Richard Coles to speak at GCA Conference
It has been announced that the broadcaster, former pop star and Church of England priest Reverend Richard Coles will speak at the Garden Centre Association’s annual conference.
It has been announced that the broadcaster, former pop star and Church of England priest Reverend Richard Coles will speak at the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual conference, which will be held in January 2027. He will take to the podium on 26th January at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon, bringing his unique perspective on life, leadership, community and connection to delegates.
Alongside his ministry, Coles has enjoyed a successful broadcasting career, including appearances on popular television programmes such as Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity MasterChef and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. He is also a best-selling author and regular conference speaker, known for addressing topics including mental health, ethics, diversity and inclusion, trust and community.
'A real highlight'
Ben Harrison, GCA chairman and operations director for Haskins Garden Centres, said: “It’s brilliant news that Reverend Richard Coles will be joining us as one of our headline speakers for our 2027 GCA Conference. His ability to combine humour, honesty and thought-provoking perspectives makes him a hugely engaging speaker and we’re confident he will be a real highlight of the conference programme.”
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