Remembrance Day has always been a time for the nation to come together. As we commemorate those who fought for our freedom, it’s a chance to embrace our history and show our respect for those who help in times of hardship. With Covid-19 regulations in place across the UK, this year’s Remembrance day will be… Read more »
It’s been an extraordinary 2020 so far, in more ways than one. But despite all the change and all the uncertainty, there are two things that haven’t changed in the slightest. First of all, Summer’s here, and we’re loving the out-of-door time that brings with it. Second, as humans – we just love a chance… Read more »
So whilst it may feel like the dust has only just settled from the nation’s VE Day 75th Anniversary celebrations, it’s nearly time to do it all again……And why not?? With fears of a dreaded second wave of Covid-19 all around us, we could all do with a dose of safe, distracting fun whilst paying… Read more »
So after 3 long months, it’s back!…Premier League football (amongst other leagues) restarted last week after seemingly-endless rumblings, meetings, accusations and debate. For a live sport-starved nation, this was fantastically-welcome news! March 9th saw the last Premier League football action in the UK when Aston Villa were thrashed 4-0 by Leicester City before it was… Read more »
A Different Kind of War… In the midst of the current global Covid-19 pandemic, society is reeling and striving valiantly to adapt to all the new regulations, alongside the numerous limitations and restrictions on our usual way of life. The economy will inevitably take a huge battering from the events, and phrases like ‘lockdown fever’… Read more »
These are strange times. There can’t be much doubt about that. The Covid-19 pandemic is truly a global one, the likes of which most of us feel we would only ever see in a Hollywood movie. Everything feels unprecedented. Non-essential travel is banned, barely everything is closed and we must all work from home where… Read more »
For people all over the world, St Patrick’s Day is a time to get jolly and break out the shamrock flags. For those unfamiliar or those who’ve taken the festivities a little too far, it’s a confusing sea of green. Never fear, we at The Flag Shop have got all you need to know… Read more »
Each year, on the first Friday of March, the Women’s World Day of Prayer takes place. If you haven’t yet heard of this event, we’ll be taking a little look at the when, how, and why so that you can get ready. And if you have already celebrated WDP in the past, we’ve got everything… Read more »
LGBT Pride Month officially kicks off in June but here at The Flag Shop, we’re always planning our celebrations ahead of time! Each year, we get excited about finding the best & most colourful ways to help support those taking part in LGBT events across the country, to show our support and…well, because they’re… Read more »
Yes, it’s still over 3 years away—but that hasn’t stopped the 2022 Qatar World Cup from being a huge talking point already. If you’re wondering what it’s going to be like waving your World Flag in the Gulf desert, so are we frankly! Ever since FIFA’s 2010 announcement that the desert state will host the… Read more »
