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GCA Midlands regional triumphs for Fairways and Webbs

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Fairways Garden Centre – Ashbourne was named Best Garden Centre and Webbs of Wychbold scooped Best Destination Garden Centre in the GCA Midlands region.

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Iain Wylie, Chief Executive of the GCA, said: “Another inspirational awards’ evening last night. A hearty slap on the back to all our members who work exceptionally hard in their pursuit of excellence, and their achievements are to be applauded. Bravo to everyone involved and a huge ‘thank you’ to Klondyke’s Byrkley Park Garden Centre for hosting the event.

“The awards included Best Customer Service, which went to Planters Garden Centre – Tamworth, and the Best Environment and Community award was picked up by Planters Garden Centre – Bretby.

“Planters Garden Centre – Tamworth also took home the award for Best Creativity and Innovation and the title of Most Improved site was won by St Peter’s Garden Centre in Worcester.

“There were lots of other awards presented on the night by our inspector, Andy Campbell, who attended the ceremony, and it was an inspiring and motivational event for everyone involved.”

The full results for the Midlands region GCA area awards are as follows for the GC and DGC categories:

Best Garden Centre: Fairways Garden Centre – Ashbourne (GC) and Webbs of Wychbold (DGC)

Best Customer Service: Planters Garden Centre – Tamworth

Best Environment and Community: Planters Garden Centre – Bretby

Best Creativity and Innovation: Planters Garden Centre – Tamworth

Most Improved: St Peter’s Garden Centre

Best Plant Area: St Peter’s Garden Centre (GC) and Webbs of Wychbold (DGC)

Best Restaurant: Stratford Garden Centre (GC) and The Van Hage Garden Company – Peterborough (DGC)

Garden Products Retailer: Fairways Garden Centre – Ashbourne (GC) and Planters Garden Centre – Tamworth (DGC)

Best Indoor Lifestyle: Fairways Garden Centre – Ashbourne (GC) and Webbs of Wychbold (DGC)

Best Outdoor Living: Fairways Garden Centre – Ashbourne (GC) and Webbs of Wychbold (DGC)

The awards are decided by the results of the annual inspections, which take place at all GCA garden centres. Garden centres have no advance warning about when their inspection will take place and they do not have the option to turn away the inspector.

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