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.

Longest Serving Member of Staff Retires
Last week we said a fond farewell to one of our longest serving members of staff. Sarah Lane retired amidst smiles and tears!

Celebrating a Fourth Generation Family Business
Last week, the family business community came together to celebrate the contribution family firms make to the national economy and to announce the winners of the Family Business of the Year Awards 2025. Rose Calendars celebrate reaching the final and perhaps a little more………

Commemorating D-Day: Remembering the Normandy Landings
On 6 June 1944, the biggest military seaborne operation in history was carried out on the beaches of Normandy: the D-Day landings. This meticulously planned invasion, involving troops from Britain, the US, Canada and other Allied nations, marked a major turning point in World War II.

Celebrating Amelia Earhart’s Groundbreaking Solo Flight Across the Atlantic
On 20 May 1932, Amelia Earhart made history as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Battling icy winds and mechanical troubles, she completed the daring 15-hour journey from Newfoundland to Northern Ireland, proving that women could conquer the skies. Here is the story of that amazing feat.

Pier to Pier Walk in aid of St Helena Hospice
Taking to the shoreline at the weekend, Michael, Elizabeth and Paddy (the dog) walked between Clacton and Walton piers for a fundraising event to raise funds for St Helena Hospice.

Receiving a Stationers’ Warrant for Promotional Calendars: What It Means and Why It Matters
Rose Calendars have been awarded a Stationers’ Warrant for the range of promotional calendars for a second year running. But what does this mean and what benefits can customers dervive from it?