Holiday supporters
We rely totally on the generosity of individuals. Donating
their time and skills to make St. George's Bank Holiday happen.
We need your help and it only takes a few minutes.
You can choose your level of involvement depending on whether
you are an 'Armchair' supporter, 'Stand-Up'
supporter or 'Stand-Up and be Counted'
supporter...
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'Armchair' supporter
We know you are connected to the internet because you're
looking at this web page! So here's 3 easy things you
could do right now…
1) Send an email to your MP and Councillor. It's simple.
Just enter your postcode in the box on the left, you will be taken to a page with the email
address of your MP and local Councillors. For an example
of what you could write click
here.
2) Send an email to the BBC (click
here). Just ask what programmes they have scheduled
for 23 April to celebrate St. George's Day. If
you don't know what to write click
here for an example.
3) Send an email or mobile text to 3 friends/family and ask
them to send it to a further 3 people. For an example
of the text click
here.
| Please, please, please always be polite when writing
to people... remember, you are English! "Please"
and "thank you" go a long way. |
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'Stand-Up' supporter
So you want to be a 'Stand-Up' supporter? OK, you have
to do all the things an 'Armchair' supporter does, plus…
5) Send a St. George's Day greeting card to friends and family. To view our free online e-cards click here. Let them know you are celebrating England's national day.
6) Print off 20 or more of our leaflets (click
here) and deliver them to homes in your area. Some
supporters have great success tucking them under the
windscreen wipers of vehicles that have England stickers.
7) Place our advert on your website or blog (click
here) or add the following text to the bottom of
all your emails (click
here).
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'Stand-Up and be Counted' supporter
If you want to 'Stand-Up and be Counted' then well
done! It's a great feeling. You will have to do all
the stuff that 'Armchair' and 'Stand-Up' supporters
do, plus…
8) Most national newspapers and other big websites have forums and chat rooms. Add messages asking if others plan to celebrate St. George's Day and add our website address.
9) Organise a St. George's Day party or celebration. It can be as small or large as you like. Just family and friends or ask if your local pub will be doing anything on 23 April.
10) Write a letter to your local newspaper. Wait until
you get a reply to the email you sent your local Councillors
and then comment on it.
| Please, please, please always be polite when writing
to people... remember, you are English! "Please"
and "thank you" go a long way. |
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