The Latest News & Views from Rose Calendars
Interesting information and news about relevant dates and events, with facts relating to topical or seasonal themes. We explore the sources of historic events, festivals and celebrations from around the world and look at why these take place and where they originate.
The Year That Britain Lost 11 Days
Discover where and why we lost 11 days in 1752! This signified a very unusual period in Britain’s history where the country “lost” 11 days due to an act of parliament. Reportedly this led to confusion, disruption and protests from angry mobs. But how and why did this happen? Read on to find out.
Calendar Man Cooks up a Caribbean Feast on Come Dine with Me
Rose Calendars Sales Development Manager Elliot Van Sertima is about to gain stardom by appearing in an Essex based episode of the TV Series ‘Come Dine with Me’. Sworn to secrecy about who won the famous show, Elliot cannot divulge how he got on, but he shares a few stories about the filming of this entertaining show.
Celebrating the 126th Birthday of Children’s Author Enid Blyton
This year marks the 126th anniversary of Enid Blyton’s birth on 11 August 1897. An incredibly prolific writer, she produced over 700 books and wrote approximately 4,500 short stories in her lifetime. Read about how she inspired many young readers and reminisce over her popular book titles.
The Earth is Spinning Faster! What Does This Mean and Should we be Worried?
Have you ever found yourself saying that “time is flying by”? Well, it seems there is some truth in this, because scientists have discovered that the earth is spinning at a faster rate. What is causing this, you might ask? And how might it affect our everyday lives? Read on to find out more.
Commemorating the First Wimbledon Tennis Championship
With Wimbledon starting on Monday 3 July we take a look back 146 years to the first Grand Slam tournament which took place on 9 July 1877. Since then, Wimbledon has grown from a somewhat modest sporting event into the longest-running and perhaps best known tennis tournament in the world.
Why do We Celebrate Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries around the world including the UK. This year (2023) it will be celebrated on Sunday, 18 June. Father’s Day is a relatively modern occurrence, as it was only formalised as a national holiday in the US in 1972. However, we can in fact trace its origins back much further to the Middle Ages. Let’s take a look at why and when Father’s Day is celebrated around the world.
