When the MD of Bents wanted to do something a bit different to continue the celebrations for the Centre’s success at this year’s GCA awards, no-one expected him to suggest a rickshaw Read more - open to all

Leading gardening and DIY wholesaler Stax Trade Centres has revealed details of another major appointment which will see Mark Hallows take on the role of area sales representative covering the north west region. Read more - open to all

Hillier Nurseries is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Dunnett to its board of directors, effective from 4th April 2019. He will also continue in his role as amenity sales director. Read more - open to all

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company are proud to announce the appointment of Adrian King as their new Sales Representative for the Northern territory, caring for and improving on an existing portfolio of accounts throughout the North of England and Scotland. Read more - open to all

Student, Kobus Stander, has won a £2,000 South West Growers Show (SWGS) Sponsored Scholarship. Read more - open to all

Mike Dunnett, a well known and greatly respected industry pioneer, who was MD of Blakedown Nurseries for many years has died today, Tuesday 26th March 2019. Read more - open to all

Veronique Laury the Group CEO of Kingfisher is to leave along with 2 other executives. The announcement coincided with news of a fall in profits at group that owns B&Q and Castorama in France. Read more - members only

Robin Trumper from Hereford celebrated his retirement yesterday (Wednesday, March 20, 2019) after 39 years of service at one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries.  Read more - open to all

Meindert Klem has joined Thermoflor as the new International Account Manager. Read more - open to all

The Garden Centre Association has this month welcomed Jane Lawler as its new inspector. Jane, who has more than 35 years’ experience in marketing and business development, will be responsible for inspecting member garden centres in North Thames, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Read more - open to all

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) student meets MSP at the start of Scottish Apprenticeship Week. Read more - open to all

Leading home improvement and garden wholesaler, Decco has appointed Chris Gladwin as Manager for Decco Chesham. Read more - open to all

Nova Outdoor Living is pleased to announce the appointment of Mathew Thomasson and Steven Hall from Thomasson Agencies as their brand representatives in the North East. Read more - open to all

Nova Outdoor Living is pleased to announce that they have appointed Julie McLean and Andy Moore, of Julie McLean Limited as their representatives for the Midlands and Northern Ireland. Read more - open to all

Provender Nurseries are celebrating the success of our latest Apprentice Rosina Green for completing her Level 2 NVQ Business Administration Apprenticeship. Read more - open to all

Perennial has appointed Phil Swainston as Corporate Development Manager to develop its partnerships within the industry. Read more - open to all

GIMA has announced the appointment of four new Council members following their appointment at the recent AGM, which took place on 10th April at Ettington Chase Hotel, Warwickshire. Read more - open to all

Emily Wright from Martley on the Worcestershire-Herefordshire boarder has recently joined one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries as its HR Manager. Read more - open to all

Details announced for a memorial service for Mike Dunnett on Tuesday 16^th April at St Peters Church. Martley, Worcestershire. Read more - open to all

Following the purchase of Brooke House Exhibitions, BHETA is to restructure with Will Jones as COO and Clare Holland as finance director. Read more - members only

The team at Provender Nurseries would like to introduce our newest cash and carry team member Natalie Fairs. Read more - open to all

Swan have appointed seasoned professional, Rob Gentles, as Chief Commercial Officer to further strengthen Swan’s position in the Retail Solutions market. Rob has extensive retail experience working with small and large retailers in all sectors. Read more - open to all

Student, James Pike, has won a £1,000 British Protected Ornamentals Association – Peter Seabrook Bursary. Read more - open to all

Smart Garden Products is delighted to confirm that a number of staff have joined Smart from Briers. Read more - open to all

Michael Cooling, who died last week, was very proud to collect the first ever Horticulture Week “Retail Nursery of the Year” award in 1997 and the GCA Garden Centre of the Year in 2005. Read more - open to all

George Eustice, Minister for Agriculture since 2015, has resigned over Brexit.  HTA chairman James Barnes said, “Clearly such events are frustrating but you always have to respect these decisions in the political arena.” Read more - members only

Nova Outdoor Living is happy to announce that Sean Sunderland from SS Agencies will be representing them to customers in the North West. Read more - open to all

Neil Bragg from Bulrush Horticulture is the new chairman of the Growing Media Association (GMA) with Ben Malin from Godwins taking on the role of vice-chairman. Read more - open to all

After 30 years as Chairman and more than five decades in the business, Sarah’s father Colin Squire OBE takes on the role of Chairman Emeritus, and remains an active director of the business. Read more - open to all

Julie Clements the owner of Labels n Things has been awarded an MBE As well as being the driving force behind plant labelling. Julie worked tirelessly for victims of domestic violence. Read more - open to all