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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 – 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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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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Home & Gift
HCC King's Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United KingdomHome 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...
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Autumn Fair
NEC North Avenue, Birmingham, West Midlands, United KingdomAutumn 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...
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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...
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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...
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2026 GCA Conference & AGM
FeaturedUnity Place 200 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes, United KingdomPlanning 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 city with ease. Unity Place is centrally located and just a 5‑minute walk from Milton Keynes Central Station, making it easy to reach whether you're...
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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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Diwali
Diwali, or Deepavali, is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists worldwide. Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Lasting five days, the festival is a sensory marvel of glowing...
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St Andrew’s Day
Sending a card for St Andrew’s Day on the 30th of November is a beautiful way to usher in the winter season with a sense of kinship and "auld acquaintance." As Scotland’s patron saint is celebrated, a physical card serves as a stirring tribute to heritage, whether it features the bold Saltire, a sprig of...
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Hanukkah
Hanukkah, the Jewish "Festival of Lights," is a vibrant eight-day celebration of resilience, miracles, and the triumph of light over darkness. Commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the holiday centers on the miracle of the oil—where a single day's supply lasted for eight. Today, families gather to light the Menorah (or Hanukkiah),...
