Garden Centre Association

📍 Come and see us TODAY AT GLEE BIRMINGHAM!

We’d love to see you!

Whether you’re an existing GCA member or interested in finding out more about joining, pop by and say hello at Hall 20 C50-D51.

My Coffee Station will be keeping everyone fuelled with snacks and much-needed coffee. ☕

📅 Glee Birmingham, September 8-10
📍 Hall 20 C50-D51

Find out more: www.gleebirmingham.com

Glee Birmingham

🌟 THE WAIT IS OVER! The full programme for our Annual Conference 2027 is now available.

From Olympic champion Sir Jason Kenny CBE to Tesco Clubcard pioneer Clive Humby OBE, our next conference brings together an outstanding mix of speakers, experts and industry leaders.

Expect: ✅ Retail and consumer insights ✅ Economic outlook and data strategy ✅ Leadership and resilience lessons ✅ Networking, awards and gala dinner celebrations

📖 Read the full story and view the programme: 🔗 www.gca.org.uk/full-programme-revealed-for-our-annual-conference-2027/

📢 Heading to Glee Birmingham next week? 📢

Make sure you stop by at Hall 20 C50-D51 and say hello to the !

Whether you’re an existing member or interested in finding out more about joining our association, we’d love to catch up and chat about all things garden retail.

We’re also delighted to be joined by My Coffee Station, who will be providing much-needed snacks and coffee. ☕

📍 Hall 20 C50-D51
📅 September 8-10
🔗 www.gleebirmingham.com

n🚨 GCA Members: Glee Birmingham is just around the corner!

Join us at the NEC, Birmingham from September 8-10 and discover more 800,000 products from 1,250+ exhibitors across garden care, plants, outdoor living, home, gift and more.

Better still, bring a colleague. While one of you explores the show floor, the other can attend expert seminars and workshops, helping you make the most of your visit.

🎟️ FREE TICKETS for both of you.

Register now: 👉 https://www.gleebirmingham.com/visitor-registration?utm_source=gca&utm_campaign=gca_solus

🌱 Garden centres are becoming far more than places to buy plants.

Research shows that gardening environments can help reduce loneliness, strengthen communities and improve wellbeing.

From cafés and workshops to gardening clubs and events, today’s garden centres are creating meaningful opportunities for people to connect in person.

Read our latest blog to discover why garden centres are emerging as vital community hubs. 👇

🔗 www.gca.org.uk/garden-centres-growing-communities-reducing-loneliness-creating-connections/

🏅 What can elite sport teach us about succeeding in business?

Hear Sir Jason Kenny CBE, Britain’s most successful Olympian, at our Annual Conference 2027, where he’ll share lessons on resilience, teamwork and performing under pressure.

📅 January 25-26, 2027
📍 Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon

Book your place today via the members’ section of www.gca.org.uk and be inspired by one of the UK’s greatest sporting champions.

Not a member? Find out how you can join us on our website too.

👥 Planning a trip to Glee? Bring a colleague!

With Glee Birmingham and Autumn Fair running side by side at the NEC from September 8-10, there is simply too much to see in one day alone.

One of you can hunt down the next bestseller, while the other attends inspiring talks and workshops from experts including Google Digital Garage, City of London Police and leading retail brands.

🌿 800,000+ products 🌿 1,250+ exhibitors 🌿 Endless ideas and inspiration
Then compare notes over coffee and make smarter purchasing decisions together.

Best of all? Your TICKETS ARE FREE.

Register yourself and a colleague today: 👉 https://www.gleebirmingham.com/visitor-registration?utm_source=gca&utm_campaign=gca_solus

🌱 CALLING ALL GCA MEMBERS: Have you registered for Glee 2026?

Taking place alongside Autumn Fair at the NEC, Birmingham from September 8-10, Glee Birmingham is your biggest buying opportunity of the second half of the year.

✅ Explore 800,000+ products from 1,250+ exhibitors
✅ Find new ranges across home, gift, plants, garden care, outdoor living, fashion and more
✅ Attend expert-led seminars and workshops across three stages
✅ Hear insights from industry leaders including Google Digital Garage, River Cottage, Brakes and Squire's Garden Centres

And don't come alone! Bring a colleague, business partner or fellow buyer and divide the day between sourcing products and attending sessions before comparing notes over coffee.

🎟️ TICKETS ARE FREE.

Register today: 👉 https://www.gleebirmingham.com/visitor-registration?utm_source=gca&utm_campaign=gca_solus