The pet department teams at Planters Tamworth and The Old Railway Line, Brecon, have been rewarded for their outstanding Christmas displays.

The garden centres received golds in the Greatest Christmas Awards, organised by Garden Trade News and presented at Spring Fair, NEC Birmingham, on Monday.

The judges said Planters Tamworth had a well-stocked pet department for Christmas. The store’s Santa Paws was a huge success and attracted lots of customers.

They added: “The team were right behind selling product to pet owners with a good display and well stocked pet department covering everyday needs to treats. Their Santa Paws grotto was well thought out and carried through by this enthusiastic team of retailers.”

The pets team at The Old Railway Line created impressive Christmas displays including their own pet nativity scene created using Vivid Arts products. 

The judges loved the simple ‘bath time’ display, saying it was a great way to showcase and merchandise specialist pet products.

They added: “Christmas had really come to town with a very festive look including an animated nativity scene, a collection for the local animal rescue centre along with loads of gift ideas for pets from the most luxurious coats for your dog to wear right through to coat conditioner! Every corner of the department said 'Christmas – even the cold-water fish tanks were decorated with snow blanket and Vivid Arts penguins.”

A silver award was presented to Squires Badshot Lea.