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Scotsman
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
All aboard for a great day out in Belfast Stena Line day trips help you embrace the best Belfast festivals
With a rich history, flavoursome food scene and unique experiences Belfast is a city offering one giant adventure after another. Last summer almost 135,000 people explored this bustling city centre, uncovering its unique charm and character. Titanic Belfast is undeniably the number one visitor attraction in town but every summer the city becomes a cultural haven with an array of festivals offering something for everyone. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... And, thanks to Stena Line, embracing these fantastic festivals has never been easier. The Swedish-owned ferry company is inviting customers to leave their cars, and cares, at home and enjoy an unforgettable day out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With so much to enjoy across an action-packed summer, Stena Line has put together an overview of some of the city's best festivals. Belfast TradFest Belfast TradFest, 27 July - 3 August: A UNESCO City of Music Belfast's TradFest features world-class performances from renowned artists like Dervish, Matt Molloy, John Carty and lively pub sessions. Highlights include the annual Titanic Céilí and a diverse program of lectures, film screenings and taster sessions. Belfast Mela, County Antrim; 16 - 24 August: Northern Ireland's largest celebration of cultural diversity, Belfast Mela, returns with its most ambitious programme yet; a vibrant, inclusive festival where communities unite in celebration. The Mela transforms iconic venues and public spaces across Belfast with a rich mix of music, dance, food, art, theatre, wellbeing, and immersive experiences culminating with Mela Day in the city's Botanic Gardens. Belfast Maritime Festival,County Antrim; 6-7 September The city's iconic Titanic Quarter will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of sea, ships and stories as the Maritime Festival returns to Belfast. The waterfront will be a hive of activity, with historic ships moored along the quayside, street theatre, live music, interactive heritage experiences, artisan food markets and family-friendly zones. To book your day trip to Belfast with Stena Line visit
Business News Wales
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Stena Line Rebrands Passenger Lounges to Celebrate Year of Croeso
Swedish-owned ferry company Stena Line is re-branding its famous Hygge Lounges on its Dublin to Holyhead route to underline the connections between Scandinavia and Wales and celebrate the Welsh Year of Croeso (welcome) in 2025. The Hygge Lounge will become the Hwyl Lounge on both the Stena Adventurer and Stena Estrid. The firm said that although not strictly identical, both concepts share the same vibe with Hygge focusing on creating a cosy and comforting atmosphere with simple pleasure and good company while Hwyl is the Welsh term for the feeling of joy that comes from embracing the moment and experiencing a deep sense of contentment. The name Anglesey, where the port of Holyhead is situated, comes from old Scandinavian. With these historical links between Wales and Sweden, Stena Line is seeking to embrace that connection during the Year of Croeso. Stena Line Travel Commercial Manager, Irish Sea, Orla Noonan said a blend of Hygge and Hwyl provides the perfect conditions for a memorable trip and passengers can relax the moment they step onboard Stena Adventurer and Stena Estrid. She said: 'While Hygge is about finding life's cosy moments and Hwyl is more about embracing the joy of the moment such as the sensation of stepping out on deck and feeling the wind on your face, we feel there is much to celebrate about both concepts. 'With Hygge a former Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year finalist, we want to celebrate Hwyl with passengers on both sides of the Irish Sea and we're thrilled to be re-branding our lounge. 'Hwyl is a sense of emotional fervour or when you find yourself smiling from ear to ear or laughing out loud with family and friends. It can also be a feeling of peaceful contentment, and this relates very closely to the concept of Hygge. 'With Wales celebrating the Year of Croeso in 2025, we felt the time was right for this exciting re-brand.'
Scotsman
08-05-2025
- Scotsman
Kids Go Free With Stena Line
With finances weighing on the minds of almost half the families who plan to travel this summer, the largest ferry operator on the Irish Sea has moved to help ease some concerns by announcing a Kids Go Free offer. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... With Stena Line routes to Belfast, Dublin, Rosslare and the French port of Cherbourg offering a gateway to Europe, families can now pack their car and head off on holiday for much less. Legal & General's Family Holiday Report recently reported that 42% of families said the cost of a trip was their number one barrier to travel this year, while almost a third said they now have a real focus on money-saving measures due to cost-of-living increases. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Swedish-owned ferry company's Kids Go Free offer applies to all its Economy and Flexi motorist fares on the Irish Sea until January 5, 2026, if you book your trip before August 31. The offer applies to children aged 4-15. Kids go free with Stena Line Younger passengers can enjoy Happy World play areas, games zones, an interactive POD lounge on crossings between Belfast and Cairnryan and free movie lounges. For the grown-ups, the relaxation begins the moment you step onboard with the Pure Nordic Spa (available on the Cairnryan to Belfast route and the Rosslare to Cherbourg route) Taste Restaurant, bars, and excellent shopping all available. And, with pet-friendly travel on Stena Line routes you can even bring your four-legged friend. For cost-conscious passengers travelling on the Holyhead to Dublin crossing and the Fishguard to Rosslare crossing, you can take advantage of Duty-Free savings on a wealth of products, including alcohol, cosmetics, fragrances, gifts, and confectionary. Prices start from just £149/€175 per car with one adult and kids go free. The offer is subject to availability and T&Cs.
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major boost for Irish parents as huge travel firm vows ‘kids go free' – but there's a catch
FERRY company Stena Line has announced kids can travel for free - until January next year. A report recently found 42 per cent of 1 Stena Line has announced kids can travel for free until January next year Credit: PR Handout The Legal & General's Family Holiday Report also found that almost a third said they now have a real focus on money-saving measures due to But the largest ferry operator on the Irish Sea, with routes to Scotland, England, Wales and the French port of Cherbourg, says the Kids Go Free offer applies to all Economy and Flexi motorist fares on the Irish Sea until January 5, 2026. The routes included are: The offer is applicable to travel in either direction on the above routes, e.g. from Dublin to Holyhead and from Holyhead to Dublin. Read more in Travel However, your trip must be booked before August 31, with the offer applying to kids aged 0 to 15. Prices start from €175 per car, with one adult, and kids go free. Use the offer code KIDS when prompted in the booking process online. Stena Line has around 40 vessels running 20 routes in Northern Most read in News Travel The Swedish-owned ferry firm added: "Younger passengers can enjoy Happy World play areas, games zones, an interactive POD lounge on crossings between Belfast and Cairnryan and free movie lounges. "For the grown-ups, the relaxation begins the moment you step on board with the Pure Nordic Spa (available on the Belfast to Cairnryan route and the Rosslare to Cherbourg route), Taste Restaurant, bars, and excellent shopping all available. "And with pet-friendly travel on Stena Line routes you can even bring your four-legged friend. "For cost-conscious passengers travelling on the Dublin to Holyhead crossing and the Rosslare to Fishguard crossing, you can take advantage of Duty-Free savings on a wealth of products, including alcohol, cosmetics, fragrances, gifts, and confectionery." For more information visit Meanwhile, take a look inside the The Swedish-owned ships depart from The trip is an ideal way to stock up on goodies without breaking the bank, as shoppers can buy items tax-free and duty-free in international waters. The round trip takes about nine hours, with a 3.5-hour journey there and back and a two-hour stopover in the seaside town of Holyhead. And the ideal way to spend the trip is in the comfort of one of the two lounges on board, which can be added to your ticket. Both car and foot passengers are welcome in the eight-floor areas, and the Irish Sun recently had the chance to check them out. To enter the Hygge lounge or the Stena Plus lounge, we were given cards with a code that serves as a passcode to the lounge door. The newest addition to the ship is the Hygge lounge, inspired by and named after the The space is designed to create a relaxing atmosphere ideal for work or just some peace and quiet while on the crossing. It features glass wall windows offering a stunning sea view and rows and rows of reclining leather seats.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
PCHS clinic could open on Bainbridge next year, if state funding comes through
Peninsula Community Health Services could open a new medical clinic on Bainbridge Island early next year, agency CEO Jennifer Kreidler-Moss told the Kitsap Sun this week, assuming they get funding through the state's capital budget. PCHS, a federally qualified health center providing primary care and other services in Kitsap, Mason and part of rural Pierce County, purchased a former optometrists office on Winslow Way using just over $1 million in reserve funds, Kreidler-Moss said. They plan to convert the mixed-use retail complex into a primary care clinic with two primary care providers, two behavioral health staff serving about 2,500 people per year. Permits for the project have already been approved, Kreidler-Moss said. The opening of the project now hinges on state funds. The agency has asked for about $556,000 to complete renovations. Those funds have been earmarked in the Senate's capital budget, but do not appear in the House's version. That leaves the project up in the air at a time when money is tight. Washington is facing a roughly $14 billion budget deficit over the next four years, and it remains uncertain how legislators plan to address that gap. A final budget is expected at some point this week, before the last day of the state's regular legislative session on April 27. If state funding for the clinic is not included, Kreidler-Moss said the facility will remain vacant and they will try again next year. Bainbridge residents have been asking PCHS to build a clinic on the Island for years, Kreidler-Moss said, after a series of providers consolidated or left the community. Until recently, the agency had been unable to afford a space there. 'We have been asked fairly regularly since 2021 to show up on the island,' she said. 'We are excited that we finally found something that was within our price range.' Bainbridge Island Mayor Ashley Matthews said the city lost a few providers around the start of the pandemic, including a Swedish-owned primary care clinic that closed in 2021. There is a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Clinic on the Island at 1344 Wintergreen Lane NE, 'that does good work,' Matthews said, but they are at capacity. The city does not have enough providers needed to meet the need, she said, forcing residents to travel to Poulsbo or take the ferry into Seattle. At least 1,000 people living in Bainbridge go to the PCHS clinics in Poulsbo or Kingston, Kreidler-Moss said. Peninsula Community Health Services typically provides care for patients who are under or uninsured, yet as access challenges persist, the number of patients with commercial insurance has grown to about a third of its payors. 'At this point there's just such an access gap for all that we don't really care what insurance you have,' she said. 'The access is limited in our county so even if it is a matter of serving more commercial patients out there, who don't have to travel, that will free up more spots at other places.' Conor Wilson is a Murrow News fellow, reporting for the Kitsap Sun and Gig Harbor Now, a nonprofit newsroom based in Gig Harbor, through a program managed by Washington State University. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: Peninsula Community Health planning new medical clinic on Bainbridge
