What are High Days & Holidays? Well, we perceive these as good reasons to celebrate. There are the main seasonal occasions, such as Christmas and Easter. Patriotic reasons include days dedicated to Saints - St David, St Andrew, St George and St Patrick to name the most popular, the Grand National and the Football World Cup. Bank Holidays are great reasons to party - everyone loves a three day weekend! Because we are so nice to you, you can click on our website to find an excuse, sorry a reason, to celebrate at any time!
The possibilities are endless, and this category attempts to cover all events.
Use the Bank Holiday to have a jolly good get-together with your friends and family. If the sun is shining, why not organise a BBQ or Pig Roast. You could hire a Bouncy Castle, hang some Pinatas, or organise a Treasure Hunt with clues and little gifts to keep the kids busy.
The annual Village Fete can be a brilliant event, and is a brilliant way to meet your neighbours! Get the committee to hire some Fairground Rides or Inflatable Games to keep both kids and 'Grown Ups' amused. Why not ask the WI ladies to organise some food, ask your local pub for advice on drinks, and get the men to organise games like cricket or a tennis tournament. Even if the British weather is expected to be less than bright, you can make the most of the community spirit; book the local Church Hall or a Marquee, and book a magician or juggler to amaze and astound guests, and a disco for evening entertainment. If you split the organising up into sections, then everyone can be involved in contributing towards a brilliant community day.
Feel strongly about something? Have a fundraiser! Be it for your local Hospital, a charity close to your heart or to raise funds for a sponsored trek in the Pyrenees, just do it! An organised event such as a Casino or Murder Mystery night will draw in some guests, and you could ask local businesses to donate prizes for a charity auction. You could sell tickets which would include some supper, either book a caterer or source a local restaurant or hotel who could supply both the venue and food. You will be surprised at how generous people are when it comes to fundraising, get some publicity from the local papers and watch the offers of support roll in!
Have a Grand National or Derby Day - gather friends and family, hire a projector and large screen, set it up in the local hall or function room and get in some nibbles and drinks. Before the race get people excited by hiring a Bucking Bronco and competing to see who can stay on the longest! Once the big race is over, you can carry on the evening by holding an organised Race Night!
Celebrate St Patrick's Day by drinking copious amounts of alcohol (especially Guinness or Whisky!), dance your socks off to an Irish or Ceilidh Band, and don't forget the green balloons and shamrock decorations.
There are some awesome days to celebrate throughout the year, such as "World Sea Turtle Day" on the 14th of June; get everyone to dress as a Turtle with a prize to the best costume! For the singletons out there, February 14th is also "Wine Growers Day" in Bulgaria - why not bypass the hearts and flowers and have a wine tasting evening instead! "International Computer Security Day" is November 30th, not that it is particularly worth celebrating, although a good excuse for an office party.....?! |
