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 and around the city, offering the young a refuge at the end of a day of school, where they can meet their friends and enjoy a game or two!
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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 Apollo space mission was still being launched to the moon and the US was preoccupied with the conflict in Vietnam.
In comparison to the 21st century, many politicians regarded environmental issues as a less pressing concern.
In actual fact, a grassroots movement was gaining momentum across the country,
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It’s St Patrick’s Day party time again!
Wednesday, March 17th, will see people from all over the UK heading down to pubs and bars for a mid week party to raise a pint of the beloved black stuff in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. Thousands of pub owners will be decorating their interiors with those famous black, white & green decorations and gearing up for the ultimate St Patrick’s Day party of the new decade.
Celebrate the first St Patrick’s Day of the new decade in style by trying a Guinness Black Velvet cocktail or impress your mates down the pub with some St Patrick’s Day facts & stats, plus tips on how to enjoy the perfect pint of Guinness!
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Easter: 2 April – 5 April 2010
For many people living in the UK, Easter is a double bank holiday during which it’s possible to scoff loads of chocolate eggs.
In some parts of the country, people roll hard-boiled eggs down a hill or indulge in a bit of Egg Jarping, a contest that involves smashing an opponent’s egg to smithereens.
Strange though it may seem, these rather eccentric traditions, including the egg-laying bunny, are inextricably linked with pagan tradition and the Christian Church.
World Health Day – 7th April 2010
Urbanization is an inevitable part of the future but with it comes a host of problems related to health, including the pollution of the environment, ensuring a safe water supply, escalating violence, prevention of diseases and consequences of physical inactivity on the population. Typically, these factors have
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Palm Sunday: 28 March 2010
Palm Sunday is a day of celebration and solemnity remembering Jesus Christ’s triumphal procession into Jerusalem in the week before his trial and crucifixion. It is a moveable feast that takes place on the Sunday of the Holy Week that precedes Easter, and in 2010 falls on 28th March.
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