Pugh’s go home with afestive half dozen

The teamsfromthe twoPughs centres at Radyr and Wenvoe can be extremely proud of themselves for winning six awards this year

Responsible for collectively promoting both the centres at Christmas was the marketingteamwhich made excellent use of local influencers on social media to encourage customers intothe stores. This is proving to be acost-effective wayofincreasing footfall and one which many other garden centres will no doubt follow. Awarding agold, judges commented on the team’seffective plan, use of Instagram and its method of monitoring resultsand achievement in selling 3500 gingerbread houses!

Again acollectivecongratulations goes to both centres for abronzeaward for their Greatest Christmas Community Event to raise moneyfor alocal centre supporting babies with cerebral palsy

Agoldfor The Greatest Outdoor Plant and Christmas Tree Team went to the hardworking crew at Pugh’sRadyr which turned its Christmas tree sales area intoan enchanted forest and created imaginative front door and seasonal displays by linking plants and furniture. The team at Wenvoe were presented with aHighly Commended in the same categoryfor its fresh displays and equally creativefront door ideas.

Bronzeawardsalso went to the Gardening Gift Sales Team with judges impressed by the pre-made-up hampers on offer in TreatStreet and the Festive Foodhall Team at Radyr which did a fantastic job of combining Christmas and food.