We are thrilled that our annual conference will be back for January (January 22-25, 2023) after previously being postponed due to Covid in 2021 and 2022. We wanted to let people know booking for the event is now open, so if you are hoping to attend, please visit the members’ section of our website via…
THE GARDEN Centre Association (GCA) has announced (October 2022) that its annual conference will return in January (January 22-25, 2023) after previously being postponed due to Covid in 2021 and 2022. The conference, which will include talks, industry updates and opportunities to network, takes place at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa in Lancashire…
We have officially started our recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer. Our CEO will work closely with our Executive committee to lead the organisation. The successful individual will have ultimate responsibility and accountability for the Association. They will work closely with the Executive committee to lead the organisation, influence, and implement the strategic…
Everyone at the GCA is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former Inspector, Ian Boardman. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Ian when he was as an Inspector for us, and he was instrumental in improving our inspection process. He was a huge part of the horticultural industry, with a fantastic knowledge, which…
Furniture and barbecue sales remained positive throughout August according to our Barometer of Trade (BoT) report (2022). Sales in the outdoor entertainment department were up 26.93% compared to the same month last year (2022), despite other areas flagging in the heat. After the heatwave in July, we continued to see good weather in August, which…
We recently (September 2022) visited the Four Oaks Trade Show’s 50th anniversary show and met current and potential new members and we’d like to thank everyone who came along to see us. We participated in the new Educate, Collaborate & Innovate zone, which featured all the major associations, membership groups and charities that operate in…
The Knight family would like to inform the GCA of Brian’s passing. At heart Brian was a gardener and like so many in the very early days of our industry Brian saw an opportunity in market garden production. He became a member of the HTA and from there became involved with the newly formed GCA.…
We would like to send our condolences to the royal family after Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. She had a keen interest in horticulture, and she will be greatly missed.
Our members in Scotland and Northern Ireland are celebrating after picking up awards during a presentation evening this week (Tuesday, August 23, 2022) at Klondyke Polmont Garden Centre. In Scotland, Simpsons Garden Centre was awarded Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category and Klondyke Garden Wise, Dumfries (GC) category. In…
We will be exhibiting at Four Oaks Trade Show this month (September 2022) and available to meet current and potential new members. The show, which is a belated celebration of its 50th anniversary, takes place on Tuesday, September 6 and Wednesday, September 7 at Farm Lane in Cheshire. We’re thrilled to be attending this year’s…