St George's Day: Celebrating the saint

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St George's Day has steadily raised its profile in recent years, thanks in large part to Bedford brewer Charles Wells which has run campaigns to give...

St George's Day has steadily raised its profile in recent years, thanks in large part to Bedford brewer Charles Wells which has run campaigns to give the occasion bank holiday status and in the process attach its Bombardier premium ale brand to the event.

While St Patrick's Day is still a bigger party at most pubs, the St George's opportunity is definitely there, especially this year when April 23 falls on a Sunday. According to the latest results from thePublican.com's poll more than six in 10 licensees will be celebrating.

You could even use the day for a trial run of your World Cup activity - break out the St George's flags and show that 1966 final one more time! Ideas for theming your Sunday lunchtime menu were featured on the site last week and if you're looking for more inspiration go to Charles Wells' special website www.thevalueofstgeorge.com. And why not extend the occasion further with a quiz? All you need do is include a themed round and quiz company Pawprint has supplied some questions.

St George's Day quiz round

Which British monarch instigated the George Cross & George Medal? (George VI)
Which figure in Greek mythology slew Medusa and allegedly inspired the image of George & the Dragon? (Perseus)
On the bonnet of whose Rolls Royce does a figure of George & the Dragon replace the standard Spirit of Ecstasy? (The Queen)
St George's is the principle port and capital of which Caribbean island, invaded by the US in 1983? (Grenada)
Which sea around the British Isles is linked to the Atlantic by the St George's channel? (The Irish Sea)
Which playwright died on St George's Day 1616, his 52nd birthday? (William Shakespeare)
Which Mediterranean island is known as the George Cross Island after its population was collectively awarded the medal in 1942? (Malta)
Which Carry On star played the role of George Russell opposite Peggy Mount's Gabrielle Drago in the 60s sit-com George and the Dragon? (Sid James)
Which daily newspaper has on its title banner a crusader with the cross of St George on his shield? (The Daily Express)
Britain's oldest ally in Europe, which other country has St George as its patron saint? (Portugal)

Tie break: In which century was St George martyred? (The 4th)

For more information about Pawprint's general or themed quizzes contact Ric Cooper on 01903 714121 or email evpnaqfuneba@ubgznvy.pb.hx