Award winning garden centre business appoints Play Manager

Following its win in the Bradford means Business Job Creator of the year award, Tong Garden Centre has announced another key appointment.

Caroline Ellis has been appointed to the newly created position of Play Manager at Grass Hoppers Adventure Playground to develop the Grass Hoppers experience.

Of the appointment, Managing Director, Mark Farnsworth said: "Caroline joins us with a wealth of experience in creating fun for children and we're looking forward to seeing her lead and develop the team as we introduce more ways to play at Grass Hoppers including events and experiences for children to enjoy."

MissEllis is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead: "It's an exciting time to be joining the Grass Hoppers team as we have invested in new play equipment, have launched a summer holiday pass and have increased our party offering.

"Grass Hoppers is a fantastic outdoor space with a great atmosphere and I loveto see children and families using our facilities and having fun together."

When she's not working, Caroline, who lives in Liversedge, enjoys Zumba and watching herson play cricket and football.

Grass Hoppers participates in the Max Card initiative that is designed to make days out more financially accessible for foster families and families of children with additional needs.

Tong Garden Centre is one of Yorkshire's biggest garden centres with 110,000 square feet of retail space and parking for up to 1,000 cars.

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Photo:Caroline Ellis, left, with some of the Grass Hoppers team Caroline Ellis with the Grass Hoppers team

For more information or to arrange an interview with Mark Farnsworth or Caroline Ellis, please contact Tracey Baty at three60 marketing on:

Direct line:01430 871360

Mobile:07971 961574

E mail:traceybaty@three60marketing.co.uk

Web:www.three60marketing.co.uk

Notes to editors

1.      For more information about Tong Garden Centre, please visitwww.tonggardencentre.co.ukand see the centre'sFacebook,Twitter,Instagramandnewsonline.

2.      Tong Garden Centre is one of the largest independent garden centres in Yorkshire, located near Bradford in West Yorkshire. It occupies a17-acre site near Tong village.Anoutdoor plant department and shopping departments filled with garden furniture, gifts, home accessories and leading brands spread across110,000 square feet of retail space. Also on-site is the Coffee Shop, Orchard Restaurant, children's outdoor adventure playground Grass Hoppers and a newly refurbished food hall.

3.      Tong Garden Centre recently triumphed at the Bradford means Business Awards and also won Garden Centre of the Year, Growth Business of the Year and Customer Service Excellence at the Horticulture Week Awards 2018.