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Daily Mirror
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Father's Day - How to spoil dad on a budget from great gifts to fun days out
MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares some favourite Father's Day gift ideas for your father figure on June 15 Father's Day is on June 15 this year, so there's still time to get your father figure a gift they'll love! Whether you want to get a classic foodie gift or something a little more unusual, check out our handpicked gifts and days out ideas for something he'll love. Days out and spending time together Spending time with your dad or father figure is the most valuable gift you can give them. Consider getting nostalgic with fun toys. The Build Your Own Pinball Kit is easy to build, providing ongoing fun for adults and kids alike for a great value £22.99. Or, build a LEGO kit, with prices ranging from £22.99 you'll find a fun kit to do together whatever your budget. If you've got young children or grandchildren, spend the day with dad at a RaverTots day for a fun, safe, family-friendly festival style event. For older children, check out the Skiddle website for a wide range of days out with your dad. Or, you could treat your dad or father figure to a little bit of luxury with an afternoon tea. Book at Mariage Frères in Covent Garden for a luxury tea experience before picking up some loose leaf tea to take home and continue the memories every time he takes a sip. Got a sports-mad Dad? Whether you're already into sailing, or you want to go to a dynamic new event together, the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix is a huge event (with Pete Tong and Tom Grennan headlining the Après-Sail) that is guaranteed to make memories together that last forever. For the foodie If your dad loves to sneak a sweet treat, why not treat him to some Divine Chocolate from just £9.99 for a gift bundle. Ethical chocolate that tastes delicious? Everyone wins! For something a little unusual but still chocolatey, try the Fatso Home Run Chocolate Bundle instead, a selection made with single-origin Colombian dark chocolate. For those with a hot tooth rather than a sweet one, try a hot sauce set like Chilli No. 5, or for the home chef treat them to luxury Oro Balien Olive Oil. You could even put together a hamper of their favourite things, like PapaLife Peanut Butter, some delicious jams and chutneys, and of course the 1.3kg Ultimate Sausage Roll baked in Malton by The Original Baker for Prestige Hampers. If you're not sure what to put into a hamper for Father's Day, check out Bloom and Wild's Luxe Father's Day hamper filled with yummy treats. If your father figure loves to spend time in the kitchen cooking for the ones he loves, treat him to a delivery from Clonakilty (or cook him a delicious breakfast yourself!). You could also consider a set of new knives like the Stellar James Martin Knife Block. If he prefers outdoor cooking, check out the Jamie Oliver Pizza Oven which can be used indoors and outdoors, or treat him to a BBQ Tool Set from Rex London to help him make delicious barbeque dishes all summer long. Drinks that stand out Try something a little different than a six-pack of their favourite beer or a bottle of Jack Daniels – opt for one of the growing trend of non-alcoholic spirits instead. The Pathfinder is a hemp-based drink that tastes like many traditional alcoholic beverages without the percentage – it's perfect for making summer cocktails with a twist! For the hot drink lover, treat your father figure to some luxury Tambia coffee and throw in some delicious truffles or biscuits to make it a truly enjoyable moment. For those who like to be adventurous with their tea, Bird and Blend have a number of flavours your dad might enjoy, such as ' Whisktea', a malty-tasting rooibos based-tea with vanilla and burnt caramel notes. For those that prefer to make their own barista-level drinks at home, consider an eco- and wallet-friendly Tassimo Finesse coffee pod machine (currently on sale for just £39.99). For the techie dad If your dad likes to wind down with his PS5 or Xbox after a long day at the desk for work, his eyes might need a little helping hand. Gift him the TheraTears Screen Eyes to help reduce eye strain, and consider giving along with a cooling gel eye mask to make sure he looks after his vision and reduces tension headaches. If he needs a bigger screen for his gaming activity, or likes to wind down with a movie on the sofa in the evening after a long day, treat him to a 43' Sharp UHD TiVo Smart TV (currently on sale at £199). Or you can go even bigger with the Dangbei Freedo portable projector, which can give a viewing screen up to a whopping 4.5m (15 feet), perfect for family film nights together. For the father who loves music or is obsessed with audiobooks, try some headphones so he can listen in comfort. For all-day listening, Panasonic's Technics AZ100 deliver a long-lasting battery with comfortable earbuds, while OpenRock X's bone conduction headphones are perfect for active dads who like to listen while they work out. For a budget option that still lasts and looks great, Flying Tiger's earbuds are just £20. Ongoing subscription gifts For the low-tech dad who likes some time to himself, why not get him the gift of a digital subscription? You could choose something you know he already uses, or a new service to get him to try a new hobby. Avid readers would enjoy a gift card to Readly (make sure to sign him up to the free trial to get two free months first!), Kindle Unlimited, or Kobo Plus. Those who prefer audiobooks would enjoy a BookBeat or Audible subscription or gift card, while the music lovers will always appreciate a Spotify gift card. You could also opt for a recurring delivery subscription, such as a local groceries box or Oato subscription, a beer box, or even a meat hamper. If food and drink doesn't quite fit, what about regular deliveries of pants and socks? There are so many subscription services around, have a good search for one you know your dad would love! For sporty dads Whether he is an active person or just likes to wear the kit, Castore has a wide range of fitness and athleisure wear including an entire range for golfing outfits, with items starting from £20 for accessories. For the adventurous, Helly Hanson is always a good bet. Choose from specific adventure gear, merino-base t-shirts, or the perfect everywhere windproof overhead jacket for the typical British summer wherever he is! If he's into wild swimming, surfing, or camping, a Vivida All Weather Changing Robe will keep him warm and dry (and provide modesty for getting changed in public). If he needs a bag for activities like hiking, try the Highlander Ben Nevis 52L backpack. But if he just needs to have somewhere to store his essentials on a quick trip to the gym, try a one-two combo with Gomatic's sling bag and phone wallet, both slimline and convenient. For the dads who like to look sporty wherever they go, opt for a timepiece like the Grant Watch from Fossil or – if your budget can stretch – a smartwatch like an Apple or Galaxy watch to keep track of his fitness every day. Gifts for the home and garden If your dad's a bit of a home bod, get him something that'll make him super comfy and enjoy his favourite space even more. Whether that's a Simba hybrid duvet, or a fun personalised cushion from Etsy, find something that will help him relax in his chill-out space at home. If he can't sleep without a cooling fan, try the silent tower fan from Levoit – or the portable Morphy Richards 6' travel fan if he gets overheated on the go. Candles are always a good bet – and you can rely on Yankee Candle to last a long time and smell great. Bayside Cedar is a refreshing yet masculine scent while Midnight Jasmine is light and summery, proving there's a scent for every kind of dad. For new dads facing their first Father's Day, consider getting something that is useful for the baby as a way to show your appreciation for the hard work a newborn can be. Opt for practical items, like the Avery Wildflower Large Quilted Basket or a cute hooded towel, or a gift card to Blade & Rose for him to pick outfits out for the little one. For the green-fingered father, choose some new gardening tools like a pruning knife for bushes, a folding knife for larger branches, or give him a One4All Home and Garden Favourites gift card to let him choose what he needs. If your dad likes to sit in his garden more than work in it, encourage some birdwatching with the PeckPerk smart bird feeder camera – which automatically identifies the type of bird visiting the feeder.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wannasee cancelled festivals leave ticket holders frustrated
Ticket holders have spoken of their disappointment and frustration after a number of festivals were cancelled, leaving people hundreds of pounds out of pocket. Sunderland's Kubix and Monument festivals, Stone Valley North in Thornley, County Durham, and Wannasee Penrith were officially cancelled on Saturday following days of speculation over the future of the events. Organiser Wannasee Ltd said it was "not able to continue" with the events and advised people to contact ticket providers or card issuers for refunds. Ticket provider Skiddle said its "repeated requests" to organisers to release the money for refunds to be processed had gone "unheard". Skiddle is offering full refund in the form of credit for other events. A face value refund could also be requested, but it is not possible to confirm when the money would be returned. CM Tickets is asking people to contact the organisers who are "currently reviewing their plans". Wannasee Ltd said a difficult trading environment and "sudden collapse in customer confidence" had left the business "unable to recover".Among other festivals cancelled were Wannasee South, Jukebox Sunderland and Jukebox Bingley, Sign of the Times, Stone Valley South and Stone Valley Midlands. A spokesperson for Skiddle said it was not "unusual" for ticket outlets to forward funds to organisers as suppliers and artists require deposits and payments ahead of events. They added: "We have made repeat requests for the funds to be returned to us which have so far gone unheard, which means we are unable to directly return these to our customers."Skiddle said despite having security measures, getting the money back could take a long time and "may not result in the full funds returned" to the company. Wannasee Ltd has been contacted for a response. 'Banks footing the bill' Kevin Cooper was due to go to Monument Festival and had also rolled over tickets from the Stone Valley North 2024 event after it was postponed. "We're sitting waiting on £260 worth of tickets," he said."Even worse will be the suppliers of tents or people who've paid for pitches to provide food on site, or staging. Many of them will be well out of pocket."Mr Cooper, from Burnopfield, County Durham, said he was "annoyed and frustrated" with the cancellation and described it as "another hit on the music business" in the North said he had accepted Skiddle's offer for credits for alternative events and was waiting to hear back from his bank over a separate refund."I think ultimately we'll get some or all of our money back one way or another, which will probably annoy the banks because they'll end up no doubt footing the bill for it," he added. Another ticket holder from Durham, who asked not to be named, said the cancellation left her feel "terrible" after spending £700 on the festivals as part of celebrations for her 50th birthday. They were set to got to Stone Valley North and Kubix, as well as Lindisfarne Festival."You look forward to it all year round," she said."You plan it, you organise it. The festivals that we go to, we meet the same people every year, so you look forward to catching up with them all. "Your first worry is obviously money and then it's disappointment, real disappointment." She added she would try to claim a refund back from her bank. Wannasee Ltd said discussions to preserve Lindisfarne Festival and Northern Kin were under way. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Edinburgh fairground apologises and closes after waltzer flew off tracks at high speed
Organisers confirmed the event would be closed while an investigation takes place. An Edinburgh fairground has closed down and issued an apology after a waltzer came off the tracks and crashed at high speed during a family day out. On Saturday, May 10, dad-of-three Kevin McNulty and his partner Brooke were with his children, Kayla, 13, Leona, 12, and Codie, 7, at Galactic Carnival in Westside Plaza Wester Hailes, when the terrifying incident occurred. Panic soon set in while the children were enjoying the waltzer ride, as while the cars spun around at pace, Kevin's kids' car came off the track. The children could be heard screaming in terror in the footage, with the clip ending as the car came to a stop and Kevin raced around to be with his children. Organisers, Galactic Carnival, have now apologised to the family and announced that their event will be closed while an investigation takes place. Galactic Carnival Edinburgh over the weekend. First aid attended immediately and was offered to those involved in the incident and no ambulance was required. "Galactic Carnival sincerely apologises to the families who had to go through this experience, and will be working tirelessly to assist in the ongoing investigation. "We are truly sorry for the distress caused by the incident at our event. Public safety at our events has always been, and continues to be, our top priority. "All rides at our events undergo extensive safety testing in line with government guidelines, including daily safety checks, and are also inspected by an independent third party safety inspection body (ADIPS). This incident is now being investigated by third party inspection bodies and the Health and Safety Executive. "We have decided to close the event to allow for investigation to take place. All tickets purchased for future dates will be refunded automatically through our ticketing agent Skiddle. Once again we are truly sorry for the distress this has caused." Speaking to the Record, Kevin explained how he was in the car behind with Brooke when the incident happened. He said: "I just noticed the children's car spinning our way, but it didn't stop and just smashed off us and then went flying past. "I didn't think and just jumped up and off the ride while it was still going at full pelt without even thinking. I ran around towards where the car had landed and thankfully they were alright and hadn't suffered any injuries. "Even today I am still in complete shock. I feel sick just thinking about it and how bad it could all have gone. We are all just extremely lucky that the children weren't badly hurt." Posting about the incident initially, Kevin said: 'Last night we were at these shows at Wester Hailes three kids were on the waltzers and then the unthinkable happened. "Going full pelt and not slowing down their car came completely off and then went flying into our car and then smashed about the place crashing into the side off the track. "Thankfully there was a heavy large speaker that they collided with or they would have been through the whole thing and then the ending would have been a completely different story. I can't stop thinking about it.' He continued: 'The shows continued to go, but not the waltzers. The place should have been shut down for a full inspection. It was like something you see in the movies and my kids are very, very lucky that they managed to get out of this still walking.' He asked: 'Any shares or advice on who/how to speak with to take this further would be massively appreciated!' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
STV News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Carnival closes after waltzer car carrying three kids crashes off fairground ride
A carnival in Edinburgh has shut after a malfunction saw a waltzer car break from the fairground ride and crash to the ground. The father of the kids inside the car said they are 'lucky they are still able to walk' after the incident. Kevin McNulty's children – aged 13, 12 and seven – were in a car on the ride at the Galactic Carnival fairground in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, when the crash took place on Saturday evening. He said the ride was going 'full pelt' when the mechanism holding their car broke off from the carousel and crashed into one he was riding in. One of his children was filming the ride at the time of the crash and their screams were captured as they veered off towards a speaker. The dad-of-three shared images on social media showing the car at the side of the ride. Kevin McNulty Photos showed where the car broke free. He said: 'Thankfully there was a heavy large speaker that they collided with or they would have been through the whole thing and then the ending would have been a completely different story – a thought I can't stop thinking about. 'The place should have been shut down for a full inspection. It was like something you see in the movies and my kids are very, very lucky that they managed to get out of this still walking.' He added: 'My kids are still in shock, and I just want for this to never happen again as the next people will not be as lucky as my kids were.' In a statement on Monday, organisers Galactic Carnival Edinburgh confirmed the event has closed while an investigation is under way. The organisers said it is 'truly sorry for the distress caused by the incident'. In a statement posted on social media, a spokesperson said: 'We know that there is news circulating following an incident on our Waltzer ride at Galactic Carnival Edinburgh over the weekend. 'First aid attended immediately and was offered to those involved in the incident and no ambulance was required. 'Galactic Carnival sincerely apologises to the families who had go through this experience, and will be working tirelessly to assist in the ongoing investigation. 'We are truly sorry for the distress caused by the incident at our event. Public safety at our events has always been, and continues to be, our top priority. 'This incident is now being investigated by third party inspection bodies and the Health and Safety Executive. 'We have decided to close the event to allow for investigation to take place. All tickets purchased for future dates will be refunded automatically through our ticketing agent Skiddle. 'Once again we are truly sorry for the distress this has caused.' Dr Scott Arthur, the MP of Edinburgh South West, wrote on X saying: 'A few people have been in touch about an incident at the funfair, and I am in the process of raising it with the council.' Edinburgh City Council has been approached for comment. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Boiler Room comes to breathtaking Scottish spot this year
According to organisers, Hopetoun House Sessions promises to be a "truly unique" open-air experience. It will apparently combine "world-class" electronic acts with "panoramic views" and "immersive" production. When will Boiler Room take over the Hopetoun House Sessions in Scotland? Boiler Room will take over Hopetoun House Sessions near Edinburgh on Sunday, August 3, 2025. The event will take place between 2pm and 10.30pm, with last entry being at 5pm. Those coming to the festival will have to be aged 18 and over, so attendees should bring a valid form of ID, such as a passport or driver's licence. How to get tickets for the Boiler Room takeover Hopetoun House Sessions Tickets for the Boiler Room takeover at the Hopetoun House Sessions are available on Skiddle, where a single pre-sale admission will set revellers back as little as £50.63. However, music lovers should act fast as tickets are selling out very quickly. Recommended Reading: Who will perform at Hopetoun House Sessions amid the Boiler Room takeover? The line-up for the event is yet to be revealed, but organisers have promised the sessions will be an "unmissable day in music". The event is to be presented by EE Live, the team behind large-scale festivals like Terminal V Festival and Doof in the Park, with Hannah Laing. The Sunday evening Boiler Room takeover follows the previously announced Saturday (August 2) date to be headlined by FISHER. This marks this Australian superstar DJ's first-ever Scottish performance.
