• Making the most of Instagram with Nicola Webster

    Bring Your Instagram Strategy Up to Speed with Nicola Webster!

    Join social media maestro Nicola Webster for a practical and inspiring session designed to sharpen your Instagram skills. We’ll start with setting up your profile for success, before diving into how to make the most of Instagram.

    Nicola will walk you through Instagram’s latest features, the different posting formats and simple, effective tips and tricks to help your content stand out. Whether you’re new to the platform or looking to elevate your presence, this webinar will give you the tools and confidence to create impact and drive results

  • St Georges Day

    There is a unique, spirited charm in sending a St George’s Day card. It’s a moment to pause and celebrate the legendary gallantry and heritage that define the 23rd of April. In a world of fleeting digital pings, receiving a physical card emblazoned with the iconic red cross or a whimsical dragon is a powerful...

  • GCA & Temu Webinar – from reactive takedowns to proactive protection

    Learn how to remove plagiarised designs quickly — and how to protect your work proactively for the future. Join us for a GCA webinar with the Temu IP team, who will walk members through the GCA–Temu Pilot Scheme, how it works, and what participating publishers can expect. The session will explain Temu’s IP protection systems,...

  • GCA Coffee Morning – Rosie Tate, Cath Tate Cards

    Virtual Event

    GCA Virtual Coffee Mornings are informal 45–60 minute sessions giving members the chance to connect with fellow GCA members and hear directly from a GCA Council member. This session will be hosted by Rosie Tate, co-owner and director of Cath Tate Cards. Cath Tate Cards has been a much‑loved publisher for over 40 years, known...

  • Crossing the Pond: Some Questions and Guidance for Breaking into the US Greeting Card Market

    Virtual Event

    Join us for a webinar with long‑established US distributors Notes and Queries, designed to help emerging British publishers navigate the exciting but complex journey into the American greeting card market. Drawing on 46 years of experience as a leading American wholesale distributor, Notes and Queries will share practical insights into what makes the US market...

  • GCA Local London

    Betjeman Arms 53, St Pancras International Station, London, United Kingdom

    This GCA Local event in London will be hosted by some of our GCA Council members, Rosie Tate, Daniel Prince, David Falkner at the Betjeman Arms in London St Pancras Station. Our GCA Local Events are all about bringing members together for relaxed, informal meet‑ups with fellow cardies in your area. Whether it’s over a coffee...

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  • Eid-Ul-Adha

    Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice," is one of the most sacred dates in the Islamic calendar, marking the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It commemorates the devotion of the Prophet Ibrahim and is defined by the beautiful tradition of Qurbani, where the spirit of the holiday is expressed through selfless charity and sharing...

  • Excel For Creatives (Save time, reduce Eye-Roll)

    Virtual Event

    Let’s be honest: you didn't get into the greeting card industry to spend your life staring at cells in rows and columns. But what if Excel could actually make your life easier? Join Excel evangelist Raj Arora for a session designed specifically with Greeting Card publishers in mind. Raj is going to show you how to turn that clunky spreadsheet into a streamlined assistant that...

  • PG Live

    Business Design Centre Upper Street 52, Islington, London, United Kingdom

    Progressive Greetings Live is the UK’s only trade show dedicated exclusively to greeting cards, held each June at London’s Business Design Centre. GCA members enjoy a special discounted stand rate, plus all-inclusive perks: lighting, hot lunch, unlimited teas/coffees, and entry to the show party. New publishers can enquire about the Springboard area for smaller stand...

  • Virtual Coffee Morning – Sarah Jackson – Stormy Knight

    Virtual Event

    GCA Virtual Coffee Mornings are informal 45–60 minute sessions giving members the chance to connect with fellow GCA members and hear directly from a GCA Council member. This session will be hosted by Sarah Jackson, Founder and Director of Bristol‑based publishing company Stormy Knight. Sarah launched Stormy Knight at Top Drawer in January 2013. With...

  • Father’s Day

    Father’s Day is a special moment in the calendar dedicated to celebrating the men who provide strength, guidance, and a fair share of "dad jokes" throughout our lives. Observed on the third Sunday of June, it is a day to honour fathers, grandads, stepfathers, and father figures for their steady support and the quiet sacrifices...

  • Home & Gift

    HCC King's Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Home and Gift is held each July in Harrogate in a combination of hotels, exhibition halls and marquees all within walking distance of the town centre and each other. Over 775 exhibitors showcase ranges of products including general giftware, design-led products, home and decorative accessories, stationery, greeting cards, pictures and prints, jewellery, collectibles, china and...

  • Autumn Fair

    NEC North Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

    Autumn Fair is the sister event to Spring Fair, and largely follows the same format but is a smaller show. It takes place over four days from the first Sunday in September, again at the NEC Birmingham. There is a reduced rate Debut area in the greetings hall, operated in association with the GCA, to give first time...

  • Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)

    Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of profound reflection, repentance, and renewal. Marking the beginning of the "High Holy Days," this festival celebrates the creation of the world and invites individuals to look back on the past year while setting intentions for the one ahead. It is a holiday defined by beautiful...

  • Thinking of You Week

    Thinking of You Week is a special week that harnesses the emotional power of greeting cards to create a wave of love, caring and happiness. Sending and receiving handwritten notes and cards can have a positive impact on our well-being and mental health. Connect with your loved ones, friends, and acquaintances by sending a card, handmade or...

  • Halloween

    Sending Halloween cards is a spook-tacular way to connect with friends and family. It's like casting a happy little spell that delivers smiles right to their postboxes. Plus, it's a boo-tiful tradition that can make your loved ones feel gourd-geous inside and out. And let's be honest, who wouldn't want to receive a card with...

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