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Patron Saint of England, St George is celebrated on Monday 23rd of April... So come guys .... Don't forget to get out your St George Cross flags. Hang them from your windows and cars with pride! Gaynor :-)

That's so true Glenbo... I feel exactly the same Gaynor

i think its a shame people have to be reminded that its St Georges day, but they'll be the first in the que for the guiness on paddys day

my brother-in-law, actually books the day off work and goes to the pub for the day. My father-in-law runs a pub and he actually decorates it with flags

That's great - more people should do it - I think personally it should be a Bank Holiday. Gaynor

my flag will be out as usual ,my daughters nursery is having a big bash for it .dressing up and party .we should all do it .just waiting to see if our council do it .

I'll have the flags out.......and I'll be wearing a red rose buttonhole. Our club are having 'Red & White' dance on Saturday to mark not only St George's Day, but also the Queen's birthday. There will be flags and red roses galore............ Reg

And it's MY birthday too. Chris

Though I was born and raised in Wales I have always celebrated St Georges day as my dad was English. Jax xx

3 cheers for Saint George,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and England Hip Hip Hooray Hip Hip Hooray Hip Hip Hooray :-) yes my house and car will be decked out with the CoSG

http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/culture/stgeorge.jsp This site gives details of the celebrations in London - for St George and for Shakespeare whose death anniversary in 1616 is on the 23rd and who, according to some, was born on the 23rd

As its my birthday, i'll be celebrating in style...lol

Yup it's my Birthday too on 23rd April :-))) but I think it's important to celebrate St George Gaynor

I agree.. i think it should be a bank holiday and not just because of my birthday!!!.. its about time we were allowed to be patriotic..

Well said Karrie :-)

23rd April. Hi everyone, I read your threads everyday and often have a good laff, but very seldom add to any of them, but as you are talking about my birthday I'll add one. Yes, Maid Marion, Shakespeare was born and died on the 23rd , but Reg, I think the Queen's real birthday is 21st and she has another official one later on sometime.-- It's also Shirley Temples' birthday, anyone remember her? Good Ship Lollipop and all that. She was really famous when I was little. I always wanted ringlets like hers. Used to go to school in our brownie or guide or scout uniforms, wore them very proudly too. Jean. P.S. Happy Birthday to everyone else sharing my big day, hope you've got the day off work!

Hubby & I have both taken the day off work.. not sure where we are going to go for the day though...

Jean If you read my posting, you will see that our dance is on Saturday..........the date being...............!!!!!!!!!! I know quite well when the Queen's actual birthday is, also that she has an 'official' version in the summer................ Reg

My D.I.L. birthday-and they just split up-horrid-but I got her some lovely lights for her decking-just know she will love them-Happy Mandy's Day. Bless.

St George is nothing if not multi-cultural. He is patron saint of (deep breath): Aragon, Catalonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Palestine, Portugal, Germany, and Greece. As well as: Soldiers, Archers, Cavalry and Chivalry, Farmers and Field workers, Riders and Saddlers. What a guy!!