Kids urged to try new activities during St George's Day Celebrations

Published on 22-04-2010

Summary: St George's Day celebrations could give children the option to try new activities.

Youngsters may be given the chance to try new activities at a St George's Day celebration in Leicester.

Family activities, live music and food and drink will be on offer in the three-day festival, the Leicester Mercury reports.

On the opening day (April 23rd), children will be able to watch dance and poetry performances along with a battle between St George and the dragon at 12:00 BST.

The lord mayor of Leicester councillor Roger Blackmore stated in the publication: "It's one of Leicester's great strengths that we celebrate all kinds of festivals in all kinds of communities."

Jewry Wall Museum will have activities laid on for the Saturday and on Sunday hundreds of cubs and scout will walk through the city centre.

Children in Ilford will also get the chance to try new activities when the town hosts a St George's Day celebration this Saturday, where kids will be encouraged to join in with dance activities.

Posted by Clara Gasper

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