Seven young people are diagnosed with cancer every day, and thanks to the wonderful work Teenage Cancer Trust does, the quality of life and chances of survival are increased through specialised nursing care and support for young people during diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Read more - open to all

Dobbies has signed up with Gridserve to install EV chargers at 30 stores.  Each will contain up to 12 high power EV charge points. Read more - members only

Garden centre stories making local news headlines include a brazen theft at St Peter’s, new plans for Carr Farm and how a NI garden centre responds to Brexit supply issues. Read more - members only

Whether you are looking for a new challenge in 2022, fancy tackling a unique half marathon experience or simply want a new way to support the Greenfingers Charity then the London Landmark Half Marathon (April 3rd 2022) could be the solution you are looking for! Read more - open to all

Perennial event brings together Corporate Partners, Horticulture Trade Associations and Industry Supporters at The Laskett. Read more - open to all

Stunning new look for Food Hall at Squire’s in Wokingham.The Food Hall at Squire’s has expanded, and has been beautifully updated to offer customers a huge amount of choice.  Read more - open to all

Booking has now opened (November 2021) for the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference in January (January 23-26, 2022). Read more - open to all

Local news from around the UK includes proposed new garden centres and others moving, expanding or to be sold at auction. Read more - members only

Green-tech has confirmed that it will continue its ongoing support to the charity and has agreed to become a Platinum level partner for a second year running. Read more - open to all

Alexander Mackie Associates Ltd (AMA) announce the sale of Fair Gardens Plant Centre in Lincolnshire. Read more - open to all

As part of its ongoing partnership with the Retail Trust, the Spring Fair team hosted a Halloween themed afternoon tea on Thursday 28^th October for 60 residents at the Retail Trust’s supported living estate in North London. Read more - open to all

Marldon Christmas Tree Farm in Devon has been crowned Champion Christmas Tree Grower of the Year. They will be providing the Christmas tree for Downing Street this Christmas. Read more - members only

Red Shepherdess Hannah Jackson will be the celebrity judge of this year’s competition to find the best Christmas tree in Britain, with the winner providing the tree for No10 Downing Street. Read more - open to all

The British Association of Landscape Industries is launching a mental health initiative, focusing on the often-overlooked importance of mental health support in the landscaping and horticulture sectors. Read more - open to all

Choice Marketing announced at its annual conference that it is looking for new members as it revealed a record supplier rebate and its 'Suppliers of the year'. Read more - members only

It’s been a very challenging time for all in the Industry and i thank all of our customers for supporting us over the years. Read more - open to all

Webbs Garden Centres have donated 16,000 toys to ‘Mission Christmas’.  The mission is to make sure every child has a present to open on Christmas morning. Read more - open to all

Florna Plants staff collectively agreed that with the Omicron variant spreading quickly, their annual Christmas gathering at a local hotel was a risk too far. Read more - open to all

Praise from Prime Minister Boris Johnson for growers from the British Christmas Tree Growers Association as they light up Downing Street Read more - members only

British Christmas trees at British Garden Centres bring a little cheer (and chirp, chirp) to 52 children’s hospices. Read more - open to all

The charity event was hosted by Craig Revel Horwood from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and raised funds through ticket sales, event sponsorship and an auction and raffle. Read more - open to all

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has today made more than 100 gardening courses and workshops available to book for 2022, with more than 300 to be available in total over the course of the next year. Read more - open to all

Hillier have announced its line-up of festive events and launches taking place across the 18 garden centres throughout the Christmas 2021 period. Read more - open to all

AMES UK have invested in a generous employee rewards programme, upgraded tools and equipment and created a strong leadership team. They have transformed internal communications and delivered a measured culture transformation. Read more - open to all

In the festive spirit of giving, Dobbies has launched a new campaign to share some joy in the run up to Christmas. Not Your Average Community will see three local groups from across the UK win £1,000 to spend on trees, lights and decorations to brighten up their local area for Christmas. Read more - open to all

British Garden Centres group takes exclusive sponsorship of the national Christmas campaign, Illumination Street for a second year. The campaign motivates the nation to brighten up their front gardens with the spirit of Christmas. Read more - open to all

Squire’s Garden Centre on Heathlands Road in Wokingham is to open a stunning new look Café Bar and enhanced Food Hall containing a butcher and a bakery in November. Read more - open to all

Landscape supplier Green-tech frequently donates products for worthy causes, so when Grandmother Janet WIlloner contacted the team to ask for their help with her ambitious plan, they were happy to provide compost, grit, and fertiliser. Read more - open to all

The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10th October every year. Green-tech has long since been committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and provides its staff with the tools and opportunity to talk confidentially to one of several trained mental health first aiders. Read more - open to all

An Andover garden centre has secured planning permission to increase its undercover retail and catering facilities with the extension of an outdoor canopy. Read more - open to all