New Covent Garden Market’s British Flowers Week is back on June 26-30, 2023 British Flowers Week – a campaign owned by New Covent Garden Market, the UK’s wholesale Flower Market – will take place between June 26th and June 30th 2023. The annual week-long celebration of British flowers and the British floral industry highlights the … Read more
We are proud to show you our BFA and IPF members creativity and flair with a huge amount of admiration for their RHS Chelsea Flower Show Displays. Congratulations to all the winners and participants. Floral Bins Julie Pearson Floral Designer – AWARDED GOLD Hubbards Florist – Coventry – AWARDED GOLD and FLORIST OF THE YEAR … Read more
The BFA Awards has been created to highlight and celebrate all the dedicated and hard working people that make up the floral industry. Its intention is to raise the awareness of our skills, celebrate achievements and create an amazing opportunity to connect to the public. Year on year this awards ceremony has grown and become … Read more
Direct2Florist said ‘As a family business we try at every level to support the industry and we are passionate about both it and florists’. Over the last few years Direct2florist have sponsored various projects including The Lonely Bouquet where they teamed up with The Marmalade Trust, a national charity that helps connect lonely people. Last … Read more
Colombia Direct is pioneering the supply of fresh cut flowers from Colombian farms to high street florists here in the UK. With over 30 years’ experience as a flower supplier in the UK, they have selected the best farms & flowers Colombia has to offer and made them more directly accessible to UK florists through … Read more
Bank holidays are synonymous with May. However this year with the additional Bank Holiday for the Coronation of King Charles III, we seem to have more 4 day weeks than 5 day weeks. Do you know how you should manage this additional bank holiday (and pay) in your business? We have received lots of queries … Read more
Capel Manor College are hosting an event targeting Florist business owner / managers in conjunction with the tenants of New Covent Garden Market. The event will take place at Mission Kitchen, Nine Elms, London on Tuesday 16 May 2023 from 8am – 11am providing attendees with a breakfast, industry speakers, networking opportunities and of course … Read more
We often think we’re the only ones going through hell at a times and maybe we think we’re the only ones who really love Mothers Day and relish in the extra business and comradery with the staff, the public and your wholesaler. Lets see what the results show us. ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES Retail / Studio … Read more
World Skills UK is open to any age competitor but you must have under 5 years industry experience. What are WorldSkills UK Competitions? Skills competitions are designed by industry specific experts, and assess an individual’s knowledge, practical skills and employability attributes against set criteria in a competitive timed environment. The benefits of getting involved Competition … Read more
After the roaring success of FleurEx 2022 we are excited to introduce you to the all new FloriCon business focused trade show on the 14th and 15th October 2023. Hundreds of professional florists, floristry students and industry suppliers will come together to be inspired, network and re-energise their passion. We will bring you the best … Read more
