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The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
American-style summer camps in the UK that kids will love – with breaks in the school holidays from £83
For anyone who wants the fun of an American summer camp without the long-haul flight, there are some right here in the UK. 5 PGL has 10 summer camp sites across the UK Credit: PGL 5 Kids can stay at the holiday camps between one and seven nights Credit: PGL Holiday camps are ingrained in American culture, a rite of passage that entertains kids over the summer holidays and gives their parents a break. In the UK, our answer to this is PGL, which is designed to do exactly that. There are summer camps all over the country, whether you're heading to Suffolk, Lancashire or Wiltshire. Kids can stay at the camps between one and seven nights. Read More on Holiday Parks The children are split up depending on their age, and are grouped as from eight to 11 years, 11 to 13 and 13 to 16. For peace of mind, PGL camps have been approved by OFSTED, have world-class safeguarding, expertly trained teams, and 24/7 care. Now for the fun part, kids can do a range of activities including abseiling, archery, climbing, fencing, laser tag, Some activities, like 'Survivor', teach children how to find shelter in the woods and learn basic navigation skills. Most read in Family During the evening, there's US-inspired entertainment including film nights, silent discos and roasting marshmallows around a Holiday Park in UK village that looks like Greece 5 Two of the UK sites are dedicated to water sports and activities Credit: PGL 5 Other activities include laser tag and 'survivor' Credit: PGL With the Trailblazer package, which is available on seven-night stays, children get to take on an extra interest or hobby on top of the best of PGL's multi-activity activities. This can be anything from pony riding lessons to bush craft and baking sessions. And for parents who want to join in on the fun, families are welcome on certain breaks too. The family options are available at two locations in the UK, Barton Hall in Devon and Caythorpe Court in Lincolnshire. During their stay, families get to compete against each other in a series of challenges, like seeing who's fastest flying down the zip wire, or the best at scaling up the climbing wall. One visitor wrote a review on Another added: "The kids had such a great time with activities like the giant swing, zip line and archery. " Some sites even have trips to the local theme parks as part of the adventure. Boreatton Park in Shrewsbury has day trips to Alton Towers and And Marchants Hill in Hindhead has days out to Thorpe Park and Other holiday camps specialise in water activities, at Liddington and Osmington Bay kids can go canoeing, build rafts and sail across the nearby lakes. All the packages include accommodation, three meals a day, and a full program of daytime and evening activities, including equipment and instruction from qualified holiday camp leaders. Currently, there's 40 per cent off the multi-activity camp on stays of selected one, two, three, four and seven nights. You can now get a one night stay from £87 per night - Here's another Plus, ten campsites in the I spent a summer at a USA holiday camp Jenna Stevens spent time at a summer camp in America working as a counsellor - and here's what she thought... As a Brit brought up on a diet of American movies and TV shows, I've always longed to be part of a US summer camp. Thankfully, I could. As summer camps often look for international staff to bring their skills across the pond. My days started at 6:30am - going from snoozing my alarm at home, to getting kids' teeth brushed, boots on and out the door before 7am was quite the change from my routine as a 21 year old back in England. Each morning we'd gather on the sports field to raise the American flag, a key part of camp culture that we Brits soon had to get used to. After knocking back blueberry The days were filled with everything from archery to animal care, ziplining to basketball. My group of girls and I would sit under a tree and make friendship bracelets, as they requested song after song by Taylor Swift on my Walmart speaker. Our lunches were traditionally American: sloppy joes (bolognese in a burger bun with cheese), hot dogs and chicken tacos. Afternoons were spent cooling off in the pool followed by chill time in our cabins. The kids would stay for one or two weeks at a time, but the camp environment made you grow close - so saying goodbye to them was always the hardest part. We'd end the week with a campfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing our favourite memories - Jenna Stevens 5 You'll find American summer camps right here in the UK with PGL Credit: PGL
Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
American-style summer camps in the UK that kids will love – with breaks in the school holidays from £83
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) For anyone who wants the fun of an American summer camp without the long-haul flight, there are some right here in the UK. PGL runs 10 camps across the country where kids from eight years up to 16 can join with thrilling activities from abseiling and canoeing to campfire singalongs - just like they do in America. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 PGL has 10 summer camp sites across the UK Credit: PGL 5 Kids can stay at the holiday camps between one and seven nights Credit: PGL Holiday camps are ingrained in American culture, a rite of passage that entertains kids over the summer holidays and gives their parents a break. In the UK, our answer to this is PGL, which is designed to do exactly that. There are summer camps all over the country, whether you're heading to Suffolk, Lancashire or Wiltshire. Kids can stay at the camps between one and seven nights. The children are split up depending on their age, and are grouped as from eight to 11 years, 11 to 13 and 13 to 16. For peace of mind, PGL camps have been approved by OFSTED, have world-class safeguarding, expertly trained teams, and 24/7 care. Now for the fun part, kids can do a range of activities including abseiling, archery, climbing, fencing, laser tag, high ropes and orienteering. Some activities, like 'Survivor', teach children how to find shelter in the woods and learn basic navigation skills. During the evening, there's US-inspired entertainment including film nights, silent discos and roasting marshmallows around a campfire. Holiday Park in UK village that looks like Greece 5 Two of the UK sites are dedicated to water sports and activities Credit: PGL 5 Other activities include laser tag and 'survivor' Credit: PGL With the Trailblazer package, which is available on seven-night stays, children get to take on an extra interest or hobby on top of the best of PGL's multi-activity activities. This can be anything from pony riding lessons to bush craft and baking sessions. And for parents who want to join in on the fun, families are welcome on certain breaks too. The family options are available at two locations in the UK, Barton Hall in Devon and Caythorpe Court in Lincolnshire. During their stay, families get to compete against each other in a series of challenges, like seeing who's fastest flying down the zip wire, or the best at scaling up the climbing wall. One visitor wrote a review on Trustpilot that described the camp as: "Full on, jam-packed activities ... the children were never bored. Great food too!" Another added: "The kids had such a great time with activities like the giant swing, zip line and archery. " Some sites even have trips to the local theme parks as part of the adventure. Boreatton Park in Shrewsbury has day trips to Alton Towers and Drayton Manor Park. And Marchants Hill in Hindhead has days out to Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventure. Other holiday camps specialise in water activities, at Liddington and Osmington Bay kids can go canoeing, build rafts and sail across the nearby lakes. All the packages include accommodation, three meals a day, and a full program of daytime and evening activities, including equipment and instruction from qualified holiday camp leaders. Currently, there's 40 per cent off the multi-activity camp on stays of selected one, two, three, four and seven nights. You can now get a one night stay from £87 per night - this discount is valid for bookings made up until July 23, 2025. Here's another American-style summer camp in the UK that kids will love – with bunkhouses and beach adventures. Plus, ten campsites in the UK with nearby beaches – and they start from just £15. I spent a summer at a USA holiday camp Jenna Stevens spent time at a summer camp in America working as a counsellor - and here's what she thought... As a Brit brought up on a diet of American movies and TV shows, I've always longed to be part of a US summer camp. Thankfully, I could. As summer camps often look for international staff to bring their skills across the pond. My days started at 6:30am - going from snoozing my alarm at home, to getting kids' teeth brushed, boots on and out the door before 7am was quite the change from my routine as a 21 year old back in England. Each morning we'd gather on the sports field to raise the American flag, a key part of camp culture that we Brits soon had to get used to. After knocking back blueberry pancakes or French toast, and glugging down as much filter coffee as I could manage, the activities for the day began. The days were filled with everything from archery to animal care, ziplining to basketball. My group of girls and I would sit under a tree and make friendship bracelets, as they requested song after song by Taylor Swift on my Walmart speaker. Our lunches were traditionally American: sloppy joes (bolognese in a burger bun with cheese), hot dogs and chicken tacos. Afternoons were spent cooling off in the pool followed by chill time in our cabins. The kids would stay for one or two weeks at a time, but the camp environment made you grow close - so saying goodbye to them was always the hardest part. We'd end the week with a campfire, roasting marshmallows and sharing our favourite memories - Jenna Stevens
Powys County Times
17-07-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Shoppers flock to sweet treats inspired by US trends, Mr Kipling owner says
Warmer weather dampened demand for gravy and soup in recent months, but US-inspired sweet treats attracted new consumers, food producer Premier Foods has revealed. The St Albans-based owner of brands including Mr Kipling and Bisto said there were signs of shoppers switching back to brands. Branded sales across the group grew by 1.2% to £216 million over the 13 weeks to June 28, compared with the same period a year ago. This was driven by an 11.34% jump in sales of its sweet treat branded products including Mr Kipling and Cadbury cakes. Mr Kipling birthday cake tarts, inspired by snack trends in the US, and newly launched 'lunchbox' cake slices helped draw in new shoppers, the company said. Chief executive Alex Whitehouse said the uptick in branded sales was 'driven by the strength of our innovation programme with new product ranges such as Mr Kipling birthday cake tarts performing very strongly, as we brought to Britain a trend that is particularly popular in the US'. 'We expect branded revenue growth to build through the year, as we launch further new products, such as Fuel10K yoghurt and granola pots,' he added. However, revenues from its grocery products declined by 2.7% over the latest period. Demand for items such as gravy, stock and soup were impacted by warmer-than-usual temperatures, Premier Foods said. It pointed to new product launches such as The Spice Tailor rolling out Mexican kits and Bisto bringing out peri-peri gravy to attract more younger consumers. Meanwhile, non-branded grocery revenues declined by 8.8% year-on-year, which Premier Foods said partly reflected consumers switching to brands. Premier Foods said it was expecting sales growth from its portfolio of brands to build throughout the financial year. It is also continuing to target cost-cutting across the business in a bid to bolster profits. Shares in the company were down by nearly 4% on Thursday following the update.
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major Wetherspoons menu shake-up to land next week with new US-style gourmet food range
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WETHERSPOONS is preparing for a major shake-up next week with its new "gourmet" menu. The highly anticipated change is set to introduce a selection of US-inspired dishes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Wetherspoons menus are set to change on May 14 Customers can tuck into a new range of three Gourmet Burgers from May 14, just in time for alfresco dining. Up first is The Big Smoke which includes pulled BBQ beef brisket, American-style cheese and maple-cured bacon. This sweet and salty burger is stacked high and packs a crunch in between two buns. Next up is the Buffalo burger which serves up a fried buttermilk chicken breast, blue cheese and naga chilli sauce and American-style cheese. The crispy chicken dish arrives at your table with a spicy chicken wing skewered onto the top of the burger, giving you an extra snack with your meal. Finally is the Cheese Meltdown which includes American-style cheese smothered with Emmental and Cheddar sauce. Pictures show cheesy sauce dripping down the sides of the burger with the filling stacked on lettuce and tomato. Both The Big Smoke and the Cheese Meltdown come with the choice of a 6oz beef patty or a fried buttermilk chicken breast. All three mouthwatering dishes are served with chips, onion rings and a drink to get that full burger joint experience. If burgers aren't your bag, Wetherspoons is also adding a range of Korean-style chicken meals to the improved menu. The big change is bittersweet though, as bosses have decided to remove major players from the menu. Steaks, mixed grills and gammon will no longer be served at the pub chain. The details are yet to be announced, but a spokesperson said: "Wetherspoon is making changes to its menu in May. "This includes the removal of steaks, mixed grills and gammon on May 14. "A new range of Gourmet Burgers will be introduced; The Big Smoke, Buffalo Burger and Cheese Meltdown, on Wed 14 May. "There will also be a range of Korean-style chicken meals added." Steak, mixed grills and gammon are all set to be scrapped from the menu after being branded the "biggest loss-makers." The spokesperson continued: "Wetherspoon is confident that its menu provides a variety of choices and value-for-money meals. "We appreciate that some customers will be disappointed with the decision to remove steaks and grills." 3 The new menu is expected to be gourmet, but it means three major dishes will be removed Credit: Reuters 3 The US-inspired burgers will come with fries and a drink Credit: JD Wetherspoon
7NEWS
05-05-2025
- Business
- 7NEWS
Anthony Albanese says chat with Donald Trump ‘warm and positive'
Anthony Albanese had held a 'warm and positive' conversation with US President Donald Trump in the wake of Labor 's crushing federal election win that has left the Coalition picking up the pieces. Details of the phone chat were shared by Albanese as he revealed a number of world leaders had reached out to him following his crushing victory on Saturday. 'I had a very warm and positive conversation with President Trump just a short while ago when I was at the Lodge and I thank him for his very warm message of congratulations,' Albanese told reporters. Albanese said the trilateral security partnership AUKUS and tariffs were discussed, and how they 'will engage with each other on a face-to-face basis at some time in the future'. 'But it was very warm and I thank him for reaching out in such a positive way as well,' Albanese said. When asked if the president had made any promises during the conversation, Albanese said it was a 'warm discussion about the friendship between our two nations'. 'I've had three conversations with the president. I won't go into all of the personal comments that he made but (Trump) was very generous in his personal warmth and praise towards myself,' Albanese said. 'He was fully aware of the outcome and he expressed the desire to continue to work with me in the future.' The prime minister said leaders including James Marape (Papua New Guinea), Prabowo Subianto (Indonesia), Volodymyr Zelensky (Ukraine), Keir Starmer (UK) and Mark Carney (Canada) — 'who invited me to attend the G7' in June — had reached out to congratulate him on the back-to-back election win. The phone chat came after Trump had praised Albanese during comments outside the White House. 'Albanese, I'm very friendly with. I don't know anything about the election other than the man that won, he's very good,' the president said. Albanese had previously criticised Trump's decision on wide-ranging tariffs — with Australian exports to the US slugged with a 10 per cent tax — saying 'this is not the act of a friend'. When asked about the comments on Monday, Trump said: 'I can only say that (Albanese has) been very, very nice to me, very respectful to me.' 'I have no idea who the other person is that ran against him, and you know (Albanese and I) have had a very good relationship.' During the election campaign, both Albanese and Peter Dutton had positioned themselves as best placed to deal with the Trump-led administration. Labor had described the opposition as , off the back of the Coalition's announcement of a US-inspired shadow minister for government efficiency and plans to cut thousands of public servant roles.
