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GCA Coffee Morning – Rosie Tate, Cath Tate Cards
Virtual EventGCA 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...
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Crossing the Pond: Some Questions and Guidance for Breaking into the US Greeting Card Market
Virtual EventJoin 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...
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GCA Local London
Betjeman Arms 53, St Pancras International Station, London, United KingdomThis 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...
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Excel For Creatives (Save time, reduce Eye-Roll)
Virtual EventLet’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...
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PG Live
Business Design Centre Upper Street 52, Islington, London, United KingdomProgressive 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...
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Virtual Coffee Morning – Mark Callaby – Ohh Deer
Virtual EventGCA 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 Mark Callaby. Mark is co-owner and Managing Director of Ohh Deer, specialising in humour greeting cards and stationery since 2011. Mark set up...
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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...
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GCA Local: South Yorkshire – Inside the Factory at Loxleys Print
Loxleys Print Kiln Street, Sheffield, England, United KingdomThis is a GCA Local with something extra. We’re teaming up with GCA supplier member Loxleys Print and GCA members Heyyy Cards to bring you a special GCA Local in Sheffield — combining exclusive factory access with an inspiring member story. We’d love you to join us. This Local offers a rare, behind‑the‑scenes look inside...
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Sales Agents Explained with Richard Pass: How They Work & What to Expect
Virtual EventJoin us for a practical and informative session with Richard Pass of STL Agency, who will demystify the role of sales agents within the greeting card industry. STL Agency has been operating since 2008, covering the North of England as well as national and key accounts, working across greeting cards, stationery and related gift products...
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Virtual Coffee Morning – Sarah Jackson – Stormy Knight
Virtual EventGCA 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...
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