25/08/2026
Meet Jude 👋
If you know Jude, you’ll know she’s a through-and-through Northerner, very straight talking and nearly always has a story that’ll make you laugh. She’s been part of the Welland Vale team for a fair few years now, so naturally, we had a few questions for her…
We asked Jude to describe herself in three words.
“Northern, tanned and entertaining.”
We’d say that’s fairly accurate. 😂
What’s one of the funniest things that’s happened at Welland Vale?
“We were halfway through a hanging basket demonstration in the polytunnel when the sewage tank arrived to be emptied. The timing, the noise… and the smell. Safe to say, nobody forgot that demonstration!”
There are some things you simply can’t plan for.
And finally, what’s the best thing about our regular customers?
“The best thing is that over the years, they become friends rather than just customers.”
That probably sums Jude up better than anything else. She’s got to know so many of the faces that come through Welland Vale over the years and they’ve certainly got to know her too.
If you see Jude on your next visit, say hello. Although there’s every chance you’ll leave with a plant recommendation and a story you weren’t expecting 😂🌿
