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Wyevale Crowland Garden Centre to close
Industry pioneer Mike Dunnett dies
"The unifying energising effect it has is priceless." Alan Roper on the Blue Diamond Awards evening
Dobbies signs with Nisa for everyday groceries
The best of March is still to come, says GTN Bestsellers
Garden Re-Leaf Day Walk and Cycle Challenge boasts record numbers
Bord na Móna boosts its credentials with triple award win
Highlights from Garden Re-Leaf Day around the country - UPDATED
Developer submits plans for homes on Bromsgrove garden centre site
Garden Re-Leaf Day: a big thank-you to all the sponsors
US jury says glyphosate caused man's cancer - and EU sets up its review panel
Falkirk garden centre raises £4k for cancer charity
Fire destroys West Midlands garden furniture warehouse
MP cuts ribbon for Worcestershire centre's new shop
New EASYGarden Range Transforms Outdoors Surfaces with Ease
Team Klondyke to take on the 3 Peaks Challenge
B&Q to close some UK stores as Kingfisher looks for new CEO
Wiltshire grower wins £1,000 BPOA Peter Seabrook Bursary
2018 Glee New Product winners – where are they now?
February warmth stoked online gardening sales
Stewarts Garden Centres name hospice as Charity of the Year
Robin retires after 39 years with Wyevale Nurseries
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GCA Garden Centres see surge in outdoor plant sales in February
Let's not get carried away with plant sales
Ball Colegrave plans more Speedplanters to meet heavy demand
Making the most of growing on
Grow your own activity drives compost sales
HTA Catering Conference: first steps and next steps
Veg to Gro doubles sales
Turf shortages possible this year says Squire's
Wild Bird Care drops
The best of last week's
Fermoys and Le Friquet are the Garden Centres of the Year at Blue Diamond
Smart confirms transfer of five from Briers
Charity shop and garden centre takings slump to £3 because of road closure
Dobbies director to address GIMA Day Conference in April
After Red Nose Day it's time to Go Green for Garden Re-Leaf Day
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"The unifying energising effect it has is priceless." Alan Roper on the Blue Diamond Awards evening

After a successful Awards evening where he announced three new centres for the group, Blue Diamond MD Alan Roper gave GTN Xtra his thoughts on the event and the motivational effect on his teams.

 

"Well our 14th awards were the biggest and best we have ever staged which was fitting given my 20th year. 500 people really enjoyed themselves and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. 500 sore heads the next day. We pull out all the stops to ensure we showcase a grand event and we don't spare the money horses!!

 

"The unifying energising effect it has is priceless.

 

"This is the first year we invited suppliers and selected press, which everyone agreed worked well.

 

"I received many comments from people who felt moved by the interview that was played about my 20 year journey and my view of the team and culture I have built.

 

"I was obviously touched by the standing ovation and the comments Simon made about the fact that even though he has worked with some well known/ high profile retailers he had never worked with someone that had an unrelenting eye for detail as myself.

 

"I think the evening showcased what makes the Blue Diamond business shine, the people. A team of people that's been 20 years in the making."

 

See GTN Xtra's full report and pictures from the event here

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