Events

The Flowers and Plants Association appear at a number of
public and trade shows across the country. From time to time the Association also promotes cut flowers and plants at other selected events.

2009

The RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year Competition
RHS Chelsea Flower Show - May

Have you got what it takes?
The Royal Horticultural Society is proud to announce the launch of ‘The RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year’ competition in association with the British Florist Association. This competition is to be held at the world’s most famous flower show in Chelsea, London and showcases the very best in professional retail floristry.

Flowers for Funerals with Claire Cowling of Thrive Floristry
Wednesday 29th April - 8am - 10am

Claire will be taking the audience through innovative design ideas and techniques to create beautiful floral tributes at a range of price points. Andrea Caldecourt of the F&PA will be our compere, and a tutor from Southwark College will talk us through the topic of 'diverse floral tributes'.

Newcomers to the Flower market will be invited to attend Florist Buddy tours at 7.15am and 10am, whilst Thrive Floristry will be offering a wide range of publications for visitors to purchase that morning.