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.
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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For any Area or Club requiring a copy of the Supplement to the National Lists 2025 please email: info@nafas.org.uk
NAFAS thanks Westminster Abbey Co-ordinators Jilly Griffin and Linda O’Sullivan for once again co-ordinating members to arrange at Westminster Abbey. Talented members from London and Overseas and Kent Floral Art used their flower arranging skills in the Quire and at the High Altar respectively. Sian Tribe, London and Overseas Kim Zimmerman, London and Overseas Dee […]
Floral Design Innovation and Craft A brand new book by Julie Pearson, published by The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies Floral Design, Innovation & Craft has something for everyone. Stunning photography of diverse designs, taken in Churches, gardens and workshops around the country. We have created an inspiring colourful publication on Floral Design using […]
Remembrance Day Service at Westminster Abbey Two NAFAS Areas arranged flowers on 9th November 2024 for the Remembrance Service at Westminster Abbey. From the North Midlands Area, Di Smith and Pauline Foster, assisted by Jayne Merriman, created two beautiful pedestals at The Quire. Representing Flowers North West were Ann Morgan and Sue Maddocks at the […]
National Demonstrators Test Results Following the National Demonstrators Tests held in Frodsham, Cheshire on Thursday 31st October 2024, NAFAS is delighted to announce that Jo Purdy, North East Area successfully passed. The National Officers, Trustees and members of NAFAS extend their congratulations to Jo as she embarks on her career as a NAFAS National Demonstrator.
‘Forms in Space’ by National Demonstrator, Dawn Weaver During the Demonstrators Symposium a demonstration is taking place by Dawn Weaver, National Demonstrator. There are a limited number of tickets available at £22 each and for anyone wishing to watch the demonstration only, please see the details below on how to purchase tickets.