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Greenfingers ‘Nest & Rest’ garden opens at Grace House, Sunderland
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Could there be a bumper Christmas on the way?
Bottle Lights lead chart for third week
GCA heads to Bristol for January conference
Haskins offers first glimpse of Snowhill redevelopment
Langlands turns pink for breast cancer charity
Selby centre's extension set to double turnover in 5 years
Squire's lays on welcome at Wokingham site bought from Wyevale
Sara to sleep out in aid of homeless charity
£17m turnover YouGarden completes MBO with Kester Capital
Zest 4 Leisure employees smash charity fundraising target
Aussie independent wants laws to curb power of big box stores
SunPatiens passes with flying colours in Westminster
GIMA expands autumn workshops schedule
France will take centre stage at IPM Essen 2020
West Yorkshire businesses collaborate for a fourth Christmas experience
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Millbrook founder joins charity's board of trustees
Record October in sight for Christmas sales
September offers no respite for online retailers as sales continue to slow
Wet ground holds back gardening activity
Wet September hit garden centre sales
Steady growth for winter bedding
Garden centres await news about Bonmarché concessions
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GCA heads to Bristol for January conference

Bookings open this week for the Garden Centre Association’s 2020 Conference at the Mercure Grand Hotel in Bristol (Sun 26 – Wed 29 January). 2020

 

The Mercure Grand is set in a historic grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol city centre. The 186-room property's interior draws inspiration from the city's independent art scene and includes over 500 pieces by local artists.

 

 

The conference will kick off on Sunday afternoon with the annual Greenfingers event where retailers and suppliers will be competing in a Touch Rugby game to raise funds for the Greenfingers charity. The afternoon's event is followed by an informal evening.

 

On Monday, there are presentations from the GCA’s inspectors and competition judges together, with other speakers focusing on business operations. The day is rounded off with the annual Associates Networking Night followed dinner with optional fancy dress on a 'Seafaring' theme.

 

Tuesday features some high-profile speakers with business strategy the centre of attention.  Sustainability, wellbeing and economic insight will be covered. Tuesday afternoon is earmarked for the annual supplier exhibition.

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