FRYER’S Garden Centre in Knutsford has been awarded a prestigious gong, rising up from a shortlist of 20 to win.

The Manchester Road centre won Best Garden Centre of the Year 2016 award, beating 19 others including Grosvenor in Chester and Trentham in Stoke-on-Trent.

Bijal Mistry, store manager, said: “I am delighted with this award. I have a tight knit team of loyal and hardworking staff, many of whom have worked at Fryer’s for a number of years.

“We also have a loyal customer base who visit Fryer’s not only for the roses, for which we are renowned, but also because they know they can buy high quality plants and products and receive excellent customer service.

“This is a fantastic achievement for all concerned.”

Fryer’s Garden centre on Manchester Road is part of the Blue Diamond group.

Visit grosvenorgardencentre.co.uk/fryer for more information on the award-winning Knutsford centre.

Fryer's is now gearing up to host town mayor Cllr Jan Nicholson’s last event of her term – a Bloomin' Marvellous afternoon tea at the garden centre.

The event on May 3, at 2pm, will also feature a talk from renowned gardening expert Sam Youd.

Tickets cost £20. Call Clare Stuart-West on 01565 653929 or email clare.stuart-west@knutsfordtowncouncil.gov.uk for more information and to book your place.