Speaking on behalf of Greenfingers charity, Linda Petrons, Director of Fundraising and Communications said she and her colleagues have been overwhelmed by the amazing support and generosity of the UK’s booming gardening industry: “We would have ... 

Ravensworth Nurseries in Richmond, North Yorkshire is investing £1.1m in developing an upmarket retail garden centre to enhance its already successful plant nursery with funding from Reward Finance Group. Fiona Dean of Ravensworth NurseriesHaving ... 

DHF has recognised that there are a number of key issues currently facing the building hardware sector. Examples of these are, of course, the transmission of the Covid-19 virus and what measures should be taken to limit its spread, in addition to ... 

Experts based in Cambridge have launched a new company, ReCoVa-19, after developing an affordable, highly accurate and bespoke COVID-19 testing and wellness programme that allows businesses to protect their employees and therefore shoppers. ReCoVa-... 

Carl Kammerling International, a leading supplier in hand tools, tools storage, power tool accessories and security solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Raines as Head of Marketing. Mark joins CKI from Bosch Power Tool ... 

Jane Oliphant, the founder editor of Housewares Magazine and a former member of the DIY Week editorial team, died on August 3 2020, four years after being diagnosed with cancer, and being told to expect to live only another six months. She was 67.... 

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) is delighted to announce that Brett Avery, Managing Director of Farplants, is to join the HTA Board as Vice-President.Originally from New Zealand, Brett was the co-founder and Managing Director of Avery ... 

Kingfisher, the international home improvement retailer, today announces two new appointments to its Customer & Digital team. Sienne Veit joins as Group Digital Product & Platform Director and Tom Betts as Group Data Director.Sienne joined ... 

GIMA has announced the election of Simon McArdle of Westland Horticulture as GIMA President, following its rescheduled AGM held on Friday 10th July, 2020. Following the postponement of GIMA’s March AGM due to COVID-19, a rescheduled event was held ... 

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced the appointment of three new board members as non-executive directors: Jane Lawler, Lawler Associates; Vicky Nuttall, The Garden Industry Manufacturer’s Association (GIMA); and Ken White, ...