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BBC News
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hull community garden marks 27 years with open day
A community garden in Hull is holding an open day to mark 27 years of providing support for the local free event at the Rainbow community garden, off Endike Lane, takes place on 21 July. It features garden tours, games and the official opening of a new building which will have its ribbon cut by local artist Chiedu Oraka, who is supporting Coldplay at Craven Park in Parkin, from the project, said it was an opportunity for people to "find out what we're all about". Established in 1998, the garden offers activities such as craft sessions, after school clubs and gardening projects, with a particular focus on supporting disadvantaged Parkin, who is the monitoring and evaluation coordinator, said as well as providing a safe space where people "can get away from it all," staff and volunteers also offered help and advice."We've got lots of people who tell us they wouldn't know what to with themselves if it wasn't for the garden," she Parkin added the open day was a chance for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer to find out more and for families to enjoy a fun day out. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vendors feel the support local push during Kelligrews Soiree market
David Coates, found himself on the other side of the vendor table on Sunday during the annual Kelligrews Soiree in Conception Bay South. Coates is the artist behind Route 60 Art — named after the town's main road — where he sells prints of his original Newfoundland-themed paintings. "We've been here many times supporting local vendors, so it's nice to be on this side of the table," he told CBC News. Coates has lived in CBS for 25 years. He said he's been involved in the soiree to some degree every year since. "It's a great community event and one that I hope all residents come out to," he said. With an emphasis on supporting local businesses through the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war, vendors at the market this year say they are feeling the community's passion. "People want to see local images and paintings and things that remind them of something. So it's been a great response so far to our summer season," Coates said. Jessica Holmes, co-owner of Salt and Spruce Mobile Beverage Company, said her business uses locally foraged ingredients to create specialty beverages. "We use Newfoundland-inspired ingredients like flowers, herbs, and shrubs to make our syrups," Holmes said. "So it's a focus on Newfoundland products and a real focus on craft cocktails and mocktails." From Labrador, Holmes said Sunday was her first time at the market. "Today has exceeded all of my expectations. I think we're really seeing a strong focus on supporting local small businesses," she said. "I'm so happy to see so many people here. I think it really just goes to show that Newfoundlanders support Newfoundlanders." Stephanie Blackwood, owner and operator of Blackwood Events, organized Sunday's market, but also hosts other events around the St. John's area. Blackwood said she sees the effect of supporting local businesses first hand. "What I get from people is I can't believe the level of talent we have here in the province," she said. "This is why it's great to hold these events, so people can come out and see them in person and support them." The Kelligrews Soiree runs until Saturday, with events happening each day. Download our free CBC News app to sign up for push alerts for CBC Newfoundland and Labrador. Sign up for our daily headlines newsletter here. Click here to visit our landing page.
CBS News
02-07-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Stockton BBQ owner battles cancer, receives community support
STOCKTON — Fat City Brew & BBQ is regarded as one of the gems of the historic Miracle Mile in Stockton. Don King is the mastermind behind this popular place, and on any given day, you can find him behind the grill. But lately, King has had to take more pauses than usual as he undergoes cancer treatment. "I've only known for about four weeks now. My life changed in a couple of days," he said. In May, he was diagnosed with stage four lymphoma. "[I] have vision in [one] eye, but some of the cancer is in my head, and it messes with the muscles in my eye. That's why I have to wear a patch. I lost my voice," he said. But King says the outpouring of support kept him going. "It knocks down the nay-sayers of Stockton. It shows there are great things in Stockton. There is a community. There are great things in Stockton, a great support system. I'm living proof of it," said King. "Fat City is here because of them." People coming in and asking how they can help has been the sweetest sauce in his restaurant, King said. "People always want to do something, and I'm grateful," he said. "The biggest thing they can do is come out to Fat City. If they want to support my family, my workers, come into Fat City." On a wall inside the restaurant sits a sign from almost every local shop nearby. King said he's grateful for his employees who have stuck with him every step of the way. "I'm thankful for everybody. For all our patrons, our employees have done an excellent job keeping this place rolling, putting out great food. Exactly what I'd expect," he said. For King, personally, it's his superhero wife that makes it all possible. "Not only is she here, but she's taking care of me at home. Plus, we have two young kids. We have a 15-year-old and an 11-year-old. They're in sports and all kinds of things. I don't know how this woman does it. I'm so grateful," he said. If you'd like to support King and his restaurant, Fat City Brew & BBQ is open Tuesday through Sunday, starting every day at 11 in the morning. "I can see how people quit, but I can also see how people get stronger, and that's what I chose: [to be] stronger," he said.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Island golf favourite battles visitor decline and warns of ‘big decisions' ahead
An Isle of Wight cafe and golf course says it faces 'big decisions' at the end of the year, with visitor numbers described as "absolutely dead." Browns Golf and Cafe said it is taking 'each day as it is' as it tackles an increasingly difficult situation. Owned by the IW Council and leased by operator Paul Saville since summer 2023, the attraction is a summer favourite on Culver Parade in Sandown. Taking to social media to share the concerning news, Browns Golf explained that the course and the cafe had been 'absolutely dead for the fourth day in a row.' Browns Golf Course and Cafe (Image: IWCP) In a post on Facebook, the business said: 'Bloody tough going at the moment, but it's likely shared everywhere. 'Many difficulties at this moment with 'one body' who are causing Browns such a headache." Browns Golf said this body was not learning from "historic issues," adding that the business needs to be supported by them. The post continued: 'Taking each day as it is and see what happens by the end of the year - big decisions to be made. Islanders took to the comments to offer support for the popular venue, with some saying they would come and visit today (Sunday, June 8). The post follows a serious incident on May 28, when police were called to the golf course at 3.40am after an alleged violent assault resulted in a man being found with serious puncture wounds to his back. A boy from Newport was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and burglary and bailed. Read more: Seafront golf venue targeted by thieves in overnight break-in Teen arrested after man suffers puncture wound in serious golf course assault The cafe at Browns Golf (Image: IWCP) Replying to comments, Browns Golf voiced broader concerns about the economic climate for small businesses on the Island. "This is an Isle of Wight thing more so than the mainland. I feel for every business here. "The big concern is the rapid decline over recent years. 'The government need to support small businesses like other big countries are doing. 'We seem to have no idea how to deal with such problems.' Thankfully, it appears business picked up this afternoon following Browns Golf's post, with live music from Tommy Burnham drawing more visitors to the cafe.
CBC
02-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Hamilton non-profit marks 5 years of support for Black-owned businesses, hopes to make bigger impact
Social Sharing A non-profit organization that supports Black-owned businesses in the Hamilton area celebrates its fifth anniversary this week, and one of its leaders said the group wants to make an even bigger impact in Ontario and Canada. Ashleigh Montague, co-founder of Blk Owned, said while they started in Hamilton, where most of the businesses they support are located, they've also partnered with organizations in the Niagara Region. Montague said they are now ready to take Blk Owned even further. "When I think years from now I am seeing more of a national impact," Montague told CBC Hamilton. "Within the next three years, I see expanding geographically within Ontario, strengthening the reach that we have been able to foster over the last five years." Montague and her sisters — Alexandria Montague and Abygail Montague — co-founded Blk Owned on June 2, 2020 at a time when people around the world had taken to social media to post black squares after the resurgence of Black Lives Matter, and, specifically, the murder of George Floyd by white police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis. Since then, the organization created an Instagram page to showcase Black-owned businesses, launched, and has hosted markets, events, and workshops along with a Black-owned business directory that highlights and showcases businesses to the community. In 2022, Blk Owned launched a trailblazer program to help young Black entrepreneurs gain fundamental skills to help improve their business. They've had three cohorts of participants since. In all, they've supported hundreds of Black entrepreneurs, Montague said. 'Entrepreneurship is really lonely' Blk Owned has received funding from Toronto Pearson airport's Uplift Fund, as well as the Hamilton Community Foundation, Montague said, which has allowed them to launch the community platform and a hybrid version of the trailblazer program. Montague said the trailblazer program runs over a two-month period with online and in-person components. At the end of each cohort, participants receive an award and networking opportunities with more established businesses, with the other participants and with facilitators, Montague said. The in-person segment has been held at Sheridan College the past two cohorts, she added. "Because of our expansion of our program... we've had people connecting with businesses from the Brampton region, the Scarborough region, all the way through to London," she said. "With our work with the Southwestern Ontario Black Business Network, we've been able to stretch our reach all the way to Windsor." Gugu Mpofu is the owner of Oaesis Within, an organic body care and wellness company. She told CBC Hamilton that she was one of the first participants in the trailblazer program, adding that "they've really helped propel my business." "They had mentors who were part of the Hamilton Business Centre and I ended up joining their startup company plus program where I got a grant of $5,000," Mpofu said. "I've always had the support of Blk Owned, whether it's just through their programming, through their vendor markets, through their networking events, and also through them recommending me into spaces where I was able to have wholesales," she added. Mpofu, who also serves as community relationships co-ordinator at Blk Owned, said the organization is more than a support system. "Entrepreneurship is really lonely, very scary, and starting my business, I was worried about being the only Black or racialized person in the room, and just having Blk Owned it's like somebody to lean on," she said. "I can always go back to them if I'm feeling like I need a resource or if I feel like I need to join a market or if I need to network with other people … and that's something that's very precious." Anniversary celebration on June 5 Matheus Brasileiro, the founder and owner of vegan Brazilian bakery Sau Bake in the Hamilton Farmers' Market, has been in business for more than two years — first in Toronto, and then Hamilton. They said they learned about Blk Owned through a friend and participated in the trailblazer program last year, adding that it was "very helpful." Brasileiro said the support Blk Owned provides to small businesses is like "having someone that gets your back and understands the struggle that you go through as a Black business and small business." "You can't run a small business without a community, without having support, and one of the big reasons that I [got] to where I am right now with my little shop … was knowing that I had Blk Owned [to support me]," Brasileiro added. To mark the fifth anniversary of Blk Owned, Montague said the organization will be hosting a community celebration on June 5 at CoMotion On King, the co-working space out of which staff work. Montague said part of the free event will be "taking a look back at the last five years, but also taking a moment to reflect on where we're going to be going, moving forward from here." Later in the summer, on July 13, they will also be hosting a fundraiser and awards gala, called the Garden Party at the Royal Botanical Gardens, where Blk Owned will be honouring seven business owners in the Hamilton community, Montague said.
