July
| Published: 3rd July 2008 12:38 |
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July
Things to do out and about in July
1. There are lots of free music festivals in July, have a look for one near you. The Godiva festival in Coventry, London Bossa Nova festival, Diaspora London Music Village and Rise: London United to name a few. So have a look at free events near you this summer.
2. July is the time for pick your own, not only Strawberries but Sweetcorn, Gooseberries, Redcurrants and Raspberries.
3. If you have vegetables growing in your garden, show the kids the flowers or baby vegetables and watch them grow each day. Measuring something like fast growing runner beans show the children just how fast they grow.
4. Teddy bears picnic, treat your favourite bears by taking them out for a treat. Children's picnics don't have to be elaborate, to be honest it's the fact that it's unusual not the food that they love, so don't stress yourself out trying to create the best picnic ever,
5. Have a game of tennis the women's and men's finals are held at Wimbledon in July.
Events around the world in July
Canada day, 1st July
This year marks the founding of the Canadian state 400 years ago! Celebrate all things Canadian.
Henley Royal Regatta, 2nd - 6th July
Traditional rowing races at Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire first held in 1839.
Independence Day (USA), 4th July
America celebrates July 4th as Independence Day because it was on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia that the final draft of the declaration of independence was adopted. As 4th of July is now a official holiday it's a time for families to get together and participate in summertime activities, including historical pageants, picnics, baseball games, watermelon-eating contests, and trips to the beach. Common foods include hot dogs, hamburgers, corn on the cob, apple pie, coleslaw, and sometimes clam bakes. There are also lots and lots of firework displays.
British Grand Prix, 6th July
Formula 1 motor race at Silverstone with practice sessions on Friday, qualifying on Saturday and the main race is on Sunday. Watch out for young British driver Lewis Hamilton. The race is shown live on ITV1 (the race starts at 1pm).
Bastille Day (Fête Nationale), 14th July
France's largest national holiday. On13th July there is dancing on the streets near the Bastille and in other parts of Paris, organised by the Fire Brigade (known as "bals des sapeurs-pompiers"). In the morning there is a parade by the military and the Fire Brigade along the Champs Elysées. This is led by the French President and includes a flypast by military aircraft. There is usually a free concert in the evening on the Champs de Mars (near the Eiffel Tower). This is followed by fireworks "feux d'artifice" accompanied by music
National Cheescake Day
Also..........
Houses of Parliament Summer Opening, 28th July - 27th September
During the summer break for Parliament it is possible to buy a ticket for a 75-minute guided tour of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Summer opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace, 31st July - 29th September
While the Queen visits Scotland each summer, it is possible to buy a ticket to see the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace.
National Ice-cream day, 20th July
In America in 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated the third Sunday of the month of July as National Ice Cream Day.
Anniversary of the First Moon landing, 20th July
In the summer of 1969, man's dreams of walking on the moon were realised as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface.
National Cheesecake day, 30th July
You guessed it, in America it is National cheesecake day, and any excuse for cheesecake is a good one.
Article kindly supplied by Emma Allsopp
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