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.
Why do We Celebrate Father’s Day?
Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in many countries around the world including the UK. This year (2023) it will be celebrated on Sunday, 18 June. Father’s Day is a relatively modern occurrence, as it was only formalised as a national holiday in the US in 1972. However, we can in fact trace its origins back much further to the Middle Ages. Let’s take a look at why and when Father’s Day is celebrated around the world.
Discovering the Great Glen Way
Our intrepid Rose family member Alison Hilton (the late Dick Rose’s daughter) ventures along an iconic scenic route to discover famous views and scenes from Fort William to Inverness, which can often be found in our range of scenic calendars.
Staff with 187 Years’ Service Accept Corporate Sponsor Certificate for St Helena Hospice
Long-serving staff gathered today to accept the annual certificate from St Helena Hospice, marking another year in our proud association with the charity. Corporate Fundraiser James Martin-Whymark presented the partnership certificate for the Corporate Membership Scheme to a group of staff who between them have served a combined total of over 187 years!
The 43rd London Marathon
On Sunday 23 April, thousands of runners head to the capital for the iconic London marathon. This’ll be the 43rd year the event’s taken place, and so to mark the occasion, we are taking a look at the history of this world-famous race and the origins of the marathon itself.
Marketing After Adversity – How to Recover Stronger
In this article, we share our experience of marketing after (and during) adversity – and give you our tips on how to recover stronger.
