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Romeo and Juliet of swans split up by jet ski collision on river Shannon
Lonely: The male swan, pictured in Animal Magic in Kilmallock, had to have a wing amputated after it was broken in two places by a jet ski on the Shannon
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TWO lovebirds for 20 years have had to be split up after a male swan was hit by a jet ski.
Ainsley Harriott and his dog, Bobby. Photograph: Phil Fisk/The Observer
Growing up, television was the only form of entertainment at home, apart from our Encyclopedia Britannica volumes, which were so enormous and packed with so many thin pages that we only reluctantly referred to them for schoolwork. Otherwise, we used to congregate as a family in the dining area, where there was a television. I was the youngest of three and thatâs where we used to watch all our shows.
Probably the biggest influence on me was Animal Magic with Johnny Morris. It really stuck with me because I loved the way that he talked to the animals, a little bit like Dr Dolittle, and educate us about their lives. It was amazing to see the animals in different parts of the world, too â it somehow made them seem a lot friendlier to us and, for me, it began a lifelong connection with animals and pets.
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Herald on Sunday letters: If Sturgeon is in the wrong, let her apologise and let s move on
Herald on Sunday letters: If Sturgeon is in the wrong, let her apologise and let s move on I’M considering embracing independence for the first time after 50 years, activism in a very different movement. Many powerful arguments lead me, and one of the most powerful is the person of the First Minister. She is the anchor and the symbol of a mature and responsible government, and for now the only real hope of holding the middle ground and bringing the nation with her.
9.30am: Get Active with Dan and Justin – daily work out and exercise regimes;
10am: Early years/foundation stage – letter games and story time (Little Listeners);
10.30am: Animal Magic: facts and information on animals for all ages;
11.30am: Outdoor games/nature activities;
12.30pm: Dance with TJ the Bear;
1.30pm: Fun with numbers: games which help develop number skills;
2.30pm: Arts and crafts ideas;
3.30pm: What’s the Story? Stories for older children (a modern take on
Jackanory);
3.45pm: Joke of the day. Torfaen council s executive member for children, Cllr Fiona Cross, said: Play is an excellent learning tool for children of all ages, allowing them to learn in a fun manner.