St. George's Day 2009

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Dear Kevin

Freedom of Information request (MGLA010309-9360)

Thank you for your email, which was received by the Greater London Authority on 1st March.

Our response to your request is as follows:

1.What plans does the Mayor and the Greater London Authority to celebrate St George's Day in 2009 in England's capital City, including of flying England's flag the Cross of St George?

The GLA is supporting a number of free family events in 2009 to mark the occasion of St George's Day. These include a major concert in Trafalgar Square on Saturday 25 April with the theme 'Contemporary music - English roots' and Shakespeare's Birthday Party at the Globe, Bankside on Sunday 19 April. The concert will feature performances by acclaimed folk and contemporary music artists and the event at the Globe will celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's sonnets. Also, City Hall will fly the flag of St George on the day.

Full details of this year's events will be announced later in March and will be available on the GLA website: www.london.gov.uk

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Yours sincerely

Brian Oakaby
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Dear Sir or Madam,

What plans does the Mayor and the Greater London Authority to
celebrate St. George's Day in 2009 in England's capital city,
including of flying England's flag the Cross of St. George?

Thank you for your time.

Yours faithfully,

Kevin Wells

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