Footnotes is a regular podcast exploring places, people and music with, so far, an emphasis on English composers. It is presented by NAFAS supporter and former BBC producer Richard Dove and the Quarterly Review’s Classical Music editor, Stuart Millson. They have been friends for many years and now their chat on musical matters goes public. […]
Katherine Kear, National Chairman was delighted to announce the overall results for the Chairman’s Challenge at the recent National Advisory Council meeting and thanked everyone for their contribution over the past 12 months. The standard of entries were extremely high; the results being:- 1st Place : Devon & Cornwall 2nd Place : Dorset & Guernsey […]
To view a tutorial by Jenny Langton, Area Tutor, Berks, Bucks & Oxon on ‘How to Make a Spiral Design’ please click on the following link:-
Podcast 15 – Join Richard Dove and Stuart Millson as they celebrate Advent and look forward to Christmas, at the Church of St. James the Great, East Malling – and at the King and Queen inn, another of that Kent village’s great institutions. Handel, mediaeval carols and a foaming pint of good beer make for […]
To view a video tutorial by Theresa Rodrigues, National Teacher on ‘A Contemporary Festive Design’ please click on the following:- https://youtu.be/2foQZca7wks
Over the past 12 months Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her monthly Chairman’s Challenge. The results of the final month, November titled ‘Remember, Remember 5th November’, are listed below. Congratulations to the winner: Caroline Troop, Woodhall Spa & District Flower Club, North Midlands Second Place: Maddy Dymond, Liskeard […]
To view a video tutorial by Pat Dibben, National Teacher on ‘How to Make a Seasonal Wreath’ please click on the following:- https://youtu.be/Dy1nEYOddCE
Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for October 2021 was ‘Here Comes Autumn’. Congratulations to the winner: Mandy Nicholson, Launceston Floral Art Club, Devon & Cornwall Second Place: Vicki Tuffen, Market Harborough Flower Club, South Midlands Third Place: Shirley Sexton, Greys Flora and Caversham […]
To view an easy, quick and fun tutorial by Barbara Megarry, NAFAS National Teacher please click on the following link:- https://youtu.be/cm7HsVPsCDs
Footnotes is a regular podcast exploring places, people and music with, so far, an emphasis on English composers. It is presented by NAFAS supporter and former BBC producer Richard Dove and the Quarterly Review’s Classical Music editor, Stuart Millson. They have been friends for many years and now their chat on musical matters goes public. […]
Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for September 2021 was ‘Back to School’. Congratulations to the winner: Rose Joynes, Camborne/Redruth Floral Club, Devon & Cornwall Second Place: Marie Bradley & Amanda Drury, Future Concepts, North Midlands Third Place: Ann Allen, Northern Lights, SAFAS Thank […]
We are delighted to announce that our eight members of NAFAS have won a Gold Medal for their combined entry at this years Chelsea Flower Show. Wendy Parsons, Sussex Area Linda Porrett, Sussex Area Stephen McDonnell, Sussex Area Margaret McSheehy, Sussex Area Jane Belcher, BB&O Area Ann Kennedy, Sussex and Surrey Areas Elaine Taylor, NIGFAS […]
Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for August 2021 was ‘A Picnic on the Beach’. Congratulations to the winner: Valerie Jessop, Northallerton & District Flower Club, North East Area Joint Second Place: Fleur White, Langport Flower Club, South West Area and Madeleine Havell, Gillingham […]
Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for July 2021 was ‘Happy Holidays’. Congratulations to the winner: Julie Taylor, East Preston Floral Club, Sussex Area Second Place: Sheila James, Offenham Floral Art Club, Three Counties & South Wales Area Third Place: Pat Penno, Launceston Floral […]
Footnotes is a regular podcast exploring places, people and music with, so far, an emphasis on English composers. It is presented by NAFAS supporter and former BBC producer Richard Dove and the Quarterly Review’s Classical Music editor, Stuart Millson. They have been friends for many years and now their chat on musical matters goes public. […]
NAFAS is delighted to announce that Valerie Best, past National Chairman and member of the London and Overseas Area has accepted the role of WAFA Coordinator With her wealth of knowledge Valerie is undoubtedly an asset and will act as liaison between the Trustees and WAFA on future events. We very much look forward to […]
Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for June 2021 was ‘Wedding Time’. Congratulations to the winner: Heather Werkmeister, Kenwyn Valley Flower & Garden Club, Devon & Cornwall Area Second Place: Margaret Jeffries, Highworth & District Floral Art Society, South West Area Third Place: Jill […]
Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for May 2021 was ‘May Day Celebrations’. Congratulations to the winner: Irene Hickson, Colehilll Floral Arrangement Club, Dorset & Guernsey Area Second Place: Colleen Hamill, Ballymena Floral Art Group, NIGFAS Third Place: Julie Taylor, East Preston Floral Club, […]