BFA Hub Meetings 2009 - NEXT MEETING DATES BELOW
Feeling a bit out on a limb? Trade a bit slow? Need some inspiring, or just a good chat?
BFA Hub meetings have been designed to create local networking opportunities for the industry. Demonstrations, business seminars, and a chance to chat and socialise over drinks, and a light buffet-style meal. 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 a wholesaler before. Don't be shy - come along! Demonstrations at our Hub Meetings are practical and aimed at retail, with a focus on giving you ideas on designs that will sell. Meeting attendees also receive a FREE "goodie bag". Some wholesalers will be offering discounts on sundries during the evening. Food and refreshments will be provided.
From May 2009 through until February 2010, qualifying competitions for entry to the Chelsea Florist of the Year Competition 2010 will be held at Hub Meetings.
If you would like to come along to a Hub meeting, booking is essential (by phone or email). No tickets are needed, however we need to be aware of numbers attending.
Hub meetings are FREE to BFA Members. Non-members are welcome at £10 per head (and if you join the BFA on the night, we'll deduct £10 from your membership fee making the meeting free). To register your interest, please click here to email your shop name and how many attending to the BFA Secretariat - or give us a call on 0844 8007299. For information on joining the BFA, click here.
Upcoming Hub Meetings...
Visit the Hubs page in the Events section for details of when and where!
Anne Russell, of Anne Russell Florist said of the Leeds event at Scruton Flowers:
"Just a note to say a big “thank you”, for hosting last night’s event. I know it takes a lot of organisation and hard work and I just wanted to say that it was greatly appreciated by the three of us. We enjoyed the demonstration and picked up lots of useful tips."
Katie Turley, of Something Special Florists said of the Leeds event at Scruton Flowers:
"Just to say a big thank you for the Hub Meeting at Scrutons wholesalers in Leeds. It was a really enjoyable evening with the treat of seeing Neil Whittakers inspiring designs.
As well as enjoying a delicious buffet, it was also a chance to catch up with other florists. Thank you."
Past Hubs...
April '08 - PRESTON at Peter H Smith Wholesalers
May '08 - LEEDS at Scruton Flowers Wholesalers
June '08 - GATESHEAD at J R Holland Wholesalers
August '08 - RICKMANSWORTH at Jane Adams Wholesalers
September '08 - ASHFORD, Kent at J&E Page Wholesalers
October '08 - WIGAN, William Higham Wholesalers
November '08 - LEEDS at Scruton Flowers Wholesalers (Chelsea '09 heat)
November '08 - SANDY at Savins Wholesalers (Chelsea '09 heat)
January 15th '09 - New Covent Garden Market (Chelsea '09 heat)
January 20th '09 - LISBURN N. Ireland at Kelly Flowers Wholesale (Chelsea '09 heat)
January 26th '09 - BRISTOL at Flower Vision (Bristol) Ltd (Chelsea '09 heat)
January 27th '09 - ASHFORD, Kent at J&E Page (Southeast) Ltd, (Chelsea '09 Heat)
February 5th '09 - BIRMINGHAM, at J. Van Vliet (Birmingham) Ltd, (Chelsea '09 Heat)
