St George's Day - tomorrow

Don't forget, it's St George's Day tomorrow.

Wear your red and white with pride.

The Kids of Today

Little Fink went back to school this week.The weather has been beautiful so the children were allowed to go and play on the football field. As the boys were playing football in the middle of the field, they came across a dead hedgehog. Did they run screaming to the teachers? No they named it, "David Beckham" and carried on playing!
Little Fink will be starting a new club tonight, "Diving" she is very excited! I am ....very tired, she has so many clubs I hardly know if we're coming or going! Monday = Drama club and Cubs, Tuesday = Trampolining, Wednesday = Horse-riding, Thursday = Art club and diving (not at the same time!).
I'm nervous as today I have my first test on the coursework I have learned. I'm trying to pass the Medical Terminology 3 course, everytime I study, I think I've learned loads, only to find some of the information I knew has leaked out and been replaced by the new stuff. My brain appears to be full!
St George's Day on Friday, wear red if you're proud to be English. We're off to Wrest Park on Sunday to enjoy the festivities (and to see the lovely St George on his white charger - I luv 'im!)

Happy St George's Day - God Save The Queen

Today I...

hung a huge flag at the front door.

Wore white trousers and shirt and red shoes and cardigan.

Donned a little St George's flag in my lapel.

Was given a Happy St Georges Day card from The Oracle.

Discussed the relevance of patriotic celebrations with the South African bus driver.

Adorned Laura with red and white ribbons to her aerial.

Happy Gt George's Day all.

"And did those feet, in ancient time, walk upon England's mountains green? etc etc

St George's Day Reminder

There is only a week to go before St George's Day.

It's easy to remember 2-3-4

23rd day of the 4th month

(Remember it - there will be a test)

The Finks will be off to Wrest Park to enjoy the St George's Day festivities - the above pic was taken there last year. Little Fink will also be taking part in the annual Scout Promise Renewal in the local Park which is held on or around St George's Day.

"Cry 'God' for Harry, England and Saint George"

On Saturday we went to Wrest Park in Bedfordshire to enjoy the St Georges Day pageant. What a lovely place and beautiful gardens. The pageant was great, celebrating all things English. There were people dressed in medieval costume, Victorians, fire-eaters, jesters, St George in shining armour (what a dishy guy), Lancers, Redcoats, circus training and stalls selling everything from gemstones to furs. We took Little Fink's pal LMI with us and they couldn't tear themselves away from the circus skills arena. Little Fink learned to walk on stilts and LMI loved moving around on the little clown wheels. Mr Fink had a go at plate spinning and I got some further instruction on how to toss a Diablo (Google it!). We also enjoyed playing some medieval children's games like quoits, shuffle board and castles. There was a smashing play involving the children telling the story of Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar. The highlight being the battle of St George and the Dragon (the poor chap in the dragon costume could hardly walk - bless him!), St Goerge appeared in his shining steel armour on a dashing white horse - wonderful. The weather could have been kinder but it didn't dampen our spirits. What a lovely way to celebrate the National Day (on Wednesday).

Cry, "God for Harry, St George and England"!

It's easy to remember, 2 - 3 - 4.

23rd of the 4th month. St George's Day. One thing I am passionate about and that's pride in what I think this country should hold as it's values. Marking England's saint's day is one of them. I take this so seriously that when the little kids come knocking at Halloween, I ask them 3 questions before they get their sweets, one of the questions is when is St George's Day? If they get it wrong - no sweets.

So how will I be marking the day? On Saturday I will hopefully be going to Wrest Park for some St George's Day celebrations and a pageant. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/conEvent.1477 On Sunday, Little Fink will be marching with the Scouts from the local park to the Town Hall for their St Georges Day Parade. Mr Fink and I will march along behind. On the day itself, I will cover my car and front door in St George's flags. I will wear red and white to work and have my St Georges flag badge on. Short of paining myself red and white, I think I've done my bit.

Will you mark the day?