Upcoming events
With five 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.
2023
1 March: Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is observed in many Christian countries through participating in confession and absolution, the ritual burning of the previous year's Holy Week palms, finalising one's Lenten sacrifice, as well as eating pancakes and other sweets.
1 March: 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.
3 March: World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day is celebrated every to cherish the planet's wildlife and biodiversity.
8 March: International Women's Day
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year we will be focusing on women in the land-based industry.
16 March: Young Carers Awareness Day
Young Careers Awareness Day aims to raise awareness of the struggles and importance of young carers across the country.
18 March: Global Recycling Day
Global Recycling Day was created to help recognise, and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet.
19 March: Mother’s Day at Capel Manor Gardens
Treat your mum this Mother’s Day with a wonderful walk around our stunning estate; highlights include the Walled Garden, National Gardening Centre and our Historical Gardens. Children will also be able to take part in a craft activity. Find out more here.
22 March: Ramadan
Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.
25 March: 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.
25 March: 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.
1 April: Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month is held every April to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.
2 April: World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about people with autistic spectrum disorders including autism and Asperger syndrome throughout the world.
6 - 10 April: Hoppy Easter Fun at Capel Manor Gardens
Make the most of your bank holiday weekend at Capel Manor Gardens. Children can enjoy exploring our colourful 30-acres whilst completing our themed trail to receive a treat. Find out more here.
7 April: Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary.
9 April: Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, occurring on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion.
22 April: Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event on 22 April to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
27 April: Advice Evening (5pm to 7.30pm)
Our Admissions team and tutors are available for course advice, guidance and support. You can register to attend here.
2 May: World Asthma Day
At Capel Manor Gardens we have a low allergen garden that was designed to help all those who suffer from asthma and/or hay fever to get more enjoyment from their gardens. The Garden was originally designed by Lucy Huntingdon and exhibited at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 1996 where it won a Silver-Gilt Medal! Find out more here.
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.
13 May: Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual event where there is an opportunity for the whole of the UK to focus on achieving good mental health.
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.
23 May: Advice Evening (5pm to 7.30pm)
Our Admissions team and tutors are available for course advice, guidance, and support. You can register to attend here.
26 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.
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.
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.
18 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.
24 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.
24 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.
13 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.
8 August: Scottish Wildcat Day
At our Enfield and Mottingham campuses, 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.
1 - 30 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.
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.
15 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.
1-31 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.
2 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.
2 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.
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.
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'.
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.
12 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.
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.
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
