Since May 2024 the BFA have been running heats allover the UK. These took place at our Hub meetings in Glasgow, Sheffield, Bristol and London. We were so pleased to see the level of enthusiasm and skill in both of our competitions. The competitors from each heat were awarded a 1st 2nd and 3rd place … Read more
Every year the Industry Awards goes from strength to strength and we take pride in making it fair and robust. The judging panel is an integral part of the process as we combine judges marks with public votes to find our winners. The judges are a selection of industry specialists and the categories are split … Read more
What an amazing 3 days of our eagerly awaited EFS This advanced floristry workshop is always a highlight in our BFA calendar and it was held in the beautiful grounds of Moreton Morrell College. Inspirational days of designing, creating and networking with our Design tutors and attendees. Pirjo Koppi, Tomasz Max Kuczynski and Tor Gundersen … Read more
The UK Floristry Judges Guild are launching their 2nd photographic floristry competition and it’s open to enter right now! The competition is now open (1st June) and finishes on 31st August 2024. It is easy to enter through their website, where you will also find the schedule, terms and conditions and photographic competition advice. Simply … Read more
With 3 meetings still to go we thought you’d like to see our first meeting in Glasgow. It went down a storm!…. Next stop Sheffield on 9th June. On 19th May the BFA held the first 2024 Hub meeting in Glasgow at Country Baskets. The day was filled with networking, demos, marketing activities, talks and … Read more
Every 2 years the BFA run a 3 day workshop with some of the most exciting designers from around the globe. We find the best of the best to come and inspire you. This workshop is aimed at professional florists who want to spend creative days with their peers and learn in small groups from … Read more
Mothering Sunday is on the 10th March this year, it’s only 3 weeks between one peak and another. A 5 minute read of this Mother’s Day checklist might just be the time saver you need. THE BASICS 1, Get your website working for you! Have banner adverts on your home page linking through to the … Read more
FleurEx is back for 2024! A full scale Florist Exhibition. Save the Date! WHEN: 28th and 29th September 2024 WHERE: East Midlands Conference Centre, Beeston Lane, Nottingham NG7 2RJ. Accommodation for the weekend will be available at The Orchard Hotel which is located at the same address. Use the code Florist2024 with the hotel to … Read more
Tracy Tomlinson has been a director of the BFA since 2008, accepting the role of Secretary and Association manager in 2016. On 15th January Tracy decided to resign as a Director to spend more time with her family and will be leaving as Secretary and Association manager by the end of March 2024. Tracy will … Read more
Here at the BFA we have all either worked or working in the industry. We know the challenges that florists are face and using this Valentines checklist means you wont forget the little things while making the big decisions to build your profits. Working to your strengths 1, Do you create your own range of Valentines … Read more
