St. George’s Day is celebrated on 23 April each year, and is recognised as England’s national day – to honour St. George, admired for his bravery and to mark the anniversary of his death in 303 AD.
St. George’s Day celebrations in Redbridge provide an opportunity for people to come together to celebrate their national identity, history, and culture.
Celebrate St George’s Day at Redbridge Libraries
George and The Dragon – Puppet Show
Saturday 20 April
Beware! In a cave under the castle lurks a fiery dragon waiting to devour monks, knights, sheep and …princesses – will George be bold enough to challenge it, or will he run away?
Join Garlic Theatre at Redbridge Central Library, and celebrate St. George’s Day with this award winning show. A a delicious mix of wit, humour and inventiveness combine to celebrate one of the most famous medieval legends of all time!
St George’s Day
Storytelling with Minnie Wilkinson
Saturday 20 April
Has anyone seen a dragon? No really, it was definitely here before. OK, nobody panic! It must be around somewhere… Join award-winning storyteller Minnie Wilkinson at Redbridge Central Library as she breathes fire-y life into dragonish tales, brought to life in her uniquely warm and characterful way.
For ages 3+
Free, drop in from 12noon to 2pm.
Fire Breathing Dragon Craft
Saturday 20 April
Bring along your old cardboard tubes and join us at our St George’s Day celebrations in Redbridge Central Library! Learn how to make and decorate your very own fire-breathing dragon!
Suitable for ages 3+ (adult supervision required).
Free, drop in from 11am-3pm
Design a Shield
Saturday 20 April
Come and design your own shield for St George’s Day!
Fullwell Cross Library: 11am-11.45am
Hainault Library: 11am-11.45am
Gants Hill Library: 2pm-3pm
For ages 5+
Free, drop in, no need to book
St George’s Day – Dragon Craft
Saturday 20 April
Come and create your own St. George’s Day Dragon.
Goodmayes Library: 12noon-1pm
Suitable for ages 4-11
Free, first come first served.
St George’s Day Activities
Tuesday 23 April
To mark St. George’s Day, we will have themed colouring and activity sheets available in our children’s activity area at Redbridge Central Library.
Free, just drop in from 10am to 6pm.