Christian Aid 80 Service Jilly Griffin, NAFAS Westminster Abbey Joint Co-Ordinator has provided the following report following the Christian Aid 80 Service. “NAFAS staged flowers on 11th June 2025 at Westminster Abbey for the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid the next day. Christian Aid was established after the Second World War and exists to create […]
WAFA – 14th World Flower Show ‘Land of Contrasts’ takes place 17th to 23rd March 2027. For further information, please see below.
Success at the National Judges Tests Following the National Judges Tests held in Salisbury last week organised by the National Judges Committee led by Alan Beatty, NAFAS is delighted to announce two members were successful in passing their Test:- Congratulations to Martina Coleman, Wessex & Jersey Area and Sionedd Hughes, Flower Clubs of Mercia & North Wales. […]
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It’s a GOLD at Chelsea 2025! We are delighted to announce that Denise Jones (Dorset & Guernsey Area) has received a GOLD medal at this years Chelsea Flower Show, her dedication and outstanding talent must be commended – well done Denise, every member of NAFAS is very proud of you. At the RHS Malvern Autumn […]
Order of the Bath Service NAFAS members staged flowers at Westminster Abbey on 15th May 2025 for the 300th anniversary of the Order of the Bath Service.  For this service arrangers were from our South West Area and the flowers chosen were to reflect the colours of the Order:- Dark Red Carnation Dark Red Antirrhinum […]
A service took place at Westminster Abbey today to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe led by the Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle paying tribute and honour to the Second World War generation. National President, James Burnside; NAFAS Trustees (past and present) Elizabeth Gordon, Ann Harding, Ellie Meaking and […]
New Gift Products – Jigsaws NAFAS has introduced two new products to their gift range. 1,000 piece jigsaws depicting images from its very own talented flower arrangers.  Competitively priced and made from 100% recycled board. When complete each jigsaw measures 66 x 50cm packaged neatly into boxes measuring 19.5 x 22cm. If you are looking […]
NAFAS Webinar Our third NAFAS webinar is being held on Thursday 15th May 2025 at 6.00pm to 7.30pm. This is an opportunity for members to ask questions direct to:- Nicky Wylie, National Chairman James Burnside, National President Steven Lane, CEO Ann Harding, Elizabeth Gordon and Paula McAlinden, Trustees  Questions can be posted in chat, […]
A Service of Commemoration & Thanksgiving NAFAS members once again attended Westminster Abbey ahead of the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day. The pedestals in the High Altar were arranged by two members from the North East Area, Janet Gardner and Sheila Drybrough and in The Quire by Annette Thomas and Elaine […]
Easter at Westminster Abbey For Maundy Thursday it was the turn of our talented volunteer Westminster Abbey Co-Ordinators Jilly Griffin and Linda O’Sullivan to arrange flowers representing the Garden of Gethsemane at Westminster Abbey Nave. For the Easter Service flowers members of the East of England produced some wonderful pedestal arrangements. Celia Knight & Elaine […]
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NAFAS is delighted to announce another range of Helen Dyson greetings cards are now available to purchase from its online shop. Each pack contains six blank cards (three cards of two designs), 150mm x 150mm square priced at £4.99 per pack plus p&p. If you are interested in buying these stylish greetings cards please click here
A President’s Visit James Burnside, National President attended the celebrations of Cookstown Floral Art’s ruby anniversary last Friday 28th March. A delightful evening was had by all, with James entertaining the members with two arrangements. Â
A Demonstrators Symposium was held at the Telford Golf & Spa Hotel from Friday 28th February to Sunday 2nd March 2025 and attended by a mixture of National, Area and Trainee Demonstrators. The perfectly organised event was co-ordinated by the National Demonstrators Committee:- L-R: Cherie Nummy, Lucy Ellis, Beryl Cotton, Margaret Rumens, Delyth Price, Elizabeth […]
Commonwealth Service 2025, Westminster Abbey Staging for the Commonwealth Service took place on Saturday 8th March 2025. Jilly Griffin and Linda O’Sullivan, NAFAS Special Appointments were delighted to welcome NAFAS members from Scotland and Devon & Cornwall Floral Art. Shades of apricot and magenta pink were the colours chosen. Flowers included protea, roses, lilies, Eustoma, […]
 NAFAS National Show 2025 – Nature’s Challenge Following the successful 2023 National Show, NAFAS is returning to Gloucester Cathedral for the 2025 National Show on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September. Two full days of magnificent floral displays, tutorials, workshops, speeches in the majestic setting of Gloucester Cathedral. To book individual tickets, or group books, […]
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