Category Archives: People
Walking for St Helena Hospice: Pier to Pier Challenge Raises Over £525
An energetic team of walkers from Rose Calendars have just completed a 7-mile charity walk from Clacton Pier to Walton-on-the-Naze Pier in support of St Helena Hospice, helping to raise vital funds for people living with terminal and incurable illness across North Essex. Along the way we talked to fellow walkers and even met with some past colleagues, some of whom left us over 20 years ago!
Fifth Generation Rose Family Member Joins for Work Placement
In the past few weeks, Bertie Rose has joined us for a work placement. A third-year student at Oxford Brookes University, Bertie is currently completing his degree in International Business having spent the past year working in industrial placements and he used his time with us to assist in some training and staff development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
