The open-air cinema experience will take place in July.

Adventure Cinema is heading back to Chatelherault Country Park this summer.

The open-air cinema experience will take place from Friday to Sunday, July 10 to 12, with a giant screen set against the backdrop of the park’s iconic hunting lodge and surrounding woodland.

The weekend programme begins on Friday evening with Dirty Dancing at 6pm. On Saturday, families can enjoy an Encanto sing-a-long at 12pm, followed by the popular Mamma Mia ExtraABBAganza at 5pm.

Sunday’s screenings include Bing and his Friends at the Cinema at 12pm, Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration at 2pm, and the classic adventure film Jurassic Park at 6.30pm.

Whether guests are packing a picnic with friends, planning the ultimate family night out, or heading to an open-air disco beneath the stars, Adventure Cinema’s destinations offer a full evening experience, with a variety of on-site food and drink options available.

Tickets for Adventure Cinema start from £9.80 and are available at www.adventurecinema.co.uk

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Children’s channel CITV is being turned off for good, having launched in 1980.

The channel was home to hit shows like Art Attack, My Parents Are Aliens, Tots TV, and Fraggle Rock.

However, it has now been reported that CITV will be closed for good on April 10.

ITV is closing down CITV

CITV first began as Watch IT, then was rebranded as Children’s ITV and later shortened to CITV.

In 2006, its late-afternoon slot on ITV1 was axed as it got its own channel on Freeview but was still available on weekend mornings on ITV channels.

The CITV Freeview was later shut down and replaced by the streaming service ITVX Kids Hub on ITVX in 2023, with the weekend showings moving to ITV2.

It has now been claimed by a media account that the ITV2 showings will now be ending, marking the end to CITV after 42 years on air.

Reporting the claims, X account, Media Central UK, wrote: “In TV news, the CITV block on ITV2 is officially ending on 10th April. This really means the end of the iconic CITV brand that has been around for 42 years.

“Farewell CITV, this time for real.

In TV news, the CITV block on ITV2 is officially ending on 10th April. This really means the end of the iconic CITV brand that’s been around for 42 years.

Farewell CITV, this time for real. CBBC will have some of CITV’s programming while the rest will be under ITVX Kids pic.twitter.com/IFlNQx81D7

— Media Central UK (@MCUK_Official) April 3, 2026

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“CBBC will have some of CITV’s programming, while the rest will be under ITVX Kids.”

Those who grew up with CITV have begun reminiscing on the TV channel and the shows it brought to audiences.

As one X user said, “Grizzly Tales for gruesome kids was awesome on CITV when I was a kid.”

Another former CITV watcher wrote: “End of an era …. I remember watching the Pokémon movies on this channel.”

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A third person said, “I feel bad for CITV’s closure as shows such as Horrid Henry, Rosie and Jim, Art Attack and Sooty (of course) put a smile on my face in my childhood and I had said goodbye to its TV channel too.”

ITV has been contacted for a comment.

What was your favourite show on CITV? Let us know in the comments below.

Customers and staff at Hickory’s Smokehouse, in Shipton Road, donated Easter eggs to be distributed by HOPING Street Kitchen in King’s Manor Garden on Easter Sunday (April 5).

Easter character Hetty Hen even joined staff at the street kitchen, which services hot meals to around 120 people in need each week, to spread festive cheer.

The Hickory’s team with the donated Easter eggs for homeless people in York (Image: Supplied)

Hayden Broadbent, Hickory’s community manager, brought a car full of the donated Easter eggs and said: “Everyone’s on board with the need to help those struggling and Easter is a special time for spreading hope and having a bit of fun together. We wish everyone a very happy Easter!”

Hetty Hen said the street kitchen’s Easter menu, as well as the donated Easter eggs, “hit the spot”.

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Helen Meadows, HOPING’s chair of trustees, said the team was “thrilled” to have Hayden at the Easter Sunday service. “Hayden and the Hickory’s Smokehouse team are such cheerful positive people who always do their best for us. They keep our team hopeful too.  We really can’t thank them enough.”

Helen thanked the “kind folk” for their donated chocolate eggs which she said ensured “everyone in our community got to celebrate Easter properly”. 

She added that “world events are tightening belts further”, meaning the street kitchen is “bracing ourselves for a further spike in homelessness with cost-of-living rises”.

To support HOPING Street Kitchen, visit its JustGiving Page titled: “HOPING York Street Kitchen.”

Lisa McHugh says it taught her the importance of self belief as she prepares to return to music

Country star Lisa McHugh has spent years building a loyal fan base across Ireland and the UK, but she admits the live music scene has changed dramatically in recent years.

The singer says performing live has become much tougher for artists, with rising costs and fewer venues putting pressure on the industry.

“I definitely think the live scene in general is a lot tougher these days – ticket sales are harder and the competition is really stiff,” she told RSVP Country.

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“A lot of venues have closed, which means more artists are fighting for the same dates and spaces. Then you also have the challenge of trying to get people to come to your show when someone similar could have been in that same venue the week before – it’s tough.”

Lisa said that while she has focused mainly on concert venues in recent years, even those have become increasingly challenging for artists trying to fill seats.

“A lot of that comes down to the economy. Money is tight for everyone, the cost of living is high and people just don’t have the extra funds they might have had a few years ago,” she said.

“That’s completely understandable – we’re all in the same boat. Hopefully that will turn around soon so people can get back out and enjoy live music, because there’s really no better therapy than dancing and singing along to your favourite artist and forgetting your worries for a few hours. It can lift your mood for weeks.”

Despite the challenges facing the industry, Lisa says it has only strengthened her determination to evolve creatively.

The singer is no stranger to adversity. Last summer she was was hospitalised after temporarily losing the use of both legs and experiencing excruciating pain in her face and head.

Following extensive tests, she was eventually diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a condition that affects how the brain and nervous system send and receive signals.

“It basically means there’s a nervous system problem and your brain isn’t sending the signals properly to your limbs or body. They call it a software problem in your brain, not a hardware problem,” Lisa explained.

The diagnosis saw her go from touring and raising two young children – Milo, now four, and Hallie, 18 months – to being unable to carry them and relearning how to walk using a frame.

However, her recent health issues have made Lisa more determined than ever to seize every opportunity and she is excited to explore what other avenues might lie ahead.

“I’ve always had it on my radar,” she said of exploring opportunities beyond music.

“I first tried TV presenting ten years ago and loved it. TV and radio is something I have a passion for alongside music. I don’t want to be pigeonholed.”

“I love to challenge myself creatively in the media industry and if the opportunities come along I’m going to grab them with both hands,” she added.

Lisa also reflected on the early days of her career, when the Irish country music scene was overwhelmingly male-dominated.

“When I was doing 140 or 150 gigs a year, I was the only female on the road full-time doing that at the time – the rest were all men,” she recalled.

“I was competing against them for the good venues and the best dates. That was tough.”

She said it took years of persistence to gain the respect of promoters and prove she could draw the same crowds as her male counterparts.

“It took a long time for people to believe that I could sell just as many circuits, if not more, than the male artists they might have chosen otherwise. That takes time, effort and hard work.

“You need a thick skin – you hear ‘no’ more than ‘yes’, and you just have to shake it off, keep hustling and keep working hard.”

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Lisa believes the experience taught her resilience, and having had to ‘hustle’ to succeed in the industry before she’s prepared to do it again.

“It’s the same in any job – you can’t just walk in and expect the top seat at the table,” she said. “You have to put in the work, earn respect and trust, and then move up.”

She said that ability to believe in yourself has been crucial to her success in the industry and is something she will rely on again as she prepares to return to music this year.

“You don’t get far in life if you don’t believe in yourself – it all starts there,” she said. “If you don’t believe you can achieve your goals or sell those tickets, no one else will. You have to be confident in everything you do.”

Taking time away from performing can naturally bring some doubts, she admitted, but she remains realistic about what it takes to rebuild momentum.

“Of course, taking time off brings natural concerns – you think, ‘If I’m away for a while, people will forget me.’ They won’t necessarily forget, but you won’t be at the forefront of their minds either,” she said.

“I need to be realistic when I come back. It’s going to take a little time for people to fully realise I’m back, see if I’m doing something new and give them the opportunity to buy into it again.

“But it all starts with you. If you don’t believe in your abilities and what you’re capable of, you can’t expect anyone else to.”

To read Lisa’s interview in full and see all the stunning pictures, pick up the Spring edition of RSVP Country on shelves now.

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The One Show star Ronan Keating has opened up about his grief following the death of his brother

The One Show host Ronan Keating struggled to hold back tears in a preview clip from his upcoming BBC programme, Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic.

Alongside his nephew Ruairí Keating, Ronan revealed his one regret after the passing of Ruairí’s father and Ronan’s brother, Ciarán Keating.

Ciarán lost his life in a car crash in 2023 while on his way to watch his son play football, with his wife Annemarie sustaining severe injuries in the incident.

“I never get to say it but…I was the baby,” Ronan said through tears. “He was my older brother, my eldest brother, and he’s my hero.

“I always looked up to him, you know. I joined the band, and I had to kind of grow up very quickly, and I missed stuff between us, and because of that, I lost a lot,” reports the Mirror.

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He continued, “I lost a lot and made a lot of sacrifices.”

“It is very hard,” Ronan wept, reaching across to console his nephew. “I am sorry, I am sorry, I don’t want to get upset.”

In a separate clip, Ronan spoke about Ruairi’s bond with his father. He remarked, “Oh, man, it’s hard enough for us as siblings. I can’t imagine where you are.

“You know, I’ve kind of parked my emotions for the last two years. I haven’t been able to really deal with it. I haven’t been able to deal with the loss, you know.

“He made the decision to make a life for his family. He left Dublin, and he went to the west. And I think this journey that I’m on, you know, coming here and doing this, is me trying to understand more about Ciarán’s choice, so that I can somehow grieve and let go, because I found it very hard.”

Ruairí continued, “It’s the same for me playing football too. I always look up and still think I can see him there.

“It’s always the hardest part as well, after games, I used to check my phone. The first thing I’d see is my dad’s name, looking at my phone and not seeing that anymore. It’s really hard.”

He then said, “I know he can see me, and I know he’s watching.”

Ronan told his nephew, “He was so proud of you, and he will still be so proud of you in everything that you do, all of you kids, you were his world, you know, pride and joy.”

Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic airs on BBC Two at 6.30pm on Monday.

“I fear that I would have ended up being a world champion but a very depressed, sad and miserable world champion.”

Delicious Orie had the world at his feet when he made his professional debut a year ago.

After the Paris Olympics there was a bidding war for him despite the heavyweight failing to win a medal.

Frank Warren’s Queensberry eventually saw off Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom as well as interest from the WWE to sign him.

He was the next big thing in heavyweight boxing. And then a month later, Orie announced his shock decision to walk away from boxing altogether.

“I wanted to pull out before the boxing exposed me,” he tells BBC Sport.

“I turned pro for the money, I needed the money, only to realise that money gives you a little bit of happiness, it really does, but it gives you zero fulfilment. Nothing. You feel nothing.”

Orie was a standout fighter in the amateur ranks despite only taking up the sport aged 18. Originally from Russia, he moved to the UK as a child with his family.

He set high standards for himself, even as a seven-year-old realising the opportunities available to him in the UK.

Orie worked for years to become part of Team GB and secure a regular income from boxing. His goal, over a near-decade journey, was to be Olympic champion. When that did not happen, Orie felt a shift inside him, even if it was subtle.

“There was no plan B, there was no other thing, it was just tunnel vision to win that medal,” he says.

“So the fact that I didn’t magnified the feeling even more when my hand wasn’t raised.

“I gave everything to the sport, I missed everything – happiness, birthdays, weddings, funerals, everything,” he adds.

“Knowing that I could never achieve that again when I didn’t have my hand raised, that was very sobering.”