WorldSkill UK heat competitions! Throughout May and June UK Worldskill floristry heats will be taking place around the country. Competitiors from all corners of the UK will be put through their paces, as they go head to head to win their heats, but, more importantly get the highest marks! Eight Worldskills UK Floristry Competition finalists will be … Read more
The IoPF are excited to announce the British Florist of the Year 2019 held at the NEC, BBC Gardeners World show on the 13th and 14th June. The winner of this prestigious competition will go through to the Europa Cup to be held in Poland 2020. The competition provides an opportunity for competitors to … Read more
Each year young florists put their knowledge to the test as they enter a floristry competition unlike any other! Worldskills UK competitions offers young florists an exceptional opportunity that can propel their careers and take them to places they’d only dreamt of! WHAT IS WORLDSKILLS? WorldSkills UK Competitions bring together trainees and young people from across the … Read more
Brexit update from the Chairman of the BFA Dear Florist On Monday 21st January I had a meeting with the Agricultural Minister George Eustice MP to put the case that 7000 small florist businesses rely on a continued supply of flowers from The Netherlands and with a perishable product we cannot stock pile like some … Read more
In celebration of British Flowers week number 10 Downing Street have endorsed the campaign as they welcomed a stunning display of British flowers and foliages into the magnificent entrance hall of the Prime Minister’s residence. Our BFA Chair ‘Brian Wills-Pope’ took on the task of making the arrangements with officials at No. 10. Whilst Students from … Read more
2018 Horticulture UK Style Trends Event Floral Trends of 2018 Showcased to the lifestyle media 25/01/2018 2018 Horticulture UK Style Trends Event On 18 January 2018, the Flower Council of Holland hosted a Trends Event for UK lifestyle media, influencers, designers, stylists, and a select few industry guests, in support of our consumer brands Funnyhowflowersdothat.co.uk and Thejoyofplants.co.uk. The … Read more
Preparing for Brexit – information for the Florists Brexit update from the Chairman of the BFA Dear Florist On Monday 21st January I had a meeting with the Agricultural Minister George Eustice MP to put the case that 7000 small florist businesses rely on a continued supply of flowers from The Netherlands and with a … Read more
Brexit is a huge topic for British Florists and that’s why the BFA are working in many ways to get the voice of the British florist heard… loudly! Below lists some of the work that’s been going on behind the scenes to influence the government to appreciate the florists position in Brexit negotiations. Firstly the BFA … Read more
Brexit – How are the BFA acting for you! Brexit is a huge topic for British Florists and that’s why the BFA are working in many ways to get the voice of the British florist heard… loudly! We have spearheaded a Brexit group; bringing together some of the most prominent figures and florist industries key players. … Read more
Securing the best future for the UK Floristry Industry post Brexit BFA Position Paper: January 2018 The challenges to secure the best possible future for the British florist Industry cannot be overlooked. In order for us to enable the florist businesses to prepare and be ready for the 29th March 2019, we at the BFA are … Read more
