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http://www.nafas.org.uk/about/

National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS)

Society of flower arranging clubs and societies in the UK
Currently has 70,000 members

Founded in 1959

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BFA

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‘The encouragement and improvement of the science, art and horticulture in all its branches’

Their guiding principles are to inspire, involve, inform and improve in everything they do.

They have 10 strategic objectives which are as follows:

1.    Be known, trusted and loved as the charity for all gardeners

2.    Safeguard and advance the science, art and practice of horticulture for the benefit of future generations and the environment

3.    Transform communities with gardening

4.    Create world leading horticulture to inspire people to garden

5.    Nurture and grow membership throughout the UK

6.    Provide a voice for all gardeners, sharing and building expert knowledge

7.    Delight customers with exceptional service and products

8.    Be a great place to work where everyone can make a difference

9.    Have efficient business practices to deliver maximum income for the RHS’ charitable purpose

10.  Make horticulture to be proud of

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What are World Skills

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Find out about what the RHS does - it's vision, mission & values / RHS Gardening

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Find out more about what the RHS does, our mission statement, vision, campaigns and strategies. Past annual reports are available to download as well as details of AGMs.

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Gardens:

Ø  Wisley, Surrey = Their flagship garden

Ø  Harlow Carr, North Yorkshire

Ø  Hyde Hall, Essex

Ø  Rosemoor, Devon
Bridgewater, Greater Manchester (opens 2020)

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The British Florist Association is the only recognised trade association in the UK representing 8000 professional florists and flower shops across the country.

Every day our talented florists deliver hundreds of thousand of fresh flower bouquets and plants, with every flower delivery expertly cared for and delivered by hand. The quality of our florists' work is outstanding, and standards are maintained as our fabulous flower schools continue to produce trained florists and flower designers every year. Our standard of floristry and floral craftsmanship is one of the highest in the world, not only for gift deliveries, but also weddings, funerals and corporate flowers. We are very proud of this strong flower culture and doing our bit to help keep Britain blooming.

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What is Fleurex?

§  It is an annual trade show for professional floristry.

§  Last year marked its 10 year anniversary.

§  You can exhibit and sponsor businesses.

§  It includes demonstrations and master classes.

§  They’re also dealing with the Brexit issues and to give a voice to the floristry industry.

§  It promotes your business to consumers.

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Education, Community & Membership

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* London Spring launch and Orchid Show 8/4/19 – 10/4/19

* Flower Show Cardiff 12/4/19 – 14/4/19

* Malvern Spring Festival 9/5/19 – 12/5/19

* Chelsea Flower Show 21/5/19 – 25/5/19

* Chatsworth Flower Show 5/6/19 – 9/5/19

* Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival 1/7/19 – 7/7/19

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Workshops/Events (Examples):

Ø  Designing with Plants

Ø  Pruning

Ø  Medical Herbs

Ø  Family Scarecrow Making

Ø  Beginners Gardening- Basic Skills

Ø  Lino Printing

Ø  Big Garden Bird Watch