Fryer's Garden Centre in Knutsford has been awarded a prestigious gong for the second year running rising up from a shortlist of 20 to win.

The Manchester Road centre won the Blue Diamond Best Garden Centre for the year of 2017 beating 19 others.

Bijal Mistry, store manager, said: "I am delighted with this award. I have a tight-knit team of loyal and hardworking staff, many of whom have worked at Fryer's for a number of years.

"We also have a loyal customer base who visit Fryer's not only for the roses, for which we are renowned, but also because they know they can buy high-quality plants and products and receive excellent customer service.

"This is a fantastic achievement for all concerned."

Fryer's Garden centre on Manchester Road is part of the Blue Diamond group.

Blue Diamond would like to thank all of the sponsors and contributors of the awards of whom there are too many to mention, but include Tom Chambers, Woodlodge, Decopak and Foodbuy. Thank you to everyone involved.

Other awards from the evening and their winners were:

 *   Stock Management - Trelawney - Jonathan Juleff & Adam Cornford
 *   Home - Trentham - Amanda Tudor
 *   Xmas - Le Friquet - Matt Gouveia
 *   Visual Merchandiser - Grosvenor - Louise Gandy
 *   Fashion - Springfields - Ricarda Preston
 *   Wild Animal - Trelawney- Christine Worth
 *   Garden Sundries, Seeds & Bulb - 3 Shires - Andrew Lloyd
 *   Garden Features & Containers - 3 Shires - Andrew Lloyd
 *   Furniture & Outdoor Leisure - Trelawney - Dennis Risdon
 *   Seasonal Plants - 3 Shires - Sue Feaver
 *   Hardy Plants - Fryer's - Peter Shirley
 *   Indoor Plants - Grosvenor - Denise Varga
 *   Pastry Chef - Redfield's - Andy Brown
 *   Head Chef - Newbridge - John Waldron
 *   Restaurant of the Year - Newbridge
 *   GC of the Year - Fryers