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The Citizen
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Bronwyn Tanner – Tuning In: Helping people and animals in need
We have just finished July…How is that possible? Wow, time has flown. Schools are back for the third term and Grade 12 learners will be making preparations for trials, which can be a stressful time for all concerned. Founder Tracy Klokie, together with Shemane Taylor and Lauren Giani, visited the SPCA to deliver a car load of love from the Winter Woofs & Whiskers Drive. They collected nearly a ton of supplies, including dog and cat food, kitty litter and blankets. Every donation has made a difference to tails that wag and whiskers that purr. There was a recent delivery of clothes, baby bundles and women's needs and comfort packs to GJ Crookes Hospital. They received the goods from Rachel Anderson and Karen Davy of Osisibathemba, Pennington. Osisibethemba (sisters of hope) works with the rape crisis centre at the hospital in Scottburgh to bless the less fortunate. They meet at Relton Hall on the first Thursday of every month. Donations are welcome, contact 076 2974457 or 083 3108479. The Hope Fundraising Festival, brought to the people of the South Coast by District 49 Child & Youth Care Centre supported by Lightness Productions, will light up the Blue Marlin All Inclusive Seascape in Scottburgh on October 4. Under the banner 'We care through love and protection', this community celebration seeks to rally families, businesses and volunteers for an afternoon of sport, music and joyful giving, all to secure vital funds for children who have endured abuse, neglect or abandonment. More details will be revealed in time for this fundraiser. TC Robertson Nature Reserve has a wish list that includes old car tyres for the playground, 20 litres of enamel white paint, indigenous plants for the memorial garden, 420g empty tin cans and wild bird seed. Your support would be greatly appreciated if you are able to contribute any of the items on the list. Contact 082 6227699. Save the dates: * Pennington Home and Garden Show: Tanya Visser will visit on Saturday morning, August 9. Many of you will know her from The Gardener Magazine and seen how entertaining she is on The Gardener TV show. And guess where she grew up? So, for now save the date, and wait for details to follow. * Buy a box packed with healthy goodness and love by Made For More: Anele Zama and her passionate team create boxes of delicious, organic vegetables every second week. These purchases assist families of children with disabilities. Contact Anele on 073 1649534 for more information. * The Mongoose Tea Garden is open at TC Robertson Nature Reserve in Scottburgh every Wednesday from 09:00 to 12:00. The cost is R50 per person and includes coffee and tea, and snacks. Contact 082 6227699. HAVE YOUR SAY Like the South Coast Herald's Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Glasgow Times
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Where to get £5 cocktails during Glasgow Cocktail Festival
The event will run from August 29 to September 7, with many of the city's popular spots involved, including The Finnieston, The Spiritualist, The Alchemist, and The Lab, all serving premium cocktails for £5 to £7 for wristband holders. Early bird wristbands are already sold out, with more than 2,000 people eager to take part. NQ64 (Image: Supplied) Other establishments participating in the 10-day event include Slouch, Revolución de Cuba, Dishoom, The Raven, Revolution Mitchell Street, Inn Deep, Poko Loko, Bananamoon, The Howlin' Wolf, Somewhere By Nico, NQ64, The Gardener, The Grosvenor Cafe, and many more. Alice Christison, the Glasgow Cocktail Festival boss, is 'blown away' with the response in the city. Read more: 'He was brilliant last year' - Mulgrew urges Celtic to sign winger She said: "We knew Glasgow would deliver – it's such a vibrant city and always the go-to for the biggest days and nights out. "But we really have been taken aback at the response, with over 2,000 wristbands snapped up already and superb interest from the hospitality industry in general. The Gardener (Image: Supplied) "Make a day of it, head into the city and stay overnight or get the last train home – you have 10 days to enjoy the very best of the city's cocktail scene. "You can hop from bar to bar or find your favourite and settle in – and enjoy the signature serves at the special member price, with a wide selection of cocktails across the many bars and restaurants on offer." Wristbands are on sale for £9.95, plus a £1.95 booking fee, at with the pass allowing access to discounted cocktails and mocktails at all participating venues. Alchemist Glasgow (Image: Supplied) Alice added: "This is all about good times and glitz of course, but there's a much more serious element which is many hospitality spots are really struggling to keep the doors open. "Our events around the UK have had massive impact on trade long term as people fall in love with new places through visiting with us. 'That's the real win here – yes it's fun bar hopping but people have told us they were faced with possible closure until our events helped them turn it around. "So you're not just having a good time – you're helping people keep their dream alive."
Metro
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans are sweating after watching all 8 episodes of 'hot' new drama
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Netflix viewers have been left reeling by a sizzling new sports drama that has landed on the streamer. Olympo is a Spanish-language show starring Clara Galle, Nira Osahia, Agustín Della Corte which focuses on the Pirineos High Performance Centre which trains young athletes for potential Olympic glory. When a swimmer collapses at the HPC, Amaia Olaberria (Galle) begins investigating the extreme risks her fellow competitors take to chase their dreams. All eight episodes of the show have arrived on Netflix, so you can escape the weekend heat for a few hours to catch up. It has been described as 'unexpected and highly bingeable' as well as 'so hot' thanks to its intimate scenes. Get personalised updates on all things Netflix Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Olympo has also been praised for its LGBTQ+ storylines, with SteMelMan writing on Reddit: 'And people wonder why I love Netflix so much! I love how they generally include gay storylines in most of their productions.' All eight episodes of Olympo have arrived on Netflix (Picture: Netflix, Inc./Matias Uris. All Rights Reserved) The Spanish drama series follows the events at a sports academy and the extreme lengths its athletes push themselves to (Picture: MATíAS URIS/NETFLIX) BringAltoidSousBack added: 'Spain really does make the best 'teen drama' shows. I also love that no one on those shows looks like a teenager (a point they made fun of in the final season of elite).' It comes after another Spanish title based on a spine-chilling true story caused waves on Netflix. A Widow's Game was released on the streaming platform in May and quickly made its way to the top of the movie charts in the UK. The Spanish-language thriller, starring Ivana Baquero, Tristán Ulloa, and Carmen Machi, follows the investigation into the slaying of engineer Antonio Navarro Cerdán (Álex Gadea). As police dig further into the matter, led by veteran homicide detective Eva (Machi), his widow's perfect façade is shattered, exposing a hidden double life. In May, Spanish series A Widow's Game shot into the Netflix charts (Picture: MANUEL FERNANDEZ VALDES/NETFLIX) Thriller series The Gardener also took Netflix viewers by storm (Picture: JAIME OLMEDO/NETFLIX) A month prior, Spanish series The Gardener also shot up the Netflix charts. Created by Miguel Sáez Carral, The Gardener follows a gardener named Elmer (Álvaro Rico), but he is not your typical horticulturalist. Elmer isn't your typical horticulturist, though. He's actually a deadly assassin, with less of a green thumb and more of a red one. Under the strict guidance of his controlling mother, La China Jurado (Cecilia Suárez), the pair run a successful garden centre and murder-for-hire business. Olympo is streaming now on Netflix Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: Netflix star Sara Burack, 40, killed in hit-and-run as police hunt driver Arrow MORE: 'I beat the system and proved I didn't need a TV licence' Arrow MORE: Netflix's rudely axed Mindhunter could be returning with a twist
Perth Now
03-06-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Alcoa Mandurah Arts Gallery gets another three years
Alcoa's Pinjarra Alumina Refinery has announced a three-year partnership with the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. The $90,000 partnership will help fund the Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery and its exhibition collaborations with local artists, shows and events. The Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery houses two spaces showcasing both emerging and established artists as well as touring exhibitions. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Pinjarra Alumina Refinery manager Jodie Giraudo said Alcoa was proud to support local artists to present and promote their creative talents through the gallery which is a vibrant local arts community. 'Alcoa's funding not only offers enriching art experiences for everyone to enjoy, it also provides educational opportunities and community engagement programs for the region,' Ms Giraudo said. Local landscape and botanical artist Robyn Lowry has her collection of floral artwork on show as part of the gallery's Plein Air Artist of the Month program. Alcoa's Katherine Stevens with Mandurah Performing Arts Centre CEO Marc Missiaen and Alcoa Mandurah Art Gallery curator Lotte Waters. Credit: Supplied Lowry said painting enabled her to respond to the environment she was exploring, creating form, colour and interpreting the landscape in her own way. Upcoming exhibitions include Proof Positive - Peel Printmakers group exhibition (Main Gallery) and The Gardener, the Midwife and the Sailor - Three painters (Foyer Gallery).
Metro
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
New Netflix show watched more than 12,000,000 times in a week
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Netflix fans can't get enough of a new thriller series that's being compared to the (mostly) beloved crime drama Dexter. Created by Miguel Sáez Carral, The Gardener – which is currently number one on the streaming platform's top 10 chart for non-English shows around the world – follows a gardener named Elmer (Álvaro Rico). Elmer isn't your typical horticulturist, though. He's actually a deadly assassin, with less of a green thumb and more of a red one. Under the strict guidance of his controlling mother, La China Jurado (Cecilia Suárez), the pair run a successful garden centre and murder-for-hire business. Things are complicated, however, when the usually emotionless Elmer falls in love with his next target, the kindly teacher Violeta (Catalina Sopelana). Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Despite only premiering on Netflix a few weeks ago, the show has been watched by more than 19million people so far and 12.3million just this week. Last week, it was third on the top 10 chart in the US, alongside international hits like Adolescence, Black Mirror season seven, and Pulse. Fans online have been spreading the love for the Spanish-language show like a careful gardener spreading compost on their favourite flowers. @jasmineci_ wrote on X: 'The Gardener on Netflix 10/10. I love a good murder romance,' while @tmrtalks added: 'The Gardener on Netflix is so good!' It was @gab_div who perhaps had the highest praise for the show, telling her followers: 'Ok…#TheGardener ended in a way I did not expect 😂…Netflix is really 'the goat' streaming service.' Others were keen to point out the similarities to Dexter. @Bella1L1 wrote: '#TheGardener is like a twisted Spanish Dexter—but with a manipulative mom instead of a moral dad. La China doesn't manage Elmer's darkness, she nurtures it.' The Gardener – 12,300,000 views The Glass Dome – 9,200,000 Resident Playbook – 2,800,000 When Life Gives You Tangerines – 2,700,000 How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast): Season 4 – 1,800,000 Weak Hero: Class 1 – 1,800,000 Karma – 1,700,000 Kian's Bizarre B&B: Season 1 – 1,400,000 The Lady's Companion: Season 1 – 1,300,000 Project UFO – 1,100,000 Over on Reddit, however, viewers weren't quite as enthusiastic about Elmer's misadventures. While some, like lilsmallpuf, thought the 'The show was well made', more than a few were disappointed with The Gardener, with at least one fan (although they'd probably object to us using that word) saying it was like a 'fake' Dexter. The main complaint seemed to be that it's derivative of better TV series and that even when it was in full bloom, it was only ever okay. However, not everyone was as keen to pour weedkiller on Sáez Carral's work. Appropriate-Dog-525 wrote on the Netflix section of Reddit that while it was 'a little Dexterish,' they gave it a chance and enjoyed it enough to want a second season. Sadly, that seems unlikely. The Gardener was conceived as a limited series with no plans for a follow-up. Still, there are more than a few 'limited series' that got a second run after a popular first season – I'm looking at you, Shogun, The White Lotus, Good Omens, and The Flight Attendant. Online, there's definitely demand for another Elmer adventure with @QueenT_20 writing on X: 'Damn I need a Season 2 of The Gardener ASAP! More Trending @OldKatalyst meanwhile tagged Netflix on their socials to let them know, 'We need season 2 of The Gardener.' Only time will tell whether The Gardener blooms into a bigger franchise. The Gardener is available to stream now on Netflix. View More » A version of this article was published on April 16, 2025. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix fans have just hours to binge 'funniest British TV show ever' MORE: Netflix quietly adds 'striking' movie about beloved author MORE: Prison drama that's 'as good as the Godfather' has Netflix viewers hooked
