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Q Lawns Sustainable Landscaping Event
Q Lawns held their Sustainable Landscaping Event in July which was also part of the company’s 20th birthday celebrations. Chris Carr, Sales & Marketing Manager, welcomed guests and introduced Wayne Grills, BALI Chief Operations Offi cer, who talked about Tackling the Skills Shortage and the recent RHS Horticulture Matters report; he questioned why we are experiencing the current crisis, and what can be done to turn things around. A lively debate ensued, as education
representatives and industry management discussed what was needed. Helen Bostock from the RHS followed, by discussing the RHS Gardening for Schools and the Perfect for Pollinators campaigns and fi nally Tom Hart-Dyke spoke passionately about the World Garden at his family home in Kent and his love for England and its plants. After lunch attendees were treated to a tour around the farm which showed the ways in which Q Lawns have changed their site in favour of sustainability and biodiversity. They were also able to watch turf being harvested, cut and rolled ready to be sent out. Following the tour there was more time for networking and a very impressive bright green Q Lawns birthday cake was cut.
www.qlawns.co.uk
The Landscape Group forms new Five-Year Grounds Maintenance Partnership with Weaver Vale Housing Trust
The Landscape Group is thrilled to have been appointed by Weaver Vale Housing Trust as grounds maintenance partner for fi ve years. The new contract was awarded to The Landscape Group following a competitive tender process which required interested parties to demonstrate relevant experience of delivering high quality services to housing association customers, whilst also providing good value for money. Martin Neighbour, Contract Manager for The Landscape Group said “We are extremely pleased to be working in partnership with Weaver Vale Housing Trust and will work closely with local caretakers
on improving areas for residents. One of our new initiatives is to implement a pedestrian sweeper to sweep and tidy footpaths, which will improve the overall appearance of sites.”
www.thelandscapegroup.co.uk
Frosts Landscapes equal opportunity accreditation
Frosts Landscapes have achieved the Equality Accredited Employment Award. Accreditation followed a one day audit carried out by an independent assessor (E.A.S.) where policies, procedures and working practices were checked. Several randomly selected employees were interviewed, including Landscape
Operatives working on the Olympic Park Transformation works. The certifi cate was presented at
an event attended by several contractors who are working on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Frosts are also now registered on the National Equality Register.
www.frostslandscapes.co.uk
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