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Dubai St George's Society |
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Dubai St George's Society |
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20-09-08 |
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Welcome to the Dubai St George's Society's web site!Next Event: DSGS AGM & Medieval Banquet Thursday 16th October Dubai Offshore Sailing Club For more information or to book a place, please contact dsgs@eim.ae. As you may know we are trying to arrange for the Band of HM Royal Marines to come out for next year's Ball. If you are interested in sponsoring or supporting their visit please contact dsgs@eim.ae.
Please click on the Events Page for details of forthcoming events.
The Society organises events to mark English occasions and acts as a focal point for all who enjoy English culture and traditions. The Society has a busy programme of events including quiz nights, treasure hunts, family brunches, race nights and dances.
The major event each year is the St George’s Ball marking the death of England’s Patron Saint on April 23. Coincidentally, that is also the birthday and death-day of England’s greatest writer, William Shakespeare and birthday of its greatest painter, JMW Turner.
The Society is affiliated to the Royal Society of St George, whose patron is Queen Elizabeth. There are more than 70 branches of the Society around the world and membership is growing rapidly.
While the main aim of Society event is fun and enjoyment, nearly 1 million Dirhams have been raised for charities, both in the UAE and in England. Recipients have included Dubai Autism Centre (as well as an autism charity in England), Acorn's Children's Hospice Trust, Dubai Riding for the Disabled, SenseS and the Mission to Seafarers' Angel Appeal. The charities currently being supported are the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Children's Fund, The Army Benevolent Fund and Foresight.
Membership of the Dubai St George’s Society is just AED 50 per family per year and new members are always welcome. For details contact the Membership Secretary or click on the Membership area to download an application form.
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