the first to assess the bird, and its grisly, emaciated condition has led her to believe it had been entangled in the fishing line for a long time. Tragically, the bird did not survive. 'When the corella was handed to me it was struggling and trying to bite me, which was a good sign because it's normal behaviour. But I must say it couldn't bite very hard,' she told Yahoo. 'It went down quickly after that. I think it died from organ failure because the poor bird had been struggling for days.' Alarming find inside turtle highlights 'increasing' problem Seafood warning after tiny fishing device swallowed by rare 100kg dolphin ANOTHER Aussie animal gets trapped in beer can Like Nelini, Susane frequently attends to wildlife entanglements. She's shared heartbreaking images of a tawny frogmouth that was discovered hanging from a tree branch by its wing. "That one fortunately was called in quite quickly by a member of the public, we were able to get it down and it's actually been released," she said. "The interesting thing about the tawny frogmouth case was that when I was sitting in the car about to leave, a woman came up to me and said another one had been caught in the same spot, 12 months previously. It was from the same piece of fishing line. "It's a dreadful pollutant. It's just saw awful for wildlife." When fishing rods were handed out to children through the Little Angler Kits program, educational information about fishing was also supplied. This included a flyer for Fishcare Victoria, a not-for-profit funded by the government that promotes responsible fishing and care for aquatic ecosystems. The Victorian Fisheries Authority told Yahoo News feedback about the program has been positive, and that it works to ensure kids know how to dispose of fishing line responsibly. 'The Victorian Fisheries Authority provides information at fishing clinics, community events and through funding to organisations like Fishcare Victoria, to ensure young fishers are educated on how to do the right thing when disposing of fishing line,' a spokesperson said. 'We encourage all fishers to do the right thing and dispose of their line and any gear responsibly.' Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
BBC News
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ex-Horncastle chippy worker 'amazed' to be royal sketch artist
A fish-and-chip shop worker turned official royal artist said accompanying the King and Queen on their recent tour of Italy was an amazing experience – and it was "very nice to be asked". The King has personally selected artists to attend overseas trips for the past 40 years, and he invited Fraser Scarfe to document the four-day trip in 38-year-old from Lincolnshire has built a successful career as a painter, author and teacher but he spent his teenage years in a very different role."I had a good few years in my teens and early 20s serving chips. I think I could still wrap a portion of chips from memory now," he said. Mr Scarfe used an iPad to sketch the royal couple."It allows me to work very quickly," he said. "I can take that sketch back to my studio and work it up into a painting or a drawing later on if I want to."He sketched scenes from major state events such as the visit to the Colosseum and moments among the crowds who gathered to see the King and the Queen."I will have a few months now to reflect upon the work I made and to try to work some of those sketches into more finished paintings or drawings. I have got free rein," he Mr Scarfe has finished his work, the collection will be presented to the King for viewing, and one or more of pieces may end up as part of The Royal Collection. The artist's ability to draw quickly and on the spot was brought to the Royal Family's attention in 2023 when he was asked to record the Coronation. His work from that occasion is in the Royal Collection. Mr Scarfe, who used to work at a fish-and-chips shop in Horncastle, trained at the Royal Drawing School in London, which was founded by the King in Scarfe now works at the school and exhibits his creations regularly in Lincoln and London."I didn't have much access to arts and culture when I was growing up, and didn't have a particularly creative community around me," he said."To have been involved in the events for the past few days [is] a real pinch-me moment because you never in your wildest dreams imagine that you might end up doing something like this." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Forbes
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rosewood London's Scarfes Bar Pays Homage To Celebrated Caricaturist
A Long Drawn Out Sip pays homage to caricaturist Gerald Scarfe. Rosewood London Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London has unveiled its latest cocktail menu, 'Long Drawn Out Sip,' a celebration of renowned caricaturist Gerald Scarfe, whose artwork adorns the walls. The menu is inspired by his book Long Drawn Out Trip: A Memoir, exploring his work through the medium of dreams which are both whimsical and nightmarish. The 24 original creations, including two non- alcoholic adaptations, will serve as liquid doorways for guests to experience Scarfe's surreal and creative outlook on the world. Curated by Director of Bars Andy Loudon and the award winning Scarfes Bar team, the new menu invites guests to step inside Scarfe's surreal world. The menu is divided into four chapters — Fears, Desires, Revelations and Transformations – drawing on universal dream states and Scarfe's eclectic body of work. Highlights include a mix of bold and playful cocktails like: Toothless Grin, a reimagined Sazerac accompanied by lemon curd and goat cheese, served on a bespoke charcuterie board; Portrait of Fame, a vibrant cocktail featuring Aperol, rhubarb, and Buddha's hand; and The Truth at Last, a savory gin and tonic enhanced with toasted sesame and cucumber, served with a fortune cookie. The menu from the talented team at Scarfes Bar is the first under Loudon, who was appointed Director of Bars at Rosewood London in 2024 and will build on the bar's legacy of the last ten years. Invented to embark on a discovery through Scarfe's imagination, each cocktail embodies a different facet of his unique subconscious, where every element of his work collides, from caricatures of cultural icons to political satire. Created to take guests on a journey, the new cocktails are crafted from carefully selected ingredients and innovative techniques, showcasing boundless creativity and creating a world where mixology and artistry collide. 'Long Drawn Out Sip' has been developed from universal dreams reimagined with Scarfes Bar's unique artistic flair and its mixologists' innovative techniques, with six cocktails in each of the four themes. The Great Chase is influenced by the Kentucky Derby. Rosewood London Toothless Grin, inspired by the unsettling fear of teeth falling out, offers a unique twist on the Sazerac, presented on a bespoke, handcrafted board repurposed from damaged hotel charcuterie boards. Lost & Abandoned highlights the famed film Hercules, which Scarfe illustrated. The Great Chase is influenced by the Kentucky Derby and served in a classic Julep Cup. Rockstar encapsulates Scarfe's famed portraits of celebrities. Rosewood London The Court Jester is a twist on the Paloma, with Espolón Blanco, coconut, bergamot and sparkling sake, curated to embody Scarfe's self-portrait as a Jester and served on one of his very own playing cards. Retail Therapy takes inspiration from the French 75, served within a bespoke engraved glass, with Bombay Premier Cru, basil, yuzu, clarified almond and champagne. King for a Day reimagines the Pornstar Martini with passion fruit infused Brugal 1888, clarified plum and black cardamom, crowned by a cocoa butter imprint on the glass. Rockstar encapsulates Scarfe's famed portraits of celebrities, including Elton John, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger, through a bold take on the Spicy Margarita. Hidden Self offers a lighter, lower ABV experience. Rosewood London Portrait of Fame delivers a citrusy burst, combining The Lost Explorer Espadín, evaporated Buddha's hand, rhubarb and Aperol, perfectly embodying the idea that some celebrities only truly make it once they've been immortalized in his caricatures. Moment of Clarity is a harmonious blend of Diplomático Planas, Granny Smith apple, Muyu Vetiver and fig leaf soda, crowned with a sweet petit pomme. Dark Secrets uncovers the complexity of a character's flaws, featuring Eagle Rare 10, Noilly Prat, pear, and toasted black walnut. Hidden Self offers a lighter, lower ABV experience with Hendrick's Gin, sudachi, lavender, and clarified cherry yoghurt. For those craving indulgence, Holy Grail pays homage to the iconic Monty Python sketch, The Truth at Last is a savoury gin and tonic. Rosewood London The Truth at Last, a savoury gin and tonic, with The Botanist, London Essence Tonic, MUJEN, toasted sesame, acacia and cucumber served with a playful Scarfes touch of a fortune cookie. Heroes & Villains presents a delightful exploration of innocence versus guilt, reflected in Scarfes Bar's inventive take on the martini. Made with Ford's Gin, the serve is available in two twists, with fortified calamansi and a garnish of freeze-dried mandarin, or a more savoury finish with a garnish of a chalkidiki olive, offering a fresh twist on the classic, while Curtain Call is the ideal nightcap. Superhero is this year's cocktail with The Lakes, butterscotch sherry, muscat and London Essence Soda imprinted with an 'S' in the ice. The mixology team has won many prestigious awards. Rosewood London Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London, which opened in 2014, is an award-winning bar inspired by the atmosphere of a drawing room, with live jazz music playing each day from a host of talented performers evoking a convivial and sophisticated yet intimate atmosphere located a short distance from London's Covent Garden. The mixology team creates their very own home-made syrups and distillates within their Lab, which they use for all their cocktails and new menus at the bar. The drinks are a combination of minimalistic, but perfectly executed, textured drinks and innovative technology. Scarfes Bar was awarded No.32 at Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2025, No.37 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2024 and No.41 in 2023, No.27 at Top 500 2024 as well as #1 Best International Hotel Bar at Spirited Awards at Tales of the Cocktail 2020. Rosewood London, centrally located in London on High Holborn and housed in the original headquarters of the Pearl Assurance Company, showcases a sensitive renovation of the 1914 Edwardian, Grade II-listed building. Combining English heritage with contemporary sophistication, the retained Belle Époque architectural features include the original carriageway entrance to the grand courtyard and a spectacular Pavonazzo marble staircase, which rises over seven storeys. The hotel has the feel of a stylish London residence and houses 263 guestrooms and 45 suites including the Grand Manor House Wing, an exclusive seven-bedroom suite with its very own postcode.
