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We were thrilled to be back at PG live in London this week for the first time in 4 years and with a new look, and a new approach to tradeshows that was very unfamiliar to those used to seeing over 500sqm of theatre and production.

Choice is a buying group that services upwards of 40 UK independent garden centres, and one which Widdop and Co is a member. To be considered for an award in Service and Support was a privilege.You can, therefore, imagine our joy upon eventually winning the award!

As a business, we are both honoured and humbled, not only due to achieving the gold award for Best Service to Independent Retailer, but also in collecting our first ever Greats Award for Posthumous Outstanding Achievement for Robert ‘Bob’ Illingworth, the 3rd generation of Widdop, who sadly passed away aged 91 on Monday 23rd August 2021.

​It is with great sadness that the Illingworth family would like to announce the passing of Robert ‘Bob’ Illingworth on Monday 23rd August 2021, aged 91.

With brighter and better days on the horizon, many are beginning to prepare for the summer wedding season. With an unanticipated number of weddings being cancelled last year, this year the excitement is high and we can expect the majority will be going bigger, exceeding their prior plans.