News
Exciting new extension underway!
Posted on: February 10, 2012This week has seen the start of building preparations for our exciting new extension coming later in the spring. We will remain open and operating as usual over the build period but please bear with us and accept our apologies for any inconvenience which may be caused. However, we will do our up most to ensure that your shopping experience with us will be as pleasant as usual.
Watch this space for all the developments over the next few months and for news on our planned celebrations after completion.
Window of Opportunity
Posted on: December 22, 2011Stunning displays have not gone out the window at Thetford Garden Centre as we scoop second prize in the annual Emma Bridgewater ‘Best Christmas Window Display’.
The competition, organised by the Emma Bridgewater pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, is in it’s second year and is open to all of the 200 plus Emma Bridgewater stockists across the UK. The display team, headed by Gift Department Manager Amanda Levett, created the display in the centre’s Christmas Department and featured a jolly Santa in an Emma Bridgewater pinny along with his cocoa. “We are delighted to have achieved second place in the competition, especially as it is our first year of entering and we are up against huge chain stores too. We went for humour and something a bit different and it paid off. We have been stocking the pottery for nearly two years and it is very popular, we have been steadily growing the range and it was great to create a fun display with it.”
Peckish Complete 5 in 1 seed mix now available in-store
Posted on: November 4, 2011RRP £5.99 our price is £4.99 or 2 for £8…..’AS SEEN ON T.V.’
Peckish Complete 5in1 has been created to bring more birds, colour and song to your garden.
This unique blend can be used in feeders, on bird tables and ground feeding trays.
The Complete 5in1 bag also features a reseal zip ensuring the seed is kept fresh, dry and in the best condition.
Each ingredient has been specifically chosen for its high energy content and to encourage the widest variety of birds into your garden. Also, the seed husks have been removed to prevent any of the seed from germinating and creating unwanted mess and weeds.
It’s so easy with Peckish Complete 5in1 you’ll have time to relax and enjoy watching the birds flock to your garden.
Product information :: Ingredients:
Kibbled Wheat, Red Millet, Safflower, Kibbled Maize, Sunflower Hearts, Whole Naked Oats, Flaked Naked Oats, Pinhead Oats, Red Dari, White Millet, Kibbled Peanuts, Oyster Shell Grit.
Energy Equivalent – 439 KCalories/100gms
New fire products just arrived
Posted on: November 1, 2011Full range of logs, coal, kindling etc. now available, with accessories such as baskets, guards, pokers and forks all instore.
Back by popular demand
Posted on: October 12, 2011Gift packs from Portmerion including Mugs, 6” and 10” plates in Botanic Garden and Holly & Ivy – buy four pieces get two FREE.
VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted on: September 23, 2011Protect your rabbit against Viral Haemorrhagic Disease (VHD, or HVD)
Sadly we have to inform you that Eastgate Vets has recently diagnosed a fatal viral disease in a local rabbit (Mildenhall area). So far there have been three cases that they are aware of, all of which have died. The disease is called “Viral Haemorrhagic Disease” (VHD, or HVD) and it can kill rabbits in a day or two. It can be spread by contact with other rabbits or by things that infected urine or faces have been in contact with. This Includes insects, birds, feet, clothing or even hay grown on a field in which infected wild rabbits have been grazing. You could potentially bring it home on your shoes after walking where wild rabbits have been.
This is the first outbreak of this disease that Eastgate Vets are aware of in this region in the last decade, so many rabbits are unprotected and owners unaware. There is however a vaccine against VHD and they recommend all rabbit owners vaccinate their rabbits against this horrific disease as soon as possible. Please inform any other rabbit owners you may know.
If you would like further information about VHD please visit any of the links below or alternatively you can contact the RWF (Rabbit Welfare Fund) National Helpline on 0844 3246090.
http://www.eastgatevets.co.uk/
http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/
http://www.houserabbit.co.uk/resources/content/info-sheets/VHD_UK.htm
Please note this information was copied from a letter sent out by Alex Wylie at the Eastgate Vets.
Put your smartphone to good use
Posted on: September 19, 2011Conker Tree Science: Leaf Watch
Help the Universities of Bristol and Hull track the spread of the horse-chestnut leaf miner moth.
What is happening to Britain’s horse-chestnut trees? Since 2002 Britain’s conker trees have been under attack from a non-native moth - and now you can help scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Hull monitor what’s happening. The Conker Tree Science: Leaf Watch app Shows you how to identify affected trees and enables you to submit your geo-located leaf photos. This data will show the scientists where the moth is present within the UK today. Your reports will contribute to the Conker Tree Science research project. For more information on the app please visit: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/conker-tree-science-leaf-watch/id445371129?mt=8 or alternatively visit their website at: www.ourweboflife.org.uk
GuerrillaGardening.org – Gardening without Boundaries
Posted on: September 16, 2011We saw this group at the Harvest Festival and thought we’d share it with you all.
GuerrillaGardening.org encourages gardening without boundaries and seeks to provide inspiration through an exchange of ideas and experiences from guerrilla gardeners around the world and those seeking to become one.
Whether you’re making a place more beautiful, more edible, more fragrant, more bio diverse, more friendly, more thought provoking or all of that what we have in common is gardening without boundaries.
For more information about guerrilla gardening visit: www.guerrillagardening.org
Webmasters Blog
Posted on:Dear Website Viewers,
Hi my name is Shane and welcome to my micro blog.
I’m the webmaster for Thetford Garden Centre and sometimes when surfing the internet or out & about I find some great websites, clubs and even places to go which I would like to share with you. So, from time to time I will post these through this micro blog on our website just encase it’s of any interest to you.
Alternatively, you might have a great website, club or place to visit that you would like us and our customers to know about, so drop me an email and I’ll check it out. Please note I cannot guarantee I can post it but still feel free to send it to me at: webmaster@thetfordgardencentre.co.uk.
More Autumn stock arriving soon
Posted on: September 13, 2011New season Autumn Rose Collections due in-store this week. Coming soon Autumn Soft Fruit Collection.
