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8 Clltheroe Advertiser & Times, May 11th, 2000
centre takes Mitton Hall
EMPRESS FENCING
are pleased to be associated with ‘Mitton Hall Plant Centre In association with Abbey Gardening Services
' and wish the lads luck for the future
Clitheroe Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe
Tel: 01200 441215
E. DUGDAI-E (Merchants) LTD Are pleased to be associated with , Chris and Arron of Mitton Hall Plant Centre
(in association with Abbey Gardening Services) "GOOD LUCK”
Pendle Trading Estate, Chatburn Tel: Clitheroe 441597
OPEN: Weekdays 7.30am - 5.00pm Saturday 7.30am - 12.30pm
A D V E R T I S IN G F E A T U R E Editorial written by VIVIEN MASON
Advertising co-ordinated by LISA RUDGYARD
A BRAND new plant centre which specialises in quality, mature, specimen plants has opened its gates for business.
Mitton Hall Plant Cen
tre, which is being run in association with Abbey Garden Services, is set within the grounds of the imposing, 15th Century, Mitton Hall Hotel, home to Cromwell's Restaurant and Brasserie. I t is being run by Mr
Chris Hanson, of Abbey Gardening Services, with his business partner, Arron
Whitney. Mr Hanson, aged 28, has
been running his landscap ing and garden mainte nance business for around 10 years and has worked on many famous gardens, including those originally created by Gertrude Jekyll.
Award Winning Children’s Shop Clothes, Shoes & Gifts
Congratulate Chris and Arron and wish them every success for the future.
32 King S tre e t • Clitheroe Tel: 0 1200 442434
GARDEN EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE • Lawnmowers • Rotivators • Strimmers • Hedge Cutters
• Rollers etc would like to wish Mitton Hall Plant Centre in association with Abbey Gardening Services continued success for the future_____
01200 441511 PENDLE TRADING EST, CHATBURN |
'LITHEROE lOTOR ’OMPONENTS
Good luck lads in
your new venture
13, Woone Lane Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1BG Telephone: 01200 425433
BRIAN DENT LTD. [ k J J for all your Plant Hire needs
Wish every success to
cMitton Hull Plant Centre’ in association with Abbey G a rd en in g Services
for a fruitful future
Littlemoor Mill Whalley Road, Clitheroe | Clitheroe (01200) 423061 Fax (01200) 4290031
THE centre offers lots of variety for those seeking quality plants. (070500/18/14)
WHALLEY GARDENING SERVICES
Would like to wish both Chris and Arron good luck for the future at ‘Mitton Hall Plant Centre’
in association with Abbey (gardening Services Love Mum and Dad
2 Cottage, Genus Centre, Mitton Road, Whalley, Nr Clitheroe Tel: 0 1254 823733
B & H TRANSPORT (Clitheroe)
Suppliers of fuel and oil to Chris and Arron at Mitton Hall Plant Centre
(in association with Abbey Gardening Services) and would like to wish them every success
Pendle Garage, Clitheroe Road Whalley, nr Clitheroe Tel: 01254 822727
To Chris and Arron
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JEAN HANSON shows off a hanging basket. (070500/18/19)
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THE WORKSHOP, WELLFOLD, CLITHEROE TEL: 01200 427904 FAX: 01200 425555
Mitton Hall Plant Centre is located in our grounds. Customers of Mitton Hall entitled to 5% discount at the plant centre
Take a trip out to the pleasant village of
East Marton, where we can offer expert advice on all your mowing requirements.
Please ring for our opening times.
^ o ^ e r t s h ^ ^ Church Lane. East Marton,
Near Skipton, North Yorkshire Tel & Fax: 01282 843612
A
Mitton Hall Country House Hotel Mitton Road, Mitton, Whalley, Lancashire Teh 01254 826544
beautiful grounds overlooking the River Ribble
Stunning 15th Century Hotel set in 20 acres of
Lunch served daily, afternoon teas and coffees available
Bella Valle Italian Restaurant open seven nights
Sir Thomas More
Restaurant open Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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FAITH THOMPSON admires a display of perennials (070500/18/22)
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are pleased to be associated with ’Mitton Hall Plant Centre’
in association with Abbey Gardening Services Good luck to you both
Tel: 01254 826210
NUTI0 NHALL KENNELS AND RUNS
l & D Plant Hire ltd
the retail business after see ing a niche for quality spec imen trees and shrubs for those who want a mature garden quickly.
He is now branching into
plants have all been chosen for their quality. Each one has been pruned to a per fect shape and all are in per fect growing health," said Mr Hanson who grows many of his own plants locally. "With many garden cen
"I want to stress that the
tres, you have to search to find a good shaped tree. Ours are all perfect to begin with," he added.
range of younger, smaller trees, shrubs and climbers,
The centre also has a
again all perfect in shape, for the gardener who is not
in so much of a hurry. Visitors to the centre will
be pleased to see such a wide variety of strong growing plants, from herba ceous perennials to shrubs, fruit trees, climbers, flower ing and ornamental foliage shrubs, conifers and speci men trees, the latter sold either in root bags or in attractive containers if the customers so desire. The centre also sells a
huge selection of summer bedding plants at prices which compete with the garden centres. Again qual ity is a big issue to ensure customers get the best. It is also intended to offer herbs and conservatory and greenhouse plants in the very near future. The indoor sales area is
PICTURED from the left are Chris Hanson, Arron Whitney and Jordan Szabo. (090500/7/4)
glass. Again quality and unusual items are being looked at.
thousands of beautiful plants, the centre also has a range of locally-made quali ty hardwood and metal gar den furniture to comple ment every type of garden, as well as more unusual items such as specially- made dog kennels for the discerning pet owner.
In addition to offering
run by Mr Hanson's moth er, Jean, who has been involved in the horticultur al business herself for many years. She will be on hand to offer advice and help for those who are not quite sure what they want or, perhaps, not sure if something will be right for their particular
garden. The conservatory-style
retail shop is made up of several retail outlets selling a range of quality items from dried flowers and indoor and outdoor candles to a range of reproduction antique gifts and artefacts, such as lamps and coloured
items are also envisaged for the near future, as are a range of patio and garden containers and pots.
A range of stonework
something unusual will not be disappointed either. If the centre does not stock a particular specimen, either Mr Hanson or Mr Whitney hope to be able to supply it within a few days through their many contacts throughout the country. They stress that if you can not see something, you only need to ask.
Customers looking for
continue his successful landscaping business along side the plant centre. He is also looking at the possibili ty of offering a garden make-over service complete with a finance package.
Mr Hanson is keen to
one wanting to have their garden landscaped or reno vated but may not have the money available at the time. We could do the work and arrange for payments over a period of time,"
"It will be ideal for any
CHRIS HANSON with specimens from the centre’s extensive range of trees. (070500/18/15)
explained Mr Hanson. The setting of Mitton
Hall Plant Centre is perfect for those who appreciate beautiful surroundings. If they wish, visitors may walk around the landscaped grounds before returning home with their purchases. For a limited period, cus
tomers who have eaten at the restaurant will receive a 5% discount on purchases
at the plant centre. To return the compliment, anyone who buys plants from the centre will receive a 5% discount for the restaurant. The centre is open every
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Stan Ainsworth B uilders and P lant H ere
Would like to wish Chris and Arron good luck in their new venture
Eastham House Farm
Gt. Mitton, nr. Clitheroe Tel: 01254 826384
BRYAN HOLGATE Building and Roofing Contractors
Would like to congratulate Chris and Arron
and wish them luck for the future
day except Mondays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To find it, turn along Station Road in Whalley and it is approxi mately two miles, on the left.
; Higher View Cottage Farm, Folly T ^ ’e, Bamolaswick
- ' ' Tel: 01282 850515 • Mobile: 0976 430593. P.C.B. Machinery
in te rn a t io n a l Ltd. Would like to congratulate
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St. Crispin Way, Haslingden, Rossendale Tel: 01706 222000
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