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... in1986: Mike Tyson makes history

On November 22, 1986, 20-year-old Mike Tyson knocked out 33-year-old Trevor Berbick in just five minutes and 35 seconds to become the youngest world heavyweight titleholder ever. “I’m the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in history,” Tyson told his manager after the fight, “and I’m going to be the oldest.” Tyson had a plan : “I wanted to throw every punch with bad intentions. I was throwing hydrogen bombs.” Tyson kept his title for nine more bouts, until Buster Douglas beat him in 1990. After that, his life unravelled. He was sent to prison for three years for rape. Then, five fights into his comeback in 1995, he bit off a part of Evander Holyfield’s ear and was disqualified. Tyson retired for good in 2005.

... in1995: Martin Bashir interviews Princess Diana

On November 20, 1995, the BBC’s Panorama programme broadcast Martin Bashir’s infamous interview with Princess Diana. During the course of the interview Diana claimed to have suffered from depression, “rampant bulimia” and had engaged numerous times in acts of self mutilation. Referring to Charles’ relationship with Camilla Parker-Bowles, she said, “Well, there were three of us in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded.” She also expressed doubts about her husband’s suitability for kingship. The interview proved to be the tipping point. On December 20, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen had sent letters to the Prince and Princess of Wales, advising them to divorce.

REFURBS WELCOMES UPCYCLER

Refurbs the local social f b h enterprise providing quality affordable household furniture and appliances are excited to announce they are welcoming an ‘upcycler’ to work from their outlets in Flint and Wrexham. Kim from ‘Reloved by Kim’ will be joining the team at Refurbs to share, exhibit and demonstrate what upcycling is all about. Kim started ‘Reloved by Kim’ in February 2020 as a hobby to help with her mental health after an operation on her back. Since then things have gone from strength to strength. Kim mainly works on pieces of furniture she has been commissioned to upcycle but is going to be doing much more at Refurbs. At Refurbs she will be taking some of the donated furniture and upcycling them for resale from our outlets. Kim will also still take on commissions and host upcycling workshops and drop-in sessions offering hints and tips at both the Flint and Wrexham outlets. Kim is excited to be joining Refurbs: “I am really excited to be working with Refurbs. It is great to be part of something after working on my own. I am looking forward to the exciting plans for developing the outlets in Flint and Wrexham. Refurbs do great work in the community not only reducing items sent to landfill but offering volunteering and training opportunities too”. Martin Hawthorne Enterprise Manager at Refurbs wants people to have the confidence to reuse and repair: “We are delighted to have Kim joining the Refurbs team. We really want to be able to give people the confidence to reuse and repair, with guidance and support. Not only does it help reduce the waste to landfill it give the individuals a sense of accomplishment and achievement when a piece is finished”. You can learn more about Refurbs by visiting www.refurbs.org.uk and keep up to date with their work by following them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT: ADMIN@REFURBS.ORG.UK/01352 734 111

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