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Wales Online
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The National Trust sites to visit in Wrexham during the National Eisteddfod this summer
This summer, Wrexham locals and visitors are in for a cultural treat with the arrival of the National Eisteddfod of Wales. And for visitors to the city, especially, it's the perfect opportunity to explore the north-east of Wales beyond the vibrant festivities. If you're looking for some incredible things to see and do, did you know that Wrexham is home to two grand heritage sites, run by the National Trust? Chirk Castle and Garden and Erddig Hall and Garden both offer a brilliant blend of heritage, natural beauty, and fun activities for all the family, to make your Eisteddfod experience even more memorable. Read on for a brief look at the sites and what they've got coming up this summer… Chirk Castle and Garden (Image: National Trust Images/Paul Harris) A medieval fortress with stunning gardens and rich history, Chirk Castle and Garden is truly a sight to behold. The castle's expansive 5.5-acre gardens are a delight all year round, but in the summer months, the rose garden is a particular highlight. Visitors can follow the accessible path to experience the fragrance and colour of the Rose Garden and look out for displays of tall climbers, such as Rosa 'Madame D'Arblay'. And with manicured lawns, clipped yews, and stunning views of the Shropshire and Cheshire plains, there's something to enjoy around every corner. There's also plenty to experience inside the 13th-century Marcher castle, with its lavish interiors and diverse collection of art, furniture, and more. Visit the historic Adam Tower to see signs of the castle's medieval past, explore the recently re-opened library, or discover the new reading room where you can also play board games. For families, the castle will host a Summer of Play event from July 19 to August 31, sponsored by Starling Bank. Here, you can discover four themed zones in the Field of Play, each packed with interactive activities, from den-building to designing your own obstacle course. There will also be fencing in the courtyard on July 26 and 27, storytelling events taking place on July 21 and 28 and August 4, and visitors can even put their bow and arrow skills to the test in an archery session* on August 23, 24 and 25. Erddig Hall and Garden (Image: National Trust Images/John Miller) Just nine miles from Chirk Castle, you'll find Erddig Hall - a late 17th-century country house with a Grade I listed garden. Wind-fell oak sourced from the 1,200-acre estate, located on the outskirts of Wrexham city centre, has been used to create the ceremonial chair for this year's National Eisteddfod, while foliage will feature in displays across the Maes. Within the estate's restored 18th-century walled garden, visitors can wander the paths to discover a Victorian parterre, herbaceous borders, and apple trees brimming with fruit. Inside Erddig Hall itself, you can journey through a family home filled with a collection of servants' portraits and poems, fine interiors, textiles, and furniture. Like Chirk Castle, Erddig Hall is hosting a Summer of Play, full of exciting activities for the whole family, from July 19 to August 31. Have a go at traditional garden games, including dominoes and badminton, or try making music in Wolf's Den natural play area, where you can soar high on the rope swing or balance on beams. Throughout the summer, visitors can also design their own postcard on Mondays, listen to storytelling on Wednesdays, or brush up on their art skills on Fine Art Fridays. Plus, during Eisteddfod week itself, from August 2 to 9, 2025, you can visit a special Welsh book corner within Erddig's secondhand bookshop, or have a go at making your own ddraig goch (red dragon) out of paper on August 2 and 9. Plan your visits So, what are you waiting for? Both Chirk Castle and Erddig are must-see places in north-east Wales, and with a free programme* of activities and events happening throughout the summer, there's really no better time to visit. To find out more and book your admission tickets, visit or *The Summer of Play events are free, but normal admission charges apply for each venue. There is an additional £1 charge for five arrows for the archery.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LPGA officially announces new pace-of-play policy, which includes stiffer penalties
The LPGA has officially released its new Pace of Play Policy, which introduces a new one-shot penalty. The new policy goes into effect on the LPGA on March 27 at the Ford Championship in Arizona and April 25 at the IOA Championship for the Epson Tour in California. The current policy dished out fines for those who were 1 to 10 seconds over the allotted time and a two-stroke penalty for those who were more than 11 seconds over. The new policy gives a fine for those who are 1-5 seconds over, a one-stroke penalty for those 6 – 15 seconds over and a two-stroke penalty for more than 16 seconds. In addition, players who tee off first on par 3s and reachable par 4s will continue to get an additional 10 seconds. The new policy, however, eliminates the additional 10 seconds that was given to players who are first to play from par 4 and par 5 tees. The new policy was revealed at the first player meeting of the season last week at the Founders Cup. World No. 1 Nelly Korda's reaction to the news: Finally. 'I think that's one of the things that I've just noticed over my time on tour, is that we used to go from five hours, under five hours, to now you it's just five and a half, typically,' said Korda. 'So I think that implementing harsher rules is going to be good for the game of golf. They were saying at the meeting, at the end of the day, we're a form of entertainment. If we're taking really long out there, I mean, that's not entertaining.' A Pace of Play Committee met several times throughout the offseason to hash out the changes. If the new policy had been in place last season, 23 players would've received a one-stroke penalty and eight would have received a two-shot penalty. 'Based on a data-backed approach and direct player input, this policy now acts as a stronger deterrent, ensuring players take warnings seriously before penalties become necessary,' said LPGA Player President Vicki Goetze-Ackerman in a statement. 'Our overall intention is to improve the pace of play on tour, and these updates mark a significant step toward creating a more efficient and enjoyable competitive environment, benefiting both our members and our fans.' Korda found the pace of play at the Founders Cup to be already a breath of fresh air. 'There was not one round that we sniffed 4:45,' said the Korda, whose pace of play is as beautiful as her swing. Indeed, the median time for threesomes in Rounds 1 and 2 in sunny Florida was 4 hours, 31 minutes on Thursday and 4 hours, 23 minutes on Friday. For Sunday's final round of twosomes, the tour played in a median time of 3 hours and 48 minutes. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: LPGA announces new pace-of-play policy which begins in March 2025
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
LPGA officially announces new pace-of-play policy, which includes stiffer penalties
The LPGA has officially released its new Pace of Play Policy, which introduces a new one-shot penalty. The new policy goes into effect on the LPGA on March 27 at the Ford Championship in Arizona and April 25 at the IOA Championship for the Epson Tour in California. The current policy dished out fines for those who were 1 to 10 seconds over the allotted time and a two-stroke penalty for those who were more than 11 seconds over. The new policy gives a fine for those who are 1-5 seconds over, a one-stroke penalty for those 6 – 15 seconds over and a two-stroke penalty for more than 16 seconds. In addition, players who tee off first on par 3s and reachable par 4s will continue to get an additional 10 seconds. The new policy, however, eliminates the additional 10 seconds that was given to players who are first to play from par 4 and par 5 tees. The new policy was revealed at the first player meeting of the season last week at the Founders Cup. World No. 1 Nelly Korda's reaction to the news: Finally. 'I think that's one of the things that I've just noticed over my time on tour, is that we used to go from five hours, under five hours, to now you it's just five and a half, typically,' said Korda. 'So I think that implementing harsher rules is going to be good for the game of golf. They were saying at the meeting, at the end of the day, we're a form of entertainment. If we're taking really long out there, I mean, that's not entertaining.' A Pace of Play Committee met several times throughout the offseason to hash out the changes. If the new policy had been in place last season, 23 players would've received a one-stroke penalty and eight would have received a two-shot penalty. 'Based on a data-backed approach and direct player input, this policy now acts as a stronger deterrent, ensuring players take warnings seriously before penalties become necessary,' said LPGA Player President Vicki Goetze-Ackerman in a statement. 'Our overall intention is to improve the pace of play on tour, and these updates mark a significant step toward creating a more efficient and enjoyable competitive environment, benefiting both our members and our fans.' Korda found the pace of play at the Founders Cup to be already a breath of fresh air. 'There was not one round that we sniffed 4:45,' said the Korda, whose pace of play is as beautiful as her swing. Indeed, the median time for threesomes in Rounds 1 and 2 in sunny Florida was 4 hours, 31 minutes on Thursday and 4 hours, 23 minutes on Friday. For Sunday's final round of twosomes, the tour played in a median time of 3 hours and 48 minutes. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: LPGA announces new pace-of-play policy which begins in March 2025
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch Sony's State of Play showcase here at 5PM ET
Roll up, gamers. It's time for your latest influx of PlayStation knowledge. Sony is hosting its first State of Play stream of 2025 today (February 12) at 5PM ET. The showcase will focus on PS5 games. You'll be able to watch it on the PlayStation website or the brand's YouTube and Twitch channels. Or, you know, by hitting the big play button on the YouTube video embedded above. The State of Play will run for about 40 minutes, so there should be lots of juicy details here. Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach are both slated for 2025 debuts, so we could get release dates for those. For what it's worth, Death Stranding 2 director Hideo Kojima recently teased that he was working on a new trailer and he's appearing at an SXSW panel next month to talk about the game. Other first-party projects such as Marvel's Wolverine, Marathon and Fairgame$ could get a look in during the State of Play. It seems far too early for us to get another peek at Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, though there's a chance that we'll finally find out the exact release date for season two of The Last of Us on HBO. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. As for third-party games, it's a pretty safe bet that we'll see a trailer and release date for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater since, whoops, Sony itself leaked those last week. Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are making the leap over from Xbox this spring, so release date reveals for those during the State of Play would make sense. Rumors also suggest that Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, a remastered collection of the first three Gears of War games and even the Halo series, Xbox's crown jewel, will cross the great divide to PlayStation. Perhaps we'll learn about some of those during the stream too. In any case, you'll be able to find coverage of all the big State of Play news on a cool website called Engadget dot com.
