you’re able to now hold your spot for the Garden Centre Association ’s ( GCA ) 56th annual conference on January 23 - 26 , 2022 . The group discussion , which will include talks , industry updates , and opportunity to socialise , charter place at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa in Lancashire .
GCA Chief Executive , Iain Wylie , said : “ As this is the noble-minded return of our annual conference - our last was hold in 2020 as last year ’s had to be cancelled due to Covid - we wanted to let masses cognize hold for the event is now undetermined , so , if you are hoping to attend , please visit the member ’ section of our website to reserve your shoes . "
The Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa
The conference recoil off on Sunday , January 23 with a chance to tour and visit the new RHS Bridgewater Garden , as well as both Bents and Barton Grange garden centers , before an evening of fundraising activities and friendly competition for the charity Greenfingers , where teams will battle it out for the Greenfingers Challenge Cup .
Spaces are strictly limited for the spell and visit and fill up quickly . When this is in full reserve , attendees can still reserve for the Greenfingers Charity event at the Flower Bowl entertainment venue . Transport is uncommitted from the hotel directly to the Flower Bowl and back .
ProgramIain adds : “ Monday ’s ( January 24 ) part of the league will focus on the operational side of our industry and will include presentations from our inspectors around good praxis in our industry , plus talks from a range of inspiring and engage business organisation verbalizer to serve incite us for the year ahead . In the evening , our thirstily foresee fancy - dress Associates Dinner , which is themed as ‘ The Great GCA Garden Party ’ , will take place .
“ During the day on Tuesday ( January 25 ) there will be more of a focus on the strategic element of the business , with opportunities to mind to some inspirational speaker and a fortune to help oneself meeter define their strategy for 2022 and beyond . Topics covered include the economy , leaders , and business development with a peculiar emphasis on the environment and sustainability .
“ There will also be our Associate ’s expo providing the chance to gather supplier in an loose mount before concluding in the evening with our annual black - draw gala dinner and our awards observance . ”
The league pages on the website will be updated with speaker announcements and full listings as the political program develop and precise timings are affirm . There is also a dedicated email for any queries you may have:[email protected ] .
