In This Issue
Stubbs family invests in New Leaf Plants
Preston Garden Centre sold to care provider
Albrighton BGC are first team to send in a batch of in-store Greatest Christmas Awards customer votes
Thetford Garden Centre joins Future Marketing Group
October brings steady sales for garden centres but the picture masks pressure on profits
GCA figures show an ‘excellent month’ up 10.71% on 2024
RocketGro grows its fleet of branded lorries ahead of 2026
Join the growth story with Lava-Lite UK
Altico Garden Products celebrates GIMA Awards success
Woodmansterne seeks Retail Development Manager
Blue Diamond partner with Hospice UK for festive initiative
Management team takes helm in Stax Trade Centres buyout
Colegrave Seabrook Foundation launches 2026 Scholarship season with two exciting additions
Swift delivery critical to secure supply chains
British Garden Centres supports DIY SOS for Children in Need
HTA responds to EA report warning that England faces widespread drought next year without a wet winter
Spring Fair 2026 unveils bold new campaign theme
British Garden Centres’ magical Christmas themes
York garden centre Highly Commended at business awards
Efficient clearing with EGO's first leaf vacuum
Hug Rug launches new Outdoor Mat collection
Get your copy of GTN Xtra
John Dunning, founder of Red Barn Wild Bird, sadly passes away aged 80
RHS and Atlantic Mats launch Recycled Rugs
Finalists announced for 2026 AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards
Dumfries House Estate crowned RHS Partner Garden of the Year
The best of last week's
2025 GIMA Awards winners crowned as GARDENA clinches Sword of Excellence
More photos from the GIMA Awards
Haskins appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Voting now open to GCA garden centres for Associate Member of the Year 2025
Festive Productions announces exclusive UK distribution agreement with Christmas Inspirations
British Garden Centres launches festive TV advert
Make any garden beautiful with Altico’s new GardenScape Aggregates
Holt Garden Centre implements WinRetail system
Help your customers keep winter birds well fed with tips from Honeyfield’s
Situations Vacant
Join the growth story with Lava-Lite UK
GTN Xtra Promotion
 

Lava-Lite is seeking experienced, motivated sales agents to represent across the following regions: London, Home Counties & Midlands, North Wales, and Scotland...

Read more»
Woodmansterne seeks Retail Development Manager
GTN Xtra Promotion
 

Woodmansterne, a leading publisher and supplier of greeting cards to the very best retailers across the UK, has a vacancy for a Retail Development Manager for the South East, covering Surrey, Kent, East/West Sussex and South London...

Read more»
Send us your news and great ideas

Contact us with your news.

Email trevor@pottingshedpress.co.uk or call the GTN News team on 07973 504214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Blue Diamond partner with Hospice UK for festive initiative

 

Blue Diamond Garden Centres are partnering with Hospice UK to launch a heartwarming festive initiative, by donating real Christmas trees to hospices located near to each of its 52 garden centres. 

 

The company is also arranging special visits from Santa himself – spreading joy, sharing gifts, and creating magical moments for patients and their families.

 

Blue Diamond’s Group Relationship Manager, Jill Kerr says: “We are honoured to partner with Hospice UK during this special time of year. Hospices play an extraordinary role in providing compassionate palliative care, helping people live with comfort, dignity, and love. Supporting their work is truly a privilege.”

 

“We hope that our Christmas trees and Santa visits bring warmth and joy to families, lifting festive spirits and creating treasured memories for everyone involved.”

 

As the national charity for hospice and end of life care, Hospice UK represents a community of more than 200 hospices across the UK that are members of the organisation. 

 

Every year, its hospices care for 310,000 people living with life-limiting conditions or facing the end of their life. They provide bereavement, counselling, and practical support to 92,000 of those dear to them.

 

Hospice UK’s Mike Clarke says: “We are so grateful for this wonderful act of festive goodwill from Blue Diamond which will help to bring comfort to the residents and families that we care for. Many hospices are really struggling at the moment, so support like this really matters. I hope it inspires other companies to support their local hospices too.”

 

The Christmas tree deliveries and Santa visits will take place throughout November and December. 

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Del.icio.us Digg | Comment (0)
Comment
Name:*

Email Address:*

Comment:*