Ann-Marie Powell withdraws from the London Flower Show 2016

Award-winning garden designer, TV presenter, journalist and author, Ann-Marie Powell has withdrawn as Creative Director for the inaugural London Flower Show, being held at Osterley Park this September. Read more - open to all

Ann-Marie Powell

3 of the 4 GCA inspectors step down

Ian Boardman, Andy Campbell and newly appointed Alyson Haywood are standing down from their roles as GCA inspectors this year (2016). Only Roger Crookes will continue as the GCA begins the search for replacements. Read more - members only

Alyson Haywood

Weber® appoints new Country Manager

Weber® barbecues has appointed a new Country Manager to drive the brand’s investment in the UK market. Read more - open to all

François Lepeltier

Wyevale Nurseries’ staff receive long service medals

HRH Princess Anne presented three members of staff from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford recently (June, 2016) with medals to honour their long service to the company. Read more - open to all

(L-r) IT and Stock Control Manager at Wyevale Nurseries, James Mattock, Maintenance Engineer, Graham

Tillington Group of Garden Centres announce new Chairman

There is a new Chairman of the Tillington Buying Group, following the retirement after 16 successful years of Harry McDermid. Read more - open to all

Harry McDermid wishing Dennis good luck in his new role

New manager welcomes you to Squire’s in Long Ditton

Anne Dedman is the new manager at Squire’s Garden Centre in Long Ditton. Anne joined Squire’s in September 2001 as a part-time till operator, and has worked her way up though the company thanks to the support and training provided by Squire’s. Read more - open to all

Gardman appoints operations director to define future strategy

Matthew Payne joins Gardman as Operations Director following his role as European Head of Distribution at Scotts Miracle-Gro.  Read more - open to all

Matthew Payne, Operations Director, Gardman

E P Barrus strengthens garden retail arm

E P Barrus is pleased to welcome a new member to further extend their successful garden division sales team. Read more - open to all

Dickies appoint a new UK sales director

Rob Haines, who has been leading the way as regional sales director, has been overseeing the main UK accounts now steps into the role of UK sales director. Read more - open to all

Rob Haines

New MD at Squire’s Garden Centres 

Martin Breddy has started his new role as Managing Director at Squire’s Garden Centres, following the retirement of Dennis Espley. Read more - open to all

Colin Squire, Martin Breddy and Sarah Squire

Director appointed at the growing Stewarts Garden Centres

Terry Head has been appointed as Director at Stewarts Garden Centres after 4 years with the family owned horticultural business.  Read more - open to all

Martin Stewart with new Director Terry Head

EFIA announces expansion of its development committee

The European Fencing Industry Association (EFIA) has announced the expansion of its development committee. Read more - open to all

EFIA Chairman, Bernard Kilbride

Wyevale’s new management team

Wyevale’s management team has a very new look with four new board directors, including CEO Roger Mclaughlan. Read more - members only

Royal seal of approval for graduate entrepreneur

A graduate from Northumbria University has received Royal approval from HRH The Duke of York for his business enterprise selling environmentally friendly gardening products. Read more - open to all

Northumbria graduate Dan Robson with the Duke of York.

Smart Garden Products has recently appointed Simon Barry as Supply Chain Manager

Smart Garden Products has recently appointed Simon Barry as Supply Chain Manager, where he is responsible for optimising product availability, managing supplier performance and working with the NPD team to maintain high levels of product quality. Read more - open to all

 Simon Barry, Supply Chain Manager

Carla is named Apprentice of the Year

Carla Nash who works at one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries has recently been announced as the Midland Regional Growers’ Apprentice of the Year. Read more - open to all

David Domoney presents Carla Nash with her glass trophy.

La Hacienda sales agent Ivor Stepney retires

La Hacienda announce the retirement of Ivor Stepney, one of their long serving regional sales agents. Read more - open to all

Ivor Stepney

Tim Vine to Host a full house at the GIMA Awards

With bookings for this year’s GIMA Awards exceeding all expectations those lucky enough to have bagged a spot will be entertained by top comedian, TV celebrity and actor Tim Vine. Read more - open to all

Tim Vine, this year's host at the GIMA Awards

Deborah Skillicorn steps down at Greenfingers

Deborah Skillicorn is to step down from her position as Charity Director of Greenfingers, it has been announced today.  After over eight years in the role Deborah is leaving to pursue consultancy work across the charity industry and beyond. Read more - open to all

Deborah Skillicorn

Durstons announce National Sales Manager

Somerset based Durston Garden Products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry Walker as its National Sales Manager. Read more - open to all

 Jerry Walker, National Sales Manager.

New manager welcomes you to Squire’s in Stanmore

Ryan Bailey has been promoted to Manager at Squire’s Garden Centre in Stanmore.  He has been with Squire’s for 3 years and was previously Assistant Manager at Squire’s in Twickenham before taking up the same role at Squire’s in Stanmore. Read more - open to all

Ryan Bailey has been promoted to Manager at Squire’s Garden Centre in Stanmore.

Caroline Tatham to host talk at Wyevale Nurseries’ Open Day

The founder and Principal at the Cotswold Gardening School has been announced as one of the guest speakers at an Open Day being held this month (June, 2016) at a nursery in Hereford. Read more - open to all

Dining in the digital age, opportunities with coffee, allergies and nutrition on the workshop menu at HTA Catering Conference

It’s not too late to sign up for the HTA Catering Conference, exhibition and dinner, which takes place on Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 June at The Belfry Hotel and Resort, near Sutton Coldfield. Read more - open to all

Caroline Benjamin MIH, Director, Food Allergy Training Consultancy

Toolbank promotes Paul Maxwell to Sales Director

Following Simon Bicknell’s switch to the position of Marketing Development Director, Toolbank has promoted Paul Maxwell to the position of Sales Director for UK and Ireland. Read more - open to all

Paul Maxwell, Sales Director

New Sales Agents for Meadow View Stone

Meadow View Stone has strengthened its support for its stockists with the appointment of two new Sales Agents. Read more - open to all

Mark Rogers

Peewee the parrot welcomes Kirk Rothwell to the Bucktons brood 

Peewee the parrot welcomed newcomer Kirk Rothwell during his first few weeks as Bucktons Brand Manager. Read more - open to all

Kirk Rothwell with Peewee

Green-tech’s headcount is on the rise

Green-tech has announced that it has strengthened its team once more.  Four new faces join the team at their newly built premises at Rabbit Hill Business Park in North Yorkshire. Read more - open to all

L to R: James McNeill, Mandy Shires, Sharon Finlayson and Josh Forster.

Charlie Hackling-Searle appointed BeefEater Barbecues UK sales manager

BeefEater Barbecues have announced the appointment of Charlie Hackling-Searle as their UK & Ireland sales manager. Hackling-Searle joins BeefEater after a successful time as key accounts manager with La Hacienda. Read more - open to all

Charlie Hackling-Searle, UK & Ireland sales manager

Nicholas wins Peter Williamson Travel Award

Nicholas Russell from Pershore College has recently (May, 2016) been presented with Wyevale Nurseries’ Peter Williamson Travel Award. Read more - open to all

(L-R) Heather Williamson, Nicholas Russell and Steve Ashworth present the Peter Williamson Travel Aw

Steve Kindon to host the GIMA Charity Golf Day

This year’s GIMA Charity Golf Day will be hosted by one of the genuine "characters" of football, Steve Kindon.  As a keen golfer, Steve will join players on the course and host the prize giving and auction in the evening, taking place on Thursday 9th June at Telford Hotel and Golf Resort. Read more - open to all

Steve Kindon

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