Video Tutorial by Theresa Rodrigues, NAFAS National Teacher
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To view a video tutorial by Theresa Rodrigues, National Teacher on ‘A Contemporary Festive Design’ please click on the following:- https://youtu.be/2foQZca7wks
Chairman’s Challenge November 2021 Results
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Over the past 12 months Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her monthly Chairman’s Challenge. The results of the final month, November titled ‘Remember, Remember 5th November’, are listed below. Congratulations to the winner: Caroline Troop, Woodhall Spa & District Flower Club, North Midlands Second Place: Maddy Dymond, Liskeard […]
Video Tutorial by Pat Dibben, NAFAS National Teacher
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To view a video tutorial by Pat Dibben, National Teacher on ‘How to Make a Seasonal Wreath’ please click on the following:- https://youtu.be/Dy1nEYOddCE
Chairman’s Challenge October 2021 Results
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Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for October 2021 was ‘Here Comes Autumn’. Congratulations to the winner: Mandy Nicholson, Launceston Floral Art Club, Devon & Cornwall Second Place: Vicki Tuffen, Market Harborough Flower Club, South Midlands Third Place: Shirley Sexton, Greys Flora and Caversham […]
Video Tutorial by Barbara Megarry, NAFAS National Teacher
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To view an easy, quick and fun tutorial by Barbara Megarry, NAFAS National Teacher please click on the following link:- https://youtu.be/cm7HsVPsCDs
Footnotes, monthly Podcasts
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Footnotes is a regular podcast exploring places, people and music with, so far, an emphasis on English composers. It is presented by NAFAS supporter and former BBC producer Richard Dove and the Quarterly Review’s Classical Music editor, Stuart Millson. They have been friends for many years and now their chat on musical matters goes public. […]
CHAIRMAN’S CHALLENGE SEPTEMBER 2021 RESULTS
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Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for September 2021 was ‘Back to School’. Congratulations to the winner: Rose Joynes, Camborne/Redruth Floral Club, Devon & Cornwall Second Place: Marie Bradley & Amanda Drury, Future Concepts, North Midlands Third Place: Ann Allen, Northern Lights, SAFAS Thank […]
NAFAS WINS GOLD AT CHELSEA
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We are delighted to announce that our eight members of NAFAS have won a Gold Medal for their combined entry at this years Chelsea Flower Show. Wendy Parsons, Sussex Area Linda Porrett, Sussex Area Stephen McDonnell, Sussex Area Margaret McSheehy, Sussex Area Jane Belcher, BB&O Area Ann Kennedy, Sussex and Surrey Areas Elaine Taylor, NIGFAS […]
CHAIRMAN’S CHALLENGE AUGUST 2021 RESULTS
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Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for August 2021 was ‘A Picnic on the Beach’. Congratulations to the winner: Valerie Jessop, Northallerton & District Flower Club, North East Area Joint Second Place: Fleur White, Langport Flower Club, South West Area and Madeleine Havell, Gillingham […]
CHAIRMAN’S CHALLENGE JULY 2021 RESULTS
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Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for July 2021 was ‘Happy Holidays’. Congratulations to the winner: Julie Taylor, East Preston Floral Club, Sussex Area Second Place: Sheila James, Offenham Floral Art Club, Three Counties & South Wales Area Third Place: Pat Penno, Launceston Floral […]
Footnotes, monthly Podcasts
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Footnotes is a regular podcast exploring places, people and music with, so far, an emphasis on English composers. It is presented by NAFAS supporter and former BBC producer Richard Dove and the Quarterly Review’s Classical Music editor, Stuart Millson. They have been friends for many years and now their chat on musical matters goes public. […]
WAFA COORDINATOR, VALERIE BEST
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NAFAS is delighted to announce that Valerie Best, past National Chairman and member of the London and Overseas Area has accepted the role of WAFA Coordinator With her wealth of knowledge Valerie is undoubtedly an asset and will act as liaison between the Trustees and WAFA on future events. We very much look forward to […]
CHAIRMAN’S CHALLENGE JUNE 2021 RESULTS
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Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for June 2021 was ‘Wedding Time’. Congratulations to the winner: Heather Werkmeister, Kenwyn Valley Flower & Garden Club, Devon & Cornwall Area Second Place: Margaret Jeffries, Highworth & District Floral Art Society, South West Area Third Place: Jill […]
CHAIRMAN’S CHALLENGE MAY 2021 RESULTS
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Katherine Kear, National Chairman invited each Area to submit one entry into her Chairman’s Challenge. The title for May 2021 was ‘May Day Celebrations’. Congratulations to the winner: Irene Hickson, Colehilll Floral Arrangement Club, Dorset & Guernsey Area Second Place: Colleen Hamill, Ballymena Floral Art Group, NIGFAS Third Place: Julie Taylor, East Preston Floral Club, […]
LONDON AND OVERSEAS AREA OF NAFAS CONTEMPORARY FLORAL DESIGN COMPETITION
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The London and Overseas Area recently held a Virtual Contemporary Floral Design Competition and have shared their results of two classes. Class One : Embellished (Pave/Tapestry) First : Pritesh Shah, Kenya FAC Second : Preeti Sarda, Pushpabitan Friendship Society Third : Shobha Thakrar, Kenya FAC Very Highly Commended : Celia Barnes, West Wickham Floral Art Group and Anita […]
Footnotes, monthly Podcasts
![](https://www.nafas.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Class-1-2nd-Patricia-Bradshaw-1024x814.jpg)
Footnotes is a regular podcast exploring places, people and music with, so far, an emphasis on English composers. It is presented by NAFAS supporter and former BBC producer Richard Dove and the Quarterly Review’s Classical Music editor, Stuart Millson. They have been friends for many years and now their chat on musical matters goes public. […]
The Flower Arranger, Spring Demonstration
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To view a demonstration by Helen Hare on how to make the design shown on the front cover of the spring issue of The Flower Arranger magazine please click on the following link:- https://youtu.be/rYrBh9S1yOc
NAFAS Virtual National Show Competition ‘Springtime’ Results
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Welcome to the NAFAS Virtual National Show. Thank you to all who entered the competition ‘Springtime’ the results can been seen using the following links:- To view the video of the winning competition images:- https://youtu.be/uc_xppq_lsk To view the results sheet:- Results List Springtime 2021 To view images on all entries:- https://www.facebook.com/NafasFlowers