We don't have long to wait now until the winners of the BFA Industry Awards 2016 are announced! The Gala Dinner of FleurEx on Saturday 22nd will play host to the Industry Awards.
What an evening it'll be… Chairman’s drinks, 3 course dinner, special entertainment from Laura Thornton ‘The singing florist’, Higher and Master diploma professional florists certificates and cup presentations and the hotly awaited BFA Industry Awards ceremony. Everyone is welcome and there are still some tickets available if you haven't yet bought yours! Click here and join us for an evening to remember!
DO YOU TEND TO LEAVE THINGS UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE?!
I think it's in our nature as florists to leave things until the last moment, well let's face it, as we work with fresh flowers, we can't do an awful lot way ahead of time!! But with FleurEx just a week away it's time to ask yourself - Have I bought my tickets yet?
We really don't want you to miss out on an event that we know is going to be excellent, we're sure you will leave with ideas to take back to your work place along with renewed passion for the industry we all adore. So come and join us at FleurEx 2016, whether you're looking for a last minute weekend away? Or just don't want to miss this amazing Floristry show!
FleurEx - Get Free Entry on Saturday?
If you’re not a business member why not join the BFA this week using the half price voucher code CB50** and receive a FREE ENTRY(use discount code FE1610) When booking your Saturday afternoon 22nd October FleurEx entry tickets.
Thinking of just turning up on the day? Whilst tickets can be bought on the door, tickets bought in advance, are cheaper - If you're a BFA member the cost is greatly reduced still! So make savings and BOOK NOW!but you've got to be quick this offer expires midnight Sunday 16th October. **This offer does not apply to IoPF membership.
We’re feeling generous this week, earlier in the week we announced all florists can book 2 masterclasses and receive the 2nd HALF PRICE.
Pick any one of the 3 amazing designers and learn all their tricks of the trade and an amazing new skill or two. All flowers and sundries are included so you just need to turn up with your knife and scissors and walk away with a master piece. But again HURRY! The same as free entry on Saturday this offer ends midnight Sunday 16th October
SO many of our exhibitors at FleurEx offer BFA member discounts, we love to shop and FleurEx is a great opportunity to do that and make savings.
One of the great discounts available is on our essential 'Professional Florist Manual' this really is the bible for all floristry terms, techniques and designs. SHOW PRICE £26.99 a great saving of £8. (inc. p&p)
If you're still undecided whether FleurEx is for you, or worth the Journey (yes & yes!) - Click the banner image above to see the top reasons why you can't miss FleurEx!
Florist up my street offers a 3 month free trial to BFA Members, for details of this new service, you can read more about on our website and their website also. CLICK HERE to go to their page CLICK HERE to see more member benefits.
This week we wanted to highlight that whilst next years FLOWER AGENDA CALENDAR 2017 has been announced you can see the Flower Council of Holland 2017 Trends at FleurEx!
DID YOU KNOW?
I think we all know!!! Florists love magazines! It's the delight of flicking through with a coffee when we get a moment!
We have now upgraded our magazine bringing on editorial staff that work at the florist bench just like you. (see below) If you are a BFA member every issue will land on your door step. If you want this magazine join the BFA. (Don't miss out).
Occasionally we send out an odd teaser copy to some non members, BUT to guarantee your door step drop, simply join.
FleurEx has grabbed the attention of the Beeb!
We've been contacted by Gardeners Question Time who will be coming to FleurEx to conduct an interview with member of the team about Floristry,
FleurEx, the Industry, British flowers & the Brexit effect. The interview will be with Verity Sharpe presenter of the culture show, and guest presenter of countryfile, Gardeners' Question Time. We look forward to the opportunity to promote florists and our members.
OFFICIAL
TEASER!
We're delighted that the Flower Council of Holland are making an exciting announcement at this years FleurEx.
We can't say any more - but it's something all forward thinking florists will want to know about!
Dynamic new look magazine for the new year!?
As the BFA magazines land on doorsteps throughout the UK this will be the last time it's seen quite like this. The next issue will have a new look as our new editor takes the reins.
You can look forward to Business tips, social media tricks, and catching up with real florists as well as product inspiration all with a dymanic new design.
Katie Bennett has joined the BFA team as the new Editor and she couldn’t be more perfect for the position. No stranger to the flower world having been born into a thriving and successful family florist shop: Flowers by Nattrass.
Katie went on to complete a 3 years Journalism degree at university before Katie realised that flowers made up a big part of her DNA, and she needed to get back to them! Now, after 2 years working as a florist as well as for Strelitzia Software, a family business that helps florists control the day-to-day running of their shops, Katie is bringing her roots, experience, passion and expertise for the florist industry to the BFA magazine.
We hope you've enjoyed this week's Newsletter if you've missed previous ones and would like to see them CLICK HERE
Remember you can find lots more information on our websites
