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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN FEBRUARY IN SCOTLAND
FEBRUARY 2012
Happy February. Phew – that’s us past January, the most depressing month of the year to many. Snowdrops are out, spring flowers are peeping through the ground. It’s still as cold as ever so enjoy the dark cold nights by staying in. Catch up with all your DVDs you’ve never watched and all the books on your shelf you’ve never got round to reading.
Shooting Season ends ….
Shooting season comes to an end for these: partridge (1st), pheasant (1st), red hinds (15th), fallow doe (15th), sika hinds (15th), wild duck and geese (20th), roe doe (29th)
… but alas Fishing Seasons begins
Fishing seasons begins for trout and salmon at The Dee, The Spey, The Tweed.
Thursday 2nd - World Wetlands Day
A worthy topic, but a boring website. Here it is nevertheless if you are interested
http://www.ramsar.org/cda/en/ramsar-activities-wwds-wwd2012e/main/ramsar/1-63-78%5E25350_4000_0__
Saturday 4th National ‘Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast' Day
I’ve no idea who started this but sounds like a good idea. Many supermarkets sell Swedish Glace ice cream. Holland and Barratt and health food shops sell that and other brands. Tuck in.
Monday 6th Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth
7th Charles Dickens Bicentenary celebrations
http://www.dickens2012.org/
“What greater gift than the love of a cat.”
“We forge the chains we wear in life.”
Check out some more amusing, passionate and wise quotes from this author.
http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/239579.Charles_Dickens?page=1
Saturday 11th February
Club Noir burlesque club celebrates Valentines with “Saturday Night at the Movies”. This is definitely not just a couples-only Valentines night. It really is for everyone. And for fun and for charity – if you’re single you can buy a badge for £1 that says “I’m single and eligible, and you can speak to me”. All info at www.clubnoir.co.uk/calendar
Tuesday 14th Valentines Day
Just cos it’s the recession doesn’t mean you can’t be romantic. Libraries have displays of romantic books. Read romantic poetry out loud or some steamy chapters from a bodice ripper. A bubble bath with washing up liquid (hide the bottle!). Ditch the booze – don’t let it hamper your senses. Serve all food heart shaped. Wear anything in your wardrobe that’s red or pink. Go for a walk in nature – even if it’s raining it means you can snuggle under the umbrella. All free.
If you’re single and want romance, find yourself a love spell. Here’s one that might work for you which doesn’t need anything fancy
http://www.thelovespells.com/als5.html
And if you’re single and love it that way then show love and thanks to your family and friends. And Yes show love to yourself. Have a pampering night – home spa, fave films and books and music.
Tuesday 21st Brits Awards
ITV1 http://www.brits.co.uk/news/2012/the-brit-awards-2012-live-on-itv1
21st - Shrove Tuesday, pancake day
I’ve yet to find a fool-proof and easy vegan pancake recipe. If anyone out there knows of one please send to tina@scotlandforanimals.org
Wednesday 22nd – Start of Lent
Lent in 2012 will start on Wednesday, the 22nd of February and will continue for 46 days until Saturday, the 7th of April. Give animals and your organs a break and ditch meat or dairy. If you want help – we have a Vegan Buddy and Vegetarian Buddy scheme.
   
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