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Staff at Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown complete Virtual Marathon in aid of Faithworks Wessex
Employees working at Haskins in Ferndown have completed a Virtual Marathon by foot, bike or water throughout May, in aid of Faithworks Wessex. In a bid to complete 26 miles each over the course of the month, staff attempted a range of challenges, to include: Kevin Holmes, Outdoor Manager completed a 26 mile static…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in West End hosts event in collaboration with Speedwell Court Care Home during Dementia Action Week
Haskins in West End has teamed up with Speedwell Court Care Home to host a free open event for those wanting to learn more about living well with dementia. The event takes place on Monday May 20 from 10am in the Haskins’ Swan Room during Dementia Action Week (20-26 May). Haskins team members will…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in Ferndown partners with Waggy Tails Rescue to donate houseplants
Haskins Garden Centre has partnered with Waggy Tails Rescue to donate animal-friendly houseplants to the charity. Jane Storey and Sue Webster from Waggy Tails Rescue visited Haskins in Ferndown on Monday January 28 to meet with Marc Etheridge, assistant general manager of the Ferndown garden centre, and to collect a variety of houseplants. Haskins’…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in West End partners with Mansbridge Primary School to donate houseplants
Haskins Garden Centre has partnered with Mansbridge Primary School to donate houseplants to the school in Swaythling. The school business manager of Mansbridge Primary School, Elaine Brewerton, and the family inclusion support officer, Marie Moody, visited Haskins in West End on Tuesday January 22 to meet with James Varney, assistant general manager of the…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in Roundstone partners with Ferring Primary School to donate houseplants
Haskins Garden Centre has partnered with Ferring Primary School to donate houseplants to the school in Worthing. The head teacher of Ferring Primary School, Mrs. Silk, visited Haskins in Roundstone on Sunday January 20 to meet with Nick Joad, general manager of the Roundstone garden centre, and to collect a variety of houseplants for…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in West End nominated for ‘Lifetime Support Award’ by Countess Mountbatten Hospice
Haskins Garden Centre in West End is celebrating after being nominated by Countess Mountbatten Hospice for a ‘Lifetime Support Award. The popular garden centre has supported the charity since 2011 and has helped raise almost £15,000 to date. Haskins has helped raise awareness for the charity by hosting events, which over the years has…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centres donate 700 cuddly toy reindeers to good causes
The leading garden centre group has donated cuddly toy reindeers to a selection of charities and organisations for Christmas. It is hoped that the reindeers will help spread joy to those in need over the festive period. Ferndown centre Autism Wessex Poole Hospital Children’s Outpatient Department West End centre Southampton Children’s Hospital Countess Mountbatten…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre in Roundstone partners with West Park Primary School to spread festive cheer to children at Chestnut Tree House this Christmas
The team at Haskins in Roundstone partnered with West Park Primary School and Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice for a festive colouring project. The garden centre created and printed a paper bauble template and provided this to the school for the children to decorate at the beginning of the month. Each child donated £1…
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