How will you spend your extra day?
As the story goes, the tradition of women romantically pursuing men in leap years began in 5th century Ireland, when St. Bridget complained to St. Patrick about the fair sex having to wait for men to propose. Patrick finally relented and set February 29 aside as the day allowing women the right to ask for a man's hand in marriage.
Times change. On February 29, 2012, 56 countries observe Rare Disease Day, calling for more research into ailments that have no known cure!
On a lighter note, international women's football meets to compete on February 29, 2012 in the annual kick-off to the Algarve Cup in southern Portugal.
Any ladies about to propose to their loved one may want to consider a nip of this Leap Year Cocktail, invented at the Savoy Hotel in London on February 29, 1928.
2 ounces gin,
1/2 ounce Grand Marnier,
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth and
1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice.
Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve with a twist of lemon. It will either give them the courage to go ahead or send them to sleep until 2016!
VIVA LA SALSA!
Anyone wishing to shake off that seasonal lethargy can get on their feet and enjoy some partnered Salsa tutorial and free time dancing at the Wrawby Village Hall on Wednesday evenings from 8.00 pm. (The third Wednesday of each month is reserved for the WI meeting so be careful which week you wish to attend!)
Local residents Roy Coleman and Stephanie Beadle are your hosts and will show you the basic steps to get you started and hopefully motivate those enthusiastic enough to attain a confident approach to social dancing events both locally, at your holiday destinations and even on that long awaited cruise.
The dance evenings are intended to be sociable and for fun, and offer an opportunity for friends to meet whilst accomplishing some impressive Salsa routines. Male and female singles are equally welcome with very reasonable prices at just £3.00 per person or £5.00 per couple, no need to book, just turn up. If you require any more information then you can email
CRAFT FAIR
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