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Let us know what your doing for St Georges day. What events are taking place in your area?

well my local council has came up trumps again ive been told im not allowed to display my St Georges day flag incase it offends other ethnic people in my area as i live in a very over run muslim community...

Sunderland Libraries will be hosting a variety of activities and events to celebrate England’s patron saint, St George.

Writer, musician and historian, Keith Gregson will be visiting the City Library and Arts Centre from 1.30pm – 2pm to sing songs and demonstrate some traditional morris dancing that showcases our English heritage. From 2pm, Keith will be taking part in a story telling session with children from Valley, although the session is open to anyone with young children. Road Primary School

In addition to Keith’s traditional tales, Kay Alderson will be giving a demonstration of how to create English roses using sugar crafts from 3pm – 4pm. Everybody is welcome, however booking is essential and tickets can be collected at the City Library and Arts Centre.

Sunderland Libraries will not only be paying tribute to St George on the day of his death, but there will also be a display in the City Library and Arts Centre that acknowledges one of England’s greatest playwrights William Shakespeare, who also died on April 23. The library will also have a small display, which showcases a few items which are symbolic to England.

i hope you all have a great day and also i hope all members have there St Georges flags on show, our country our right to fly the flag

i hope you all have a great day and also i hope all members have there St Georges flags on show, our country our right to fly the flag