About South Midlands NAFAS
Who Are We?
The South Midlands NAFAS Group was founded in 1962. After the division of the Midlands Area into North and South Areas, the South Midlands covers the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire and is bordered by 6 other Areas of NAFAS.
Amongst our achievements, we have staged Flower Festivals in the Cathedrals of Birmingham, Coventry and Lichfield as well as in some of the lovely National Trust properties and Stately Homes in our Area.
Teams of our members have been honoured to represent NAFAS at the Chelsea Flower Show in 1978 and 2001 where they gained Silver Gilt and Gold Medals.
Many of our members have achieved individual success over the past years and we look forward to a future of more Fun and Friendship through Flowers.
What is NAFAS?
In 1959, flower arranging clubs and societies banded together and, with the support of the Royal Horticultural Society, formed the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies. NAFAS grew rapidly to encompass a national network of flower clubs and was granted charitable status in 1984. The Association has since been a unifying and guiding mainstay to thousands of men, women and juniors whose love of flowers has opened up a whole new world of creativity. Today, NAFAS ranks as one of the most notable specialist associations, with around 50,000 members across 21 areas in the UK.
Who's who?
President: Mrs Jan Oldfield 0121 705 7670 david.dh.oldfield@btinternet.com
Chairman: Mrs Simone Squire 01327 342167 simone@the-squires.co.uk
(Also Delegate to National Council)
1st Vice Chairman: Mrs Annette Thomas 01926 842577 athomas@thomasandyoung.co.uk
2nd Vice Chairman: Mr Nic Carree 01789 294121 measure4pleasure@btinternet.com
Treasurer: Mrs Maria Owen 01327 341783 theowenhouse@yahoo.co.uk
Secretary: Mrs Amanda Burgess secretarysouthmidlandsnafas@gmail.com
Projects Secretary: Mrs Lyn Pirrie 02476 320083 nuneatonflowerguild@hotmail,com
Publications Officer: Mrs Sharon Badger 01858 462001 sharonbadgerflowers@hotmail.com
Photographic Representative: Vacancy
Media Officer: Mrs Amanda Punter 01536 460511 amandapunter@hotmail.com
JDS&E Chairman: Mrs Barbara Collins 01676 534820 barbaramcollins@me.com
Area Demonstrator Rep: Mrs Jo Davis 07896 117368 joanna_davis@btinternet.com
Area Speakers Rep: Mrs Simone Squire . 01327 342167 simone@the-squires.co.uk
Area Education Rep: Louisa Rigden 07966 178985 rigdenhousehold@aol.com
Area Judges Representative: Mrs Margaret Rumens 0121 705 4126 margaret.rumens@btinternet.com
Area Magazine Editor: Mrs Carol Farmer 01789 766170 potpourri2@hotmail.com
The “Flower Arranger” Officer: Mrs Janet Cooper 01327 260607 jandg.cooper@btinternet.com
J D S & E Committee Members; Mrs Margaret Perry & Mrs Vicki Tuffen
Our 2019/20 Programme:
Council dates:-
Thursday 26th March 2020 - meeting cancelled
Wednesday 17th June 2020
Thursday 17th September 2020
All meetings to be held at Dunchurch Village Hall, Rugby Road, Dunchurch CV22 6PN
Members Day & AGM:-
Members Day - 29th May 2020 - Hilton, Warwick
AGM - 20th November 2020 - Manor Hotel, Meridan
Our Aims:
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Encourage the love of flowers and plants and to demonstrate their decorative and creative value.
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Advance education in all facets of flower arranging.
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Instruct, train and qualify judges, demonstrators, speakers and teachers in order to raise the standard of flower arranging.
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Support worthy causes and charities by organising exhibitions and competitions.
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Encourage the conservation of rare and endangered species of flowers and plants.
