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GCA names winners from Wales and west of England

Published: 18 July 2014
Garden centres across Wales and the west of England are today celebrating their successes in the Garden Centre Association's annual awards held last night.
GCA names winners from Wales and west of England
The winners which are decided following the GCA's unannounced annual inspections were revealed at a special presentation held at the Hillier Garden Centre in Bath.

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre in Wales was named Best Garden Centre. Earlier in the year the garden centre also scooped Gold in the Garden Retailer of the Year category in the DIY Week Awards.

Trelawney@Wadebridge Garden Centre in Cornwall took home Best Destination Garden Centre.

Chief executive of the GCA, Iain Wylie, said: "We had a wonderful, lively awards' evening last night and I would like to congratulate all our members who took home coveted GCA awards.

"They are a testament to the hard work of all those involved and their pursuit of excellence, and we're very proud of their achievements. Well done to everyone and a big thank you to Hilliers for being our hosts for the event.

"There were lots of other awards presented on the night by our inspector, Andy Campbell, who attended the ceremony, and it was an inspiring and motivational event for everyone involved."

The full results for garden centres and destination garden centres are here:

Best Garden Centre: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre (GC) and Trelawney@Wadebridge Garden Centre (DGC)

Best Customer Service: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre

Best Environment and Community: Whitehall Garden Centre - Lacock

Best Creativity and Innovation: Whitehall Garden Centre - Lacock

Most Improved: Whitehall Garden Centre - Lacock

Best Plant Area: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre (GC) and Trelawney@Wadebridge Garden Centre (DGC)

Best Restaurant: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre (GC) and Endsleigh Garden and Leisure (DGC)

Garden Products Retailer: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre (GC) and Trelawney@Wadebridge Garden Centre (DGC)

Best Indoor Lifestyle: The Old Railway Line Garden Centre (GC) and Cadbury Garden and Leisure (DGC)

Best Outdoor Living: Raglan Garden Centre (GC) and Whitehall Garden Centre - Lacock (DGC)

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