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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
Free entry for unpaid carers at M&D's Scotland's Theme Park
M&D's Scotland's Theme Park in Motherwell is taking part in National Carers Week, which runs from June 9 to 15, by offering exclusive discounts to unpaid carers on June 14 and 15. More than six million people across the UK are estimated to provide unpaid care for family and friends - a role that can be both rewarding and incredibly challenging. In recognition of their vital work, M&D's will will receive free entry with a paying guest on a range of attractions, including wristband packages, Amazonia, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, and Walk the Plank. Read more: Meet the 82-year-old who discovered new purpose after becoming a widower All unpaid carers who identify themselves as such will receive free entry with a paying guest on a range of attractions, including wristband packages, Amazonia, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, and Walk the Plank. Jensen Taylor Connelly, director at M&D's, said: "We have many carers visit us throughout the year on days out and where possible we always support them as the work they do is so valuable. "Raising awareness during Carers Week seems only appropriate as it's an ongoing challenge for many families and hopefully this initiative will do just that." More information about the park is available on the Scotland's Theme Park website.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Unpaid carers to get exclusive discounts from M&D's to mark National Carers Week
Carers Week runs June 9 to 15. It is estimated that the UK has more than six million unpaid family and friend carers. M&D's Scotland's Theme Park is celebrating National Carers Week by offering exclusive discounts to unpaid carers in recognition of the huge amount work that they do. Carers Week runs June 9 to 15. It is estimated that the UK has more than six million unpaid family and friend carers. On the weekend of June 14 and 15 carers who visit Scotland's Theme Park and identify themselves as an unpaid carer or young carer will receive exclusive discounts including Buy one wristband/wristband package and the Carer goes free Buy one entry to Amazonia and the Carer goes free Buy one entry to Devil's Island Adventure Golf and the Carer goes free Buy one game of bowling and the Carer goes free Buy one Walk the Plank and the Carer go free Download the Lanarkshire Live app today M&D's director Jensen Taylor Connelly said: 'We have many carers visit us throughout the year on days out and where possible we always support them as the work they do is so valuable. 'Raising awareness during Carers Week seems only appropriate as it's an ongoing challenge for many families and hopefully this initiative will do just that.' Located next to Strathclyde Country Park, M&D's is one of Scotland's top visitor attractions. The Theme Park features thrill rides and family rides, as well as a host of activities, for all age groups. Special features include Amazonia, a temperature controlled tropical hot house of exotic plants and animals, Devil's Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, a ten-pin bowling alley, and Krazy Congo Soft Play.
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Huge park artwork celebrates mining town
More than 1,100 primary children were asked what their former mining town meant to them, with the answers inspiring a huge artwork in a park. The Heart of Ashington depicts symbols of footballs, conifers, ash branches and dog paw prints drawn with bio-degradable marker on the grass of the town's People's Park. The 80m (262ft) in diameter artwork is part of the Animating Ashington series of workshops that runs until the end of August, aimed at reimagining public places and encouraging people to take pride in their town. Artist James Brunt spent four days creating the piece with the help of school children and said he loved "seeing and chatting with the same people every day". He said: "We became part of the park's community, accepted by the locals. "After many conversations about what the park meant to people, we adapted the work and the artwork grew." Mr Brunt said that even though the work would fade within five weeks, he hoped it would leave a legacy, "showing people that creativity is around us in the everyday stuff". The project was co-ordinated by outdoor art specialists Walk the Plank and commissioned by Northumberland County Council. Project senior producer Bev Ayre said: "James's work brings people together in a shared space, inviting reflection, connection and joy, all central to the spirit of this programme." The county council said it was part of the Regenerating Ashington Programme to "grow, renew and connect the town". Mr Brunt added: "No matter our backgrounds we deserve to see and do amazing things. "Art is not and should never be elitist." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Coastal artist hopes work will create 'connection' Call for clarity on £30m regeneration plans Investment of £30m approved for Ashington Northumberland County Council Walk The Plank
BBC News
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Heart of Ashington celebrated in huge park artwork
More than 1,100 primary children were asked what their former mining town meant to them, with the answers inspiring a huge artwork in a Heart of Ashington depicts symbols of footballs, conifers, ash branches and dog paw prints drawn with bio-degradable marker on the grass of the town's People's Park. The 80m (262ft) in diameter artwork is part of the Animating Ashington series of workshops that runs until the end of August, aimed at reimagining public places and encouraging people to take pride in their James Brunt spent four days creating the piece with the help of school children and said he loved "seeing and chatting with the same people every day". He said: "We became part of the park's community, accepted by the locals. "After many conversations about what the park meant to people, we adapted the work and the artwork grew."Mr Brunt said that even though the work would fade within five weeks, he hoped it would leave a legacy, "showing people that creativity is around us in the everyday stuff". The project was co-ordinated by outdoor art specialists Walk the Plank and commissioned by Northumberland County Council. Project senior producer Bev Ayre said: "James's work brings people together in a shared space, inviting reflection, connection and joy, all central to the spirit of this programme."The county council said it was part of the Regenerating Ashington Programme to "grow, renew and connect the town". Mr Brunt added: "No matter our backgrounds we deserve to see and do amazing things. "Art is not and should never be elitist." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
