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 Show, September 2024 NAFAS held an elimination competition titled ‘Razzmatazz’. The objective of the competition was to find new talent within the NAFAS membership to represent NAFAS at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025.  Talented flower arrangers from 15 Areas took part, all exhibits were outstanding, but the winner was Denise Jones, Dorset & Guernsey Area.

Thank you to Delyth Price, NAFAS National Judge and Demonstrator for mentoring Denise during the whole process.  

Photography : Delyth Price
Denise Jones, Dorset & Guernsey Area - Photography : Delyth Price
James Burnside, National President and Denise Jones, Dorset & Guernsey Area
Photography : Michael Bowyer MBE
James Burnside, National Presdient and Denise Jones, Dorset & Guernsey Area

“Ebb & Bloom” – Textured Waves of Emotion 

To quote from Denise’s leaflet “This innovative and emotive installation is a deeply personal design, inspired by nature and the powerful connection between sea swimming and floral design both proven to boost mood and support mental wellbeing.”

“Ebb & Bloom invites you to pause, to take a breath, to feel the rough and the smooth and know that they both belong.  Because sometimes, the path back to ourselves starts with healing from within and time for us, whether that is a swim in cold water or a simple bunch of flowers.”