Horatio's Garden announced as new charity partner for SGD 2021
The Society of Garden designers has announced Horatio's Garden as its new charity partner for the SGD Awards 2021. Read more
Horatio's Garden announced as new charity partner for SGD 2021
The Society of Garden designers has announced Horatio's Garden as its new charity partner for the SGD Awards 2021. Read more
Chancellor’s statement and the NHS Covid-19 app
The NHS Contact Tracing App is now live. Garden centres should download the QR code to display at entrances. We also summarise the Winter Economy announcement. Read more
Resilience and Positivity at the AIPH Recovery from Crisis Conference
On 15th September 2020, the AIPH brought together an impressive line-up of expert international industry speakers to share experiences of the impact of COVID-19 Read more
Sustainable composite decking manufacturer Composite Prime creates nationwide jobs
The UK’s leading manufacturer of sustainable composite decking and cladding Composite Prime, has launched a free, online training programme for labouring professionals to become accredited installers of the brands luxury decking products. Read more
HTA – ‘Covid restrictions could present real difficulties’
The HTA says the new Covid restrictions for hospitality could present real difficulties for the industry given such little notice. Also, some issues need urgent clarification. Read more
New trade show room built on site at Wildlife World
A sensibly designed and refurbished space for displaying the full range of Wildlife World products to trade representatives has been constructed on site to create a safe and personalised experience. Read more
Blue Diamond opens online fashion shop
Blue Diamond has launched an online fashion shop. It will be followed next week by Christmas going live. Read more
Keep garden centres open if there's another lockdown
HTA says extending CBILS repayment terms to 10 years will be helpful to growers. Keeping VAT in hospitality to 5% will help garden centre catering. But it presses Government to keep garden centres open. Read more
SOLD - Ribblesdale Nurseries in Lancashire
Alexander Mackie Associates Ltd. are delighted to announce the sale of Ribblesdale Nurseries. Read more
Update on new Covid-19 rules for catering - Amended
UPDATED Thursday morning… The BBC reports that restaurants without an alcohol licence will NOT need to provide tables service. The HTA is cautious saying It looks like the rules are evolving. Read more
Tong appoints project manager for Food Hall makeover
Former Nestlé Senior Commercial Manager, Sarah Dwyer will work with the team at Tong to deliver a new Food Hall experience that will create at least 10 new jobs. Read more
Covid-19 closes Simpsons café
Simpsons in Inverness has closed its café after 2 kitchen staff tested positive for Coronavirus. The rest of the garden centre remains open. Read more
