THERE has been more cause for celebration for the team at a Flintshire garden centre.

The Woodworks Garden Centre and Café, in Mold, has announced award success with one win and a runner-up position at the recent Garden Centre Association (GCA) North Regional Awards.

The GCA, formed in 1966, represents the leading garden centres in the UK and worldwide, as part of its membership of the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA). Each garden centre has to achieve a high level of good business practice before it can be accepted as an Approved Member.

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Woodworks was a joint winner in the Local Garden Centre category for Outdoor Living Award for Best Outdoor Living Retailer. The award was given thanks to the "brilliant effort" the whole team has made in creating a great shopping space within The Mill, the outdoor living display area and beyond. From the biggest display in the UK of Zest Outdoor Living timber garden furniture to outdoor and indoor plants to speciality gifts, Woodworks offers a range of options.

In addition, the centre was placed as joint runner up in the Local Garden Centre category for Catering Excellence for Best Garden Centre Restaurant. This is testament to the continued excellence of the Woodworks Café team, from the service provided to the quality of food on offer.

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Iwan Gwyn, Woodworks Garden Centre manager said: "Everyone at Woodworks is thrilled with our latest successes at the GCA North Regional Awards and I could not be prouder of the whole team.

"Everyone has worked very hard to create not just a fantastic shopping or browsing experience, but also on providing excellent levels of customer service as well as serving top quality dishes in our Café."

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Dawn Maguire, Woodworks Garden Centre senior café supervisor added: "I am so pleased and proud of our wonderful Cafe team. What a fantastic achievement!"

The Woodworks Garden Centre Café was announced as a Tripadvisor 2023 Travellers' Choice Award winner, based on reviews and ratings from customers. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the top 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally.