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Europe Day – 9th May 2010The name of Europe has its origins in Greek mythology and the seduction of the beautiful Phoenician, Europa, on the isle of Crete by the god Zeus who disguised himself as a white bull.
Centuries of bitter wars and conflicts later, Europe Day was founded to commemorate the continent’s unification and is celebrated enthusiastically by most of the member states that make up the European Union. Possibly the only country where the Day is not embraced with gusto is in Britain, where signs emblazoned with the words ‘To Europe’, point across the channel in the continent’s general direction as though it’s a separate entity and nothing to do with the UK at all! Read the full story »
The Origin of IFFD
International Firefighters’ Day was the brainchild of JJ Edmondson, a volunteer Firefighter in the Clyde-Cardinia Fire Brigade in the Country Fire Authority of Victoria, Australia.
After five fellow Firefighters died trying to save …
SAY IT WITH FLOWERS THIS MOTHER’S DAY
Luxury Antiques Weekend at Linden Hall in Northumberland
Friday 12 – Sunday 14 March 2010
Newcastle Easter School Holidays 2010 Week Two
Newcastle Easter School Holidays 2010 Week One
Newcastle Easter Weekend 2010
Youth clubs in Newcastle upon Tyne
For the young people who grow up and live in the city, Newcastle and Tyneside is a great place to be; with a great number of youth clubs in …
Earth Day: 22 April 2010
Forty years ago people had a very different attitude towards the earth: in 1970 huge, gas guzzling cars were preferred as a status symbol, nuclear energy was shrouded in mystery, the …
One thing about developing this spoken word website is my own personal discovery of lesser known yet most accomplished writers.
The Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne
The Theatre Royal is one of the most famous and well known theatres in Newcastle and the Tyne and Wear area, owing to its rich history and amazing shows.
The Theatre Royal …
Last Friday night I was eagerly awaiting confirmation of our inclusion in this years ‘Top 50 Coffee Shops’ in The Independent.