FloriCon – Skills Workshop
The Skills Workshop will run on Saturday and Sunday so you’ll be able to buy a ticket for either or both days if you wish. The cost is only £95.00…
FloriCon 2023: A trade show for florists.
After the roaring success of FleurEx 2022 we are excited to introduce you to the all new FloriCon business focused trade show on the 14th and 15th October 2023. Hundreds…
Minimum wages-are you paying the right wage?
One of the more common misconceptions people have towards minimum wage law is that they assume salaried positions don’t have to correspond to hours worked. In other words, many employers…
Interflora World Cup 2023
What an amazing time at the Interflora World Cup 2023. Our very own UK competitor Lizzie Newcombe came 3rd in the competition, Elisabeth Palsson, Norway 2nd and Nicolaus Peters, Germany…
FloriCon 2023 – meet the Exhibitors
On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th October we will be holding our popular BFA trade show. This FloriCon will see brand new first time exhibitors so this is the place…
Eurofleurs 2023 – the results
The Eurofleurs 2023 competition took place at the stunning Arboretum Volčji Potok park near the capital Ljubljana. Our UK competitor Catey Burn from Old Oak Floral Designers in Ascot was…
Sustainability News: August 2023
Welcome to the August 2023 newsletter! Can you believe it has been a whole year since our first sustainable focused newsletter!! Grab a cup of tea and settle into your…
Transport for London: Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ). The information florists need to know.
On 4th August, the Mayor announced major changes to the scrappage scheme for the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Concerned Londoners voiced their views over the recent months, particularly as…
Sunflowers for Ukraine
To demonstrate the UK’s continued support for the people of Ukraine, and to thank the British public for their continued support and generosity, the UK government has been working with the Ukrainian government…
BFA Industry Awards 2023: The Judging Panel
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…