A few years ago Sylvan Rose was inspired by a very dear friend to write a series of poems for a perpetual calendar - basically a 'poem-a-day' calendar. Within a few months she had written 366 of these verses, enough for every day including leap years. She made three of these calendars from wood and card, for her friend, for a colleague, and for herself.

Says Sylvan, 'I am still using that calendar today. It sits on my mantelpiece, providing me with a 'mindful moment' each and evey day. Now, following the tragic loss of my sweetheart and fiance, Bob Turner, in April 2009, I have decided to get this calendar produced with a view to helping raise funds for Macmillan.

'The yellow rose was Bob's favourite flower, and so this symbol now graces each of the cards in the calendar. For each calendar sold, a total of 50% of the profit raised will go to Macmillan, helping these dedicated people to do more for more families who are experiencing difficult times.'

Once this calendar is available to order the details will be posted here, or if you prefer you can register your interest by using the Contact the Trust form, and you will receive information by email at the appropriate time.

A few of the verses from the calendar are listed below for your perusal.