News New community spaces opened at Swanscombe Park Date: 27th April 2022 Share: Three new community spaces were opened at Swanscombe Park, including a Community Garden and Community Picnic Area as well as a Community Orchard. Trees were planted in the community Orchard in dedication to both Bryan Read and Captain Sir Tom Moore, as well as being sponsored by local people and businesses. Gavin Jones and Nurture Landscapes both sponsored fruit trees for the orchard. Tina Matthews from the Plant Displays division at Nurture (pictured right) and Scott Painter, Contracts Manager at Gavin Jones (pictured left) both attended the opening which took place on April 22nd 2022 which was also Earth Day. The Mayor of Swanscombe and Greenhithe, Councillor Lesley Howes (pictured centre) cut the ribbon on the Community Garden and Community Picnic Area with former Town Councillor, Mrs Ivy Read cutting the ribbon on the Community Orchard which contains a tree dedicated to her husband former Town Councillor and Town Mayor the late Bryan Read. Share: Related content View all insights Nurture Landscapes’ Ahtraeo Punter named in Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2025 We are delighted to share that Ahtraeo Punter, Assistant Contracts Manager at Nurture Landscapes, has been recognised in Pro Landscaper’s prestigious 30 Under 30: The Next Generation awards. This accolade highlights the most impressive young talent in the landscaping industry and celebrates Ahtraeo’s dedication, leadership, and vision for the sector. Learn more about Nurture Landscapes’ Ahtraeo Punter named in Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation 2025 Triple Win for Nurture Landscapes and Gavin Jones at the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards Nurture Landscapes and Gavin Jones are proud to announce a clean sweep at this year’s Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards, winning in all three categories entered: Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year, Maintenance Contract of the Year, and Commercial Build Over £500k. Learn more about Triple Win for Nurture Landscapes and Gavin Jones at the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards Gavin Jones secures major USAF Grounds Maintenance contract Gavin Jones has commenced a major new grounds maintenance contract across 11 RAF sites. Learn more about Gavin Jones secures major USAF Grounds Maintenance contract Horticultural businesses unite to create gardens for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Some of the UK’s leading horticultural businesses have joined forces to design and deliver therapeutic gardens and outdoor spaces for the new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at Seacroft Hospital in Leeds. Learn more about Horticultural businesses unite to create gardens for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Nurture Group crowned Green Business of the Year at the Green Awards UK 2025 Nurture Group has been crowned Green Business of the Year UK 2025, recognised for outstanding sustainability, biodiversity and ESG leadership. Learn more about Nurture Group crowned Green Business of the Year at the Green Awards UK 2025 Double win for Nurture Group with the BALI National Landscape Awards 2025 Nurture Group achieves a double success at the BALI National Landscape Awards 2025 – winning for the Urban Nature Project at the Natural History Museum (soft landscaping) and the Virgin Media O2 interior landscaping installation. Learn more about Double win for Nurture Group with the BALI National Landscape Awards 2025