In This Issue
Grovewell grows to four with Hamstreet from Wyevale
Recently sold Wyevale Garden Centre to be renamed
Wyevale Wellingborough to become Landscaping Centre
Plans to knock down another former Wyevale centre and build homes is blocked
Record Christmas week sets the scene
Dobbies grows sales following management shake up
King to step back from full-time Terra Firma role
First glimpse of industry leading campaign
Glee at Spring Fair exhibitors reveal plans for 2019 event
SBM Life Science markets Green Velvet grass seed brand
Dean’s Garden Centre celebrate their 50th Anniversary
RHS partners Heathcote & Ivory for beauty products
Horticultural company delivers Christmas trees to North West vibrant destination
International horticulture firms work to tackle plastic waste
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Robins rock the GTN Bestsellers chart
All time record for Christmas sales
Growing media sales drop off in November
Autumn plant sales equal with last year
Wild bird care sales suffer in mild winter
Help Perennial share some goodwill this Christmas
Millennials drive Plantpak Terrariums growth
Second edition of Garden Trials and Trade on 11-13 June 2019
The best of last week's
Wyevale sells Enfield…who will be next? Now we have the answer
Breaking News: Wyevale Garden Centres agrees sale of Wellingborough and Wolds View
GCA reveals Christmas competition winners
Ransomware attack at Blue Diamond - Customer data not affected
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
Buy your subscription to GTN Bestsellers
All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
Perrywood wins gold in FreeFrom Eating Out Awards
Casual Dining expands its menu, with a record 220 exhibitors for 2019
Commercial Kitchen 2019 plans for biggest show yet
Situations Vacant
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Help Perennial share some goodwill this Christmas

 

Perennial is urging everyone across the horticulture industry to think of those in our sector who are struggling to make ends meet this festive season.

 

Many people working in our industries are on low incomes and unemployment is rife over the winter months. For those facing redundancy, a life-changing diagnosis or bereavement, Christmas can be a very difficult time and these circumstances add to their financial difficulties. By making a donation to Perennial, you can make a real difference to the lives of those who need it most.

 

Perennial’s services are a lifeline for those needing help. For families that can barely afford to pay for essentials such as food, warm winter clothing and heating, Christmas is not a joyful prospect. A £15 donation to Perennial could pay for a Christmas gift for a child whose parents struggle afford any presents for their children, while £50 could pay for a food voucher to provide a family with Christmas dinner.

 

Julia Hayne, Director of Service at Perennial says: “For hundreds of people facing crisis situations, Christmas can be a lonely and frightening time and our support is their lifeline. Financial worries and pressures can become magnified and often go hand in hand with mental health issues, leading to a downward spiral where people feel they can no longer cope. We want people across all parts of the wider horticulture industries to know we are there for them if they have nowhere to turn. And by making a donation to Perennial, you can help us reach those who desperately need our help this Christmas, before the worst happens.” 

 

Perennial helps people like Stephen, a landscape gardener. He and his partner Vicki, who herself has a long-term health condition, have four children. After working for a landscaping firm for many years, Stephen decided to start his own business and for some time things were going well. But Stephen is diabetic and he started to lose his sight. He had to stop driving and was deemed unfit to continue working. After eye surgery, Stephen had to stop work and this led to him being diagnosed with clinical depression.

 

Vicki says: “Almost overnight our financial situation changed and we really didn’t know how we were going to cope. Perennial helped us with our finances and have supported both Stephen and me through this depression. It took a while for us to accept that we needed help, but we have no regrets and are just so glad we came across them. I don’t think we would have known what to do without them. We would encourage others in similar situations to get in touch with Perennial sooner rather than later. We’re still struggling - Stephen is learning to cope with his loss of sight and I make regular trips to the hospital to avoid losing the use of my legs. But Perennial continues to be there for us and we know we can call the Perennial team for advice and support as and when we need it.”

 



To watch a short film about Stephen and Vicki visit: www.perennial.org.uk/stephenandvicki 

Last year Perennial supported 158 struggling families with the cost of Christmas and helped many more during the course of the year. The number of people needing the charity’s help increases every year so donations from supporters across the industry are becoming all the more vital. Even the smallest donation can help to buy winter essentials, support those in emergency situations and spread a little festive cheer to those who need it most. To make a donation, please visit www.perennial.org.uk/christmasappeal or call 0800 093 8792.

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