St George's Day

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Why is St George's day always such a damp squib?

The English should be proud and not ashamed to celebrate it - and so what if the dragon-slaying was outsourced to a middle eastern contractor?

I had this weather vane on my house in France, and now it's up high here in Wales!

[#2]

Happy St George's Day everyone!

[#3]

So how much do you know about St George?

Not much in my case, it seems... 4/9... 

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/23/st-georges-day-quiz-test-your-knowledge-of-engl...

[#4]

Apparently a certain JC wants to make St George's day a public holiday, along with three other days as well.

[#5]

From Twitter

The next Labour government will make #StGeorgesDay a bank holiday for Britain’s workers.

Britain's workers?

Clueless [-Censored-]

Moderator's note by Mike (Mav): Avoidance of swear filter edited as per Forum rules.

[#6]

JC , not only has he promised all under 25 free bus passes , now they get 4 extra days paid holidays  

Better ask Ms Abbot how much it will cost

[#7]

Just had a tweet back from Ms Abbott, and according to her calculations it will cost a total of around £2.50 - and that includes the price of a cup of tea and a sticky bun for Jeremy.

[#8]

@Browni

Well however you define what a worker is, more bank holidays yes? I mean just think of it, even more people taking to the roads at the same time! 

[#9]

ST George,s Day Anthem

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@Minivanman wrote:

@Browni

Well however you define what a worker is, more bank holidays yes? I mean just think of it, even more people taking to the roads at the same time! 

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I've no objections to more bank holidays.

In fact, I can't wait to see the Morris dancers celebrating an English saint in Sauchiehall Street 

[#11]

@rongtw

Jerusalem? That was my old school song. 

[#12]

Any prog rockers here?

[#13]

@Browni

Sauchiehall Street? Well we've had kilts marching up the Mall, so why not? 

Seriously though, and although I rather like Morris Dancing (just watching mind) those of us with roots from up t'north would much rather see England celebrated with a proper brass band.... and maybe even some clog dancing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT9naCq0fdE

[#14]

@AlaricAdair

Well we are well served with those statutory holidays, but I see nothing amiss in having separate bank holidays for England, Scotland and Wales. 

But why a total four? 

Ah yes, May Day.  

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@Browni wrote:

Any prog rockers here?

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Yes Me. I have (what I think) is a fine collection of Prog Rock.