It’s less than a month until Grimsby Town lace up their boots for the start of the 2019/2020 season. Once again, there is an action-packed August in store for the Mariners – and their rivals – with six League Two fixtures and a Carabao Cup tie to look forward to. Of course, that competition sees Town welcome League One neighbours Doncaster Rovers to Blundell Park. Here, sports writer Liam Wood takes a closer look at what Town’s first few opponents have been up to during the summer transfer window; and what we can expect from them this season. Saturday, August 3 Morecambe vs Grimsby Town (3pm) It doesn’t seem five minutes since Town last visited the Globe Arena, but that is where it all begins for Michael Jolley and his squad on August 3. Despite regularly being among the favourites for League Two relegation, the Shrimps always seem to find a way to stay clear of the danger zone, but can they repeat that feat in 2019/2020? Expect to see the same fighting … [Read more...] about An action-packed August is in store for Grimsby Town
August 31
Account ID compliance deadline pushed back to October 31
MTI – Econews Wednesday, June 26, 2019, 09:30 Parliament on Tuesday voted to push back the deadline for complying with stricter rules on identifying account ownership to October 31 from July 26, state news wire MTI reports. The Hungarian Banking Association earlier requested the compliance deadline be pushed back to September 30, but Finance Minister Mihály Varga submitted the bill on the extension with a deadline of August 31. Parliamentʼs legislative committee made a last-minute modification to the bill making the deadline October 31, to ensure "all of those affected, without exception, may comply with the legal requirements". Lawmakers approved the legislation, in an expedited procedure, with a vote of 156 for and 1 against. Bank clients who opened accounts before June 27, 2017, when stricter rules to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism came into force, must provide copies of personal identification and proof of residence documents as … [Read more...] about Account ID compliance deadline pushed back to October 31
Rangers will face Celtic on August 31 at Ibrox
Steven Gerrard and Neil Lennon will lock horns for the first time in season 2019/20 on Saturday, August 31. Rangers will host bitter rivals Celtic four games into the new Scottish Premiership campaign. Last season, the two Glasgow giants faced each other four times in the league – with both sides securing two wins. Now Gerrard will look for his side to get off to a flier in the derbies as they prepare to welcome Celtic at Ibrox. The traditional New Year derby will take place on December 29 at Celtic Park while the final one before the split will be on March 14 2020. All three fixtures will be moved for TV where they will either be made earlier kick-offs or moved to the Sunday. Fixtures in full 31/08/2019 15:00 Rangers v Celtic 29/12/2019 15:00 Celtic v Rangers 14/03/2020 15:00 Rangers v Celtic Read More Scottish Premiership fixtures 2019/20 … [Read more...] about Rangers will face Celtic on August 31 at Ibrox
Gear up for Great Easton Soap Box Race this August
PUBLISHED: 08:24 09 May 2019 Katherine Heslop Team Top Gun during last year's Great Easton Soapbox Race . Picture: GLEN ARNOLD Archant Applications for the fourth Great Easton Soap Box Race, promising to be a great day out for all the family, are now open. On August 31, up to 40 carts will barrel down Great Easton Hill and spectators can also enjoy refreshments and browse craft stalls. You may also want to watch: The event starts at 11am and is free to watch, with a small charge for car parking. An estimated 2,000 visitors watched men and women race down Great Easton Hill during last year's race, with the funds raised going towards the Royal British Legion and the village's community association. Applications opened on May 1 and forms are available on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/GESoapbox. Forms can also be filled in at The Swan pub in Great Easton. Little Easton Manor and transport company 24x7 will be the main sponsors for this year's event. … [Read more...] about Gear up for Great Easton Soap Box Race this August
Rushnyky exhibit on display in N.J. through August
SOMERSET, N.J. – The Ukrainian History and Education Center (UHEC) recently opened an exhibit titled “Rushnyky: Ritual Cloths of the Cossack Lands of Ukraine” featuring over 100 handcrafted rushnyky made between the end of the 19th and middle of the 20th centuries. The exhibit showcases rushnyky from Central Ukraine and nearby areas that were part of the Ukrainian Kozak Hetman State of the 17th and 18th centuries: the Poltava, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kyiv and Sumy regions. The exhibit is dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, to the memory of those who lost their lives in that protest, and to those who have perished in the current war against Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine and Crimea. UHEC Director Natalia Honcha-renko noted that “many of the young men and women who sacrificed their lives for a free Ukraine never had the opportunity to make use of a wedding rushnyk, but instead were buried with one.” The … [Read more...] about Rushnyky exhibit on display in N.J. through August