Category Archives: Human Interest

Autumnal Equinox – The Calendar of Life
Today is officially the first day of autumn as we embrace the equinox with 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.

Rose Pre-Press Manager Scoops Industry Award
Our Pre-Press Manager Nicola Stephens was awarded INCA Employee Of The Year. How long do you think she has worked at Rose Calendars?

Diwali – A Celebration of Light Over Darkness
Diwali is a joyous celebration of the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Celebrations have already begun and continue into November.

Visit by MP Will Quince
Local MP Will Quince visits Rose Calendars Colchester factory to show support and find out all about how our calendars are printed.

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.

Armistice Day: Bells Ring Out One Hundred Years on
This Sunday 11th November, in cities, towns and villages, bells will once again ring for peace, beginning with a slow toll in memory of those who died, and then ringing the changes to produce the joyful peal that is such a distinctively British sound.