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
May
2 May: Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan)
Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan.
2 May: Deaf Awareness Week
Deaf Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of the isolation that deaf people can occasionally experience, and promote the importance of social inclusion around the deaf community.
4 May: Careers Fair
We are proud organisers of the UK's largest land-based careers fair hosted at our Enfield Campus. Our Careers Fair helps connect employers with the next generation of newly-qualified land-based students.
8 May: Buddha Day
Buddha's Birthday is a Buddhist festival that is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, later the Gautama Buddha, who was the founder of Buddhism.
9 May: Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event when there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.
12 May: International Nurses Day
International Nurses Day is an international day observed around the world on 12 May of each year, to mark the contributions that nurses make to society.
18 May: 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.
21 May: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development provides an opportunity to celebrate all forms of cultural diversity and expression and to reflect on how these contribute to dialogue and development.
30 May-5 June: Queen’s Jubilee Royal Trail at Capel Manor Gardens
Take part in our Royal-themed trail and activities around our Gardens. Find out more about the Gardens here.
June
1 June: Pride Month
Pride is celebrated each year in the month of June to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement.
2-5 June: Cactus Show at Capel Manor Gardens
Enjoy a display of over 200 cacti and succulents. Find out more about the Gardens here.
5 June: World Environment Day
World Environment Day aims to inspire more people than ever before to take action to prevent the growing strain on planet Earth's natural resources.
11 June: 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.
11 June: Plant Sale at Gunnersbury Park (10am to 3pm)
Come down and stock up on plants and flowers for your home and garden at our Gunnersbury Park Campus.
12 June: Herts Heavy Horse Country Show at Capel Manor Gardens
Join us for the return of this annual event steeped in history in partnership with the Hertfordshire Heavy Horse Association. Find out more about the Gardens here.
18-19 June: Flower and Gardens Festival at Capel Manor Gardens
An exciting weekend for Garden enthusiasts and families alike! Find out more about the Gardens here.
19 June: Fathers' Day
Father's Day is a holiday honouring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society.
22 June: Windrush Day
Windrush Day honours the British Caribbean community, and the half a million people who travelled to the UK after the Second World War. The purpose of the day is to encourage communities to celebrate the contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants.
22 June: World Rainforest Day
World Rainforest Day to celebrate the existence of rainforests and to create and raise awareness regarding the preservation of this integral natural resource.
July
14 July: 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.
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.
August
19 August: Post-GCSE 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.
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.
1 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration by billions
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