Garden Day 9th May Garden Day is back for a third successive year on Sunday, 9th May 2021 to celebrate the life-enhancing power of outdoor and indoor garden spaces. The nationwide community benefit movement is calling on all plant-lovers to down tools on Garden Day, make a flower crown, and share their plant spaces with … Read more
WorldSkills UK competitions are taking place this year and registration to participate is OPEN. You have until 14th May 2021 when the registration process closes. What are WorldSkills UK Competitions? Skills competitions are designed by industry specific experts, and assess an individual’s knowledge, practical skills and employability attributes against set criteria in a competitive timed … Read more
It’s nearly time for your business to reopen its doors and while its such a relief to have those loyal customers walk back in, there can be other subjects to consider. Are things the same as before with regards to staff and how you’re working? Do you need to consider ‘return to work implications’ and … Read more
It’s been a week already since retail opened and doesn’t time fly! Here’s a quick guide to the rules on social distancing at work. Plus a new poster for you to use in your business. Always good to keep up to date!. There has been a recent update on guidance with the statement ………. “This … Read more
Updated Monday 31st March The BFA have been in all the meetings with ‘ The Wedding Task Force’ and ‘ What about weddings’ since last year. It has not been easy for the any of the working groups to get answers from government but this gives the latest information relating to weddings and events. It … Read more
Our vey own Hannah Bexley of Worldskills squad florist will be talking on a Podcast for Dulux which was presented Friday 26th at 5pm. The theme of this podcast is ‘Spring Colours and Flower Arrangements’ From this link: https://bit.ly/31ebwho you can will find everything in one place – the show notes and a ‘listen’ link … Read more
4th March 2021 The governments budget, released on Wednesday, has an impact on all business across the UK. These changes are the same for each devolved governments too. The following information we feel is relevant to you as florists however all the Budget info can be found here Furlough The Coronavirus Job Support Scheme has … Read more
The latest information for all those in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. England- Grants The Chancellor announced new Grant information following the National Lockdown. The grant will be based on the rateable value of the property on the first full day of restrictions. Businesses that have been required to close due to national restrictions … Read more
On Sunday 31st October the Prime Minister announced a new lockdown which will begin on 5th November 2020 and apply to England. Until that date the Government restrictions that your local area has in place should be adhered to as usual. These restriction levels will be in place until December 2nd at least, when they … Read more
Welcome to the BFA Industry Awards 2020! We hope you enjoy the show, below are the videos in the order you would have viewed them in the live show. Please don’t forget to tag us in any celebration photos on Social Media….. Good Luck to you all…….. Happy watching! 2020 EDUCATIONAL AWARDS WELCOME TO THE … Read more
