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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Widows, Widowers & Friends plan bingo, shows and more this summer
Widows, Widowers & Friends is planning several activities over the next few months. The group recently held a meeting at Des Dutch Essenhaus with 38 attendees, including two guests. Karen Bates led the meeting, presenting gifts to each woman in honor of Mother's Day, according to an announcement. Upcoming events include bingo at Smithville Western Care Center at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, with registration due by Friday, May 23. Seville United Methodist Church will resume its monthly bingo at 10 a.m. Monday, June 2, with lunch available for $5. A celebration for Vera's 100th birthday will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at her nephew's home, with no presents requested. Reservations are needed for the 'Road to Damascus' show at Ohio Star Theatre on Thursday, May 29, costing $70. The Motown Revue at Williams on the Lake is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, with tickets priced at $80. The next dinner and business meeting is set for Tuesday, June 3, at Creston Community Church. Reservations are due by Thursday, May 15. The July meeting will be held July 8 at Green Leaf, with a limit of 50 attendees. Widows, Widowers & Friends is a social and support group for those who have lost a loved one due to death or divorce or for those who have never married. For more information, contact Pearl Gasser at 330-201-0336. This story was created by Jane Imbody, jimbody@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: Join Widows, Widowers & Friends for fun events this summer
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I had threesome with another woman and my dead husband's ghost after becoming a widow – I felt his presence as we romped
Nicky's female lover also took a liking to her late husband GHOSTED I had threesome with another woman and my dead husband's ghost after becoming a widow – I felt his presence as we romped Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICKY Wake and her husband Andy had always dreamt of having a threesome. But when Andy tragically died of Covid in 2020, the widow wanted to honour his desires, and even found a way for her late husband to be there. 6 Nicky Wake explored threesomes after losing her husband Andy Credit: EMMA PHILLIPSON - Commissioned by The Sun 6 Andy passed away in 2020 after complications with COVID Credit: Jam Press/Nikki Wake/Widows Fire Dating 6 She then slept with a woman for the first time and felt her husband's 'presence' join them as she left his photo on the night stand Credit: Jam Press/Nikki Wake/Widows Fire Dating Nicky has spoken candidly about a phenomenon known as widow's fire, which is an increase in libido that can take place following the death of a partner. Her husband Andy, whom she married in 2002, always spoke about wanting a threesome which she also fantasised about. But it wasn't until after his untimely death that she made it a reality, connecting with another woman who knew about her widowed status, and also found her late husband attractive. She went on to rediscover her sexuality by sleeping with the woman with Andy's picture present in the room and said she 'felt his presence'. LIFELONG FANTASY 'I used to joke that I'd treat him to it for his 60th birthday,' says mum-of-one Nicky, from Manchester. 'The truth is, I identify as bisexual, so it was also a fantasy of mine. 'I was always a little hesitant about introducing a third person into what was a deeply loving and fulfilling relationship, but as a one-off for a special occasion, it felt like it could be fun and memorable for both of us.' The 53-year-old explained that she and her late husband Andy, who died aged 54, had very nearly made the fantasy a reality on a few occasions. Once at a naturist beach in Jamaica when they got to know a flirty American couple and again at a New Year's party. But on both occasions, they never actually went through with it. Horrifying moment Temptation Island star cheats on girlfriend with steamy shower She says: 'If we were going to go for it, I assumed we'd either use a specialist dating site or perhaps hire an escort. 'Tragically, Andy then suffered a series of catastrophic heart attacks that led to a severe brain injury, leaving him with no capacity. 'He was only 54. We lost him to Covid in 2020 when he was in a care home. 'Before Andy became ill, we had a passionate and satisfying sex life. I couldn't imagine never feeling that again. 'About a year after he passed, and four years after his initial diagnosis, I started dating again at 49.' BISEXUAL DATING Nicky, like many modern daters, looked for new connections online and said she listed herself as bisexual on a dating website. She says: 'I'd had relationships with women in the past, and I wasn't ready to be intimate with another man. 'Andy had been the only one for 20 years. It felt less intimidating to connect with a woman. 'I was honest about being newly widowed, nervous, out of practice, and said that this would be my first experience since Andy.' 6 Nicky and Andy married in 2002 and went on to have one child together Credit: Jam Press/Nikki Wake/Widows Fire Dating 6 She says they often spoke about having a threesome but never got round to it Credit: Jam Press/Nikki Wake/Widows Fire Dating What is widow's fire? WIDOW'S - or widower's - fire is a term for a strong desire for sex following the death of a partner. Experts say the phenomenon is normal and can be a natural part of the grieving process for many people. There are many kinds of loss experienced when a partner dies and this includes the lack of sex and sexual intimacy, at a time when you may crave physical comfort. The hormones released by desire and sex are also a way to ease the pain of loss, as well as a distraction from the emotional distress and a chance to feel 'alive'. Some people report feeling all consumed by the need to have sex with someone - and that can come with feelings of guilt and shame. It wasn't long before Nicky got lucky on the website and met an 'incredibly kind' woman. Nicky says: 'We arranged a dinner date where I invited her back to mine for coffee and one thing led to another. 'She thanked me for being open, and told me she'd be honoured to help me feel something other than grief. 'She also reassured me that Andy would want me to rediscover my sexuality. 'As we moved to the bedroom, she noticed his picture and said what a beautiful photo it was. I felt his presence as we had sex Nicky Wake 'She added, 'If he were here, I'd have happily slept with you both.' 'She gently reassured me again not to feel guilty. SEXUAL PRESENCE 'I don't believe in a literal afterlife, but I felt his presence as we had sex. I often do, especially in moments of transition. 'This felt like a step into a future I hadn't imagined, one he'd absolutely support. 'I could almost hear him say, 'You deserve joy. Just don't forget me.' 'I never will. He was my soulmate.' Nicky now identifies as a polyamorous bisexual and said she has a few ongoing relationships with multiple people. She advises any other widowers to not live the remainder of their lives with regrets as 'life is short and precious'. Nicky, who has founded a dating website specifically for widowers called Widows Fire, added: 'Above all, be open about your situation and your desires.'
Daily Record
24-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
People on State Pension, PIP or other benefits due new payment rates in full next month
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Social Security Scotland and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) applied the new payment rates for the 2025/26 financial year at the start of this month. Most people will receive a blend of old and new rates this month, as most benefits and the State Pension are paid in arrears. This means people can expect to receive their first payment with the full amount of the new uprating amount next month. Universal Credit is slightly different as assessment period runs from month-to-month on a specific date which means the uprated amount may not arrive until the next payment cycle in May or June. People on the State Pension who receive payments weekly will have received the full uplift sooner. Some members of the Daily Record Money Saving Scotland Facebook Group have reported they are still waiting on the DWP annual uprating letter. It's important to be aware this does not affect the uprating as the payments increase automatically. People in Scotland on devolved benefits received their letters, or an email, last month. You can view the new payment rates from Social Security Scotland here. For those not sure how much to expect in their first full payment, below is a list of all the benefit payment rates for the 2025/26 financial year. Weekly rates are shown, unless otherwise stated and have been listed in alphabetical order to make it easier to find the payment relevant to your own situation. Care Component Mobility component Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on here. Short-term Incapacity Benefit (under State Pension age) Short-term Incapacity Benefit (over State Pension age) Increase of Long-term Incapacity Benefit for age Full details on additional premiums by age and household circumstances can be found on here. Contribution based JSA Income-based JSA Lone parent Full details on amounts for mixed age households and premiums can be found on here. Standard minimum guarantee Additional amount for severe disability Daily Living Component Mobility Component New State Pension Old/Basic State Pension Full details on Additional State Pension, Widows Pension, increments and Invalidity Allowance can be found on here. Single Couples A full list of additional elements related to Universal Credit, including the Work Capability Allowance, can be found on here. HMRC has also confirmed the new payment rates for Child Benefit and Guardian's Allowance. Tax Credits are ending on April 5, 2025 so there are no payment changes.
BBC News
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Margate: Exhibition curated by Sir Steve McQueen opens
A photography exhibition conceived by an Oscar-winning director on the theme of protest is set to open in a Kent seaside which is co-curated by Sir Steve McQueen, opens its doors at Turner Contemporary in Margate on exhibition explores Britain's history of protest and its relationship with photography, a gallery spokesperson film director and artist said the display "explores how people have challenged the status quo". He said that protest was "especially urgent in today's political climate".Sir Steve McQueen won the Academy Award for Best Picture directing the historical drama 12 Years a Slave in has also directed contemporary crime thriller Widows and the World War II drama Blitz. The exhibition is the culmination of a four-year research project. A gallery spokesperson said: "From the suffragettes marching through London's streets to the mass protest against the Iraq War, photographers have witnessed a century of British resistance. "This landmark exhibition will chronicle how ordinary people fought for change between 1903 and 2003."Featuring the work of renowned photographers and unknown documentarians, the exhibition will reveal "pivotal moments that shaped modern Britain" from the suffragettes to the Women of Greenham Common and from the Battle of Cable Street to the Black People's Day of Action following the New Cross Fire. Resistance will be at Turner Contemporary until 1 June.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Concert held to raise money for LA wildfire survivors
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Hundreds gathered at The Canyon in Agoura Hills for a benefit concert aimed at helping fire survivors, bringing together music, dancing, and community support. "We've really seen a big outpouring from the community, as you can see—the place is packed! It's been wonderful, and we're just doing everything we can to give back," said Stephanie Wachs, director of outreach for the Get Together Foundation. She added that similar events take about three months to plan, while this was organized in just two weeks. The LA-based nonprofit organized the Show of Helping Hands, uniting musicians to raise funds for those affected by the recent wildfires. "We realized after talking to countless individuals that what people really need right now is money—they are starting over," Wachs said. "We specifically went through and hand-selected families who have young children at home, disabled children at home, families who have lost their schools, first homes—everything in their community, and often in places where fire insurance has been restrictive. We just wanted to make sure that was going directly into them." The nonprofit also selected small business employees who not only lost their homes but their incomes as well. Proceeds from ticket sales, donations, and a private auction will also support the Guitar Center Music Foundation and the Widows, Orphans, and Disabled Firefighters Fund. For many Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters in attendance, it was their first night off in 21 days. "This is just an incredible outpouring of support from the local communities," said LAFD Captain Erik Scott. Scott noted that the devastation was unprecedented. "It's the largest natural disaster to hit LA, so the fact that so many people have come together tonight and have opened up their checkbooks and they're giving money not to the fire department—but to the people that need it the most—is just a beautiful example of human helping human," he said. Attendees traveled from across the region to support the cause and enjoy the music. "Happy to be here, happy to help the folks who need the help," said Barbara Eisley of Santa Barbara. Gayle Wunsch of Studio City, a fire survivor herself, emphasized how much events like these mean to those who have lost everything. "This is such an important cause to come out and really help all these fire victims, and I'm happy to be here—we survived a fire—we know it's tough for all of us," she said. For more information on how to donate, click here. Those looking to learn more about the Get Together Foundation and how to help can also click here.
