The inaugural 2008 BFA Hub meeting on 22 April in Preston was full to capacity - 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. 

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!

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.

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.

The next Hub Meetings are:

May, Tuesday 20th in LEEDS
Arrival from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Demonstration will be by Neil Whittaker NDSF FSF AIFD.
Location: Scruton Flowers wholesalers, Unit 1 Devro Court, Knowsthorpe Way, Cross Green, Leeds LS9 0SW

June, Tuesday 17th in GATESHEAD
Arrival from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Demonstration to be advised.
Location: JR Holland Flowers, 19-20 North East Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market,
Team Valley Trading Estate,Gateshead,Tyne and Wear, NE11 0QY


Future Hubs (details will be updated when available):

July 15th - Midlands
August 19th - Hertfordshire (Rickmansworth)
September 23rd - Kent (Ashford)
October 28th - Devon/Cornwall
November 18th - Bedfordshire
January 9th 2009 - Wales (Merthyr Tydfil)
February 17th 2009 - Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh)

Past Hubs:
April 22 - PRESTON

         
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