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Dobbies is inviting gardening fans along to its Sandyholm store to celebrate the start of summer with its Planting and Afternoon Tea – Holiday Edition experience.

As the days grow longer and brighter with the start of summer drawing closer, Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting gardeners along to its Sandyholm store in the Clyde Valley for a series of free Grow How sessions focused on caring for summer plants.

Dobbies’ Sandyholm store is introducing kids to the wonderful world of hydroponics in the new year.

iOS - Android Working in partnership with Autism Together, there will be Santa visits that are supportive of children with additional needs, considering sound and visual elements, and helping to minimise anxiety.Michelle Walklett, head of Autism Together’s training and advisory service, said: “As a specialist UK charity supporting autistic people, we’re pleased to be working with Dobbies in Sandyholm to help enhance their Christmas Grotto experience for visitors with autism and other sensory needs.“Through this partnership, we’ll also be delivering autism awareness training for Santa and all his elves and helpers in time for the festive season.”Little ones in Sandyholm will love walking through the outdoor woodland, spotting Christmas

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Dobbies will open the restaurant at its Sandyholm garden centre on Wednesday, July 15.The news comes after the company reopened its 68 stores across the UK in May, with strict social distancing measures in operation.Now, in Scotland’s next phase of easing restrictions, customers will be able to enjoy their Dobbies’ favourites including freshly-made scones, fish and chips, toasties, and hot and cold drinks.The safety of team members and customers remains Dobbies’ number one priority, and a number of additional social distancing measures have been put in place for opening the restaurant.There will be a dedicated Safety Champion who will be solely responsible for