Tong Garden Centre has joined Welcome to Yorkshire’s Y30 partnership, a group of Yorkshire-based businesses working with the UK’s leading tourism agency to achieve more together for the county.

“It’s been an incredibly busy two years,” said co-owner Mark Farnsworth. “Thanks to the hard work and commitment of the team we have attracted new customers and welcomed back former customers. We have been delighted with the results so far. We’re extremely pleased to have provided employment for 100 local people and together we have raised over £10,000 for Yorkshire charities.

“We’re very proud of our Yorkshire roots and felt that our second anniversary was an ideal time to strengthen our links with Welcome to Yorkshire by joining Y30. This group of businesses are ambitious, innovative and share Tong’s passion for championing Yorkshire.”

Chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire Sir Gary Verity said: “We’re delighted to be working so closely with such a fantastic business. Tong Garden Centre is leading the way when it comes to destination shopping, offering a first class experience for the whole family with its brilliant combination of retail, food and play. The team have achieved so much in just two years and I know they’ll continue to go from strength to strength.”