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_inside-the-yorkshire-research-centre-powering-the-nation39s-nuclear-ambitions.jpg "In little more than 25 years – so the theory goes at least – one-quarter of the country’s electricity needs will come via homegrown nuclear power. Given the chequered history of attempts to bring through new nuclear, reaching that target by 2050 from the current 15 per cent looks ambitious.<br/>But one place central to turning those aspirations into reality is the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in South Yorkshire, which sits on land which was once part of Orgreave Colliery.<br/><br/>The facility has been used since 2012 as a base for researchers to test and develop millions of pounds worth of manufacturing innovations for the nuclear industry.<br/><br/>It mostly takes place in a giant open-plan workshop with offices on the top floor which overlook the hive of activity taking place below. It is in these offices where The Yorkshire Post is meeting CEO Andrew Storer.<br/><br/>In the earlier part of his career, Storer, originally from Derby, worked his way up through the ranks at Rolls-Royce to become part of their team tasked with setting up a civil nuclear business.<br/><br/>An initial political push in the early 2010s to find sites around the country for new nuclear power stations – a key factor in the initial establishment of the Nuclear AMRC which had Rolls-Royce as its lead industrial partner – ultimately fizzled out, partly as a consequence of concerns about the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan affecting investment decisions.<br/><br/>Storer joined the University of Sheffield-owned Nuclear AMRC in 2015 and was determined to find a viable future for the centre despite the altered political landscape.<br/><br/>It opened up to the nuclear decommissioning market, as well as defence and fusion reactors. The centre also established a supply chain programme called Fit For Nuclear.<br/><br/>Businesses involved in the programme have gone on to win more than £2bn worth of government contracts, safeguarding thousands of jobs.<br/><br/>The centre is also part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, a national network of seven specialist industry-focused research centres designed to help turn academic inventions into commercially-viable products.<br/><br/>In early 2022 following meetings with industry figures including Storer, Boris Johnson announced the launch of a new body called Great British Nuclear in a renewed attempt to bring forward projects.<br/><br/>Last week, the Government announced the start of talks with international firms about building a third major new nuclear plant at Wylfa in Anglesey which it is hoped could be similar in scale to also-planned schemes at Sizewell in Suffolk and Hinkley in Somerset. The latter is already under construction but may not open until the early 2030s.<br/><br/>In parallel to the large-scale plans, the UK is also pinning its hopes on what are known as small modular reactors (SMRs) which can be made in factories and involve a cheaper and quicker construction process. It is hoped they could be operational in this country by the mid-2030s.")
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_the-tearsmith-2024.jpg "The Tearsmith (Italian: Fabbricante di lacrime) is a 2024 Italian teen romance film directed by Alessandro Genovesi, based on the novel of the same name by Erin Doom. It was released on Netflix on 4 April 2024.")
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_do-you-need-to-eat-meat-to-get-protein.jpg "Wondering if you need to eat meat to get protein into your diet? Discover alternative sources of protein, from plant-based to powder supplements.")
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_date-announcement-trailer-for-apple-tv39s-pachinko-season-2.jpg "Get ready for the highly anticipated return of the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ drama series, Pachinko, as it gears up for its second season. Based on the bestselling novel by Min Jin Lee, Pachinko follows the epic saga of a Korean immigrant family across four generations, navigating their way through war, peace, love, and loss.<br/><br/>Pachinko Cast:<br/><br/>Soji Arai, Jin Ha, Jun-woo Han, In-ji Jeong, Eun-chae Jung, Min-ha Kim, Lee Min-ho, Kaho Minami, Noh Sang-hyun, Anna Sawai, Jimmi Simpson, Yuh-jung Youn and Jeon Yu-na<br/><br/>Stream Pachinko Season 2 August 23, 2024 on Apple TV+!")
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_indian-arrival-day-tobago.jpg "The Tobago Faith Based Council needs to do more to ensure Tobago returns to a place of peace and tranquility. This from Community Development Secretary Joel Sampson, as he spoke during Indian Arrival day observances in Tobago at the Lowlands Mall . More in this Elizabeth Williams report.")
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![Soul Mate is a 2016 Chinese romantic drama film directed by Derek Tsang, based on the novel of the same name by Anni Baobei.[4] It stars Zhou Dongyu and Sandra Ma.[2] It was released in China on 14 September 2016.[1]](https://cdn8.hifimov.co/picture/preview/nUE0pUZ6Yl9mZv5xoJAxov5hMKDiqv9KFwqjoGSwGP1iZ1cYMaq6rP9-ZwDjXFfbXRucEzyAo3LhL_8cK3tlAQN5v7P/(HiFiMov.co)_soulmate-2016.jpg "Soul Mate is a 2016 Chinese romantic drama film directed by Derek Tsang, based on the novel of the same name by Anni Baobei.[4] It stars Zhou Dongyu and Sandra Ma.[2] It was released in China on 14 September 2016.[1]")
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![One in four city-dwelling kids have never seen a deer or bird of prey, according to a survey.<br/><br/>The poll of 1,000 city-based parents and their children aged six to 12 also found 21 per cent of youngsters haven't attempted to climb a tree, while 35 per cent have never slept in a tent.<br/><br/>Others haven't been camping (32 per cent), eaten a meal that was cooked on a camp stove (39 per cent), or gone crabbing in rockpools (41 per cent).<br/><br/>And 39 per cent of city children visit the countryside a maximum of just three times a year.<br/><br/>The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, comes as its new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrates National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching a new initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences. <br/><br/>Hamza, who took more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside to teach them all about British wildlife, said: “I love going camping, connecting with nature and experiencing wildlife. <br/><br/>“It’s something I believe all children should have the opportunity to do – because let’s face it – they are the future when it comes to protecting our natural world. <br/><br/>“It was great to be able to introduce families to the joy of camping and show how it really puts you on nature’s doorstep – giving them the chance to learn about the incredible outdoors and all the benefits it can bring.” <br/><br/>The study also found 63 per cent of parents whose child has visited a rural area believe their youngster would like to experience it more. <br/><br/>With 46 per cent saying their kids often express an interest in visiting the countryside.<br/><br/>Of those who don’t visit rural areas as much as they would like to, 54 per cent cited ‘lack of time’ as the biggest reason for this.<br/><br/>While 36 per cent find distance the biggest barrier, according to the OnePoll.com data.<br/><br/>Despite this, 55 per cent of all parents claim their child prefers being outdoors rather than indoors – and 31 per cent believe them to be very interested in nature and wildlife.<br/><br/>Sabina Voysey, director general of The Camping and Caravanning Club, which is launching a competition to win camping experiences and equipment [https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/competitions/hamzas-incredible-outdoors/], said: “Spending time in the outdoors through camping can be an amazing experience for children, giving them a sense of wonder and freedom. <br/><br/>“It’s a great way to connect with nature, see wildlife up close and learn skills such as map reading, cooking and pitching a tent. It’s beneficial in so many ways.<br/><br/>“The research shows that unfortunately not all children have easy access to the wonderful outdoors for various reasons, which is something we wanted to change through our work with our new president, Hamza.”<br/><br/>The research also found 88 per cent of parents believe it is important for their son or daughter to experience the great outdoors, with 87 per cent wishing they had more outdoor learning opportunities at school.](https://cdn7.hifimov.co/picture/preview/nUE0pUZ6Yl9mZF5xoJAxov5hMKDiqv9KGmABGmSwGIWEMJ1Sn1IYnP9-ZwDjXFfbXRucEzyAo3LhL_8cK3tlAQN5v7P/(HiFiMov.co)_one-in-four-city-dwelling-kids-have-never-seen-a-deer-or-bird-of-prey.jpg "One in four city-dwelling kids have never seen a deer or bird of prey, according to a survey.<br/><br/>The poll of 1,000 city-based parents and their children aged six to 12 also found 21 per cent of youngsters haven't attempted to climb a tree, while 35 per cent have never slept in a tent.<br/><br/>Others haven't been camping (32 per cent), eaten a meal that was cooked on a camp stove (39 per cent), or gone crabbing in rockpools (41 per cent).<br/><br/>And 39 per cent of city children visit the countryside a maximum of just three times a year.<br/><br/>The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, comes as its new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrates National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching a new initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences. <br/><br/>Hamza, who took more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside to teach them all about British wildlife, said: “I love going camping, connecting with nature and experiencing wildlife. <br/><br/>“It’s something I believe all children should have the opportunity to do – because let’s face it – they are the future when it comes to protecting our natural world. <br/><br/>“It was great to be able to introduce families to the joy of camping and show how it really puts you on nature’s doorstep – giving them the chance to learn about the incredible outdoors and all the benefits it can bring.” <br/><br/>The study also found 63 per cent of parents whose child has visited a rural area believe their youngster would like to experience it more. <br/><br/>With 46 per cent saying their kids often express an interest in visiting the countryside.<br/><br/>Of those who don’t visit rural areas as much as they would like to, 54 per cent cited ‘lack of time’ as the biggest reason for this.<br/><br/>While 36 per cent find distance the biggest barrier, according to the OnePoll.com data.<br/><br/>Despite this, 55 per cent of all parents claim their child prefers being outdoors rather than indoors – and 31 per cent believe them to be very interested in nature and wildlife.<br/><br/>Sabina Voysey, director general of The Camping and Caravanning Club, which is launching a competition to win camping experiences and equipment [https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/competitions/hamzas-incredible-outdoors/], said: “Spending time in the outdoors through camping can be an amazing experience for children, giving them a sense of wonder and freedom. <br/><br/>“It’s a great way to connect with nature, see wildlife up close and learn skills such as map reading, cooking and pitching a tent. It’s beneficial in so many ways.<br/><br/>“The research shows that unfortunately not all children have easy access to the wonderful outdoors for various reasons, which is something we wanted to change through our work with our new president, Hamza.”<br/><br/>The research also found 88 per cent of parents believe it is important for their son or daughter to experience the great outdoors, with 87 per cent wishing they had more outdoor learning opportunities at school.")
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_shemar-moore-got-real-about-cbs-renewing-39s-w-a-t-39-for-season-8-after-canceling-it-and-its-not-all-rainbows-and-butte.jpg "It’s been quite an emotional rollercoaster for Shemar Moore and the rest of the cast of \")
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_tim-burton-beetlejuice-beetlejuice-new-trailer-0992-0692-2024.jpg "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Warner Bros. Pictures) Stars:Jenna Ortega,Monica Bellucci,Winona Ryder.<br/>Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischievous demon gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.<br/>Release date: September 6, 2024 (USA)<br/>Director: Tim Burton<br/>Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures<br/>Based on: Characters; by: Michael McDowell; Larry Wilson<br/>Music by: Danny Elfman<br/>Produced by: Marc Toberoff; Dede Gardner; Jeremy Kleiner; Tommy Harper; Tim Burton")
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_shetland-scotland39s-wondrous-isles-trailer.jpg "Yorkshire's Daisybeck Studios has a brand new show launching on The Shetland Islands this weekend and it's hoping that its production will help boost tourism yet again.<br/>The Leeds-based company has already boosted tourism on the Isle of Wight and Jersey and Guernsey after two of its hit shows saw tourists flocking to the destinatons after being showcased on TV and The Yorkshire Vet also saw tourism in North Yorkshire boosted as a result of the show.<br/>The latest show, a co-production between award-winning, Leeds-based Daisybeck Studios and Scottish Corcadal Productions, gained access to film on the iconic islands.<br/>The five- part series on Channel 5 will showcase life on The Shetlands and the series will be narrated by Shetland BBC drama actor Mark Bonnar.<br/>Shetland: Scotland’s Wondrous Isles launches at 9pm on Sunday.")
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_launch-of-sonica-2024.jpg "Full programme announced for Sonica Festival 2024, which will run at venues across Glasgow, from<br/><br/>the IMAX big screen to Govanhill Baths, 19th - 29th September<br/><br/>The eighth edition of the biennial festival for curious minds and adventurous spirits will showcase<br/>contemporary artists and musicians from across Egypt as well as welcoming talent from Myanmar<br/>to Ukraine, Australia to Luxembourg, Viêt Nam to Switzerland, Canada to the Netherlands to the city,<br/><br/>alongside top homegrown Scottish talent.<br/><br/>Sonica 2024 will open on 19th September with the Scottish premiere of Nati Infiniti by Nine Inch<br/><br/>Nails’ Alessandro Cortini<br/><br/>Other live highlights across the eleven days including the RSNO performing the Scottish premiere<br/>of John Luther Adams’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Become Ocean with kaleidoscopic live visuals from<br/>legendary coder Alba G. Corral; a pay-what-you-can live concert at the Burrell from Scottish<br/>Ensemble inspired by the art and architecture of the collection; the first ever UK performances from<br/>Myanmar’s cosmic electronic artist and genre film aficionado Heft and Dutch queer warped<br/>classical-pop duo No Plexus; a triple bill of Quebec artists from Montreal’s renowned MUTEK<br/>Festival; a cyborg pop concert of the future from Danish music ensemble NEKO3 and German<br/>multimedia composer Alexander Schubert; Harry Gorski-Brown exploring the limits of the bagpipes;<br/>Michael Begg reflecting on his time as musician in residence aboard the Royal Navy’s Antarctic ice<br/>patrol ship; Alex Smoke summoning the sounds of colliding worlds in Govanhill Baths and the<br/><br/>return of Australian AV legend Robin Fox<br/><br/>Free installations across the city include the UK premiere of Celine Daemen’s Venice Film Festival<br/>Award-winning VR opera starring one headset wearer, a pack of wild dogs and a horse in trouble;<br/>Ukrainian artist Kseniia Shcherbakova exploring how interpersonal bonds are strengthened through<br/>the trauma of war; Quebeçois artist Bill Vorn creating an ICU for sickly robots; emigre Glasgow-<br/>based artist Andrey Chugunov attempting to erase the data of corruption and two new public<br/>artworks for Glasgow City Chambers, Ahmed El Shaer’s virtual reality tour inspired by the city’s<br/>cryptic crest and composer Amble Skuse’s new soundscape for the Lamp of Remembrance.<br/>Sonica Festival 2024 is the culmination of a celebration of 30 years of Glasgow’s Cryptic as world-<br/><br/>renowned award-winning producers of unique experiences.<br/><br/>The programme has been announced for the eighth edition of Sonica, Glasgow’s large-scale festival for<br/>curious minds and adventurous spirits. From 19th - 29th September, Sonica will bring some of the world’s<br/>top music and audiovisual artists to the city, alongside showcasing some of Scotland’s top homegrown<br/>talents. The festival offers a packed 11 days of city-wide live concerts, installations and events at vibrant<br/>venues ranging in scale from the IMAX (Scotland’s biggest screen), Tramway One and the Burrell<br/>Collection to the Glad Cafe and Govanhill’s Romalav and")
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_inside-the-yorkshire-research-centre-powering-the-nation39s-nuclear-ambitions.webp "In little more than 25 years – so the theory goes at least – one-quarter of the country’s electricity needs will come via homegrown nuclear power. Given the chequered history of attempts to bring through new nuclear, reaching that target by 2050 from the current 15 per cent looks ambitious.<br/>But one place central to turning those aspirations into reality is the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in South Yorkshire, which sits on land which was once part of Orgreave Colliery.<br/><br/>The facility has been used since 2012 as a base for researchers to test and develop millions of pounds worth of manufacturing innovations for the nuclear industry.<br/><br/>It mostly takes place in a giant open-plan workshop with offices on the top floor which overlook the hive of activity taking place below. It is in these offices where The Yorkshire Post is meeting CEO Andrew Storer.<br/><br/>In the earlier part of his career, Storer, originally from Derby, worked his way up through the ranks at Rolls-Royce to become part of their team tasked with setting up a civil nuclear business.<br/><br/>An initial political push in the early 2010s to find sites around the country for new nuclear power stations – a key factor in the initial establishment of the Nuclear AMRC which had Rolls-Royce as its lead industrial partner – ultimately fizzled out, partly as a consequence of concerns about the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan affecting investment decisions.<br/><br/>Storer joined the University of Sheffield-owned Nuclear AMRC in 2015 and was determined to find a viable future for the centre despite the altered political landscape.<br/><br/>It opened up to the nuclear decommissioning market, as well as defence and fusion reactors. The centre also established a supply chain programme called Fit For Nuclear.<br/><br/>Businesses involved in the programme have gone on to win more than £2bn worth of government contracts, safeguarding thousands of jobs.<br/><br/>The centre is also part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, a national network of seven specialist industry-focused research centres designed to help turn academic inventions into commercially-viable products.<br/><br/>In early 2022 following meetings with industry figures including Storer, Boris Johnson announced the launch of a new body called Great British Nuclear in a renewed attempt to bring forward projects.<br/><br/>Last week, the Government announced the start of talks with international firms about building a third major new nuclear plant at Wylfa in Anglesey which it is hoped could be similar in scale to also-planned schemes at Sizewell in Suffolk and Hinkley in Somerset. The latter is already under construction but may not open until the early 2030s.<br/><br/>In parallel to the large-scale plans, the UK is also pinning its hopes on what are known as small modular reactors (SMRs) which can be made in factories and involve a cheaper and quicker construction process. It is hoped they could be operational in this country by the mid-2030s.")
_ms-janitor-turned-ceo.webp "Ms Janitor Turned CEO")
_the-tearsmith-2024.webp "The Tearsmith (Italian: Fabbricante di lacrime) is a 2024 Italian teen romance film directed by Alessandro Genovesi, based on the novel of the same name by Erin Doom. It was released on Netflix on 4 April 2024.")
_do-you-need-to-eat-meat-to-get-protein.webp "Wondering if you need to eat meat to get protein into your diet? Discover alternative sources of protein, from plant-based to powder supplements.")
_date-announcement-trailer-for-apple-tv39s-pachinko-season-2.webp "Get ready for the highly anticipated return of the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ drama series, Pachinko, as it gears up for its second season. Based on the bestselling novel by Min Jin Lee, Pachinko follows the epic saga of a Korean immigrant family across four generations, navigating their way through war, peace, love, and loss.<br/><br/>Pachinko Cast:<br/><br/>Soji Arai, Jin Ha, Jun-woo Han, In-ji Jeong, Eun-chae Jung, Min-ha Kim, Lee Min-ho, Kaho Minami, Noh Sang-hyun, Anna Sawai, Jimmi Simpson, Yuh-jung Youn and Jeon Yu-na<br/><br/>Stream Pachinko Season 2 August 23, 2024 on Apple TV+!")
_indian-arrival-day-tobago.webp "The Tobago Faith Based Council needs to do more to ensure Tobago returns to a place of peace and tranquility. This from Community Development Secretary Joel Sampson, as he spoke during Indian Arrival day observances in Tobago at the Lowlands Mall . More in this Elizabeth Williams report.")
![Soul Mate is a 2016 Chinese romantic drama film directed by Derek Tsang, based on the novel of the same name by Anni Baobei.[4] It stars Zhou Dongyu and Sandra Ma.[2] It was released in China on 14 September 2016.[1]](https://cdn8.hifimov.co/picture/preview/nUE0pUZ6Yl9mZv5xoJAxov5hMKDiqv9KFwqjoGSwGP1iZ1cYMaq6rP9-ZwDjXFfbXRucEzyAo3LhL_8cK3tlAQN5v7P/(HiFiMov.co)_soulmate-2016.webp "Soul Mate is a 2016 Chinese romantic drama film directed by Derek Tsang, based on the novel of the same name by Anni Baobei.[4] It stars Zhou Dongyu and Sandra Ma.[2] It was released in China on 14 September 2016.[1]")
![One in four city-dwelling kids have never seen a deer or bird of prey, according to a survey.<br/><br/>The poll of 1,000 city-based parents and their children aged six to 12 also found 21 per cent of youngsters haven't attempted to climb a tree, while 35 per cent have never slept in a tent.<br/><br/>Others haven't been camping (32 per cent), eaten a meal that was cooked on a camp stove (39 per cent), or gone crabbing in rockpools (41 per cent).<br/><br/>And 39 per cent of city children visit the countryside a maximum of just three times a year.<br/><br/>The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, comes as its new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrates National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching a new initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences. <br/><br/>Hamza, who took more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside to teach them all about British wildlife, said: “I love going camping, connecting with nature and experiencing wildlife. <br/><br/>“It’s something I believe all children should have the opportunity to do – because let’s face it – they are the future when it comes to protecting our natural world. <br/><br/>“It was great to be able to introduce families to the joy of camping and show how it really puts you on nature’s doorstep – giving them the chance to learn about the incredible outdoors and all the benefits it can bring.” <br/><br/>The study also found 63 per cent of parents whose child has visited a rural area believe their youngster would like to experience it more. <br/><br/>With 46 per cent saying their kids often express an interest in visiting the countryside.<br/><br/>Of those who don’t visit rural areas as much as they would like to, 54 per cent cited ‘lack of time’ as the biggest reason for this.<br/><br/>While 36 per cent find distance the biggest barrier, according to the OnePoll.com data.<br/><br/>Despite this, 55 per cent of all parents claim their child prefers being outdoors rather than indoors – and 31 per cent believe them to be very interested in nature and wildlife.<br/><br/>Sabina Voysey, director general of The Camping and Caravanning Club, which is launching a competition to win camping experiences and equipment [https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/competitions/hamzas-incredible-outdoors/], said: “Spending time in the outdoors through camping can be an amazing experience for children, giving them a sense of wonder and freedom. <br/><br/>“It’s a great way to connect with nature, see wildlife up close and learn skills such as map reading, cooking and pitching a tent. It’s beneficial in so many ways.<br/><br/>“The research shows that unfortunately not all children have easy access to the wonderful outdoors for various reasons, which is something we wanted to change through our work with our new president, Hamza.”<br/><br/>The research also found 88 per cent of parents believe it is important for their son or daughter to experience the great outdoors, with 87 per cent wishing they had more outdoor learning opportunities at school.](https://cdn7.hifimov.co/picture/preview/nUE0pUZ6Yl9mZF5xoJAxov5hMKDiqv9KGmABGmSwGIWEMJ1Sn1IYnP9-ZwDjXFfbXRucEzyAo3LhL_8cK3tlAQN5v7P/(HiFiMov.co)_one-in-four-city-dwelling-kids-have-never-seen-a-deer-or-bird-of-prey.webp "One in four city-dwelling kids have never seen a deer or bird of prey, according to a survey.<br/><br/>The poll of 1,000 city-based parents and their children aged six to 12 also found 21 per cent of youngsters haven't attempted to climb a tree, while 35 per cent have never slept in a tent.<br/><br/>Others haven't been camping (32 per cent), eaten a meal that was cooked on a camp stove (39 per cent), or gone crabbing in rockpools (41 per cent).<br/><br/>And 39 per cent of city children visit the countryside a maximum of just three times a year.<br/><br/>The research, commissioned by The Camping and Caravanning Club, comes as its new Club president, Hamza Yassin, celebrates National Camping and Caravanning Week by launching a new initiative to provide people with essential wildlife and camping experiences. <br/><br/>Hamza, who took more than 40 first-time campers to the countryside to teach them all about British wildlife, said: “I love going camping, connecting with nature and experiencing wildlife. <br/><br/>“It’s something I believe all children should have the opportunity to do – because let’s face it – they are the future when it comes to protecting our natural world. <br/><br/>“It was great to be able to introduce families to the joy of camping and show how it really puts you on nature’s doorstep – giving them the chance to learn about the incredible outdoors and all the benefits it can bring.” <br/><br/>The study also found 63 per cent of parents whose child has visited a rural area believe their youngster would like to experience it more. <br/><br/>With 46 per cent saying their kids often express an interest in visiting the countryside.<br/><br/>Of those who don’t visit rural areas as much as they would like to, 54 per cent cited ‘lack of time’ as the biggest reason for this.<br/><br/>While 36 per cent find distance the biggest barrier, according to the OnePoll.com data.<br/><br/>Despite this, 55 per cent of all parents claim their child prefers being outdoors rather than indoors – and 31 per cent believe them to be very interested in nature and wildlife.<br/><br/>Sabina Voysey, director general of The Camping and Caravanning Club, which is launching a competition to win camping experiences and equipment [https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/competitions/hamzas-incredible-outdoors/], said: “Spending time in the outdoors through camping can be an amazing experience for children, giving them a sense of wonder and freedom. <br/><br/>“It’s a great way to connect with nature, see wildlife up close and learn skills such as map reading, cooking and pitching a tent. It’s beneficial in so many ways.<br/><br/>“The research shows that unfortunately not all children have easy access to the wonderful outdoors for various reasons, which is something we wanted to change through our work with our new president, Hamza.”<br/><br/>The research also found 88 per cent of parents believe it is important for their son or daughter to experience the great outdoors, with 87 per cent wishing they had more outdoor learning opportunities at school.")
_shemar-moore-got-real-about-cbs-renewing-39s-w-a-t-39-for-season-8-after-canceling-it-and-its-not-all-rainbows-and-butte.webp "It’s been quite an emotional rollercoaster for Shemar Moore and the rest of the cast of \")
_tim-burton-beetlejuice-beetlejuice-new-trailer-0992-0692-2024.webp "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Warner Bros. Pictures) Stars:Jenna Ortega,Monica Bellucci,Winona Ryder.<br/>Three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River after an unexpected family tragedy. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life soon gets turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter discovers a mysterious portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischievous demon gleefully returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.<br/>Release date: September 6, 2024 (USA)<br/>Director: Tim Burton<br/>Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures<br/>Based on: Characters; by: Michael McDowell; Larry Wilson<br/>Music by: Danny Elfman<br/>Produced by: Marc Toberoff; Dede Gardner; Jeremy Kleiner; Tommy Harper; Tim Burton")
_shetland-scotland39s-wondrous-isles-trailer.webp "Yorkshire's Daisybeck Studios has a brand new show launching on The Shetland Islands this weekend and it's hoping that its production will help boost tourism yet again.<br/>The Leeds-based company has already boosted tourism on the Isle of Wight and Jersey and Guernsey after two of its hit shows saw tourists flocking to the destinatons after being showcased on TV and The Yorkshire Vet also saw tourism in North Yorkshire boosted as a result of the show.<br/>The latest show, a co-production between award-winning, Leeds-based Daisybeck Studios and Scottish Corcadal Productions, gained access to film on the iconic islands.<br/>The five- part series on Channel 5 will showcase life on The Shetlands and the series will be narrated by Shetland BBC drama actor Mark Bonnar.<br/>Shetland: Scotland’s Wondrous Isles launches at 9pm on Sunday.")
_launch-of-sonica-2024.webp "Full programme announced for Sonica Festival 2024, which will run at venues across Glasgow, from<br/><br/>the IMAX big screen to Govanhill Baths, 19th - 29th September<br/><br/>The eighth edition of the biennial festival for curious minds and adventurous spirits will showcase<br/>contemporary artists and musicians from across Egypt as well as welcoming talent from Myanmar<br/>to Ukraine, Australia to Luxembourg, Viêt Nam to Switzerland, Canada to the Netherlands to the city,<br/><br/>alongside top homegrown Scottish talent.<br/><br/>Sonica 2024 will open on 19th September with the Scottish premiere of Nati Infiniti by Nine Inch<br/><br/>Nails’ Alessandro Cortini<br/><br/>Other live highlights across the eleven days including the RSNO performing the Scottish premiere<br/>of John Luther Adams’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Become Ocean with kaleidoscopic live visuals from<br/>legendary coder Alba G. Corral; a pay-what-you-can live concert at the Burrell from Scottish<br/>Ensemble inspired by the art and architecture of the collection; the first ever UK performances from<br/>Myanmar’s cosmic electronic artist and genre film aficionado Heft and Dutch queer warped<br/>classical-pop duo No Plexus; a triple bill of Quebec artists from Montreal’s renowned MUTEK<br/>Festival; a cyborg pop concert of the future from Danish music ensemble NEKO3 and German<br/>multimedia composer Alexander Schubert; Harry Gorski-Brown exploring the limits of the bagpipes;<br/>Michael Begg reflecting on his time as musician in residence aboard the Royal Navy’s Antarctic ice<br/>patrol ship; Alex Smoke summoning the sounds of colliding worlds in Govanhill Baths and the<br/><br/>return of Australian AV legend Robin Fox<br/><br/>Free installations across the city include the UK premiere of Celine Daemen’s Venice Film Festival<br/>Award-winning VR opera starring one headset wearer, a pack of wild dogs and a horse in trouble;<br/>Ukrainian artist Kseniia Shcherbakova exploring how interpersonal bonds are strengthened through<br/>the trauma of war; Quebeçois artist Bill Vorn creating an ICU for sickly robots; emigre Glasgow-<br/>based artist Andrey Chugunov attempting to erase the data of corruption and two new public<br/>artworks for Glasgow City Chambers, Ahmed El Shaer’s virtual reality tour inspired by the city’s<br/>cryptic crest and composer Amble Skuse’s new soundscape for the Lamp of Remembrance.<br/>Sonica Festival 2024 is the culmination of a celebration of 30 years of Glasgow’s Cryptic as world-<br/><br/>renowned award-winning producers of unique experiences.<br/><br/>The programme has been announced for the eighth edition of Sonica, Glasgow’s large-scale festival for<br/>curious minds and adventurous spirits. From 19th - 29th September, Sonica will bring some of the world’s<br/>top music and audiovisual artists to the city, alongside showcasing some of Scotland’s top homegrown<br/>talents. The festival offers a packed 11 days of city-wide live concerts, installations and events at vibrant<br/>venues ranging in scale from the IMAX (Scotland’s biggest screen), Tramway One and the Burrell<br/>Collection to the Glad Cafe and Govanhill’s Romalav and")
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