The proper date is at the beginning of September (6)

I believe the answer is:

sedate

(Other definitions for sedate that I've seen before include "Dignified - staid" , "Calm and dignified in manner" , "Dignified and subdued" , "Slow" , "Staid and sober" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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