In This Issue
Exponent Private Equity to buy Scotts business in UK, Europe and Australia
Dobbies "gets together with Ocado to be the best on-line"
Kelkay's new range of Pot Toppers appeals to both traditional and contemporary gardeners
Evergreen Enterprises brings sparkle to your holidays
Easter sales in garden centres were just above average
New fencing panel from Forest Garden cuts noise by eight times
New men at the top at Hillier
New Hyde Hall project will challenge kitchen garden conventions
California trip is an eye-opener for Wyevale Nurseries manager
Is 'good, better, best' still the right approach to affordability?
Scotland to promote its glorious gardens at Chelsea
Eight get set for Young Horticulturist final
We can't get enough of our gardens, survey finds
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More records for growing media sales
Richard Sandbrook moves to Glencrest
Plant sales continue at a pace
GIMA workshop will aim to debunk digital myths
Pots, plants and kneelers selling well
It has ‘bean’ a great week for Grow Your Own
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
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All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
Klondyke opens new restaurant at Brookside Garden Centre
The search is on for the perfect birthday bake at Bents
Rexmartins launch energy efficient range at Kitchen Show
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The search is on for the perfect birthday bake at Bents



Every good birthday needs a cake and an 80th anniversary is definitely an occasion which requires something a little bit special.  Which is why Bents Garden & Home is on the hunt for the perfect birthday bake to help celebrate its 80th year in business and is inviting customers to submit their favourite cake recipes as part of a truly tasty competition.

The winner, who will be chosen by Bents’ team of bakers and patissiers, will be invited to the Centre to work with the team to create their winning recipe, which will feature as the Restaurant’s bake of the month throughout July. They will have the opportunity to work directly with an award-winning team to see their recipe take centre stage and become a mouth-watering reality.

Says Tony Lewis, Food Development Chef at The Fresh Approach Restaurant:  “We are looking for a classic recipe that is full of flavour and detail.  Maybe something that is a family favourite and has been handed down from generation to generation. We’re very exciting about receiving the recipes and I’ve got a feeling it will be a difficult task to choose a winner.”

The closing date for the 80th Birthday Bake is Friday 9th June with the winner announced on Thursday 15th.  Entrants must be available between 19th and 30th June to come in store to create their winning bake.  Entry forms are available from Customer Services and online at bents.co.uk.

2017 is a year of celebration for Bents Garden & Home as the family owned and run business marks its 80th anniversary; 80 years since Alfred and Margaret Bent started to sell roses from the front garden of their small terrace house, marking the start of what would be a very special journey.

The 80th Birthday Bake is just one of the celebrations planned for the year which is full of seasonal surprises and random acts of kindness planned to commemorate this impressive milestone, all anchored by a family fun weekend planned for the weekend of 7- 9th July.   

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