56 seasons, occasions, & times for your UK blog and content planning

Depending on what the weather is doing as you read this right now, it can be hard to believe that there’s a point when we’re all warm, but it does happen…

15 delicious iced coffees to save you from summer heat in North London

Or, as our American friends like to call it, ‘fall’.

9 cosy places to get your Pumpkin Spice Latte fix in Cardiff this autumn

Hmm, there’s a pattern emerging here. Maybe I need to go get a silly little coffee?

Note, winter doesn’t have to equal Christmas – there’s a whole season outside of it!

16 winter content topics for blog posts, collections & product descriptions

But of course, ‘tis a time for gift-buying, so crack on with those gift guides.

20 drool-worthy to do notepads: the perfect Christmas stocking gift for business owners

Another hallmark (pun intended) of the festive season is parties, and everything that entails, so why not capitalise on that?

10 sustainable ways to wear sequins for people with a jam-packed Christmas party calendar

Yet another sign of the season is Christmas markets, particularly for indie makers (our faves include x and x).

7 incredible indie makers markets in East Anglia this Christmas season

Should old acquaintance be forgot and, er…other words that I still don’t know, even after nearly 3 decades on this earth.

3 game-changing mnemonics to help partygoers memorise the lyrics to Auld Lang’s Syne this New Year’s Eve

The weird fallow period between Christmas and New Year, when some people are lounging about, and some are cleaning house.

17 iconic films to watch on BBC iPlayer to relive your childhood this Betwixtmas

You may notice there’s a chronological bent to the order of these thus far, and this is here because Christmas is traditionally a big engagement period, making January a hot wedding planning time.

50 top-table-worthy trends for cool couples wedding planning in 2026

Here, the chronology falls apart, because Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day is the day before Valentine’s Day: to celebrate your best non-romantic relationships.

Here’s how Meloca Designs did it, with 5 cute Galentine’s cross stitch patterns to stitch for your best friend.

Remember, this doesn’t have to be the prototypical Mother’s Day: if you’ve got an alternative take on the occasion, there’ll be people who want to hear it.

9 of Newcastle’s coolest natural wine bars for celebrating Mother’s Day

Whilst this is just objectively a useful event to add to your blog and content planning, it’s also a personal request – for the most recent Father’s Day, I bought him a 60cm cardboard cut out of my head (it went down surprisingly well!)

10 unusual gifts to get the dad who already has everything this Father’s Day

Yes, there is one, on 19th November.

20 positive role models for Key Stage 2 kids to highlight this International Men’s Day

Precisely midway between International Women's Day and International Men's Day, there's also a day to celebrate those who do not identify within the traditional gender binary.

12 inspirational & educational non-binary icons you need to know about

When you’re using occasions and events that celebrate a marginalised group, it’s important to not tokenise them (and, also, to keep that support going year round!)

8 SPF moisturisers that’ll keep your make-up on during hot Pride celebrations

If there’s a religious holiday that makes sense to your business and your audience, like Eid, Hannukah, or Holi, then these are fertile grounds for blogs, too!

30 mouthwatering recipes to add to the table at your Eid feast

‘Tis the season for chocolate and revision, depending on where you are in your academic career…

12 brain-boosting recipes that use leftover chocolate for students this Easter break

And plenty of ‘em, too: in the UK, we have Easter in March or April (depending on the moon – true facts), two in May, and one at the end of August.

9 hangover-curing brunch restaurants for sore heads in Glasgow this August Bank Holiday

As the famous song goes, Love Is All Around – and that includes the year, too.

10 game-changing amenities to make sure you include when planning your winter wedding

Or, if you’re like me, a “paint and prosecco party”, where you rope your long-suffering friends into painting your walls for free and pay them in fizz. Chumps!

Karakorum did a roundup of housewarming gifts with their sustainable twist on it.

Make sure you check out your local council website, to find out when these actually are (and maybe some neighbouring councils, too, if you’re near-ish a border…it’s amazing what difference a couple of miles can make!)

15 noise-cancelling headphones to buy for camping trips with little ones this October half term

Spring is all about thawing from the cold frigid winds of winter, and with that a lot of people like to take stock and do a deep clean.

6 sustainable cleaning products that every renter needs for their Spring clean

Came here for the SEO advice, stayed for the life advice: once you realise that picnic food goes beyond sandwiches, your entire life opens up.

Our client Uashmama utilised this perfectly with their summer guide to the perfect luxury picnic.

Despite living in an exceptionally rainy country, as a rule we love garden parties – and love to go all-out on them.

9 twists on Pimm’s that’ll make your garden party the Best In Show

We don’t know for sure that Ken has Google in Barbieland, but if he does, we know what he’s searching for: horses. How to be ok with being on your own. What is beach?

10 can’t-miss ice cream shops for dairy-free daytrippers going to Brighton beach

It seems to me that Halloween is becoming more and more of a thing every year, which is great for the face paint industry and for your SEO efforts too.

3 fun ways customer service professionals can post on LinkedIn this Halloween

Whether your audience are more of a Download or a Glasto type, summer in the UK is chock-full of festivals. How could you tie your work into the festival season?

6 exciting new microtrends for fashion brands that we’ve spotted in the wild this festival season

Check out local facebook groups, communities, or small business networks for events near you.

5 of our favourite independent Bristol cafes along the Gromit Unleashed Trail

I always thought that apples were a token of education because of Isaac Newton, but apparently it actually started as a tradition in Denmark and Sweden in the 16th century to try and offset their poor wages. The more you know!

5 alcohol-free teacher gifts for a memorable end-of-year thank you

Graduation doesn’t just mark the end of something; it marks the beginning of a new chapter, too.

Our clubhouse member, London-based jewellery designer Militzia Ortiz, used this to her advantage to write What makes a good graduation gift? From several (semi) recent graduates perspectives.

Almost the antithesis of the rest of the list, nights in are often an occasion to be celebrated in and of themselves.

5 classic romcoms made for cosy nights on Netflix (October 2025)

6 weeks without school (I got a cushty 8, which I actually hated as a child because I loved school) is a lot of time – let’s think about how that might tie into your work.

2025 Summer Holidays: 5 Totnes days out that toddlers AND teens will love

The longest day of the year also offers a renewed energy for a lot of people, similar to New Year’s or the back to school vibes.

5 surprising historical traditions about Summer Solstice you need to know

So much to see, so much to eat: city breaks are their own particular category which require a lot of planning. How can you aid that?

5 unforgettable sober brunches for your next Manchester city break

Birthdays: everybody’s got one. The good thing about birthdays is that they’re timely, but also evergreen, meaning people will be searching for them year-round.

5 pocket-sized birthday gifts for people who love a little treat

Some birthdays, like 13th, 18th, 21st, 30th and 50th, are decreed to be “big” birthdays, where people often want to make even more of a fuss.

5 vibey Cardiff pubs for your first legal pint on your 18th Birthday

When such an upheaval is happening, people want solutions, and they want them without having to wade through pages of guff (technical term) – you can help them out.

4 thoughtful gifts for somebody that has lost a pet

Not all divorces are sad, sombre occasions, but only you know what tone of voice and angle will work best with your ideal clients.

This article by Militzia Ortiz is a great example of a blog that genuinely answers a question her clients have: what do you do with your diamonds after you’ve got divorced?

With an occasion like a retirement, there’s often a longer preparatory stage, too – don’t forget to think about writing content that helps with that.

5 niche watch brands for an unforgettable retirement gift

Slash sten and hag dos, and whatever else you want to call them. Essentially, that celebration of nearly being married.

5 wholesome, nana-friendly alternatives to the nastiest hen-do activities

While it might not be a traditionally celebratory occasion, it’s still a time when people want guidance navigating it – and you can be the person to do that.

15 get well soon gift ideas under £10

The biggest day in all of our small business calendars, I’m sure you’ll agree…

100 ways to celebrate the end of the tax year for sole traders who panic every year that HMRC are going to come and get them (ok not really but you get my point)