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Black Friday Weekend Deals
November 24, 2016
Black Friday Deals from the ITM Games Group -Including treasure hunt tickets, book offer and free downloads.
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Category: Calendar Events – Misc
Bonfire Night
November 5, 2016
Enjoy bonfire night, by Royal command. … More Bonfire Night
International Buy a Priest a Beer Day
September 9, 2016
When my friend, a vicar’s daughter who is also the wife of a vicar, sent me details of International Buy a Priest a Beer Day I thought it was a joke. But no, this is a real day. It takes place annually on September 9. On this festive day, the faithful all over the world take their priests … More International Buy a Priest a Beer Day
London Craft Beer Festival
July 20, 2016
“A celebration of great beers, passionate brewers, and a true beer city.” The London Craft Beer Festival takes place in London in August and in Bristol in September. Discover world class craft beer from independent breweries. Enjoy a drink with great music and amazing food. Tickets give you entry, unlimited small pours and even a festival glass. The fun takes … More London Craft Beer Festival
Happy Father’s Day
June 19, 2016
Happy Father’s Day
Making Father’s Day an official holiday
June 15, 2016
Attempts were made to make Father’s Day an official holiday by introducing a bill to Congress in 1913. It was approved by US President Woodrow Wilson, however, Congress worried that the new holiday would be too commercialized and so defeated two attempts to formally recognize the holiday. Stopping just short of issuing a national proclamation, … More Making Father’s Day an official holiday
Where did Father’s Day start?
June 13, 2016
Some people cite the a church sermon made in West Virginia, USA in 1908 in memory of 362 men killed in explosions at the Fairmont Coal Company mines. However, this was intended as a commemoration, not an annual holiday. Credit for the annual celebration is more usually attributed to Mrs Sonora Dodd. Mrs. Dodd’s mother had … More Where did Father’s Day start?
Celebrating Shakespeare
April 23, 2016
William Shakespeare was born on 23 April and died on his birthday in 1616. To mark the 400th anniversary of his death there are a number of commemorations taking place. The Complete Walk This weekend Shakespeare’s Globe has organised a celebration of Shakespeare’s plays called The Complete Walk. There will be 37 specially-made 10 minute films … More Celebrating Shakespeare
Happy 90th Birthday
April 21, 2016
Today is the Queen’s 90th birthday Today the Queen becomes the first British monarch to reach 90 and become a nonagenarian. There are a number of official events starting in May to mark The Queen’s 90th birthday. Thursday 12 – Sunday 15 May: The Queen and Members of the Royal Family will attend a pageant … More Happy 90th Birthday
Queen’s 90th birthday
April 8, 2016
The Queen celebrates two birthdays Each year the Queen celebrates her actual birthday (21 April) and her official birthday (a Saturday in June). Why two dates? When the monarch’s actual birthday is not in the summer, an official date is selected to mark the Sovereigns’ birthday. For example although King Edward VII was born on 9 November, his official … More Queen’s 90th birthday