Upcoming events
With six campuses across London, our very own public gardens, zoo, farms, plant sales and commercial businesses, there are many varied and interesting activities happening at Capel Manor College. Take a look at our calendar below to view upcoming dates for our students and visitors, including cultural celebrations, awareness days, Open Days, Advice Evenings, online events, family days out, and more.
2022
August
30 July - 13 August: Enfield Art Circle Exhibition at Capel Manor Gardens
Admire local artists’ work and explore the Gardens. Find out more about our Gardens here.
4 August: Open Air Theatre at Capel Manor Gardens presents Pride and Prejudice
Bring a blanket or camping chair and find a spot in our picturesque Gardens to lose yourself in this unforgettable love story. The performance will take place in an open space without reserved seating. Book here.
8 August: Scottish Wildcat Day
At our Enfield Campus, we have two Scottish Wildcats named Nevis and Monroe. Here at London’s environmental college, being able to actively play a part in conserving species such as the Scottish Wildcat is not only a requirement but a privilege.
14 August: Forty Hall Farm Farmers' Market
Join us for a seasonal celebration of great local produce and enjoy some of the Farm's animals. Find out more about our farm here.
26 August: Advice Day (10am to 3pm)
If you are unsure of what you want to study, register for our Post-GCSE Advice Day to find the perfect environmental course for you. You can register to attend here.
29 August: Open Air Theatre at Capel Manor Gardens presents Cinderella
Families are encouraged to bring their own blankets or camping chairs and find a spot in our picturesque Gardens to watch this exciting performance. The performance will take place in an open space without reserved seating. Book here.
September
1 September: Organic September
Organic September is a month-long campaign to raise awareness of the many benefits of organic food and farming and includes supporting biodiversity and wildlife.
4 September: National Wildlife Day
National Wildlife Day encourages improved awareness of the species around us and in the broader world. It focuses on endangered species, preservation, and conservation efforts around the world.
4 September: Classic and Vintage Car Show at Capel Manor Gardens
Come along to the Classic and Vintage Car Show at Capel Manor Gardens. The event showcases a wide range of fabulous cars, some dating back to the 1920s. Find out more about the Gardens here.
7 September: Virtual Advice Session (6pm to 8pm)
Our Virtual Advice Sessions allow you to visit multiple subject advice rooms to talk to tutors and ask questions about courses via Zoom. You can register to attend here.
10 September: Bee and Honey Show at Capel Manor Gardens
Come along for honey sales, candle rolling, and the opportunity to see an observation hive with bees. Find out more about the Gardens here.
10 September: World Suicide Prevention Day
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. Organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.
11 September: Forty Hall Farm Farmers' Market
Join us for a seasonal celebration of great local produce and enjoy some of the Farm's animals. Find out more about our farm here.
22 September: Advice Evening (5pm to 7.30pm)
Our Admissions team and tutors are available for course advice, guidance and support. Our Brooks Farm Campus event starts at 2pm and finishes at 5pm. You can register to attend here.
25 September: Jewish New Year
The Jewish New Year, also known as Rosh Hashanah, is a special two-day festival that celebrates the creation of the world and marks making a fresh start.
October
1 October: Black History Month
Launched in London in the 1980s, Black History Month is celebrated nationwide, aiming for communities to challenge racism and educate themselves, and others, about Black history.
3 October: World Habitat Day
World Habitat Day focuses on reflecting on the state of towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter.
4 October: World Animal Day
World Animal Day aims to raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe and to create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings.
7 October: Dyslexia Week
Dyslexia Week is aimed at further understanding and raising awareness about dyslexia. It aims to raise awareness about what it means, what it is and what can be done to support people who have dyslexia.
8 October: Open Day (10am to 3pm)
Our Open Days give you an opportunity to visit our campuses, find out about the courses we have on offer and talk to our tutors and Admissions team. You can register to attend here.
9 October: Forty Hall Farm Farmers' Market
Join us for a seasonal celebration of great local produce and enjoy some of the Farm's animals. Find out more about our farm here.
10 October: World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. This year's theme focuses on 'Mental Health in an Unequal World'.
24-31 October: Halloween at Capel Manor Gardens
Get dressed up and join us for a half-term full of spooks and scares! Find out more about the Gardens here.
24 October: Diwali
Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, notably Newar Buddhists.
November
1 November: Movember
This November we will be raising funds and awareness for Movember. Our Student Services team will be taking a daily lap of the grounds at our Enfield Campus every college day in November. If you would like to support men's health you can donate here.
8 November: Advice Evening (5pm to 7.30pm)
Our Admissions team and tutors are available for course advice, guidance and support. Our Brooks Farm Campus event starts at 2pm and finishes at 5pm. You can register to attend here.
11 November: Armistice Day
Armistice Day is commemorated every year on 11 November to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I.
13 November: Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Day has been observed since the end of the First World War to remember armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.
13 November: Forty Hall Farm Farmers' Market
Join us for a seasonal celebration of great local produce and enjoy some of the Farm's animals. Find out more about our farm here.
14 November: Anti-Bullying Week
Anti-Bullying Week aims to raise awareness of bullying of children and young people and to highlight ways of preventing and responding to it. This year's theme focuses on 'One Kind Word'.
19 November: International Men's Day
International Men's Day acknowledges the positive value men bring to the world. This year, we will be highlighting the work of men in the land-based industry.
22 November: Disability History Month
Disability History Month celebrates the lives of disabled people now and in the past. It aims to challenge disablism by exploring oppression over time and by achieving equality.
27 November: National Tree Week
National Tree Week is the UK’s largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of the winter tree planting season. It aims to bring people together to celebrate and plant trees across the country.
December
2 December: International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
The international day for the abolition of slavery is observed every year on December 2, all over the world since 1986 to raise awareness about slavery and put an end to all kinds of slavery.
3 December: International Day of People With Disabilities
International Day of People With Disabilities aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect.
4 December: Wildlife Conservation Day
Wildlife Conservation Day seeks to spread awareness about preserving and protecting the natural world and its inhabitants.
8 December: Virtual Advice Session (6pm to 8pm)
Our Virtual Advice Sessions allow you to visit multiple subject advice rooms to talk to tutors and ask questions about courses via Zoom. You can register to attend here.
11 December: Forty Hall Farm Farmers' Market
Join us for the final seasonal celebration of the year! Discover great local produce and enjoy some of the Farm's animals. Find out more about our farm here.
18 December: Hanukkah
Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the battles the Maccabees levied against their oppressors and how they were able to win their religious freedom.
24 December - 4 January 2023: College closure
The College will be closed over the Christmas holiday.
25 December: Christmas Day
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December as a religious and cultural celebration by billions
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