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Some of the key national events/promotions are listed below. Look at what you could tap into and add in any additional ones that you feel could be specific for your stall, your market and your town/city/region.
January
January Sale Burns Night Dieting/keep fit Winter holidays
February
Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day) Half Term holidays Valentine’s Day
March
Easter Mother’s Day Ideal Home Exhibition
April
Grand National London Marathon
May
FA Cup Final Rugby Heineken Cup Summer holidays
June
Wimbledon Ascot Father’s Day Summer holidays
July
End of school/exams Summer holidays Grand Prix Cricket Test Matches
August
Back to School Summer Sales New Football season Motor Show Graduations Cricket Test Matches Rugby League Challenge Cup Final
September
Back to School Great North Run
October
Halloween
November
Guy Fawkes Christmas
December
Christmas New Year Sales Hogmanay
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