Happy St George’s Day!
Today is the day of St. George, patron saint of England. We live in a diverse and inclusive society, and it’s only appropriate to celebrate all the elements that make up our society, including the English traditions. These days, definitions of Englishness might well include a chicken tikka masala as well as a pint of real ale (indeed, I’m a fan of both!), but it’s entirely appropriate that we take time to celebrate England and Englishness, however we choose to do so.
This Sunday, there’s a St. George’s Day Parade in Manchester, starting at 11:30am in Park View Community School, Miles Platting. John Leech has more details. Further, the Manchester Lib Dems are calling for St. George’s Day to be a Bank Holiday.
However you celebrate the day, I hope you have a great one!
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