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St George's Day
There is a call to arms for England's gentlemen to step forward and claim their right to a day of celebration.
Just one little click is all that is needed to move things forward.
St. George is the patron saint of England! His emblem, a red cross on a white background, is the flag of England! Adopted by Richard the Lion heart it was brought to England in the 12th century.
St. George's Day is on April 23rd, so, in a sense, this is England's National Day but unlike other countries, England does not have a celebration to mark this occasion!
This could and should change!
We believe in wearing our colours with pride.
On St. George's Day, At Twickenham, At Lord's, In the pub,
At the European Championship and much much more...
VOTE NOW! www.stgeorgesday.com/voting.asp
Futher information on Tony Bennett and his St.Georges Day trial
High Court Judge Michael Supperstone QC - "agrees with magistrates that 23rd April was not special because there was no national celebrations and it was not a Bank Holiday."
High Court Rules: Magistrates can rule St George’s Day not to be a “special occasion”.
Tony Bennett, 47, the Licensee of The Otter in Thorpe Marriott, Norfolk, wanted the 23 April recognized as a national holiday. Norwich magistrates had refused to grant him an hours’ extension last April for St George’s Day ruling that it was not a “special occasion”.
On Monday, 28th November, the High Court turned down his request for a judicial review to get the day declared as a special occasion.
Quoted Shakespeare
Neil Addison, representing the landlord in court on Monday, told the judge that the magistrates had acted “perversely and illogically” in deciding that St George’s Day was not special.
“St George is the patron saint of England and has been recognized as such since mediaeval times. Mr Bennett did not invent St George’s Day.” Quoting from Shakespeare’s Henry V, he said the King had inspired his army with the phrase: “Cry God for Harry, England and St George.”
He added St George’s Day events were organized throughout England and the Department of Media, Culture and Sport had instructed Councils and other public bodies to fly St George’s cross flags on 23 April.
The Judge
Deputy High Court Judge Michael Supperstone QC said there was “no basis” for Mr Bennett challenging the decision of the magistrates, adding the case was “hypothetical” anyway as the law had since changed with the introduction of the new legislation governing 24-hour drinking.
He agreed with Norwich magistrates that 23 April was not special because there was no national celebrations and it was not a Bank Holiday.
Vote NOW! www.stgeorgesday.com/voting.asp
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For more information email us at TonyBennettStory@stgeorgesday.com
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