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Initiative Focuses on Lancashire Day Positivity, Resilience and Kindness
Lancashire business, Catapult PR, has created a way to help spread positivity and mutual support across the Lancashire community, linked to Lancashire Day 2020, on Friday, November 27. The Blackpool and Poulton-le-Fylde-based public relations agency has designed a series of uplifting social media…
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Pioneering therapy may be the answer to mental health ticking time bomb sparked by COVID-19
A pioneering therapy revolutionising the world of psychology in South Africa could be the answer to the UK’s ticking time bomb of mental illness sparked by the pandemic. Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) is the go-to therapy for many psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists working…
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AJAX APPOINTS SECUTIX & TIXNGO AS NEW TICKETING TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
Press Release, Lausanne & Amsterdam 19 November 2020: AFC Ajax has appointed cloud-based ticketing solution SecuTix and its sister brand TIXnGO, the secure mobile ticket wallet, as the club’s new ticketing technology partners. As part of the agreement, Ajax will also become a development partner…
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Shoot Off to Northumberland for Xmas Lunch, Clay and Stay
Those with lockdown cabin fever can make plans to shoot off to Langley Castle Hotel in Northumberland, which has parcelled up the perfect package for those who want to ‘do’ Christmas in the way the regulations permit. On December 17, the innovative 670-year-old castle has arranged something…
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Guests Could be King or Queen of the Castle Before I’m A Celeb Winner
The 2020 series of ‘I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here’, this year set in Gwrych Castle in Wales, airs on Sunday, November 15 and crowns its winner sometime between December 4 and 6, if reports are to be believed. However, as a Northumberland-based hotel points out, members of the…
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Essex therapist teams up with local homeless charity to improve staff wellbeing
As anxiety levels soar under UK Covid-19 restrictions, an Essex therapist has teamed up with a local homeless charity to tackle trauma-related mental health using a pioneering technique. Claire Gaskin BSc., a psychotherapist with over 25 years’ experience is providing one-to-one therapy and group…
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Transform you garden into a blaze of winter glory with frost-proof Tierra Verde planters
Primeur’s Tierra Verde planters, made from ultra-tough recycled rubber tyres, are perfect for creating a wow-factor winter display of buds, berries and flowers – here we will show you how! When the going gets tough, the tough get growing! And there’s no tougher planter to help gardeners keep…
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Transform you garden into a blaze of winter glory with frost-proof Tierra Verde planters
Primeur’s Tierra Verde planters, made from ultra-tough recycled rubber tyres, are perfect for creating a wow-factor winter display of buds, berries and flowers – here we will show you how! When the going gets tough, the tough get growing! And there’s no tougher planter to help gardeners keep…
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Edwin James Group reports strong trading
Edwin James Group has reported strong trading as the engineering and technical services company saw growth across all of its core market sectors. The annual results saw turnover rise 15% to £153m with an increase in earnings (EBITDA) of 28% from the previous year. The group continued to see…
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Ground-breaking antibacterial coating helps Codelocks products fight against COVID-19
Codelocks products are now available with Clean by Codelocks, a durable finish that cuts bacterial growth on locks and door handles by over 99.9% Newbury, UK, 12 November 2020 – Codelocks releases Clean by Codelocks*, a photocatalytic coating that has been proven capable of eliminating the…
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Spring into action with Clear ‘N’ Collect – the handy new Multi-Purpose Garden Rake that effortlessly clears away winter debris
Pioneering multi-function tool is a must for getting plots ready for spring With spring around the corner and a nation that’s waiting with bated breath to get outdoors and start gardening, there’s no better time to begin getting plots into shape. The task of sweeping away winter debris should no…
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Meet the team behind the all-new Clear ‘N’ Collect Multi-Purpose Rake
Pioneering multi-function tool – incorporating 100% recycled plastic - is a must for all gardeners Behind many products is an individual or team driven by a desire to bring to market a solution to an age-old problem. In the case of the new Clear ‘N’ Collect Multi-Purpose Rake, the team leading…
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Spring into action with Clear ‘N’ Collect – the handy new Multi-Purpose Garden Rake that effortlessly clears away winter debris
Pioneering multi-function tool is a must for getting plots ready for spring With spring around the corner and a nation that’s waiting with bated breath to get outdoors and start gardening, there’s no better time to begin getting plots into shape. The task of sweeping away winter debris should no…
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New non-profit launches to bring light and bear hugs to children entering emergency foster care
Ted’s Light CIC launches with Crowdfunder campaign to offer vulnerable children love and reassurance through lockdown and beyond LONDON, UK – Ted’s Light, a new, non-profit community interest company (CIC) is today launching a national appeal to support the 30,000 children entering emergency
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KitLock by Codelocks’ new mechanical lock is simple, tough and affordable
The KL15 KitLock is suitable for a variety of locker and cabinet applications Codelocks releases the KL15 KitLock, a keyless access solution for personal lockers and cabinets. The KL15 mechanical lock joins the KitLock by Codelocks range. It features an anti-vandal handle and is suitable for indoor…
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2020 is declared a ‘record year’ for compost by The Greener Gardening Company
Leading growing media supplier hits last year’s turnover in just six months, led by the unstoppable rise of peat-free compost and boom in lockdown gardening Leading growing media supplier The Greener Gardening Company has hailed 2020 as a record year for sales of its portfolio of peat-reduced and
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Neudorff announces climate-neutral production
Neudorff, manufacturer of environmentally friendly products for plant care and natural gardening, has achieved its ambition of becoming climate-neutral at all of its production sites. A combination of resource-saving production processes, in addition to the company's own energy generation through…
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How do they do it? Poinsettia growers reveal secrets to beautiful coloured bracts in time for Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… no other celebration creates such a sense of holiday at home as Christmas. And for households across the UK, the festive season simply wouldn’t be complete without a gorgeous poinsettia gracing their living room. These iconic symbols of Christmas are…
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From vintage style to contemporary chic, there’s a poinsettia to suit every taste imaginable
Christmas is a celebration that’s steeped in tradition: the excitement (and hopefully not disappointment) while opening presents on the big day, secretly Googling ‘how to cook a turkey’ just hours before the family feast, trying to keep the kids quiet during the Queen’s speech and ensuring
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Be an Instagram star – learn how to stage the ultimate poinsettia image and snap like a social media pro!
Social media has revolutionised our lives, and if there’s one trend that’s topping the popularity polls it’s the nation’s passion for houseplants. From selfies to ‘shelfies’ (images of shelves brimming with greenery), ‘plant parents’ simply cannot resist the urge to share their…
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Poinsettias – meet the Mexican marvels set to bring much needed cheer to the UK’s homes
Nothing says that the countdown to Christmas is under way better than a beautiful poinsettia laden with gorgeous coloured bracts. With their image adorning everything from Christmas cards to gift wrap, poinsettias are the established emblem of the festive season, bringing cheer to our homes in the…
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Poinsettias – what’s new for 2020? Breeders reveal their latest festive favourites with a modern twist!
Unique new poinsettias are set to take the UK market by storm this season No home is complete in the run-up to Christmas without that much-loved icon of the festive season – the poinsettia! And as we prepare to say goodbye – and good riddance – to pandemic-struck 2020, there’s no better way…
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Poinsettias – what’s new for 2020? Breeders reveal their latest festive favourites with a modern twist!
Unique new poinsettias are set to take the UK market by storm this season No home is complete in the run-up to Christmas without that much-loved icon of the festive season – the poinsettia! And as we prepare to say goodbye – and good riddance – to pandemic-struck 2020, there’s no better way…
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Cheshire Botanicals launches Nantwich Gin
New distillery celebrates local town with signature London Dry; offers early access via Crowdfunder UK Nantwich, UK – 27 October 2020: Cheshire Botanicals, a new, family-run, craft gin distillery has launched onto the market with Nantwich Gin, its debut, signature London dry that celebrates
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GIMA 2021 New Product Digest now live
The annual showcase of innovation from GIMA members – the GIMA New Product Digest - is now available, providing retailers with a comprehensive guide to the latest product innovations, point of sale and marketing initiatives ahead of the 2021 spring/summer season. For the first time, the GIMA New…
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How The Greener Gardening Company is meeting the needs of the nation’s new ‘gardening army’
With three of the UK’s leading growing media brands in its stable – Growise, Happy Compost and Richmoor – The Greener Gardening Company is ideally positioned for growth as demand for quality compost continues to go through the roof. To dig deeper into forces that are influencing the market…
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Johnsons Lawn Seed boosts support for garden centres to ensure stock continuity throughout 2021
Johnsons Lawn Seed, the UK’s oldest lawn seed supplier, is taking unprecedented steps to ensure that its garden centre customers remain fully stocked and extensively supported throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, which is part of the DLF Seeds family, has ramped-up its stock and…
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Johnsons Lawn Seed boosts support for garden centres to ensure stock continuity throughout 2021
Johnsons Lawn Seed, the UK’s oldest lawn seed supplier, is taking unprecedented steps to ensure that its garden centre customers remain fully stocked and extensively supported throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The company, which is part of the DLF Seeds family, has ramped-up its stock and…
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GIMA backs call for pragmatic approach to secure historic UK-EU agreement
Plus offers support with new UK Transition Hub on gima.org.uk The Garden Industry Manufacturers Association (GIMA) has joined with 71 other trade associations and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) to urge the government to reach an agreement regarding a Brexit deal to ensure that the UK…
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Happy Compost – what’s new? The Greener Gardening Company unveils key sales drivers for 2021
When Happy Compost – a cutting-edge new brand of top performing peat-free growing media launched at Glee 2019, no-one could have predicted how demand for compost would skyrocket in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to The Greener Gardening Company, however, category growth isn’t being…
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Johnsons Lawn Seed set to strengthen its presence in DIY and hardware sectors as demand soars
A resurgence of interest in domestic lawns coupled with the stay-at-home-culture arising from the Covid-19 pandemic is set to drive sales of lawn seed via DIY and hardware channels in 2021, according to Johnsons Lawn Seed – the UK’s oldest grass seed supplier. With Covid cases on the rise across…
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Johnsons Lawn Seed set to strengthen its presence in DIY and hardware sectors as demand soars
A resurgence of interest in domestic lawns coupled with the stay-at-home-culture arising from the Covid-19 pandemic is set to drive sales of lawn seed via DIY and hardware channels in 2021, according to Johnsons Lawn Seed – the UK’s oldest grass seed supplier. With Covid cases on the rise across…
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Mud, mud glorious mud! But not if you lay Primeur’s recycled rubber stepping stones
As the evenings draw in and the countdown to Bonfire night gets under way, the nation’s thoughts turn to celebrating traditional autumn festivities. With many firework displays cancelled this year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, gardens look set to be the focal point for family gatherings…
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Mud, mud glorious mud! But not if you lay Primeur’s recycled rubber stepping stones
As the evenings draw in and the countdown to Bonfire night gets under way, the nation’s thoughts turn to celebrating traditional autumn festivities. With many firework displays cancelled this year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, gardens look set to be the focal point for family gatherings…
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Northumbrian Castle’s Feuding-free Christmas Offer Ticks Couples’ Boxes
Medieval Langley Castle Hotel is enticing North East and Cumbrian couples with the temptation of escaping all the usual feuding with the family, by going feudal, 21st-century style. In a year when Christmas may need to be about couple we-time, due to household mingling restrictions, Langley is also…
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Seize the Day for a We-Time Lord & Lady Castle Christmas
Christmas 2020 may well be about couple we-time rather than wider family celebrations, making it an enticing option to hole up somewhere very special with your loved one, in a rural location and at a unique venue that will make an unprecedented festive celebration a truly memorable one, away from
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FYNE AUDIO launches flagship F1 Series stand mount models
The compact F1-5 and substantial F1-8 standmount join Fyne Audio’s flagship F1 Series, bringing high-end point source music reproduction to smaller rooms. FYNE AUDIO has expanded its flagship F1 series of loudspeakers with two stand mount models, the F1-5 and F1-8, plus a dedicated stand with…
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New weather shield adds dual protection to Codelocks products
PINGuard™ by Codelocks protects keypad operated locks from rain and prying eyes Codelocks releases PINGuard™ by Codelocks, a weather shield designed to improve weather resistance and provide extra security for its mechanical and electronic locks. Made from a flexible polymer material…
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Fire & water - Woodlodge adds to its product line-up for 2021
Since the introduction of Woodlodge’s water feature and fire pit collections, retailers have been quick to secure stock thanks to the show-stopping displays, competitive price points and curated designs which offer mass appeal to consumers wanting to add personalised accents to their garden
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Greenfingers Charity completes its 59th and 60th garden projects!
New garden spaces for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young people and Little Harbour Children’s Hospice Following Hospice Care Week, there is no better time to announce that the Greenfingers Charity has completed its 59th and 60th garden projects at the Little Harbour Children’s Hospice (St
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Deco-Pak’s care packages help Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice families to tackle lockdown boredom!
Lockdown was little fun for many of us, but for the families supported by Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield, the boredom was alleviated a little with the arrival of a special care package from Hipperholme-based, Deco-Pak, the family-run garden landscaping and decorative aggregates
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Recognition for FBC Manby Bowdler in national guide
Expert legal teams at FBC Manby Bowdler are celebrating after they were recognised as being among the best in the country in the UK’s top independent guide to law firms. The firm’s commercial litigation, agriculture and estates, contentious trusts and probate, and family departments were all…
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Introducing Clear ‘N’ Collect – the brand new Multi-Purpose Garden Rake that makes raking, clearing and collecting garden debris a breeze
New product alert: multi-function tool is a gardeners’ dream come true Great news for gardeners, bad news for chiropractors! A brand new three-in-one tool that effortlessly rakes, clears and collects leaves and garden debris has hit the market for the first time – banishing the…
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Castle Hotel Offers Doggy Guests Compliant ‘Pooch Smooches’
Special welcome for canines exploring new roaming and Roman-ing walks A Northumbrian castle hotel, known for adoring its four-legged visitors and now missing the doggy pats and hugs on arrival and departure that coronavirus safety guidance no longer allow, is giving its canine visitors a canny and
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The birth of a brand: Woodlodge’s new Honey & Wild range to ignite sales of garden décor in 2021
The garden décor category is set to undergo a big transformation for 2021 with the launch of Woodlodge’s exciting new Honey & Wild range – a carefully curated portfolio with huge potential to drive sales thanks to its unique collection of fun, quirky garden products that are guaranteed to
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Smart new look for code-operated KitLock by Codelocks
Smart new look for code-operated KitLock by Codelocks A new slimline front panel gives the KL1100 KeyPad style as well as functionality Newbury, UK, 1 October 2020 – Codelocks unveils the latest addition to its KitLock by Codelocks locker range – the K1100 KeyPad. The KL1100 KeyPad joins the…
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Woodlodge taps into trend for wildlife gardening with expansion of its Bee Kind range of containers
As public concern escalates over global pollinator decline and gardeners seek to transform their plots into wildlife-friendly havens, Woodlodge is extending its popular Bee Kind range of containers to draw attention to the plight of much-loved but endangered insects. The Bee Kind range launched…
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Midlands’ family lawyer shortlisted for national award
A partner at a Midlands law firm is in the running for a national award which celebrates the achievements and innovations of women across all areas of legal practice. Anne Thomson, lead partner in the family department at FBC Manby Bowdler, has been named as a finalist in the Legal…
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Neudorff is a finalist in the German Sustainability Award
The German Sustainability Award is one of the most important awards of its kind in Europe. On September 24th, 2020, the expert jury announced the finalists of this year's nominations. Neudorff, manufacturer of environmentally friendly products for plant care and natural gardening, will enter the…
