St George's Day celebrations?

Subject: St George's Day celebrations?
From: Jane of 'ull
Date: 12 Apr 08 - 08:36 AM

Does anyone know of any St George's Day celebrations coming up in the Yorkshire area? THere was one in Beverley last year I believe, does anyone know if there will be another one in Beverley this year?

Ta, Jane

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: GUEST,The Greyt Hound
Date: 15 Apr 08 - 09:28 AM

Yes there is an excellent one of April 20th in Danby Village Hall. There are some excellent local and national artists on including Wendy Arroswmith, Brother Crow and the excellent Jackie Oates. Here is a link to the website for more information.

www.festivalonthemoor.co.uk

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: Sir Roger de Beverley
Date: 15 Apr 08 - 11:12 AM

The Saggy Bottom Boys are playing at the Fusion Bar in Beverley on April 23rd - does that count?

R

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: Willa
Date: 15 Apr 08 - 01:19 PM

Hi Jane

last year St George's day fell on a Monday, and so the celebration took place as part of the 'Not The White Horse Folk Club''s Monday evening, several of the dancers/musicians being regulars there.

Since it falls on a Wednesday this year I think there'll be some 'goings on' as part of 'hissyfit and Friends' at Cottingham Live.

Don't think you've paid us a visit yet?

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: Leadfingers
Date: 15 Apr 08 - 04:50 PM

And DONT forget it is Bill Shakes bithday too !!

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: Fidjit
Date: 16 Apr 08 - 04:44 PM

I have a dental appointment that day.

"And in came the doctor . . . . . " etc.

Chas

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: Forsh
Date: 16 Apr 08 - 08:25 PM

"The Saggy Bottom Boys are playing at the Fusion Bar in Beverley"
Now THAT is a lyric!

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: Bill S from Adelaide
Date: 17 Apr 08 - 10:11 AM

Maybe a bit far to go but Perth Morrismen will be at the Moon and Sixpence till the Hobgoblin runs out, though we may move to the GK Abbott.

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: Mr Happy
Date: 17 Apr 08 - 10:35 AM

St. George's Day is celebrated by several nations of which Saint George is the patron saint, including Catalonia (Spain), England, Portugal, Georgia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Macedonia and the Gora.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_George%27s_Day

Having read through this thread & wiki article, I can't find mention of the purpose of the celebration,

Anyone know?

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: Les in Chorlton
Date: 17 Apr 08 - 10:39 AM

Perhaps it could a celebration of the "Twinning" and mutual celebration of sisterhood and brotherhood across these many and varied collections of people?

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 Apr 08 - 04:32 PM

Herga Mummers will be performing at the Queen's Head in Pinner on Sunday 20 April.

Kitty

Subject: RE: St George's Day celebrations?
From: GUEST,John from Elsie`s Band
Date: 18 Apr 08 - 11:12 AM

Isn`t it a disgrace that, once again, our capital, London, will not be officially celebrating our Patron Saint and it will be left to private functions in pubs and clubs carry the flag?
On your bike, Ken!!