NEWS Go far with a tree production travel scholarship


A chance of a lifetime for a travel scholarship awaits a student who is passionate about tree production, as part of the David Colegrave Foundation Scholarship Season.


Majestic Trees, a leading


tree nursery specialising in the production of mature trees, is offering up to £3,000 to fund a placement abroad at a tree nursery to learn about tree production. This


the enviable opportunity for a


work placement at Majestic Trees, four time UK Grower Awards Nursery Stock Grower of the Year and 2018 Employer of the Year.


also includes


A student who has completed or is completing their studies in commercial horticulture and has a passion for trees should apply. Students that have previously worked on a tree nursery or studied courses more closely linked to tree production are especially encouraged.


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Worcester Bosch pledges support to ‘Time to Change’ movement


Worcester Bosch has announced its support to the ‘Time to Change Employer Pledge’, which aims to change the way people think and act about mental health in the workplace. With one-in-four British workers affected by conditions like anxiety,


depression and stress every year, the boiler manufacturer will be implementing action plans that help employees open up about mental health issues. Worcester Bosch already has over 200 Mental Health Champions across all levels and departments within the organisation, which


BSc Horticulture student at Scotland’s Rural College enjoyed a placement with Majestic Trees after applying for a scholarship with DCF.


Applying for the Majestic Trees


Travel Scholarship is a must for horticulture students excited by the opportunity to work with Majestic Trees and other leading tree nurseries. Steve McCurdy who owns Majestic Trees with his wife Janet,


said: “This travel scholarship is a wonderful, career enhancing opportunity for a paid placement at a quality tree nursery. We have contacts with the best nurseries throughout the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Germany,


Holland, will not


Canada, the USA and Italy. “It


only be a


France, life


changing experience, but an experience where a student will learn and be stretched.”


n To apply visit www.davidcolegravefoundation.org.uk


amounts to over 10 per cent of its workforce. Carl Arntzen, CEO Worcester Bosch, said: “We understand the importance of raising awareness around mental health within all levels of our organisation. By pledging our support to the Time to Change movement we are making further steps towards ensuring all our employees feel comfortable both within work and within themselves, and that mental health awareness remains a top priority.”


Your chance to meet wholesalers and distributors from Sweden, Switzerland and Iceland


Gardenex and PetQuip are holding the latest in their successful ‘Meet the Buyers’ events at their offices in Brasted, Kent, at the end of this month. British suppliers can apply to have one-to- one appointments with the buyers, each 25 minutes long, to discuss opportunities in these garden, leisure and pet industries. The garden buyers include a


Bushboard Evolve used in DIY SOS Big Build


The ever-popular BBC


makeover show that brings communities together to improve the homes and lives of disadvantaged individuals and families was in Corby Northamptonshire


during


October. This time the show needed help for 16-year-old Jordan Hutchinson who has cerebral palsy, but despite this holds numerous awards for raising funds for local charities. When the call went out Rikki Clare and Darrel Cumberpatch


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Swiss wholesaler/distributor of garden products, an Icelandic wholesaler and owner of the only stand-alone garden centre in the country, and a Swedish importer/ distributor


of garden products,


which also has a web-shop. Gardenex and PetQuip have been holding ‘Meet the Buyers’ events over many years. They have been successful in generating new, often long- term export business in new


from Bushboard’s Wellingborough manufacturing site jumped at the chance to be involved. Bushboard Evolve Luna Touch was installed by specialist Bushboard fitters throughout the kitchen and utility room. The show is due to be aired during 2020. Jordan Hutchison has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, but has won many awards over the years for his fundraising, one of which was a Courage Award at a Northamptonshire Achievement Award’s after raising £30,000 for two sensory rooms in a local school for other disabled children. He’s a growing boy with a very strong mind, he just wants to develop like any other boy his age, but just doesn’t have the space or facilities in which to do so. All he wants is a bedroom with a wet room, he just wants some independence. All his family want is a home, again.


markets for many members and potential members. This event on Thursday November 28 is a great opportunity for a 25-minute conversation with an international


buyer, in the UK, who will have been provided a link to your website and an outline of your product areas in advance of the visit. Some buyers will be very selective about the companies they will see, so if chosen you can be assured of genuine interest. If you are interested in participating and would like further details and an application form, please contact lydia@gardenex. com as soon as possible.


Notcutts announces chairman Nicky Dulieu is stepping down


Notcutts Group has announced that


their Chairman, Nicky Dulieu is leaving the business at the end of February 2020. Dulieu commented “I am immensely proud of everything the business has achieved since I joined back in October 2014, and I have been honoured to lead such a talented Board. “The business is in great shape with a newly refreshed brand, a new website, most centres redeveloped and a real focus on customer service and horticulture expertise. “I am now looking to spend


more time with my family and in my own garden as well as taking on two new non-executive roles, one with Marshalls Motor


Holdings, and the other with a FTSE 250 company.” Vice chairman,


Caroline Notcutt, who is leading the search for a new chairman to replace Nicky,


commented: “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Nicky to develop a strong Board, insightful family ownership, and in developing a clear and exciting strategy for the business. “On behalf of all of our colleagues and family, I would like to thank Nicky for her caring and


inspired leadership and


commitment to our business over the last five years.”


Improved retail focus with Laylocks expansion


Design and planning specialist, Malcolm Scott Consultants secured planning permission on behalf of the centre, aimed at developing business in anticipation of growing footfall and increasing turnover. Hannah Warr, manager, said: “This development will help both our business and the local community. It is the first stage of our longer-term goal, and aims to maintain Laylocks’ strength as a quality garden centre growing much of its own plants, while increasing retail ranges, improving the ambience of the centre and providing our customers with an improved shopping experience.


“As a family-operated business, this is an extremely exciting time for the team. My father Martin has built up the centre since 1973, and I’m proud to have been involved in running it alongside him for the past three years. “Being involved in developing the future plans has been a great experience, and the family and team are really feeling positive about what the future holds and the part that this development will play in it.” Andrew Burton,


of MSC,


said: “Laylocks is traditionally a plant centre first and foremost, and while it will keep this core strength,


the existing indoor


sales area was too small for the site to achieve its full potential. “These extensions will provide the centre with an enlarged retail footprint which will have a real impact on its performance, allowing the business to grow its sales significantly over the next five years and ensuring it does not stagnate at a time when opportunities within the sector are growing.”


The extension is expected to be completed by spring 2020.


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