Friday, 15 June 2012

Proud to be British

Last week Royalty came to town, we decked the office with our Union Jacks, lots of school children lined the streets waving their flags and there was a real buzz in the air.
With the Jubilee and the Olympics in close succession, shops full of British goodies, streets full of bunting, and the current Euro 2012 matches in full swing, there is a sense of pride in being British. I've loved the way communities have come together to celebrate, have gotten behind their sports players and have generally had a lot of fun - even with this typically British weather! We're looking forward to the Olympic torch coming to town in a couple of weeks too. What I have really been inspired by is the sheer number of cushions, cupcake toppers, posters, umbrellas, shoes, plates.... just about anything you could imagine being adorned with the Union Jack. I just wonder how many are 'flying' the wrong way!

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2 comments:

  1. Dave Wilson18 June 2012 at 09:42

    I also think the celebrations are inspirational and great for this country, given all the financial bad news that seems to be so prominent.
    I'm getting tired of people who are writing off the Olympics already!
    I just think of all the hard work and dedication, from not only the athletes and competitors but all the people who organised it.

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  2. Unknown19 June 2012 at 01:34

    Even wing mirror covers!
    As for whether the flag is the right or the wrong way up, although it's one of those things I was brought up knowing (RN father!) I still have to check every time - the wrong way up and it's a distress signal. I wonder how many people actually realise there's a difference

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