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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Junior football team's alphabet game goes viral
A youth football team's Instagram account has been viewed 4.7 million times in the last month thanks to their "ridiculous" training session game. Each week, the Uttoxeter Juniors bring in random items of the same letter and present them to the camera. The videos have featured random items like a bra, a Gareth Southgate cardboard cutout and a Hiab truck. "I think it's a bit ridiculous to be honest," said 11-year-old Danny. "They just told us, the first week, to bring in something beginning with A." "Pretty much all of us brought an apple," he laughed. Since the first video, the club introduced a fine system for anyone who brought in duplicate items. Their video featuring items beginning with the letter J has proved most popular, amassing 6.1 million views via Instagram. "We've made this club famous," beamed 11-year-old goalkeeper Joey. The wife of the team's coach Adam Norris first saw the idea on social media and they both thought it would be a fun activity to start sessions. Mr Norris is pleased how the children and parents have embraced the weekly challenge and can see how it has helped the players to bond. "I just love how it's like a big family," said centre midfielder Tommy. "We're all friends." Related internet links Uttoxeter Juniors Football Club
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Uttoxeter Juniors go viral with alphabet game
A youth football team's Instagram account has been viewed 4.7 million times in the last month thanks to their "ridiculous" training session week, the Uttoxeter Juniors bring in random items of the same letter and present them to the videos have featured random items like a bra, a Gareth Southgate cardboard cutout and a Hiab truck."I think it's a bit ridiculous to be honest," said 11-year-old Danny. "They just told us, the first week, to bring in something beginning with A." "Pretty much all of us brought an apple," he laughed. Since the first video, the club introduced a fine system for anyone who brought in duplicate video featuring items beginning with the letter J has proved most popular, amassing 6.1 million views via Instagram."We've made this club famous," beamed 11-year-old goalkeeper wife of the team's coach Adam Norris first saw the idea on social media and they both thought it would be a fun activity to start Norris is pleased how the children and parents have embraced the weekly challenge and can see how it has helped the players to bond."I just love how it's like a big family," said centre midfielder Tommy. "We're all friends."
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Costume fun for Uttoxeter ice skating competitors
Minions, Ghostbusters and Elphaba from Wicked were among the "stars" taking part in an ice skating were 40 skaters of all ages and abilities who took to the ice dressed as their favourite characters and performed to well-known soundtracks at CineBowl in Uttoxeter, in event was part of a nationwide artistic ice skating competition being held across Planet Ice arenas. The winners from each of the 11 categories will go on to compete in the final in Milton Keynes later this competitor Jasmyn Kaur, who won gold in the duo category dressed as an air hostess, said: "I thought it would be such a fun number to do," she said. The duo performed to the 2007 Eurovision song Flying the Flag (For You) by Scooch."The audience was cheering for us; it was brilliant, and we're really excited to perform the routine again in Milton Keynes," she Kaur, who restarted skating 18 months ago, added: "I was inspired to learn figure skating after seeing Johnny Weir's appearance on Dancing on Ice. "He's always been my favourite figure skater, and although I'd always been able to skate, I decided to take the leap into learning properly after seeing him perform. I'm so glad I did." Head judge, actress and comedienne, Karina Essery, said: "Everyone was of an incredible standard, and every skater brought their very best. "It was very hard to choose winners because all the ideas were so creative, and all the skaters should be so proud of themselves."What makes Uttoxeter ice rink special is the support everyone shows for each other; it's fantastic to see and be a part of. It's an ice rink with a big heart." General manager of the ice rink, Liz Howe, said: "Everyone was fantastic and it's what skating here is all about - having fun, building friendships and enjoying new experiences. "It means a lot to us to watch our skaters' confidence grow - children and adults - and that's also thanks to our brilliant team of coaches."We know the finalists who will be representing the rink at Milton Keynes will make Team Uttoxeter proud." Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Nelson's Gin business put up for sale after death of founder
A gin company has been put up for sale, having entered Distillery & School Ltd, which was established in 2016 by former chef Neil Harrison, operates from premises in Uttoxeter, business sale includes the company's fully equipped distillery and a 14-station gin business suffered "operational disruption" in March after the death of founder Neil Harrison, according to administrator Martin Williamson. "Despite recent setbacks, the core offer remains strong due to its production infrastructure and unique gin recipes to its customer base and tourism accolades," Mr Williamson said he was appointed on 9 July after a formal review of the business in said it rose to prominence with its flagship London Dry No 7 gin and Signature Blend firm has a strong digital presence, brand recognition, and proven retail appeal, Mr Williamson has also produced private-label spirits for high-profile chefs and restaurants, including collaborations with Michele Roux and La business owns a number of UK trademarks and recipes for its gins and rums, which would transfer to the Williamson said he needed to conclude a sale by 31 July, and all expressions of interest must be received by 17:00 BST on 21 July. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, July 16
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Wednesday's meetings at Uttoxeter, Yarmouth, Catterick, Ffos Las and Bath. Uttoxeter Robin Goodfellow 2.38 Karavomylos 3.08 Joueuse Royale 3.38 Lady Jago 4.08 Soleil D'arizona 4.38 Monticello 5.10 Dear Dot Yarmouth Robin Goodfellow 6.10 Speed Of Maajid 6.40 Desert Treasure 7.10 Kaleido 7.40 Temple Bruer 8.10 Kilima 8.40 Daring Legend Gimcrack 6.10 The Feminine Urge 6.40 Schrodinger's Cat 7.10 Kaleido 7.40 Coolagh Magic 8.10 Marinakis 8.40 Daring Legend Catterick Robin Goodfellow 2.30 Made All 3.00 Gillali Lass 3.30 Rose Of Spain 4.00 Irish Dancer 4.30 ANCIENT TIMES (nap) 5.00 Finbar's Lad Gimcrack 2.30 Fiddlers Green 3.00 Shetakesthegold 3.30 ROSE OF SPAIN (nap) 4.00 Mrs Bagerran 4.30 Ancient Times 5.00 Vince Le Prince NORTHERNER – 3.00 GILLALI LASS (nap); 5.00 Benacre (nb). Ffos Las Robin Goodfellow 6.30 First Time 7.00 Conscript 7.30 Bama Lama 8.00 Beggarman 8.30 Whatsgoingonmarvin (nb) 9.00 Zambezi Magic Gimcrack 6.30 First Time (nb) 7.00 Conscript 7.30 Roach Power 8.00 Beggarman 8.30 Whatsgoingonmarvin 9.00 Warrior Lion Bath Robin Goodfellow 2.20 Rajak 2.50 Dark Alley 3.20 Neptune Legend 3.50 Iwantmytimewithyou 4.20 Garswood Gold 4.53 Eye Of The Water Gimcrack 2.20 Rajak 2.50 Dark Alley 3.20 Nordic Glory 3.50 Captain Brett 4.20 Zafaan 4.53 Fact Or Fable
