York Racecourse’s Spring Meeting takes place on Saturday 22nd May this year.
Join in the first weekend racing fixture of the year at York Racecourse and enjoy a relaxed (and hopefully sunny!) day with the opportunity to experience true quality horseracing. Continue reading 22nd May 2010 | York Racecourse | Spring Meeting
York Racecourse’s opening event of the horseracing season starts with the Dante Meeting which is referred to as the May Festival Weekend at many other racecourses. Continue reading 12th to 14th May 2010 | York Racecourse | Dante Meeting May Festival Weekend
Origins of Europe Day
The origins of Europe Day and the European Union came about through a desire to create economic prosperity and ensure peace and unity in Europe.
There are in fact two separate Europe Days: one established by the Council of Europe on the date of its anniversary on 5th May 1949, and the second created on May 9th by the European Union, also known as Schuman Day.
This date marks the first step towards a single Europe and was taken against the backdrop of a divided continent and the threat of a third world war. Continue reading Origins of Europe Day | Sunday May 9th 2010
International Firefighters’ Day – 4th May 2010
International Firefighters’ Day is often used as an opportunity to create fire awareness, when simulations allow members of the community to make an escape through smoke filled rooms, manoeuvre their way through a fire safety obstacle course, or take part in hose demonstrations.
Above all, International Firefighters’ Day is a day when people across the world can unite in respect and support for the Firefighters. For as the founder, Lt JJ Edmondson says, “In the fire service, we fight together against one common enemy – fire – no matter what country we come from, what uniform we wear or what language we speak.” Continue reading Be Aware: International Firefighters’ Day | Tuesday May 4th 2010
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Looking for a wedding exhibition that puts you in touch with 70+ very exclusive wedding suppliers from across the North of England?
Then look no further – the Wedding and Lifestyle Spring Brides, two day consumer show, takes place at The Great Yorkshire Showground on 9th & 10th October 2010
http://www.weddingandlifestyle.co.uk/
Continue reading York and North Yorkshire Wedding Fayres 2010