St George's Day Sunday 23rd April 2017

Problem
How do you spell George and how do I remember. What to do? Where to go?

Answers
Spelling George
I keep mis-typing George and the word is highlighted by typo checkers. Easy to remember, the e is attached to the g to make a soft sound like a J.

Flying Flags
St George's Day is the day to find and dust off a St George's Day or England flag, which is a red cross on a white background, beloved by football team supporters. The flag forms part of the Union Jack. If you've spent money on a flag previously, now is the time to get more value for your money by using it again.

Where to get one? Kiosks all over London will be selling flags.

Buying Flags and Bargains
Supermarkets also stock flags, small ones for your hand, larger flags to attach to cars, big banners, and face paints. A day or two later the leftover flags will be sold off by supermarkets, at first a ten per cent reduction, then maybe more.

You can also buy flags and face make up from party shops. Party shops online have a huge selection.

How to fly flags
Most hand held flags are fixed correctly. If you are flying flags you have to fly them correctly. Make sure you hoist it all the way up. A flag at half mast is a sign of mourning, generally for the death of royalty or national tragedy. At sea an upside down (Union Jack) flag is a signal requesting help, indicating a disaster.

How do you know which was is up for a Union Jack? Ask a boy scout.

Beef Lunches
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