FleurEx 2026 – A Wonderful Weekend for British Floristry
A look back at FleurEx 2026 – two days of creativity and community, the BFA Industry Awards winners, competition results and a practical sustainability achievement with COM:POST.
Latest Industry Events
Best in Show for BFA team at Fleurs de Villes DIANA
We are delighted to share that the BFA team behind Fashion for a Cause has been named Best in Show at Fleurs de Villes DIANA at Somerset House, alongside a strong showing from BFA members across the exhibition and two further award-winning designs.
BFA Industry Awards 2026: Nominees Announced!
The nominees for this year’s BFA Industry Awards are here -and what an incredible group it is! A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate their favourite people in the industry. Your support helps shine a spotlight on the talent, innovation, and dedication that make our industry thrive. To all nominees: Congratulations! Being nominated is an honour in itself – recognition of … Read more
BFA Members on their way to RHS Chelsea 2025
BFA members and supporters return to RHS Chelsea 2025 with stunning floral creations and installations, showcasing the creativity, skill, and storytelling at the heart of British floristry.
2022 competition information
It’s been almost 2 years since the last floristry competition took place in person but at the BFA we have continued with virtual heats of the WorldSkills and a WorldSkills national final in November 2021. The UK Floristry Judges Guild held their own photographic competition in 2021 and we look forward to another later in … Read more
Archive: Updated information on Covid-19
Archive notice: This article was published in December 2021 and is retained for historical reference. It should not be relied on as current government, legal or business guidance. Please check the latest official guidance on GOV.UK. Please be assured that we are looking for any news updates at all times and have already written to … Read more
Applications for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022
Why not apply for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022. Why not apply to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022 and have your chance to exhibit in the famous floral marquee. Use your professional skills and knowledge to show consumers how talented you are. Application forms must be completed by January 18th 2022. Please read … Read more
Industry Awards announce the winners
The well deserved winners of the BFA Industry Awards 2021 and the Education Awards Congratulations to all who collected awards on the night, we thoroughly enjoyed celebrating with you all IoPF FLORISTRY STUDENT OF THE YEAR Daisy Rocke, East Durham College, Durham Collected by new board director Rebecca Hough on behalf of Daisy FLORISTRY TUTOR … Read more
Interflora – Florist of the Year competition open
Interflora’s Florist of the Year Competition is Back! Interflora is once again looking for talented florists from across the UK and Ireland to enter their prestigious Florist of the Year competition. For the first time ever, the competition is open to all florists in the UK and Ireland, not just Interflora members. And in another … Read more
Chelsea – The Florists
This year will be different with a whole new arena of flowers and plants showcasing the very best of what Autumn can bring. Floristry and Floral Design will remain in the main pavilion where the concept is ‘OUR WORLD’. 4 themes for floral artisans to show their designs are :Theme I British BloomsTheme II PreservationTheme III … Read more
