Blooming Together: Why Every Florist Needs a Community

What is & Who are the British Florist Association?

In this episode of the Flower School Podcast, Deirdre sits down with John Davidson(Chairperson) and Katrina Skybak Doyle from the British Florist Association (BFA) to talk all about the world of flowers!

Have you ever wondered what a "trade association" is?

Think of it like a giant club or a support team for people who work with flowers, everyone from the shops on your local street to people who grow the flowers in big fields.

In this podcast with the British Florist Association you will learn:

The History: Did you know the BFA started way back in 1917?

That’s over 100 years ago!

It is a "Club" for everyone: It is not just for flower shops. It is for students, flower farmers, and even people who have retired but still love flowers.

Competitions:

They talk about how florists can enter contests to win "the Oscars of the flower world" and show off their amazing designs. [cite: 245, 248]

Cool Events:

Learn about Fleurex,

A massive flower show where people come from all over to see beautiful displays, meet wholesalers, watch demonstrations, network and learn new skills.

New Memberships:

John and Katrina explain their new "Community Membership" for people who just love flowers and want to be part of the group, even if they live outside the UK!

Whether you are a student just starting out or you just think flowers are cool, this chat explains why it’s so important for people in the flower industry to work together and help each other.

Check out the BFA website to learn more about their events and how to join the flower community!

https://britishfloristassociation.org/

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https://www.facebook.com/britishfloristassociation

https://www.linkedin.com/company/british-florist-association/posts/?feedView=all

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