In This Issue
Grange win again at GIMA Golf Day
Sharp shooting and sixes at GIMA Cricket and Laser Clay Shooting event
Bunnings Warehouse opens new store in Hemel Hempstead - making it three in the UK so far
Bunnings says roll-out will pivot on how well pilot stores perform
Total sales volumes up for first time since Easter
GCA announces dates and venues for regional award meetings
Notcutts Wheatcroft unveils spectacular Display Garden
Weber invests in seven-figure TV advertising campaign
Westland winner donates part of his prize to grandchildren’s school
Houseplants for 2018 have been announced
Development plans for East Durahm GC approved
Bents new signs aim to make bathroom access easier for customers with 'invisible illnesses'
Mercers to open third Hillmount garden centre in former church
Westland report profits of £2.9m
GIMA praises Perennial’s ‘Play the Pitch’ football fundraiser
East Sussex garden and nursery sold to private buyer
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Comedian Hal Cruttenden to host GIMA Awards
Feed, weed and support products selling well
Tomato plant sales are thriving
Boost for organic growing media products
Summer bedding dominates plant sales
Bord na Mona's Pro 5 peat composts beat sales target
John Lewis and Waitrose report strong garden and outdoor leisure sales
Bestsellers Top 50 charts every week
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All the latest news from the world of garden centre catering
HTA Catering Conference 2017 starts on Tuesday... last chance to book your place!
Simplicity is the key at Rosebourne Garden Centre
Make your marketing engaging for everyone
Delivering an in-store offer
Peter Avis shares a passion for customer service
Conference Dinner and The Greatest Catering Awards
Having a 'freefrom' approach works wonders
Book your place at the HTA Catering Conference now
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Email neil.pope@tgcmc.co.uk, or trevor.pfeiffer@tgcmc.co.uk or call the GTN News team on 01733 775700


Conference Dinner and The Greatest Catering Awards



GTN's Greatest Catering Team Awards are back again! The third year of these most prestigious awards for excellence in garden centre catering will be presented after dinner on the Tuesday night and a presentation about the winners and the new trends picked up during the judging visits will be made by Trevor Pfeiffer on Wednesday 14 June.

This year there are two new categories that the judges will be collecting information for: The Greatest Wash Up Team - that vital part of the catering jigsaw that keeps the whole show running like clockwork - and The Greatest Garden Centre Baking Team.

GTN's Greatest Awards always takes size of centre into account so there is as much chance of a small centre winning as a destination centre. "It's the Greatest we are looking for each year, who are truly creating memorable experiences with their garden centre catering," explained Awards organiser Trevor Pfeiffer.

To enter the awards all you have to do is nominate your team via e-mail to trevor.pfeiffer@tgcmc.co.uk and then the Garden Trade News team of expert judges will arrange to visit during May.

Full list of GTN's Greatest Catering Awards:

  • The Greatest Afternoon Tea Team
  • The Greatest Coffee Team
  • The Greatest Wash Up Team
  • The Greatest Baking Team
  • The Greatest Chef Team
  • The Greatest Front of House Team
  • The Greatest Catering Team Overall



Book now

The cost to HTA members is £325.00, plus VAT, which includes the two day conference, dinner and accommodation for single occupancy at The Belfry (£445.00, plus VAT for non-members).  Single day only rates are also available for those who cannot attend the full conference.

For more information and to book visit www.hta.org.uk/cateringconference

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