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.
Discovering the Great Glen Way
Our intrepid Rose family member Alison Hilton (the late Dick Rose’s daughter) ventures along an iconic scenic route to discover famous views and scenes from Fort William to Inverness, which can often be found in our range of scenic calendars.
Staff with 187 Years’ Service Accept Corporate Sponsor Certificate for St Helena Hospice
Long-serving staff gathered today to accept the annual certificate from St Helena Hospice, marking another year in our proud association with the charity. Corporate Fundraiser James Martin-Whymark presented the partnership certificate for the Corporate Membership Scheme to a group of staff who between them have served a combined total of over 187 years!
The 44th London Marathon
On Sunday 23 April, thousands of runners head to the capital for the iconic London marathon. This’ll be the 44th year the event’s taken place, and so to mark the occasion, we are taking a look at the history of this world-famous race and the origins of the marathon itself.
Marketing After Adversity – How to Recover Stronger
In this article, we share our experience of marketing after (and during) adversity – and give you our tips on how to recover stronger.
King Charles III Visits Colchester
King Charles III visits Colchester today, 7th March 2023 to celebrate city status. Find out what else Charles and Camilla will be up to on their visit to the city, home of Rose Calendars.
The Colourful Festivities & Traditions of Mardi Gras
This year, Mardi Gras takes place on Tuesday 21 February. However, in New Orleans, carnival season always begins on the Feast of Epiphany in January, and culminates in Mardi Gras, which is an official holiday in Louisiana. Here in the UK it’s better known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day.
