http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12640636

"Plans to scrap the May Day bank holiday in England and Wales for alternative dates have been outlined by ministers.

Under the proposals, the holiday would be moved to St George's Day in April in England and St David's Day in March in Wales, or a Trafalgar Day in October."

ARGH!

P.S. Can we discuss the possible effects on folk customs and festivals and what to do to prevent or counteract that, i.e. a music thread not a BS thread, please? Ta.