Category Archives: Charities

Florence Rose Runs Half Marathon in Memory of Grandpa, Chris Rose
Florence Rose has just completed a half marathon in memory of her Grandpa Chris Rose. Raising funds for Freda Gunton Lodge care home, part of the not-for-profit Balkerne Gardens Trust (BGT), where Chris spent his final months, Florence was proud to share her story with us.

The Great Rose Bake Off in Aid of St Helena Hospice
Last week saw talented bakers from Rose Calendars come together in a Bake Off competition to find the star baker. Sponsored by Marriages Flour, keen cooks displayed their favourite cakes and bakes, before the results were sold to staff to enjoy. Find out who the winner was and what their star bake was…..

Florence Rose Runs her Second Half Marathon in a Month
Florence Rose, who is fifth generation The Rose family, has run two half marathons for charity in the past month. Read about how she got on here.

Pallets Recycled into Picket Fencing, Bug Hotels and Kindling
Unwanted pallets from our factory have been recycled by local charity Sailship, creating picket fencing, bug hotels and kindling. Read about the story of a piece of waste ground has been turned into a haven for growing vegetables and providing opportunities for young adults with learning disabilities.