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Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ryan Tubridy makes return to UK festival with Virgin Radio star Chris Evans
Ex-RTE star Ryan Tubridy is set to return to CarFest in the UK with Virgin Radio star Chris Evans. The Dubliner made his debut at the Hampshire festival last year and organisers have announced the Virgin Radio host will return again this year. CarFest, which takes place between August 22 and 24 at Laverstoke Farm, will host live music, cars, comedy, food, wellness and more, all while raising vital funds for UK children's charities. The main stage line-up features Busted, Rita Ora, Travis, Madness, Tom Walker, Sam Ryder, Kim Wilde, Squeeze, The Boomtown Rats and Seasick Steve. Tubridy will return to The Author's Stage in StarFest to chat with literary and cultural voices; including Ben Miller, Dom Joly, Ed Byrne, Rev. Richard Coles, Cecilia Ahern and Adele Parks, amongst a host of others. Author and journalist Bryony Gordon will join Tubridy to co-host this increasingly popular stage and offering festivalgoers a packed weekend of insightful and entertaining discussion. Now in its 13th year, and founded by Virgin Radio presenter Chris Evans, CarFest offers more than just cars. Festival-goers can experience six distinct festivals sited across the 500-acre site: StarFest (celebrity guests and expert talks), FoodFest, SpaFest, KidsFest, RetroFest and CarFest itself - showcasing breathtaking vehicles and high-octane experiences. SpaFest returns with a revitalised wellbeing programme featuring experts such as Jason Grayston, Julia Bradbury, Sally Gunnell OBE DL and Dr Julie Smith. FoodFest brings a mouth-watering schedule of live cooking shows, tastings, and chef Q&As led by Si King of The Hairy Bikers, with culinary legends like Rosemary Shrager, Atul Kochhar, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Glynn Purnell, and Tom Parker Bowles appearing across the weekend. CarFest remains committed to raising money for vital UK children's charities. Since its launch in 2012, the festival has donated 10 per cent of the ticket price, as well as 100 per cent of its profits, raising an impressive €1.5 million in 2024 alone. The 2025 edition will continue to support BBC Children in Need, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust, Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, Starlight Children's Foundation, Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Epilepsy and local Hampshire hospice Naomi House & Jacksplace. Tickets are on sale now at
BBC News
23-03-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Wiltshire in pictures: Spring equinox and indoor moon
It has been sunny but also chilly this week in Wiltshire - a recipe for great photos. Equinox: The spring equinox on Thursday provided many opportunities for beautiful shots like these at Avebury and Mouldon Hill. Moon in the minster: Warminster got involved with StarFest this week, run by Cranborne Chase Dark Sky Reserve. It includes a huge moon installation at the Minster Church of St Denys in the centre of the town. Rescue to recovery: Reggie the police dog has celebrated his first year of service after arriving from a rescue centre. Wiltshire Police adopted the three-year-old springer spaniel from Dogs Trust after the charity noticed his training potential. He is now a drugs, cash and firearms recovery dog and has already carried out more than 60 searches. Grand procession: Wiltshire's annual Rule of Law service had The Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Sue Carr as the guest of honour. Organised by the High Sheriff of Wiltshire the service was attended by judges, MPs, mayors, charities and faith leaders at Salisbury Cathedral. Clock change: Just in time for the clocks to go forward this weekend, Melksham Town Council had the mechanism in the town hall's clock replaced, which means the clock can now make the change itself. Pub success: The winner of the Cider Pub of the Year in Salisbury and South Wiltshire is The Cuckoo Inn on the edge of the New Forest at Hamptworth, which has at least 24 different ciders on sale. Jane Foster from the local CAMRA branch handed landlord Nik Amplianitis his certificate. Fluffy bundles: It is lambing season across the county and the Wiltshire College farm at Lackham is the latest to welcome some new four-legged farm is hosting an open weekend with the dairy herd, birds of prey and new-born lambs all on display, with the possibility of seeing lambs actually being born.
BBC News
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Giant 3D moon part of Wiltshire StarFest
A 3D suspended moon and an exhibition showcasing the work of an award-winning artist have been added to a Wiltshire star-gazing Cranborne Chase National Landscape's annual StarFest, Warminster Town Council has organised additional activities to extend the can see a 4.5m (14.7ft) suspended moon installation inside Minister Church of St Denys until 3 full event programme includes live music, bell-ringing, children's storytime, and a film night. Also on display is Josh Drury's award-winning astrophotography exhibition at the Warminster Athenaeum, running until Sunday. The free exhibition features 20 images, including photos endorsed by Town Council has also launched a free StarQuest town trail until 2 April. Participants can pick up a trail map from the Civic Centre, Warminster Athenaeum, or Minster Church of St Denys to help them spot 10 constellations hidden in shop windows around the town centre. Once all the constellations have been found, participants can collect a small prize from the Civic Centre and enter a prize draw to win a telescope.A spokesperson for Warminster Town Council said: "We are delighted to support Cranborne Chase National Landscape's annual StarFest event. "We remain committed to organising and supporting fun, free, and educational events for the community while also attracting visitors to our amazing town."
