Corby + Fellas are proud to provide our WinRetail System to over 50% of the UKâs Leading Garden Centre Groups
Corby + Fellas are proud and honored to provide our WinRetail System to over 50% of the UKâs Leading Garden Centre Groups
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Praise for Corby and Fellas EPOS system
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The Corby and Fellas EPOS system has received praise from Mark Winchester, Managing Director of Blackbrooks Garden Centres.
“After investing in a system by one of your competitors and having the unfortunate realisation that things were not working as smoothly as they should, I decided to look for a more efficient system and more reliable technical support,” Mark told Corby and Fellas.
“So, after a brief conversation with Alan McCammon and a subsequent presentation from Corby + Fellas, I decided to bite the proverbial bullet and install C&F across the group and I have to say even with the deadlines imposed on your team by myself, the installation process went without a hitch. In fact, I could not have hoped for a better nor smother installation process, so thank you for that.
“Your system has proven to be robust and intuitive enabling our operators to adapt and adopt almost immediately. It is also worth noting the relaxed attitude my till operatives now have due to the confidence they have in their abilities to navigate and rely on their till. This in turn has had a positive effect with the whole team and customers alike.
“I now look forward to making better use of the back-office functionality that your system provides which I have no doubt will trigger cost savings and efficiencies to my business.”
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It is with pleasure that I write to endorse the Corby and Fellas EPOS system.
After investing in a system by one of your competitors and having the unfortunate realisation that things were not working as smoothly as they should, I decided to look for a more efficient system and more reliable technical support.  So  after a brief conversation with Alan McCammon and a subsequent presentation from Corby + Fellas, I decided to bite the proverbial bullet and install C&F across the group and I have to say even with the deadlines imposed on your team by myself, the installation process went without a hitch. In fact, I could not have hoped for a better nor smother installation process, so thank you for that.
Your system has proven to be robust and intuitive enabling our operators to adapt and adopt almost immediately. It is also worth noting the relaxed attitude my till operatives now have due to the confidence they have in their abilities to navigate and rely on their till. This in turn has had a positive effect with the whole team and customers alike.
I now look forward to making better use of the back-office functionality that your system provides which I have no doubt will trigger cost savings and efficiencies to my business.
Mark Winchester, Managing Director, Blackbrooks Garden Centres
The Old Railway Line Garden Centre have a fun-packed summer in store for the kids this year! With weekly Wild Wednesday Workshops, Family Fun Zone, character meet & greets and Animal Encounters there’s something for everyone! Find out more about what’s going on here
Millbrook Garden Companyâs Gravesend restaurant The Mill has been presented with the IFSE award for Catering Excellence for Best Garden Centre in the South-East by the Garden Centre Association (GCA).
The prestigious award, presented during a special prize-giving evening last week, was given in recognition of the high standards achieved in the companyâs 300-seat flagship restaurant, beating off competition from a range of other garden centres.
Opened in July 2018 by The Mayor of Gravesham, Councillor David Hurley, The Mill is housed in a bespoke building designed to maximise the views of the garden centreâs stunning plant area.
The Mill caters for a variety of tastes with daily offers of tantalising cold dishes such as salads and quiches from the Deli Bar, hot food favourites such as fish & chips and lasagne from the Kitchen Classics Bar, hot drinks made to order at the Barista Bar, plus a wide variety of desserts, such as banoffee pie, chocolate tiffin and lemon meringue. There are also a selection of mouth-watering cakes on offer, the perfect accompaniment for a pot of tea and a catch-up with friends. On Sundays, The Mill welcomes customers to its traditional carvery with a choice of two meats or a vegetarian option with all the trimmings â no booking required. The restaurant also caters for special dietary requirements.
With free parking, easy access for both wheelchairs and pushchairs, a childrenâs menu and highchairs for younger customers, plus an outside seating area where dogs are welcome, The Mill offers something for everyone.
Tammy Woodhouse, Managing Director of Millbrook Garden Centre, says:
âWe are delighted to have received this award for Catering Excellence. Our team has worked tirelessly over the last year to ensure that our customers can expect not just delicious food in a stunning environment, but excellent service as well.â
The Millbrook Garden Company is an independent family-run business consisting of three Millbrook Garden Centres in Crowborough, East Sussex and Gravesend and Staplehurst in Kent. The Mill is one of three restaurants under the Millbrook Garden Centre umbrella â there are smaller Greencafés at its Crowborough and Staplehurst centres.
Members of the Garden Centre Association (GCA) in the North East and North West are celebrating after picking up awards during a presentation yesterday (Tuesday, July 16) at Bents Garden & Home.
The North Eastâs Garden Centre of the Year in the Destination Garden Centre (DGC) category was Tong Garden Centre and Cowellâs Garden Centre in the Garden Centre (GC) category. In the North West, Barton Grange Garden Centre (DGC) and Fron Goch Garden Centre (GC) received the accolade.
Iain Wylie, Chief Executive of the GCA, said: âIt was great to see everyone in attendance at our second regional awards meeting and paying close attention to our inspector, Gordon Emslieâs feedback. Now is the optimum time for our members to take this feedback on board, relay it to the rest of their team and start making any changes needed.â
Barton Grange Garden Centre also won the Customer Service Award for Best Customer Service and the GIMA award for Best Garden Products Retailer (DGC) in the North West during the awards meeting.
Claire Bryce, Farm Shop Manager at Barton Grange Garden Centre, said: âWinning these awards at yesterdayâs GCA area meeting is such a fantastic achievement, especially seeing how close the competition is. Itâs an excellent boost for staff to see that all of their hard work this year so far has paid off. It truly shows our teamâs dedication and determination to do the best they can.
âThese meetings are always beneficial. Itâs a great opportunity to see the developments centres are making. This helps us to keep on moving forward and upping our game.â
Fron Goch Garden Centre also won the Environment and Community Award, the ifse Award for Catering Excellence for Best Garden Centre Restaurant (GC), Best Outdoor Living Retailer (GC) and Best Indoor Lifestyle Retailer (GC) in the North West.
Justin Williams, Managing Director of Fron Goch Garden Centre, said: âWe have a very happy a team here! We are very proud of all our team and their hard work. The GCA is a wonderful tool that enables our team to network, share and learn via the regional meetings, inspections and conference. We would not be as motivated and engaged without it and it adds a personal and family feeling as we get to know other owners and teams.â
Tong Garden Centre has now won Destination Garden Centre (DGC) in the North East three years running.
Mark Farnsworth, Managing Director of Tong Garden Centre, said: âWe are delighted to win this award again, we took over the centre four years ago and have set about restoring its reputation as one of the best garden centres in the North East and to receive this award again is very satisfying. This award is testament to the hard work of the whole team here at Tong, they have worked tirelessly, and we are incredibly proud of all of themâ.
GCA Inspector Gordon Emslie was responsible for inspecting member garden centres in the North East and North West areas.
He said: âIt has been a real pleasure visiting the North East and North West regions this year where again the standard of garden centre retailing has been outstanding. All the centres visited deserve recognition for continuing to strive to provide the best experience for their customers year after year.
âThe overall customer experience has been exceptional where year after year each centre continually raises their operational standards. I would like to congratulate all this yearâs award winners.â
The full results for the North East and North West regions GCA area awards are as follows for the GC and DGC categories:
The GCA represents nearly 200 garden centres nationwide. Through sharing information and its inspection programme the GCA helps members to achieve high standards in customer service, plant quality and reliability.
For further information, please call 01244 952170. Alternatively, please visit www.gca.org.uk, log on to www.facebook.com/pages/GardenCentreAssociation or follow the organisation on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GC_Association. Â
Brian McCrum, senior developer at Corby + Fellas, joined the company in 2009 after previously being employed by Frans Maas (UK) Ltd for about 18 years, so he has almost 30 years experience as a Progress developer. Brian loves cars and motorbikes and so far has owned 55 cars and about 8 motorbikes, and is currently on the lookout for another Harley Davidson!
Welcome to our newest member of the Corby + Fellas family Sam Henden. Sam is from Costessey where he studied at Ormiston Victory Academy and Sixth Form. He was previously working for his family business at Broadland Sports Club and is looking forward to developing his skills and becoming a valuable member of the team here at C+F.
Now that itâs full summer the garden should be looking at its best and thereâs nothing that screams summer as much as the nationâs favourite flower, the rose. David Austin and Peter Beales roses are renowned for their robust nature coupled with exquisite scent and a long flowering season. Plant in a large container close to your seating area to appreciate their full fragrance.
Climbers donât just have to be grown up a wall or fence; add height to your herbaceous border with a climber growing up an obelisk. There are obelisks to suit any garden scheme from minimalist iron or aluminium to rustic woven willow and the choice of suitable plants is endless, just steer away from rambler roses.
Now that the herbaceous border is in full bloom you can identify any gaps; the garden centre is full of plants in flower so you can see exactly what you are getting. If you need any help just ask one of the Outdoor Plants team and they will be happy to help.
Add a touch of calm to your outdoor space with the sound of running water, it doesnât need to be a monumental fountain there are lots of small self-contained features, from a natural looking pile of rocks to a more formal fountain. Constructed from resin they are light enough to move and will withstand frost if emptied over winter.
This weekend why not try cooking the Sunday roast on the grill, and nothing says traditional Sunday dinner like this leg of lamb with mint sauce. Itâs cooked on the Traeger wood pellet grill but can just as easily be cooked low and slow on any BBQ:
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Thank you for the shout out @GC_Association
@CorbyFellas are proud to be associated with such a marvelous organisation!
