Demonstrators Symposium 2025

Demonstrators Symposium The National Demonstrators Committee are organising a Demonstrators Symposium open to National, Area and Trainee Demonstrators commencing Friday 28th February 2025 finishing on Sunday 2nd March 2025. The event will be held at the Telford Golf & Spa Hotel, Telford TF7 4DT. To attend the symposium and a demonstration by Dawn Weaver, National […]
NAFAS Webinar

Following the first NAFAS webinar held on Thursday 16th May 2024 a summary of questions, responses and chat has been prepared, and if you are interested in reading the content please click here It was agreed to also upload the following separately for members information. Question: I’m currently undertaking a floristry course and have also […]
Florence Nightingale Service at Westminster Abbey

Two members of Three Counties & South Wales – Julie Sparks and Trish Ducker staged at Westminster Abbey for the Florence Nightingale Service. The colour scheme was white and green and included Antirrhinum, Dianthus, Eustoma, Gladioli, Roses, Gerbera and Chrysanthemum. In addition to the usual large foliage some Dracaena sanderiana was used, which, with its […]
ANZAC Day Service at Westminster Abbey

Once again, NAFAS was invited to arrange flowers at Westminster Abbey this time for the ANZAC Day Service held on Thursday 25th April 2024. At this Service it was members from Dorset & Guernsey and NIGFAS who had the privilege of arranging the flowers. l – r Lesley Sheasby and Vikki Fooks from Dorset & […]
NAFAS Webinar

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 […]
Easter at Westminster Abbey

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 […]
Service of Thanksgiving for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

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

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 […]
Malvern 2024 / RHS Chelsea 2025 Competition – South Midlands Area

For details on the South Midlands elimination rounds, please see below:-
Pre-National Assessment & National Demonstrators Test

Pre-National Assessment and National Demonstrators Test 2024 Â 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 […]
WAFA Bloom Oman

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 […]
NAFAS National Show 2025, “Nature’s Challenge”

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 NAFAS National Show 2025 – Nature’s Challenge Following the successful 2023 National Show, NAFAS […]
The Flower Arranger Magazine Spring 2024

Welcome to the Spring edition of The Flower Arranger magazine.  Enjoy the new season. Subscribe via our On-Line Shop
Harrogate Spring Show & The Flower Arranger Magazine

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED NAFASÂ 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 […]
Florilegium – A Gathering of Flowers Video

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”
Helen Dyson Greetings Cards

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 […]
WAFA Limited General Assembly

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
National Speakers Test Results

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 […]