In This Issue
Wyevale Garden Centres launches compost range
January is a bonanza for early bird compost sales
Kent garden centre business for sale
Rosebourne construction gathers pace as next key appointment is made
Essex garden centre closes suddenly
Three lbs lost, £85 gained for Greenfingers
Make hedging fun and sexy, says Rising Stars finalist
Two new initiatives at Grow Your Own Profits Roadshow
French company to buy Bayer Garden
Notcutts sign up to Cultivation Street Ambassador Programme
Children's gardening book to raise cash for Greenfingers
On your marks for the Greenfingers Garden Re-Leaf Day walk on March 18
Love the Plot You've Got Masterclasses get under way for 2016
Garden centres shortlisted in Family Business Awards
Thompson & Morgan promises best year on the veg patch with host of innovative growing concepts for 2016
£14,109 donation from Stewarts Garden Centres
Message from Linda Petrons, Head of Fundraising at Greenfingers about Garden Re-Leaf Day
Love birds with Webbs in National Nest Box Week
Join GTN Xtra on the HTA Netherlands Retail Study Tour 17-19 February 2016
The Greatest Awards go back on tour in 2016
Plant Area Manager (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Garden Sundries Retail Manager \ Berkshire
Bedding Department Head (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Garden Centre General Manager / Dorset
Horticulture Manager / Somerset
Plant Area Sales Assistant (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Garden Centre/Horticulture Manager/Plantarea Manager
Get your own copy of GTN Xtra
European partnership strengthens Brundle’s position in UK market
Deco-Pak to create a ‘buzz’ at Spring Fair
Orchid drip feeders rescue garden products sales
Onion sets, garlic bulbs and shallots sales hot up
Jack's Magic and Arthur Bowers lead the way
Still time to sign up for nurseries’ joint Open Day
Barrie King is appointed as Kelkay’s logistics manager
Impulse buys are key for G Plants’ new seeds and bulb displays
GIMA Awards return to Celtic Manor Resort
Pictures from The Greatest Christmas Gold-winning Teams
Brookside Garden Centre
Haskins West End
Hillmount Garden Centre
Mains of Drum
Premier Decorations
Bents and Le Friquet
The Greatest Christmas Display winners
Silverbirch (Small Garden Centre Gold)
Old Railway Line (Mid-sized Garden Centre Gold)
Barton Grange (Large Garden Centre Gold)
Le Friquet (Group Garden Centre Gold)
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
Buy your subscription to GTN Bestsellers
All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
The Edible Garden Show proves life-changing
Situations Vacant
Plant Area Manager (Full time, including alternate weekends)
West Horsley KT24 6AR
 
Read more»
Garden Sundries Retail Manager \ Berkshire
Salary: £20,000 - £22,000
Read more»
Bedding Department Head (Full time, including alternate weekends)
West Horsley KT24 6AR
 
Read more»
Garden Centre General Manager / Dorset
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Read more»
Horticulture Manager / Somerset
Salary: To attract the best
Read more»
Plant Area Sales Assistant (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Twickenham TW2 5PA
 
Read more»
Garden Centre/Horticulture Manager/Plantarea Manager
Salary: £18,000 - £24,000
Read more»
Send us your news and great ideas
Contact us with your news. 

Email neil.pope@tgcmc.co.uk, or trevor.pfeiffer@tgcmc.co.uk or call the GTN News team on 01733 775700
Barrie King is appointed as Kelkay’s logistics manager
 
Kelkay, the market-leading manufacturer and distributor of aggregates, has appointed Barrie King to the position of logistics manager.

Kelkay continues its investment in the infrastructure of the business. As the company continues to grow, they ensure delivery lead times are always maintained. Barrie will take day-to-day control of Kelkay’s logistical operations and will also be responsible for the continuous improvement of the warehouse management systems and Goods Inwards. He will oversee the stringent quality and checking systems are kept up to date and in line with the company’s programs.

Barrie will be working closely with Jonathan Wilson, who was recently appointed operations manager, to develop and implement an advanced, ISO 9001 compliant, quality control system.

Barrie has been part of the Kelkay team for over ten years and seen many changes in his time with the Yorkshire based company. During this period he has held the positions of yard manager, assistant transport manager and transport manager as well as playing a pivotal part in the set up for Glee. With these roles Barrie has gained a wealth of experience of the Kelkay business and been an integral part in the growth of the company.

This recent promotion has opened up new opportunities for Gavin Jackson, who has been promoted to transport manager, and Andrew Kerr who will move to the role of senior planner. Both Gavin and Andrew have also been part of the Kelkay team for many years within the transport department.

Antony Harker, managing director at Kelkay, said: “I am delighted to be in a position to promote from within the company. This can only add to the depth of knowledge and commitment from the team.”

Kelkay ensures industry leading stock availability and delivery lead times, especially at peak periods. It offers a £500 carriage paid order service across the UK through its transport logistics department. This ensures customers receive their orders within three days - and in many instances, within two days.

Kelkay’s brand portfolio includes Borderstone®, Build Mate, easyfountain® and Henri®, providing retailers with a single source of supply for a wide range of garden products. These include aggregates, stone, water and garden features, paving, edging and walling, building materials, horticulture, growing media and winter garden products.

By promoting aggregates, paving and fountains with eye-catching point of sale, merchandising units and display stands, garden retailers have seen sales grow in these categories.

For more information, visit www.kelkay.co.uk.
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg
Email Newsletter Software by Newsweaver