Congratulations to Aico and our Horticulture team for working together on a flower bed project which has won an Oswestry in Bloom Award.
Aico, in Oswestry, has been recognised as Best Commercial Premises at the annual Oswestry in Bloom awards ceremony.
This spring, Garden Centre Supervisor Will Lyon and some of our Horticulture students helped to plant shrubs and flowers. Aico has worked closely with us for many years, supporting students through educational workshops and more recently, sponsoring our beekeeping programme. We’re set to continue this partnership as students return to prepare the flower beds for the winter, and plant again next year.
Lee Duffy, Aico’s Operations and Learning & Development Manager, said: “We are delighted to have won the ‘Best Commercial Premises’ award from Oswestry in Bloom. Our grounds are carefully maintained to reflect the rural setting we are proud to be part of. Partnering with Derwen College was a natural choice, given the outstanding work they do. Our commitment to developing and maintaining our grounds to such a high standard aligns with our brand image and philosophy of making a positive impact within our community.”
Will Lyon said: “Our partnership with Aico has not only benefitted Horticulture students by providing them with valuable work experience but has also contributed to Aico’s success in achieving the Best Commercial Premises award. This collaboration reflects the commitment to community engagement and the development of sustainable surroundings. This successful partnership serves as an excellent example of how businesses and educational institutions can work together to create positive impacts within the community.”
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