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  1. Northamptonshire Day - October 25th

    Northamptonshire Day - October 25th
    Every proud Northamptonshire resident should be flying their county flag high on 25th October - Northamptonshire Day. This celebrated day is a relatively new affair, with the flag being raised above the county hall for the first time in October 2014. Northampton celebrates is County Day on 25th October, which is also the feast day of St Crispin. Saints Crispin...
  2. Slovenia vs England - World Cup 2018 Qualifier

    Slovenia vs England - World Cup 2018 Qualifier
    The qualifiers for the Russia World Cup 2018 continue for England with an away match to Slovenia. The Three Lions did the job needed against Malta with a rather drab 2-0 win but will come away happy to keep the 100% record of two wins out of two, and with a perfect record against Slovenia in previous meetings (four wins...
  3. Northern Ireland vs San Marino - World Cup 2018 Qualifiers

    Northern Ireland vs San Marino - World Cup 2018 Qualifiers
    With one point in the bag after a draw with the Czech Republic, Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland will be confident of adding three more points with a win against minnows San Marino in their next World Cup 2018 qualifier. The teams have met twice in the past resulting in emphatic wins for the Green Army of Ireland. Kick off Sat...
  4. Scotland vs Lithuania - World Cup 2018 Qualifiers

    Scotland vs Lithuania - World Cup 2018 Qualifiers
    Gordon Strachan’s men kicked off their World Cup 2018 campaign with a convincing 5-1 drubbing of Malta so will be riding high going into the second World Cup qualifier against Lithuania. The Tartan Army are firm favourites to make it two out of two wins; they have clashed with Lithuania on eight previous occasions with five wins to the Scots...
  5. England vs Malta – World Cup 2018 Qualifiers

    England vs Malta – World Cup 2018 Qualifiers
    As England wave goodbye to Big Sam after his 67 day stint as Manager, the St George faithful will now look forward to a new era under the (temporary) watch of Gareth Southgate. Seen by many as a 'man of the English FA', England under 21 coach Southgate will be keen to stamp his own mark on the national team...
  6. Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day
    Thanksgiving Day in America is a public holiday, celebrated yearly on the fourth Thursday In November. The origins of Thanksgiving Day can be traced back to the Plymouth Feast of 1621 when the Pilgrims, having landed in 1620 and established a settlement in Plymouth, Massachusetts, gave thanks and praise for a good harvest. The Pilgrims and Puritans carried the tradition...
  7. Austria vs Wales - World Cup 2018 Qualifiers

    Austria vs Wales - World Cup 2018 Qualifiers
    A rampant Wales will go into their next World Cup 2018 qualifying match with one win already under the belt after thumping Moldova 4-0.  This time they will be facing a far tougher test against Marcel Koller's Austria who will also fancy their chances of a victory after beating Georgia 2-1 in their first qualifying match. Austria are firm favourites...
  8. Oktoberfest

    Oktoberfest
    OKTOBERFEST – despite its name – begins in the third weekend of September and lasts until the first Sunday in October. OKTOBERFEST began in 1810. Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on 12th October 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to the festivities which lasted five days. Anniversary celebrations were held annually from then onwards...
  9. Euro 2020 Launch

    Euro 2020 Launch
    In London, on the 21st September 2016 Euro 2020 was formally launched. FA Chairman Greg Clarke, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan were all present at the launch which will see the semi-finals AND final played at Wembley, London. Euro 2020 will be the 60th anniversary of the UEFA European Championship and to mark this...
  10. Armistice Day

    Armistice Day
    REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Remembrance Sunday is a day for the nation to remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. “ When I was growing up I can remember wearing a poppy for a few weeks around November time. I didn’t understand why we wore them, just that you did! I didn’t  understand what Remembrance...

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