NEW Autumn Dates of BFA Hub Meetings Announced26 Jul 2010The ever popular BFA Hub Meetings are hitting the roads again for the late Summer / Autumn season. BFA Hub meetings have been designed to create local networking opportunities for the florist industry. Live Demonstrations, small business seminars, all combined with a chance to chat and socialise over drinks whilst munching on a light buffet-style meal. The Hub Meetings are often held at a wholesalers - which is your chance to have a look around at no obligation, especially if you've never visited the wholesalers premises before. Don't be shy - come along!
BFA Demonstrators including Neil Whitakker, Sarah Cunningham, Joe Massie, Dennis van Wonderen, Anthony Williams to name but a few provide educational and entertaining hints and tips and inspiring designs at our Hub Meetings that are practical and aimed at retail, with a focus on giving you ideas on commercial designs that will sell in any shop!
If you wish to be in with a chance of staging an exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2011 please check the website for the latest schedule and bring your competition piece with you to the meeting for it to be judged by members of the UK Floristry Judges Guild whilst you soak up the atmosphere and enjoy your surroundings.
The next dates available are:
Tuesday 14th September - Hartleys Garden Centre, Maghull, Merseyside Tuesday 5th October - Bowburn Hall Hotel, Bowburn near Durham Wednesday 6th October - van Vliet Glasgow, Scotland Wednesday 13th October - City of Bath College, Bath Wednesday 10th November - New Covent Garden Market, London Tuesday 23rd November - Kingsley Village, Penhale, Fraddon, Cornwall Venues coming up are: Newsco, Dartford, Kent Sheffield Don't forget, BFA Hub Meetings are FREE* to BFA members (2 people per shop) so even more reason for you to come along! * non-members are charged at £10.00 per person |
