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Andy Bunker funeral details
The Bunker family have announced details for Andy Bunker’s funeral. It will be held on 12th August at Pitsea Crematorium, Church Road, Bowers Gifford, Essex. SS13 2HG...
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GIMA council pays tribute to industry champion Andy Bunker
The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) joins the wider horticultural community in mourning the loss of Andy Bunker, remembering a trusted colleague, generous mentor and friend whose influence and kindness left a lasting mark on the industry he worked in for nearly 50 years...
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The Business Case for Centralising Your Workforce Control Systems
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Many Garden Centres still rely on a mix of software applications, spreadsheets, paper records and manual processes to manage their workforce. While these systems may have evolved over time, they often create inefficiencies, duplicate data entry and a lack of visibility across the business.
The result? Managers spend valuable time chasing information instead of making informed decisions...
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Another week, another new customer joins Corby + Fellas: Welcome Trowbridge Garden Centre!
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Corby+Fellas are excited to announce that Trowbridge Garden Centre is the latest garden centre to choose their WinRetail solution. "A very warm welcome to the team - we're looking forward to working together and supporting your continued success."
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HTA Members share knowledge at Melcourt
HTA Members gathered at Melcourt in Gloucestershire last week for the HTA Southwest Regional Event which included guest speakers from Pershore College, Provender Nurseries and NIAB, plus a guided tour of the Melcourt production facility...
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GCA BoT shows garden centre members resilient despite challenging June weather
Garden Centre Association (GCA) members saw another month of highly variable weather conditions but proved resilient with overall sales increasing by +2.08% according to June’s Barometer of Trade (BoT) released today...
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June garden centre sales impacted by extreme weather and looming water restrictions
HTA June 2026 Market Update
Garden centres faced challenging trading conditions in June due to record-breaking heat, unpredictable rainfall, and impending water restrictions...
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The Old Railway Line Garden Centre crowned Best in the Region at GCA Area Awards
The Old Railway Line Garden Centre is celebrating another outstanding achievement after being named Best Garden Centre in the Midlands, Wales & the West at the Garden Centre Association (GCA) Area Awards, held on Wednesday 16th July.
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Food Allergy Aware wins Health & Safety Consultancy of the Year 2026 for driving innovation in Allergen Risk Management
Food Allergy Aware has been named Health & Safety Consultancy of the Year 2026 at the Safety & Health Excellence Awards, recognising its leadership in transforming allergen risk management across the UK hospitality and food service industry...
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YPHA brings members together for exclusive visit to Maelor Forest Nurseries
The Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA) is inviting members from across the UK to attend an exclusive visit to Maelor Forest Nurseries on Friday 7 August, while encouraging employers to invest in the development of emerging talent by supporting attendance...
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Suttons unveils new Heirloom Tomato Seed Collection featuring 24 Heirloom Varieties
Suttons has launched a new Heirloom Tomato Seed Collection featuring 24 carefully selected varieties, bringing together an exceptional mix of cherry, plum and beefsteak tomatoes...
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Andy Burnham appointed Prime Minister: Response from the HTA
In response to the appointment of Andy Burnham MP as Prime Minister, Fran Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Chief Executive, said: "We look forward to working with Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister, as well as his Cabinet and wider government, as we face a period of both opportunity and challenge for environmental horticulture. The priority now must be to create the right conditions that allow British businesses to truly grow, invest and thrive...
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Wyevale Nurseries celebrates people and passion during a visit by The Duchess of Gloucester
One of Britain's leading wholesale nurseries celebrated the people at the heart of its family-run business when it welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester to its Hereford site last week. From long-serving team members and apprentices to propagation specialists and production teams, the visit highlighted the knowledge and commitment of those behind Wyevale Nurseries...
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HD Plants Ltd achieves Plant Healthy Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Biosecurity and Plant Health
Leading online plant retailer behind Hedges Direct and Simply Plants gains nationally recognised Plant Healthy certification...
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The best of last week's
If you missed last week's GTN Xtra, below are the most-read stories...
Sad news to report: Andy Bunker has died
After a short battle with pancreatic cancer, Andy Bunker has sadly died...
See tributes to Andy from GTN Xtra readers
Ready, set, grow. New racetrack drives year-round visits
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A new canopy installed by all-weather specialists, Fordingbridge, is helping Craft Nurseries in Manningtree, Essex maximise the appeal of a recently launched family attraction by ensuring year-round usability...
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Blue Diamond shines at RHS Badminton Flower Show
Blue Diamond Garden Centres is celebrating exceptional success at the inaugural RHS Badminton Flower Show 2026, following an outstanding week that saw both its sponsored Show Garden and its own Floral Marquee exhibit recognised with the highest honours by the Royal Horticultural Society...
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A warm welcome to Chessington Garden Centre from Corby+Fellas
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Corby+Fellas are delighted to announce the successful implementation of WinRetail at Chessington Garden Centre, marking the beginning of what they are sure will be a fantastic partnership...
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Autumn POS planning should start before the leaves fall
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For garden machinery dealers and retailers, autumn planning should not start when the leaves begin to fall. It should start before then. That is the advice from Mark Moseley, Sales & Marketing Director at Handy,..
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Summerfield Homes and Monkton Elm Garden Centre launch exclusive partnership for new homeowners
Prospective buyers reserving a new Summerfield home this summer can enjoy a £2,000 garden furniture voucher thanks to a new partnership between two long-established Taunton family businesses...
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Glee confirms inspiring 2026 agenda
Headline keynote speakers, more than 20 expert-led seminars, two dedicated content stages and the return of the Glee New Products Showcase make Glee 2026 one of the industry's most valuable destinations for business insight as well as buying...
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