On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October we will be holding our best ever BFA trade show. This is your chance to see the some of the best designers in Europe and the UK and to see 3 demonstrators is included in the general admission ticket price. Click here to buy tickets for the Masterclasses … Read more
The fifth edition of the successful Thanks Plants campaign will be running across the UK from our friends at The Flower Council of Holland For many people, working from home and a hybrid way of working is the new normal, and plants play an important role. Having plants in your workspace, whether at home or the … Read more
Does the industry already feel a high demand of flowers? Are prices going up? A: Yes, the demand has been significantly high over the last few day, Prices are increasing however this was happening even before Queen Elizabeth passed away, and is only to be expected when most are purchased on an Auction basis. Is … Read more
The BFA have been contacted the cabinet office and asked for our help in the campaign #SunflowersForUkraine. Read below on how you can help and spread some sunshine too. Campaign On August 24th 2022 the people of Ukraine will mark 31 years since the country’s declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991; it … Read more
Hannah from Moreton Morrell College has been selected to represent the UK on the international stage in Floristry. Hannah and Laura Leong, WorldSkills UK Floristry Training Manager will be heading to Helsinki for the competition on 20th- 23rd October. Read her story here. Hannah Beckley from Evesham has recently qualified to represent her country in … Read more
Florist businesses in the last 2 years (and so much longer) have served the industry with every bit of compassion, strength and willingness to deliver the right product at the right time. Here at the BFA we are always being asked what is the most favouraite flower, is British best and how many flowers are … Read more
Here at the BFA we are keen to support our members and get the message out that YOU – the professional independent florist should be the only place to buy Mother’s Day Flowers. We have put together a number of Instagram images, stories, Facebook covers, posters large and small and 20 website images free of … Read more
Q: Are there different achievement grades available students can achieve? A: Yes, each of the three EPA’s have a PASS or DISTINCTION grade which can be achieved. Q: If one of the EPA’s is failed can this be re-sit? A: Yes, but within a timescale and the employer will may have to arrange the re-sit … Read more
On Friday 26th November at 4pm the medalists and winners of the WorldSkills UK Competition were announced online with a special show hosted by Steph McGovern, a long time supporter of the event and the ethos behind it. WorldSkills UK is a celebration of all the industries requiring a specialised skill and the people who … Read more
Water is essential for our planet, its ecosystem and people to survive and thrive. Flowers also need fresh water to last. Reducing our water usage, reduces the energy required to process and deliver it to homes, businesses, farms and communities, which helps to reduce pollution and conserve fuel resources. Water conservation requires forethought and effort, … Read more
