NAFAS Webinar The first NAFAS webinar is being held on Thursday 16th May 2024 at 6.00pm to 8.00pm. This is an opportunity for NAFAS members to talk directly to the Board of Trustees and the CEO. You will be able to ask questions during the webinar by posting them in chat, or you can email […]
NAFAS was once again delighted to be invited to arrange at Westminster Abbey over Easter. On Maundy Thursday, Westminster Abbey Co-Ordinators Jilly Griffin and Linda O’Sullivan were asked to interpret the Garden of Repose in the Nave. Staging took place for the Easter Service:- A fabulous pedestal at the Nave Pulpit by Linda O’Sullivan Jane […]
A Service of Thanksgiving took place on Monday 4th March at Westminster Abbey to mark the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. Westminster Abbey Co-Ordinators, Linda O’Sullivan and Jilly Griffin once again organised for two members of the London and Overseas Area of NAFAS to arrange a pedestal beside Richard II’s portrait. Credit, Jilly Griffin Richard […]
The Commonwealth Service 2024 was held at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March to celebrate the individuals and cultures from the 54 member states of the Commonwealth Nation. It was indeed an honour and privilege for Special Appointments Jilly Griffin and Linda O’Sullivan to attend the service and also co-ordinate members from two Areas to […]
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Pre-National Assessment and National Demonstrators Test 2024 This year’s Pre-National Assessment and National Demonstrators Test will take place on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October at Frodsham Community Centre, Fluin Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7QN. The day starts at 10am and will finish at 4.30pm (attendees must be seated before 10am, doors open at […]
Following the recent WAFA Bloom Oman event, NAFAS is delighted to announce that Cherie Nummy, National Demonstrator came Third in Class 5 ‘Delight in the Detail’. Below is a photograph of Cherie Nummy’s International Demonstration exhibit. Credit: Michael Bowyer MBE Credit: Parul Singhal Swarup Congratulations also to Sue Flight, National Demonstrator who achieved a Third […]
National Show 2025Venue: Gloucester CathedralDate: Friday 19th & Saturday 20th September 2025 It was so good in 2023 that we decided to do it all over again! Watch this page as we start to organise the event and release further details Latest updates Former National Chairman, Katherine Kear, will lead the Show Team Friday Night […]
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THIS CLASS IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED NAFAS and the Harrogate Spring Flower Show have collaborated to offer you an exciting opportunity to enter an exhibit to create a design suitable for the front cover of The Flower Arranger Magazine. The 100cm wide x 150cm height frame will feature a Vinyl Title Board within it, measuring […]
During the successful NAFAS National Show held in Gloucester Cathedral earlier this year, Yan Skates, Director of Bespoke Flowers recorded a video from a different aspect – setting up to seeing the final exhibits. To view please click “Yan goes to the Nationals”
NAFAS is delighted to announce that a small 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 […]
Notice is hereby given from the WAFA Board that the 14th meeting of the General Assembly will take place on the revised date of Wednesday 31st January 2024 in the National Museum of Oman. If you wish to view the agenda please click on the following link:- Agenda
NAFAS is delighted to announce that, following the National Speakers Tests held on Thursday 3rd August 2023 in Stockton on the Forest, York, five candidates successfully passed. Congratulations to:- Peter Mathers, North East Area Pip Bensley, Wessex & Jersey Area Bronda Dossett, Wessex & Jersey Area Karen Frew, Northern Ireland Cherie Nummy, Northern Ireland On […]
How to .. Alternative Mechanics for Foam Free Floral Designs – Volume 2 Following the successful collaboration with Gill McGregor and NAFAS promoting and selling Gill’s books via its online shop, NAFAS is delighted to announce a new publication is now available – ‘How to.. Alternative Mechanics for Foam Free Floral Designs – Volume 2’. […]
The NAFAS National Show took place in May 2023 at Gloucester Cathedral, this being the first National Show since 2019. It was, without doubt, a huge success on every level. With over 200 competitors and 3,500 visitors, the show filled the magnificent Cathedral for two days while the Penno & Price demonstration at he Guildhall […]
For anyone who played the ‘just for fun’ flower quiz that was available from the National Judges Committee stand at the NAFAS National Show recently held in Gloucester Cathedral, the answers are:- Periwinkle Hollyhock Cosmos Daisy Lavender Lily of the Valley Hyacinth Forget-me-not Carnation Snapdragon Petunia Water lily Catmint Black eyed Susie Geranium Wallflower Busy […]