Catering Design Group (CDG) has announced the promotion of Mike Sinclair - its award winning Principal Design Consultant, to the position of Design Director. The business has also appointed Kevin Broadley as Contracts Manager, whilst promoting Gemma Strong to the position of Design Consultant. Read more - open to all

John Findlay has announced that he will retire from Decco at the end of March. Charlie Lacey has been named COO designate. Read more - open to all

“I celebrate internally when I get stung by jellyfish as I know it'll distract me from the pain in my arms and shoulders,” writes HTA’s Dave Denny about his channel swim, last week. Read more - open to all

After 14 very successful years, Centre Manager Stuart Gooden is looking to take it slightly easier and moving to the South West.  Read more - open to all

Hale Events are delighted to announce that Lesley Meaker has joined the Hale Events Sales Team.  Following their acquisition of the Hotel, Catering & Retail Show last year, they now run 5 successful trade shows, and have expanded their sales team accordingly.   Read more - open to all

Colin Squire, Chairman of award-winning family business Squire’s Garden Centres, has been named Honorary Doctor of Art & Design by Kingston University. A former student of Kingston University, Colin Squire was given this honour in recognition of his outstanding contribution to horticulture and the local community. Read more - open to all

Chris King and Kyle Ross have this month (July, 2016) started their two-year Management Trainee Scheme at one of the UK’s leading nurseries based in Hereford. Read more - open to all

Midlands-based Boningale Nurseries has added two new members to its sales team in order to facilitate the company’s growth and expansion plans in the North and South.  Read more - open to all

The staff of Hipperholme based decorative aggregates and bird box suppliers, Deco-Pak, joined over 1,600 runners in a 5k colour run to raise money for Overgate Hospice in Elland.  Read more - open to all

Read Dave Denny endures sunburn and furry tongue as he prepares to swim the Channel for Greenfingers in a few weeks. Read more - open to all

Michael Cole, former MD of Notcutts, is to retire next January after 38 years with the garden centres. Read more - open to all

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

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

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society is entering a new era as Chairman, Simon Theakston steps down from the role. The Society is best known as the organiser of the annual rural showcase, the Great Yorkshire Show, and for the last eight years he has been at the  Society’s helm, leading it through one of the most exciting and innovative periods in its long history. Read more - open to all

Staff at Pennell’s Lincoln Garden Centre said goodbye to their colleague Trevor Smith on Wednesday, who is retiring after a fantastic 53 years with Pennells! Read more - open to all

Taking advantage of many new product innovations, Joe Lydon has achieved a 22 per cent increase in sales for his area and has been voted the Garland/Worth Gardening ‘Sales Agent of the Year’.   Read more - open to all

Celebrity gardener Chris Collins will be on hand for three days at CarFest South from 26^th to 28^th August 2016, giving free advice on how to make the most of your outside space – whether it is a balcony, roof terrace, patio or even just a windowsill. Read more - open to all

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company are very proud to announce that two new apprentices will begin working with them in September. Arthur Dawes and Billy Wilce have both been offered a position on the nursery team. Read more - open to all

The Director of Newspan Building Solutions, Mark Murray, will be supporting a fleet of cyclists in a charity bike ride on the 21st August – starting in Southampton and Finishing in Rome. Read more - open to all

Perennial helped over 1,200 people last year battling illness, financial hardship, bereavement and disability. Read some of their stories. Read more - members only

Emma Cooper is the latest addition to the expanding Smart Garden Products team as Trade Marketing Manager. Read more - open to all

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) has appointed respected industry figure, Andrew Weiss as its new Executive Chairman following the retirement of David Smyth. Read more - open to all

Glendale Horticulture welcomes back Andy Dyer this month as a National Account Manager. Read more - open to all

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

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

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

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