Category Archives: Human Interest
The Coast to Coast Walk and Britain’s National Trails
Guest author and fourth generation family member Alison Hilton shares her recent walk of the Coast to Coast route, with an insight into our National Trails.
Captain Matthew Webb: The First Man to Swim The English Channel Unaided
On 24 August 1875, Captain Matthew Webb became the first man to successfully swim the English Channel unaided. This daring feat ensured Captain Webb’s place in the history books. Here is the story of his heroic endeavour.
New ‘Donation Station’ Installed for St Helena Hospice
Ruth Jennings, Corporate Fundraiser joined staff at her regular catch-up session this month, to officially launch the donation collection scheme for St Helena Hospice. Staff gathered for a photo and chatted to Ruth about the work of the Hospice and up and coming events.
Bumper Collection for Festive Food Bank Parcels
Last week our generous staff made donations to a national food bank project organised by Family Business United. The boxes and hampers which were collected were delivered into the regional hub event, and we are pleased to report the items have already been distributed to the charities receiving them.
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.
