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2018.
Bradford Garden Centre celebrates Elite Business win

Bradford Garden Centre celebrates Elite Business win

 

The team at a Bradford garden centre are celebrating after adding another award to its trophy cabinet.

 

Tong Garden Centre was announced as the Elite Business of the Year at the recent Aagrah Restaurant Group's 36thAnnual Dinner andElite Yorkshire Business Awardsthat raised £125,000 for charity.

 

Tong's Managing Director, Mark Farnsworth and Commercial Director, Sharon McNair were among the600 business guests attending the event at the Centenary Pavilion, Leeds United.

 

Of the award, Mr Farnsworth said: "Yorkshire boasts some of the largest and most successful companies in the UK and I'm proud to accept this award on behalf of the team at Tong who have worked tirelessly to restore Tong to its former glory."

 

Aagrah's fund raising is done through its charity wing, Jannat Welfare International Trust, in memory of Sajid Sabir, late son of Aagrah's Chairman, Mohammed Sabir, MBE, Hons Dbs to benefit local, national and international charities. This year's main beneficiary charity is The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, Leeds.

 

In the last 12 months, Tong Garden Centre has wonfive awards at the North East and North West regional Garden Centre Association (GCA) awards, threeHorticulture Weekawards, two awards at the Garden Centre Retail awards, includingDestination Garden Centre Outlet of the Year and Customer Service Excellence and Job Creator of the Year in the Bradford means Business Awards.

 

 

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Photo:Tong's Sharon McNair and Mark Farnsworth, centre, receive the Elite Business Award Tong Garden Centre wins Elite Business

 

For more information or to arrange an interview with Mark Farnsworth,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.      For more information about Aagrah Annual Business Dinner, please visithttps://www.aagrah.com/whats-new/aagrahs-annual-charity-dinner-2018/

3.      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.

4.      For more information aboutTong's events, including the Christmas schedules and festive hints and tips, please visithttps://tonggardencentre.co.uk/christmas-at-tong-garden-centre