FleurEx 2011

FleurEx 2011 is the BFA's Annual National Florist Trade Show for professional florists.

This years show will take place at The Clarendon Suites on Stirling Road in Birmingham on Sunday 30th October 2011

Show opening times on Sunday 30th October are 09:30-17:00hrs. Come along and see some of the biggest names in the florist industry exhibiting. Trade exhibitors already confirmed for this year are:

FLORISTPRO, DUTCH CREATIONS, BRIDGE INSURANCE/BFA FLORIGUARD, HR4UK,HOUSE OF SARUNDS CHOCOLATES, THRIVE FLORISTRY (CLAIRE COWLING), I-FLORIST, COUNTRY BASKETS,REASE HEATH COLLEGE, HATTS TRAVEL, WIDDUP PACKAGING, SANTANDER BANK, MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE,ELAVON, FOULTON LEASING, MAKE IT CHEAPER.COM, SECURIT AS WELL AS THE BRITISH FLORIST ASSOCIATION.

The BFA is delighted to welcome back Dutch Creations as the main flower sponsor for the event and they have announced we will be able to see some stunning floristry created by one of Holland's finest florists. As well as the international Dutch designer there will be demonstrations by Neil Whittaker.

For the business owners amongst you there will be business seminars throughout the day that focus on driving profits back into the florists shops, how to market yourself and your business successfully and not forgetting e-commerce, the way we will all trade in the not too distant future.

New for this year are the Workshops. Floristry by Claire Cowling & Neil Whittaker and Chocolate by Jenny Dalleywater. The floristry competitions as part of our amalgamation with The Society of Floristry in 2010 are once again returning. There are four classes you can choose to enter with some great prizes!

Don't miss out on the Gala Dinner on Saturday night! The Presidents drinks reception, a 3 course meal with wine and disco. Rub shoulders with the biggest names in floristry and shake your booty on the dancefloor until the early hours. The gala dinner will be held in the Clarendon Suites and tickets are £40.00

Please note: The BFA is not offering a hotel package this year. We are staying in the Strathallen Hotel, adjacent to the Clarendon Suites, who are offering some great room rates and you book with them direct. To book your accomodation please CLICK HERE

To purchase your FleurEx entry tickets, register for the workshops and floristry competitions, please continue to use the registration page on this site.