In This Issue
Radio 2 Gardens steal the show - and provide great themes for retail displays
Great success for HTA 40 Sunbury Road exhibit at Chelsea following a busy press day
Crocus buys its first bricks and mortar garden centre - and it won't be the last - Chelsea update
24th Gold for Johnny Walkers, Guy Hands with Gemma Arterton, Scotts win Best Discovery Exhibit and other show highlights
Sales explosion of local wine at Green Pastures GC
Exclusively Shows focus on future trends and kitchen needs
Terra Firma props up Wyevale Garden Centres
Woodstock Chimes – excellent quality at a reasonable price
Hopes for footfall to rise in the warmer weather
Evergreen Enterprises lights up homes with Night Garden
BBQs are for life, not just for Summer
Notcutts Garden Centres and Shrek’s Adventure! London strike up ‘green’ partnership
Wyevale Nurseries unveils 5 new plants in Chelsea garden
RHS Chelsea Garden Product of the Year finalists
Kelling Estate acquires North Norfolk garden centre
Rising Stars ready for world famous flower show
Growth Technology Orchid Days are true crowd pleasers
Pets at Glee: an unrivalled profit opportunity
Durstons work hand-in-hand with local schools
GIMA wins silver at the inaugural Awards Awards
Sales Executive - South of England
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New Senior Executive Director for HTA
Spring ‘hibernation’ hits product sales
Briers invests in new systems for improved customer service
Multifunctional city comfort - these are the outdoor trends of 2017/2018
Cucumbers and courgettes up year on year
There’s still lots of growing potential in May
Businesses urged to get behind community farms & gardens
New route planner on FlowerTrials® website
Bedding Geraniums are 10% of all plants sold
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
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All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
Celebrity chef Vivek Singh confirmed for Commercial Kitchen Keynote Q&A
Cotswold Fayre’s Christmas Roadshows are coming to Town
Situations Vacant
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New Senior Executive Director for HTA


As part of the on-going review into the management structure the HTA Board have appointed Mrs Alex Vick as the Senior Executive Director with immediate effect.

Alex brings to this role a wealth of experience in financial and commercial management as well as proven leadership experience. Alex is a Statutory Director of the HTA, having joined the Board in April 2016.

Adam Wigglesworth, President, said "I am delighted that Alex has accepted this position. Her commitment and enthusiasm to improving the HTA for the members has become clear to the Board. I am confident that with her direction, the Leadership team of the HTA will focus on the areas that bring most value to its members."

He added "The HTA is fortunate to have a senior team with specialist knowledge which working collaboratively, can cover the very diverse issues affecting all of our members. The HTA Board are currently in the process of reviewing the management structure and Alex's appointment is step one in ensuring the organisation drives forward and continues to look after the interests and needs of its members better."

The Senior Leadership team at the HTA comprises:
  • Alex Vick - Senior Executive Director and Finance Director
  • Anne Clark -Director of Human Resources
  • Martin Simmons - Director of Operations
  • Raoul Curtis-Machin - Director of Horticulture
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