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Leader Live
21-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Two wins for Flintshire garden furniture company Zest
Zest, part of the P&A Group, had two wins at Solex 2025, a UK trade exhibition for the outdoor living industry. The company proudly took home Best New Furniture Product for its Terraza Outdoor Kitchen Island Set, and Best New Individual Product for the elegant Ludlow Corner Pergola. Terraza Outdoor Kitchen Island Set - Award winning Terraza Outdoor Kitchen Island Set with matching high chairs. Simon Davison, head of commercial development at Zest, said: "Winning in the furniture and new product category was an incredible honour. The show offered a fantastic opportunity to connect with retail customers, unveil our latest products, and share our exciting plans for the company's 20th anniversary." Read more: 'Full revamp' announced for award-winning farm shop department in Wrexham The award-winning Terraza Outdoor Kitchen Island Set complete with two matching high chairs, features brushed stainless-steel countertops, adaptable shelving, and robust construction for long-lasting performance. Alongside, Zest won the Best New Individual Product for the Ludlow Corner Pergola ideal for creating a stylish, sheltered area in a garden. Both will be available in garden centres nationwide and from online retailers in 2026. Read more: Readers crown 'Best Barbers 2025' as title awarded to business in Wrexham Andrew Baker, managing director of Zest and the P&A Group, added: "The trade show was a fantastic success for Zest, and our achievements are a true testament to the passion and dedication of our team in delivering what today's garden and outdoor living customers want. We were proud to receive two industry-recognised awards, an incredible endorsement of our products, which are designed by Zest's in-house team in collaboration with specialists from across the business. These awards are a genuine accolade for the entire company." Ludlow Corner Pergola - Award winning Ludlow Corner Pergola. Zest is a British designer and manufacturer of quality timber garden furniture, decorative garden structures and grow your own products. Zest is deeply respectful of the planets resources and products are made from sustainable slow grown softwood sourced from certified forests. The award winning Terraza Outdoor Kitchen Island Set and the Ludlow Pergola, can be purchased at The Woodworks Garden Centre from early 2026 or visit for your nearest alternative stockist. Zest is part of the P&A Group, established in Mold in 1985 and is currently celebrating its 40th year in business. The Group comprises of Zest Outdoor Living, The Woodworks Garden Centre and Café in Mold, which sells Zest products and P&A Pallets & Packaging.
Leader Live
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Great turnout for annual Nightingale House Hospice runs
Alyn Waters Country Park was buzzing on Saturday, April 5, as runners, supporters, and families came together for the annual Nightingale House 5k and 10k Run. The popular fundraising event, sponsored by GHP Legal Solicitors and P&A Group, saw a fantastic turnout, with participants of all ages taking on the challenge in support of hospice care. GHP Legal Solicitors brought along a team of more than 30 runners, who completed either the 5k or 10k route, encouraging one another across the finish line to cheers and applause. Events fundraiser Bobbi Cococroft and children's 1k dash winner, Charlie Evans. The event also featured a Children's 1k Dash, where three-year-old Charlie Evans ran to make a difference. Charlie raised more than £1,000 in memory of his grandma, who spent her final weeks at Nightingale House Hospice in 2014. Charlie's mum, Chloe Evans, said: "Charlie decided to run for Nightingale House as his grandma spent her last few weeks at the hospice in 2014, so we know firsthand how amazing, caring and supportive the hospice is. Read more: Go 'quackers' for annual charity duck race in memory of Harry "Charlie loved the event and loved preparing for the run - he did a few 1k runs in preparation! Charlie would love to do the run again next year." Elise Jackson, events and campaigns manager at Nightingale House Hospice, said: "It was an amazing day! We were thrilled to see so many people come together to support our hospice. "Events like this play a huge part in helping us to continue providing hospice care and services for people with progressive and life-limiting illnesses. Read more: Flintshire group's fun 'call to action' puts spotlight on prostate cancer "Thank you to everyone who took part, volunteered at the event, sponsored runners, or came along to cheer them on. It really makes a huge difference to families throughout Wrexham, Flintshire, East Denbighshire, Barmouth, and the border towns, including Oswestry, Ellesmere and Whitchurch." • All proceeds from the day will go towards helping Nightingale House Hospice continue to offer vital care and support to patients and their families across Northeast Wales and the border areas.
