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St Georges Day is approaching quickly, this year it will be marked by a special event according to the Michael Corley of the Coventry Telegraph;

PATRIOTS are being urged to ring in St George’s Day with a bell during a day of music and street theatre in Coventry.

The dragon-slaying patron saint will be celebrated while two armies clash amid the hustle and bustle of the Lower Precinct on Thursday April 23 from 12-2pm.

The event will begin with Punch and Judy shows, and local folk band Four In a Bar, who’ll perform their quintessentially English blend of music with dancing.

All those planning to attend are urged to bring a bell.

The music and mayhem will be followed by a pitched battle between the Knights and the Dragon Heads.
Swords will cross, a maiden will be kidnapped, and a cyber battle will ensue.

The council’s deputy leader, councillor Kevin Foster, said: “This year’s event will be very different from those in the past and is aimed to be a memorable celebration of our patron saints day.

“The event is called ‘Our Bit of England’ and as well as the traditional dragon-slaying, we will also be celebrating the rich diversity of Coventry today. So bring all the family and a bell to join in the fun.”

For more information contact Gemma Davies on 024 7683 2479, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit www.coventry.gov.uk/stgeorgesday (Source: Coventry Telegraph - Day of music and theatre for St George's Day in Coventry by Michael Corley)