The Garden Centre Association ( GCA ) has herald ( October 2022 ) that its annual conference will return in January ( January 22 - 25 , 2023 ) after antecedently being postponed due to Covid in 2021 and 2022 .
The league , which will admit talking , industry updates , and opportunities to connection , need place at the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa in Lancashire from January 22 until 25 .
GCA Chairman , Tammy Woodhouse , suppose : “ We are thrilled that our annual conference will be back for January 2023 , and we wanted to let hoi polloi bonk booking for the event is now open , so if you are hoping to give ear , please visit the member ’ section of our site viawww.gca.org.ukto reserve your place .
Exterior of the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa .
“ We ’re thrilled to finally be heading to the 700 - year - old Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa , a recently renovated locus in the picturesque Lancashire countryside , meld modern readiness with historic characteristics , all place in 17 acres . Members can expect a line - up of top - quality speakers and plenty of opportunity to overtake up with friends , colleagues , and associate from the industriousness in person at last . This will be our 56th yearly conference and flavor limit to be a fantastical event . ”
The conference recoil off on Sunday , January 22 , with the Greenfingers Challenge Cup at Barton Grange Garden Centre ’s amusement venue , the Flower Bowl . The evening will be full of fundraising activities and friendly contender to raise money for the Greek valerian Greenfingers . exaltation is available from the hotel directly to the Flower Bowl and back . To book , please visitwww.gca.org.uk .
Tammy add together : “ Monday ’s ( January 23 ) part of the conference will focus on the operational side of our industriousness and will include presentations from our inspectors around honest practices in our industriousness , plus talks from a compass of pep up and engaging line loudspeaker to assist incite us for the year ahead . In the evening , it will be our eagerly anticipate fancy - apparel Associates Dinner , which is themed ‘ The Great GCA Garden Party . ’
“ During the sidereal day on Tuesday ( January 24 ) , there will be more of a focal point on the strategic element of the occupation , with opportunities to hear to some inspirational speakers and a chance to help meeter delimit their scheme for 2023 and beyond . Topics covered include the economy , leadership , and business enterprise evolution , with a particular emphasis on the environment and sustainability .
“ There will also be our Associate ’s Exhibition cater the chance to meet suppliers in an informal setting before concluding in the even with our annual black - tie gala affair dinner party and our famed awards ceremony . ”
The GCA ’s one-year group discussion will be held at the Mercure Blackburn Hotel & Spa in Blackburn , Lancashire , from January 22 – 25 , 2023 .
The conference pages on the internet site will be update with loudspeaker announcement and full listings as the broadcast develops and the exact clock time are confirmed . There is also a consecrate email for any queries you may have:[email protected ] .
