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CityLife's guide to St George's Day

Altrincham plans to Raise The Flag, while Stockport enjoys a tea dance

FREE fish and chips, a tea dance, a bring-and-buy sale and a golf competition are just a few of the good old English activities taking place around Manchester this week to celebrate St George's Day (Thursday, April 23).

There will even be a performance by Stockport Recorder College, reaching musical heights you never dreamed of in your childhood when playing that obligatory English school instrument...

St George's Tea Dance
Stockport Town Hall
Wednesday, April 22
With refreshments and a charity raffle. New dancers and groups welcome.
Admission £1.80. Afternoon event. Edward Street, SK1 3XE.
More information: 0845 833 0971 or www.stockporttownhall.org.uk/prog_dances.asp.

Free Fish Suppers!
Harry's Fish 'n' Chips, Moston
Thursday, April 23
Fish and chips will be exchanged for donations to the New Children's Hospital Appeal.
Open 11:30am to 2pm; 4:30pm to 7pm.
More information: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1109202_free_fish_for_st_georges.

Raising The Flag For St George
Altrincham Town Hall
Thursday, April 23
Ceremony featuring the Altrincham Court Leet and Stretford Band.
12:30pm.
More information: www.trafford.gov.uk/news/press/details.asp?ID=1626.

Charity Golf Event
Altrincham Golf Course
Thursday, April 23
After last year's successful event, Altrincham Golf Course has decided to work with Trafford Leisure Trust again to raise money for charity. All proceeds of the event (after expenses) will go to Francis House Children's Hospice.
More information: eastisbest2001@hotmail.com or 07501 466 972.

St George's Day Party
Last Orders Pub, Middleton
Thursday, April 23
Hopes to be "the biggest St George's Day party Middleton has ever seen - a proper English pub, with proper English music and English fayre".
18 Middleton Gardens, M24 4DF.
More information: dot2895@yahoo.com or 0161 643 7066.

A Gala For St George
Stockport Town Hall
Friday, April 24
Organised by the Mayor Of Stockport's Charity Committee and featuring English music. Compered by Peter Wheeler, with Byron Jones on the Wurlitzer Organ, Werneth Choir, soprano Victoria Wilson, Stockport Youth Orchestra String Sectin, violist Jennifer Pyke, Stockport Recorder College and Crystal Chords - GM Ladies A Capella Harmony Chorus.
Tickets £7.50. 7:30pm.
More information: 0845 833 0973 or mayors.office@stockport.gov.uk.

St George's Weekend At The Old Hall
Tatton Park
Saturday and Friday, April 25 and 26
Watch St George and the Archers Of England in hand-to-hand combat, marvel at flaming arrows in the sky, follow the dragon trail and enjoy lots of old English activities - such as Punch and Judy and morris dancing. There will also be traditional food.
11am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). Tickets: adult £4.50, child £2.50, family £11.50. Parking: £4.50 per car.
More information: 01625 374 400.

St George's Day Tea - and Bring & Buy
The Salvation Army, Oldham
Saturday, April 25
3pm to 5pm. Farrow Street Shaw, OL2 8QY.
More information: Captain Goodwin - 01706 881 048.

A Gala For St George
The Bridgewater Hall
Sunday, April 26
A feast of classic English anthems, hosted by veteran journalist John Sergeant. To include: Walton's Crown Imperial, Elgar's Nimrod, Goodwin's 633 Squadron and Handel's Zadok The Priest. Featuring Manchester Concert Orchestra.
Tickets £18.50 to £35.
More information: www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk or 0161 907 9000.

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