GCA Column: September 2023
September 18, 2023
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Garden Centre Association Chief Executive, Peter Burks, writes: Christmas has become the most celebrated holiday in our year. It’s a time that is so important
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GCA Colomn: August 2023
August 15, 2023
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Garden Centre Association Chief Executive, Peter Burks, writes: While the general population moves into summer holiday mode with a general feel of rest and relaxation
Glee’s £1,000 incentive winner to bring gardening to local schools
August 9, 2023
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The second of Glee’s new-for-2023 registration incentives saw one lucky attendee win £1,000 to spend at the show. The lucky recipient was Sarah Daniel from
GCA’s South Thames 2023 area winners revealed
July 5, 2023
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Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) in the South Thames region are celebrating after picking up awards during a presentation evening yesterday (Tuesday, July
Winners of Glee Talent Store announced
July 4, 2023
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After weeks of planning, the winners of the Glee Talent Store were announced on the first day of the Glee 2023 (27th June, NEC Birmingham).
Glee Buyers Power List 2023: the winners!
July 3, 2023
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Buyers and buying teams from across the garden retail sector were given reason to celebrate having been awarded one of the 2023 Buyers Power List
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