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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Royal's 'sickening' jab at Paul Hollywood, Dame who says she cured her cancer in a VERY unorthodox way and the rocker who hates any mention of his age revealed: RICHARD EDEN'S DIARY
Anne's royal roasting for Hollywood's famous tan Now Prince Philip is no longer with us, his daughter seems to be keeping up the Royal Family 's tradition of displaying breathtaking candour.
CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Muscowpetung First Nation holds commemoration of Treaty Day
WATCH: Members of Saskatchewan's Muscowpetung First Nation came together to commemorate Treaty Day. The members of Muscowpetung First Nation hosted a day of activities to commemorate Treaty Day in Saskatchewan. Members gathered Monday, collecting their annual payment of $5 – a tradition which has not changed – since the signing of treaty in 1874. Although much of the day was filled with games and a barbeque – there was an underlying importance of showing the children about the treaty signing and how it relates to the present day. 'I shook a lot of children's hands coming up and they were so excited to get the $5 and the meaning behind that. Seeing the Mountie, with the traditional gear that they have to wear, because that was the time of treaty,' Muscowpetung Chief Melissa Tavita told CTV News. 'Keeping all of those [details, they're] an important part of our history and teaching our children and having them come up to collect their dollars. It makes me feel good that the government is still holding to task our treaties.' The day's event concluded with fireworks and a fashion show.
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Well dressers: 'We are fighting to keep our village traditions alive'
Organisers of the annual well dressing in a Staffordshire village say they are fighting to keep local traditions alive, whilst ensuring the event is accessible for year is the 181st Endon Well Dressing, which sees an elaborate set of decorative boards fixed onto the village's two are fourteen boards in total, with 12 on the main well and two on a smaller well which is about 200m (218 yards) down the year's design commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austin, the 60th anniversary of the passing of Winston Churchill and the 250th anniversary of the birth of artist JMW Turner. Also being commemorated are the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway and the 70th anniversary of the Royal Edinburgh Military well dresser Barbara Hall, has been taking part in the event for almost 50 years."It's just a passion of mine, I call it my baby," she first began taking part in 1977, helping out with the jubilee year well dressing."We were involved in doing a big party and things, and I helped them do it then and I've carried on since," she said. Ms Hall said the finished design made her feel "very proud."She added: "I shall be sorry when I've got to give it up."Her handiwork – along with that of about a dozen well dressers - is admired by thousands of visitors during the bank holiday weekend and is the centrepiece of the village's social work begins when the boards for the well dressing are soaked in the nearby brook or several days, before a layer of clay is applied which flowers and other natural materials – such as beech nuts and lichen – are later pressed is then pressed in around the edges to ensure the colours stand well dressers gradually build up the design over the course of a week. Robert Barlow is responsible for designing the well dressing, and this year will be his 21st time doing said: "If there's any royal anniversary, major milestone for the royal family, I will always try and feature something with an association with the royal family."Mr Barlow added: "We've got a good team of volunteers again this year, and it's gone together extremely well."The well dressing usually takes about a week to complete, and volunteers are known to stay as late as 23:00 BST some nights to get it finished."It's hard work and everybody puts a lot of effort into it," Ms Hall said. On the Friday of well dressing week, a group of about a dozen people hoist the boards up – which are incredibly heavy by this point – onto the well, and into is one of the largest well designs in the country when all 12 boards on the main well are pieced together, and the accompanying festival is also one of the longest-lasting events of its kind in the Staffordshire area. Mr Barlow said he most enjoyed the traditional feel of the festival – including the church services, May pole dancing and procession of the May queen – but that organisers had also tried to bring in modern elements to ensure it continued to appeal to future generations."As a community, we are fighting to keep those traditions going," he said, "but recognising that, as well, we're always looking to maintain a modern approach and make sure we're inclusive for everybody." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
'Tradition' interdealer broker opens office in ADGM
Tradition, the interdealer broking arm of Compagnie Financière Tradition (CFT) and one of the world's largest interdealer brokers in over-the-counter financial and commodity related products, announced the opening of its first office in Abu Dhabi, becoming one of the first interdealer brokers to establish a presence within ADGM. The company secured Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the Financial Services Authority of ADGM and has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi's International Financial Centre (IFC). This strategic expansion strengthens Tradition's global footprint and enhances its ability to support clients seamlessly across all major macro markets. Located within ADGM, Tradition benefits from a world-class regulatory framework that combines strong governance with commercial pragmatism, as well as the advantages offered by its international financial free zone status. Mike Anderson, CEO Tradition, EMEA, said, 'Establishing a presence in Abu Dhabi is a significant milestone for Tradition and a natural progression of our EMEA strategy. ADGM offers a compelling environment for financial institutions, and we are confident this expansion will enhance our ability to serve clients with precision, insight, and proximity. Abu Dhabi's ambition aligns with our own—to be forward-looking, trusted, and at the forefront of global financial markets." Arvind Ramamurthy, Chief Market Development Officer, ADGM, added, 'We are pleased to welcome Tradition to ADGM's dynamic ecosystem. Tradition's strategic expansion within the region as one of the first interdealer brokers to establish a presence in ADGM is a testament to continued interest of global firms choosing the IFC in Abu Dhabi. We look forward to seeing the value they bring to and to supporting their journey through ADGM's robust regulatory framework and growing ecosystem."
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Last chance' to save Furness Morris dancing group
There are hopes a Morris dancing group could be saved if new people join next Morris, based in Ulverston, Cumbria, recently warned it was in danger of folding after 62 years due to low a meeting on Friday, it was decided to organise two final sessions to try and attract new members. "We are not exactly at the end of the road, but this is a bit of a last chance to try and recruit," Les Ord, who has been with the band for 50 years, said "At the end of these two new sessions, if we don't attract anybody new, then that would probably be the end," Mr Ord events will take place in Ulverston in June, with dates and a venue due to be Ord, who is the second longest-serving member of the group, said they were part of the community and it would be good to preserve the tradition. Furness Morris was founded in 1963 and had 20 members in its is now down to eight, with at least half a dozen new dancers needed to secure its over 18 is welcome to join, with the group hoping to pass the baton on to younger Ord added the band could continue as a social activity without new recruits but would not be able play gigs, having had to turn down five so far this year due to a lack of numbers."We feel it's part of the heritage," he said."We'd be quite happy to hand on the tradition if we got the right number of people to be able to do that." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
