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Haskins raises festive spirits by donating to two local charities
Bluefin Children’s Ward at Worthing Hospital and Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice in Arundel received Christmas toy donations from Haskins’ centre in Roundstone. Haskins Garden Centre in Roundstone, West Sussex, is supporting two charities in the local area with 50 cuddly toys each as part of its Christmas charity donations in 2023. Bluefin Ward is…
Read MorePartnership with Home-Start Waverley and Home-Start Surrey Heath spreads Christmas Joy
Haskins Garden Centre’s Forest Lodge in Farnham has donated 96 soft toys to children supported by Home-Start Waverley and Home-Start Surrey Heath as part of a Christmas charity drive. Home-Start Waverley and Home-Start Surrey Heath provide emotional and practical support to families in these regions of Surrey, allowing them to flourish whatever challenges they are…
Read MoreHaskins Garden Centre spreads festive cheer through toy donations to University Hospital Dorset NHS Charity
Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown donated 150 Christmas Bears to the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity, supporting the community through its ‘Elf Dash’ event at Branksome Dene Beach last weekend. The popular ‘Elf Dash’ brought together more than 200 fundraisers to complete a 2km dash along the scenic Branksome seafront in Poole, raising funds to…
Read MoreCompanion planting: How to make your garden flourish this summer
Haskins Garden Centre’s in-house plant expert, Alasdair Urquhart, shares his top tips for the best plants to pair together Companion planting is one of the easiest ways to maintain a natural balance in your garden. It offers an organic and sustainable approach to gardening, promoting healthier plants, reduced pest and disease pressure, and improving overall…
Read MoreHydrangeas in bloom: Bring some late-summer colour to your garden
Haskins Garden Centre’s in-house plant expert, Alasdair Urquhart, gives his tips on planting hydrangeas for late summer and early autumn colour. Late summer into early autumn is the perfect time to plant hydrangeas to add vibrancy to your garden. If you plant wisely during August and early September, you can ensure your garden flourishes with…
Read MoreHaskins colleague named as one of Costa Coffee’s best baristas in the world
Haskins Garden Centres is celebrating the achievement of one of its restaurant supervisors after Michaela Wilson, 28 years old from its West End centre, finished third in Costa Coffee’s Global Barista of the Year competition. Michaela, who has been a part of the Haskins team for over nine years, progressed through local, regional, and eventually…
Read MoreHaskins’ rhubarb, orange and honey cordial recipe
Take spring from garden to kitchen with Haskins’ rhubarb, orange and honey cordial recipe. As the spring months begin to emerge following winter, Haskins Garden Centres has created a delicious and easy-to-follow rhubarb, orange and honey cordial recipe. March is the perfect time to start harvesting these unique vegetables and also plant your own home-grown…
Read MoreHaskins celebrates a successful year of fundraising to refurbish the kitchen at Christchurch’s Macmillan Unit
Haskins Garden Centre in Ferndown has raised over £11,000 for its 2022 Charity of the Year, Macmillan Caring Locally, based at Christchurch Hospital. Throughout the past year, Haskins’ Ferndown team held various fundraising events in aid of Macmillan Caring Locally, including quizzes, performances, collections, and various challenges. The team also collected donations from customers via…
Read MoreHaskins celebrates a successful year of fundraising for The Hunter Centre
Haskins Forest Lodge Garden Centre in Farnham has raised over £2,800 for its 2022 Charity of the Year, The Hunter Centre in Surrey. Throughout the past year, Haskins’ Forest Lodge team held various fundraising events in aid of The Hunter Centre, including quiz nights and raffles. The team also collected donations from customers via the…
Read MoreHaskins celebrates a successful year of fundraising to provide assistance dogs in the community
Haskins Garden Centre in Roundstone has raised over £2,500 for its 2022 Charity of the Year, Canine Partners in West Sussex. Throughout the past year, Haskins’ Roundstone team held various fundraising events in aid of Canine Partners, including collections and various challenges. The team also collected donations from customers via the Charity Wishing Well, which…
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