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Belfast Telegraph
6 days ago
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- Belfast Telegraph
Glentoran manager and captain among host of footballer and celebrity signatories to ending hunger open letter
Glentoran manager Declan Devine and club captain Marcus Kane are among the figures from football and entertainment who have signed an open letter asking supporters to take 'collective action' to end hunger in the UK. The move is part of the 'Football vs Hunger' campaign by anti-poverty charity Trussell and signatories to the open letter also include the likes of World Cup winners Sir Geoff Hurst and Emmanuel Petit, former Liverpool forward Robbie Fowler and Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio. Also included in the open letter are the signatures of footballers Neville Southall, Peter Schmeichel, actors Jason Isaacs and Matt Lucas, entertainment artists, KSI and Tom Grennan, and those familiar to TV viewers such as Vernon Kay, Henry Winter and Hayley McQueen. The Trussell campaign is also backed by clubs from across the country, including Glentoran, Liverpool, Everton, St Johnstone, Motherwell and Bangor 1876 FC. In their open letter to fans, the stars from football and beyond say: 'Football means so much to so many of us, and we all care deeply about our own team's success. But, some things mean more than individual club rivalries. Like, ensuring nobody experiences hunger - no matter what team they support. 'While food banks are a lifeline, they're not the solution. And, we need collective action if we are to ensure that everyone can afford the essentials. 'And, we're asking for your support. 'From tackling racism, to standing up to homophobia, the football community has shaped a better society, by uniting to make clear what we think is acceptable as a nation. It's now time for fans, players and clubs to come together and tackle one of the biggest challenges facing the UK - hunger. 'Football vs Hunger is a chance for clubs, players and fans to come together to show their support by signing for Trussell FC, and joining a team who are committed to relegating hunger to history.' Last month Trussell revealed that 2.9 million emergency food parcels were provided to people facing hardship across the UK between April 2024 and March 2025, a 51% increase compared to five years ago, and more than a million of the parcels were provided for children. Speaking about these figures, 1966 World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst said: "In the UK, someone needs an emergency food parcel every 11 seconds, this isn't right. I'm proud to support Football vs Hunger and encourage football fans to play their part in ending the need for food banks in the UK by signing for Trussell FC." Fans can show their support by signing for Trussell FC at You can find out how many emergency food parcels were distributed in your area on the Trussell website:
Wales Online
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Father Brown's Ruby-May Martinwood's career from gritty Tom Hardy drama to Death in Paradise role
Father Brown's Ruby-May Martinwood's career from gritty Tom Hardy drama to Death in Paradise role Ruby-May Martinwood has been part of Father Brown since 2022 Ruby-May Martinwood, who first made her mark in BBC's Father Brown back in 2022, has been a regular fixture on the show ever since. She portrays Brenda Palmer, Father Brown's housekeeper, who has had a turbulent past involving petty crime and time spent in a borstal. Brenda initially appeared in season nine as a murder suspect, but Father Brown uncovered the true perpetrator. In season 10, Brenda became a main cast member, with Martinwood featuring prominently in most episodes. Fans of Father Brown are eager to learn more about Martinwood's other work, reports Gloucestershire Live. From the tender age of five, she was part of the Hype Dance Company and later studied acting at the renowned Nottingham Television Workshop, which boasts alumni such as Samantha Morton, Line of Duty's Vicky McClure, and Felicity Jones. Article continues below Brenda Palmer has been part of Father Brown since 2022 (Image: BBC ) Martinwood also honed her musical theatre skills at Bird College. Her first significant role was in the BBC and FX's dark period drama Taboo, where she played street urchin Winter alongside Tom Hardy's troubled character, James Delaney. Unfortunately, Winter met a tragic end in Taboo, deeply affecting Delaney. Her death is expected to have further repercussions in the eagerly awaited second season of Taboo, which is currently in development. Brenda Palmer had a tough beginning in Father Brown (Image: BBC ) After her stint on Taboo, Martinwood landed roles in the BBC daytime soap Doctors and the short films Round My Way and Mr Wong's Lullaby. She also had a guest appearance in the BBC crime drama Death in Paradise, portraying Layla Carpenter alongside Ralf Little as the hypochondriac detective Neville Parker. In this season 11 episode, Saint Marie's police are called into action when a reggae rap artist is murdered during a soundcheck for a concert. Martinwood's recent screen time includes the gritty British film RideBy, which presents a harrowing narrative of girl gang conflict. Ruby-May Martinwood has become a fan-favourite in Father Brown (Image: BBC ) Looking ahead, Martinwood is set to return to her role as Brenda in the upcoming season 13 of Father Brown, expected to start shooting in the Cotswolds within this year. Sharing her thoughts about playing Brenda, Martinwood expressed: "What I love most about playing Brenda is she is super down-to-earth, feisty, smarter than she knows, and so incredibly innocent yet always right on the money when it comes to investigating murders." She added: "Also it's always fun to play character that's a little bit naughty and a little bit of a terror." Further discussing her character, she notes: "Brenda been through a lot and has quite a lot on her shoulders for how young she is, so it's always nice to show that side of her as well." Article continues below Father Brown is streaming on BBC iPlayer now
