Easter (Easter Sunday)
Easter is a vibrant celebration of hope, renewal, and the arrival of spring. For many, it is the most significant date in the Christian calendar, marking the resurrection and the...
Easter is a vibrant celebration of hope, renewal, and the arrival of spring. For many, it is the most significant date in the Christian calendar, marking the resurrection and the...
This session will be hosted by Seth Woodmansterne, Managing Director of Woodmansterne Publications, a third‑generation publishing business founded in 1953. Seth joined the family business in 2011 and completed a planned transition into the Managing Director role in 2020.
He’ll share insights into his journey in the greeting card industry, Woodmansterne work with leading licensing partners, its role as a broker publisher, and his perspective as a GCA Council member.
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
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Planning your visit to the GCA Conference & AGM at Unity Place, Milton Keynes. We’ve put together some useful information to help you book accommodation and find your way around the...