Glendale Horticulture welcomes back Andy Dyer
Glendale Horticulture welcomes back Andy Dyer this month as a National Account Manager. Read more - open to all
Glendale Horticulture welcomes back Andy Dyer
Glendale Horticulture welcomes back Andy Dyer this month as a National Account Manager. Read more - open to all
Crest adds to creative team
Crest Garden has announced the appointment of two key brand roles to accelerate the development of Flopro and Kent & Stowe. Read more - open to all
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Award-winning garden designer, TV presenter, journalist and author, Ann-Marie Powell has withdrawn as Creative Director for the inaugural London Flower Show, being held at Osterley Park this September.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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Michael Cole to retire from Notcutts
Michael Cole, former MD of Notcutts, is to retire next January after 38 years with the garden centres. Read more - open to all
New chief executive for Dobbies UPDATED
Dobbies’ new owners have appointed a former commercial director of B&Q as its new chief executive. More recently John Cleland was CEO of Maplin. Read more - members only
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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