Dry Dock in Weymouth was the idea of Sam Watson, a recovering alcoholic, who found there was nowhere to go in the evenings that did not serve alcohol.
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UK and Ireland’s bid is now unopposed with Turkey poised to join forces with Italy to host Euro 2032 The UK and Ireland are poised to host Euro 2028 with their bid now unopposed due to Turkey’s withdrawal. The joint bid between England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, which was up against Turkey ahead of next week’s Uefa announcement, will secure hosting rights subject to final approval from the governing body’s executive committee. Turkey will now join forces with Italy to host Euro 2032 instead, with Germany the hosts for next year’s Euro 2024. Uefa officials are yet to confirm how…
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Singapore THE LION CITY EXPERIENCE Tamara Rebeira explores the nexus between business and pleasure in Asia’s famed city-state Singapore is a densely populated city-state that’s famous for being an international financial centre – and it is a businessperson’s haven. Its conference facilities, efficient transportation and an environment for networking make this global hub a top choice for international business gatherings. And when it’s not all business, it is a popular tourist destination. Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore is renowned for its pristine gardens, first world skyline, international cuisine and vibrant street life. Taking centre stage is a mix of old-world…
SriLankan Airlines has entered into a first-ever interline partnership with Virgin Australia that will strengthen the airline’s network in Australia and offer customers extensive connections across the land down under and beyond. The new partnership reaffirms SriLankan’s commitment to Australia and will present customers the convenience of adding select Virgin Australia domestic or international connections to their SriLankan Airlines booking and managing a multi-airline itinerary under a single ticket. SriLankan Airlines – 28 September, 2023 Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Worldwide Sales & Distribution of SriLankan Airlines commented on the partnership by stating, “Australia has one of the largest Sri Lankan…
CONNECT Aberdeen Deena Tissera Embracing diversity Q: How would you describe your Sri Lankan roots and connection with Sri Lanka? A: My upbringing in Sri Lanka ingrained a deep connection to its rich culture, vibrant traditions and warmhearted people. It’s the place of my birth and education, and where I witnessed the beauty of its diversity, resilience of the people and challenges they face. These experiences cultivated compassion, humility and empathy in me. Though I’m now in the UK, I remain closely tied to my Sri Lankan heritage, and actively seek ways to give back to the country that shaped…
Carving a path through cloud-swathed villages and centuries-old tea estates, the new long-distance Pekoe Trail gives hikers a chance to explore Sri Lanka’s quiet central highlands. National Geographic – September 24, 2023 When I reach Galaha in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, the sun is high in the sky and the streets are clouded with dust. Tuk-tuks rattle around women in red saris flecked with gold, narrowly missing the one-eyed dog sleeping in the road. Amid the honking and coconut selling, I hear a familiar sound — Beethoven’s Für Elise — moving closer, crackling from a tuk-tuk selling fish buns, and…