George and the Dragon
The story tells how a dragon had made its nest in the spring that supplied the people of Silene (probably Cyrene) in Libya, to whom a daily sacrifice of a beautiful maiden had to be made.
As the supply of eligible females dwindled, the only one available was the King of Egypt’s daughter. When St George heard of her plight, he rode to her rescue and fought a long and hard battle with the dragon, during which
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Sport Relief Events
Founded by the BBC in 2002 in association with the charity Comic Relief, Sport Relief brings together famous faces from the worlds of sport and entertainment to help vulnerable people everywhere.
In the past we’ve witnessed amazing feats and challenges on TV: events in 2002 took a surprise swing when a tennis match was televised live between Ilie Nastase, Alistair McGowan, Pat Cash and none other than the UK’s prime minister at the time, Tony Blair.
He went on to win four sets to one!
In 2006 Chris Evans, Nick Faldo and Gary Lineker took part in a hilarious pitching competition on the roof of the TV studio, when
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Celebrating St Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day – or Paddy’s Day as it’s fondly known – became a National Holiday of Ireland, Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland and Public Holiday in the Irish Republic in 1903, though it had been celebrated for many years.
It is also a day for religious observance, for attending mass, spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide, being first placed on the liturgical calendar in the Catholic Church in the early 17th century: to more secular folk, Saint Patrick’s Day is better known for its parades in major cities like Dublin, Belfast, New York, London and Sydney, with marching bands, elaborate
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Newcastle Racecourse, Gosforth Park
Newcastle Racecourse is set in the 812 acre Gosforth Park Estate, just three miles north of Newcastle city centre.
Being a part of Northern Racing, the Newcastle Racecourse has become part of the largest private owned group of racecourses in the country; the racecourse hosts thirty meetings annually as well as
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Museums in Newcastle upon Tyne
There are a number of interesting museums in the city of Newcastle open to visitors of all ages.
Here are a few of the museums that Newcastle has to offer:
Discovery Museum
The Discovery Museum is located in Blandford Square
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