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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St. Patrick’s Day 2010
Wednesday 17th March 2010, across the North East!
Here are a number of events being held to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2010:
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