In This Issue
British Garden Centres acquires its 10th store
Crowders renamed Wolds View by Wyevale Garden Centres
Only 2 pounds to lose - still more sponsorship required for Garden Re-Leaf Day target please!
The season starts on Friday - its Official - it's Garden Re-Leaf Day
Chelsea industry garden designs revealed
Prizes worth £1,500 in Monkton Elm's Garden Re-Leaf raffle
24-hour 'Plant-athon' being staged at Squire's
Business as usual at the Old Railway Line Garden Centre after sickness outbreak on Mother's Day
Doubt over new £60m garden centre and retail complex
Toys to gardening: Wyevale's new CEO started on Monday
Mother’s Day provides a good boost to overall sales
Thompson & Morgan pays record amount for single seed
Bord na Móna UK expands customer services
Strictly Come Planting for the Klondyke Group
You'll be full of beans - and zinnias - in 2017
Town & Country launches schools competition
EU postpones re-approval of glyphosate after objections from four states
New Business Manager, Glee
Junior Buyer: Garden Care
Garden Centre Supervisor
Assistant Shop Manager
National Sales Manager Amenity and Landscaping Sector
Customer Service Assistant
Plant Area Manager (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Garden Centre Assistant Manager
Bedding Department Head (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Grounds Maintenance Team Leader / Supervisor
Plant Area Sales Assistant (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Area Sales Manager / Garden Centre & DIY
Get your own copy of GTN Xtra
Lighting shines brightly for garden product sales
Scotts Miracle-Gro Seed Pod makes its Veg-2-Gro debut
Growing media sales witness a slow down
Linked sales from Kent & Stowe to increase consumer spend
Fallen Fruits set to open Van Hage giftware display
Funeral service of Phil Kimberley
Kelkay supply essential pumps and lights for water features
Commemorative tree planted for Poundbury residents
Pimp Up Your Roundup is back for 2016
Pictures from The Greatest Christmas Gold-winning Teams
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
Buy your subscription to GTN Bestsellers
All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
KitchenPod helps Frosts to improve café performance
Drinks firm offers centres Garden Re-Leaf help
Situations Vacant
New Business Manager, Glee
 
Read more»
Junior Buyer: Garden Care
Competitive salary
 
Read more»
Garden Centre Supervisor
Competitive salary
 
Read more»
Assistant Shop Manager
Competitive salary
 
Read more»
National Sales Manager Amenity and Landscaping Sector
Salary: Excellent
Read more»
Customer Service Assistant
Langlands Garden Centre - Leeds
 
Read more»
Plant Area Manager (Full time, including alternate weekends)
West Horsley KT24 6AR
 
Read more»
Garden Centre Assistant Manager
Salary: £18,000 - £21,000
Read more»
Bedding Department Head (Full time, including alternate weekends)
West Horsley KT24 6AR
 
Read more»
Grounds Maintenance Team Leader / Supervisor
Salary: £16,000 - £18,000 - dependent on experience
Read more»
Plant Area Sales Assistant (Full time, including alternate weekends)
Twickenham TW2 5PA
 
Read more»
Area Sales Manager / Garden Centre & DIY
Salary: Attractive
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
Crowders renamed Wolds View by Wyevale Garden Centres


The former Crowders Garden Centre has been given a new name, following voting by 2,000 members of the local community.

Members of the Crowders Garden Centre team, alongside key local figures and members of the Horncastle community, gathered this morning (March 16) for the official unveiling of Centre’s new name: Wolds View.

Mayor Coun Angela Birchall revealed the Centre’s new sign, with help from Frank Hayes, Wyevale Garden Centre Commercial Director and Ken Dawson, Garden Centre Manager.

The new name was sought from the community following its acquisition by Wyevale Garden Centres in January, with three shortlisted options - Wolds View, Banovallum, and Horncastle - put to the public vote.

Coun Birchall said: “It was fantastic to be a part of the unveiling of Wolds View, a Wyevale Garden Centre, today.

“The initiative is a leading example of community spirit that is ever-present in Horncastle. It is clear from the number of people present today and the buzz around the voting that the Centre is a pillar of the community, and I know the Centre team will continue to foster this.”

Ken Dawson, Garden Centre Manager at Wolds View, said that close to 2,000 people cast a vote, which shows how important the Centre is in their local community. “We are so pleased to share our new name, Wolds View with the community today, the number of voters confirms the special place our Centre has in Horncastle and beyond. It was fantastic to see everyone get behind the initiative and we’re very happy with the result – a name that we believe strongly reflects our community surroundings.

“We hope to see everyone at Wolds View this weekend to check out the ‘view’ for themselves and enjoy free, family fun to celebrate – our way of saying thank you for your support.”


Simon Nagle, a long serving member of staff at Crowders Garden Centre, said: “Not only am I happy my suggestion won the community’s vote, but along with my colleagues, I’m very proud to have played a part in shaping the future of our Centre through the renaming.”

Wyevale Garden Centres also presented a cheque for £500 to local voluntary emergency services charity Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary Emergency Service (LIVES), in recognition of the community’s support for the renaming initiative.

LIVES Marketing Manager Steve Hyde says: “Thanks to Wolds View, a Wyevale Garden Centre, LIVES volunteers can continue to dedicate their time to the community with this generous donation – thank you for the support and making us a part of your special day.”

Crowders Garden Centre has for many years supported LIVES, and Wolds View is delighted to continue to support the local initiative.


To continue to shape Wolds View’s new identity, the Centre is challenging schools in the region to design a fourth flag that will join the existing three flying at the Centre’s entrance. The winning design will best portray Wolds View and will become a key part of the Centre’s image.

Entries close on Friday April 22, when the designs will be judged and the winner announced shortly after.
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg
Newsletter Marketing Powered by Newsweaver