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2018.
Tong lights up Christmas again with award-winning displays

Tong lights up Christmas once again with award-winning displays

 

Festive displays at a Bradford garden centre have been named the best in the North East of England by a trade association for the third year running.

 

Tong Garden Centre was judged on the range, merchandising, marketing, presentation and displays of Christmas lines including trees, decorations, tableware, candles, giftware and food during the Garden Centre Association's (GCA) inspection for its annual Christmas Competition.

 

Not only did the team at Tong win the prestigious accolade for a third consecutive year, but they were awarded a score of 84%The GCA class a score between 80-90% as excellent to outstanding.

 

Winners are selected for their ability to demonstrate a real ‘wow factor' by showcasing their product range with innovative and inspirational displays that create excitement and a festive ambience.

 

Tong's Commercial Director Sharon McNair said: "Congratulations to everyone - it's a great result and well deserved. Christmas at Tong really is a massive team effort and every department within the centre has contributed to this success.

 

"Winning this award for the third year is testament to the team's skill and ongoing commitment to giving our customers a memorable Christmas experience."

 

GCA judge Andy Campbell said: "I was lucky enough to visit Tong Garden Centre a couple of years ago to judge their Christmas Displays. When I visited this time around it was immediately apparent they had just got even stronger. They are very professional at what they do, the displays have huge impact and are clearly aimed at inspiring and helping customers in their own homes - well done team Tong!"

 

Established in 1966, the GCAchampions professionalism in garden centre retailing. Every year, its 200 members throughout the UK and Northern Ireland must undergo a comprehensive annual inspection to ensure they continue to meet the stringent criteria set out by the association and therefore maintain membership.

 

Tong Garden Centre's Christmas offering includes a new Grotto and Polar Bear pop up cafe, weekly tasting events in the Food Hall and extended opening hours.

 

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Photo:From left to right  Zoe Tolson, Zoë Whitehead, Emily Edmond, Jenny Shaw and Dennis Keen Tong wins GCA Christmas award

 

For more information or to arrange an interview with a spokesman from Tong,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.      For more information about the Garden Centre Association, please visitwww.gca.org.uk.