Tag: Community
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Range Tennis Club in Toowoomba: Explosive Growth from 12 to 600 Members in Six Years
From a Modest Start to a Community Phenomenon Toowoomba’s Range Tennis Club, believed to be Queensland’s oldest continuous tennis club, has completed a remarkable transformation. What began in 2018 with just 12 members has blossomed into a thriving community hub with about 600 players subscribing to its programs. The growth, while rapid on paper, came…
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Cork Person of the Year: GMC Mentors Young Musicians
A Community Champion Stepping Behind the Console In a year that highlighted the resilience and creativity of Cork’s music scene, Garry McCarthy, better known to the community as GMC, has been named Cork Person of the Year. The accolade recognizes not just his role as a music producer, but more profoundly his commitment to mentoring…
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Toomas Richard Pirso Obituary: A Life Built on Craft, Kindness, and Family
Celebrating a Life of Craft and Community Toomas Richard Pirso, aged 64, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 19, 2026. Born September 18, 1961, to Ilmar and Leili Pirso, Toomas embodied a life devoted to hands‑on work, quiet integrity, and a deep commitment to family. His passing leaves a tangible void in the lives of…
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Vintage Chair Lift Benches Turn Vernon Roundabout Into Ski Art
Public Art Meets Local Heritage in Vernon The City of Vernon has unveiled a new public art initiative that blends transportation infrastructure with a nod to British Columbia’s ski culture. Vintage chair lift benches, salvaged from Silver Star Mountain Resort, have been installed in the median of the Silver Star Road and Phoenix Drive roundabout.…
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The Ubuntu Spirit Roads: Namibia’s Ubuntu Breakfast Run Brings Riders Together
The Ubuntu Spirit on the Open Road At least 120 riders from various motor cycle clubs (MCCs) across the country are set to converge in Karibib this Sunday for the annual Ubuntu Breakfast Run (UBF). This gathering is more than a ride; it’s a celebration of the Ubuntu spirit—a philosophy of shared humanity that resonates…
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The Ubuntu Spirit on Two Wheels: Namibia’s Ubuntu Breakfast Run Brings Riders Together
Introduction: A Ride Rooted in Ubuntu Across Africa, the Ubuntu spirit—humanity towards others—takes many forms. On an early Sunday, a powerful testament to this ethos unfolds on four wheels and two: the Ubuntu Breakfast Run (UBF). In Namibia, more than 100 riders from various motorcycle clubs (MCCs) are set to converge on Karibib, continuing a…
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The Spirit of Ubuntu Through Motorcycling: Namibia’s Ubuntu Breakfast Run Goes Ahead
The Ubuntu Breakfast Run: A Day of Unity on Namibian Roads At least 120 riders from various motorcycle clubs (MCCs) across Namibia are set to converge in Karibib this Sunday for the annual Ubuntu Breakfast Run (UBF). The event, a highlight on the continent’s motorcycling calendar, embodies the spirit of Ubuntu — a philosophy of…
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John B Keane’s Pub in Listowel Celebrates 70 Years of True Kerry Hospitality
Introduction: A landmark of Kerry hospitality turns 70 In a corner of Listowel, County Kerry, there is a pub that has become more than a drinking spot—it is a living archive of local life. John B Keane’s pub marked its 70th year over the weekend with a low-key gathering that reflected the spirit of the…
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The Pub That Changed Me: Diana, Drag, and a Night at The Glory
The night The Glory transformed more than a room In the crowded rooms of The Glory, east London, where chatter, clinking glasses, and the soft glow of smartphone screens mix into a familiar hum, a night unfolds that feels almost mythic. The Glamour—an artful blend of camp, courage, and communal warmth—has a way of turning…
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Obituary: Agnes Allen (née Bernie) of Enniscorthy, Wexford – A Gentle Heart Remembered
Obituary Overview The community of Enniscorthy, County Wexford, pauses to remember Agnes Allen (née Bernie), who passed away peacefully at Slaney Place in Enniscorthy. A wife, mother, sister, and friend, Agnes’s memory lives on in the people whose lives she touched with kindness, quiet strength, and a generous spirit. Family and Personal Life Agnes was…