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.


Rose Calendars Supports St Helena Hospice’s Roses for Remembrance Event

Rose Calendars was proud to support St Helena Hospice’s recent Roses for Remembrance event, helping to create a meaningful opportunity for families and friends to honour and celebrate loved ones who are no longer with us. We enjoyed a lovely visit to the award winning gardens of Beth Chatto with time to reflect and think.

Commemorating the First Ascent of Mount Everest

On 29 May 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay made history by becoming the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest. This remarkable feat captured the world’s attention and became one of the key events of the 20th century. This is the story of their epic achievement.

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!

Celebrating The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Elizabeth II

On 21 April 2026, Queen Elizabeth II would have celebrated her 100th birthday. Notably the longest reigning monarch in British history, she was a much-loved and respected figurehead for the UK and the Commonwealth. She reigned for 70 years and was widely recognised for her calm resilience, strong sense of duty and unwavering dedication to public service.