Latest News
The latest Area News Bulletin has been published. Click on the image to upload a pdf document to view, read and save.
Richard Abraham's (NAFAS new CEO) Renewal Programme leaflet is also available to view, read and save.
Support the Pre-National Assessment & National Test Candidates!
It will be a wonderful weekend celebrating floral design and supporting talented candidates as they prepare for their assessments. Come along, enjoy a creative day, and show your support as they take this exciting step in their floral journey!
Saturday 11th April & Sunday 12th April 2026
10:00am – 4:30pm (Doors open at 9:30am)
Venue: Shirley Community Centre, 274 Stratford Road, Shirley Solihull, West Midlands, B90 3AD. Tea and coffee will be served. Please take your own lunch.
To book your place: Call Vanessa on 0207 247 5567 or email events@nafas.org.uk.
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Upcoming Speakers Course announced with an introduction day to be held beforehand. For more information, contact Rachael on rjbarnard80@gmail.com. Click on the image to view, print and save.
Demonstrators Refresher Day - 7th March 2026
Area Demonstrators attended a refresher day in Mildenhall at the weekend. It was a fascinating and full day with the demonstrators gaining further knowledge to continue delighting their audiences. Click on the image to upload a report of the day to view, print and save.
Area Key Dates and Events
The list of the key dates for 2026 has been updated
@ 3rd March 2026. Click on the image to upload a pdf document to view, print and save. It's also available at Area events.
Any queries, please email Helen Evans, the Area Media Representative at 'media.nafaseast.he@gmail.com'.
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Here's a 'Save the date' poster for the National Show in 2027. Tickets go on sale in September 2026. Click on the image to upload a pdf document to view, print and save.
NAFAS HQ has published its latest Newsletter. Click on the image to view, print or save.
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If you'd like the Newsletter emailed direct to your inbox every month, you can request this via the main NAFAS site here.
Click on the images to download the pdf document to view, print or save.
The Suffolk Show - 27th & 28th May 2026. Entries will go live via www.suffolkshow.co.uk later in the month.
Click on the pages to download the pdf document to view, print or save.
Royal Norfolk Show 2026 - time to start planning for the Summer Shows, they'll be here before you know it...
Click here or on the image to download some information and links to enter the Floral Art competitions.
Click here to download the Floral Art Show Schedule.
Any queries, please email the Floral Art Co-ordinators, Gloria Goodley and Jacquie Aldous on: floralartnorwichgroup@btinternet.com
Click on the poster image to download the pdf document to view, print or save.
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Click on the image to download the Board statement to view, print or save.
Board statement and FAQs from NAFAS HQ
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Following these updates being circulated to Clubs, please also find copies of them here. These are the latest updates from the NAFAS Board of Trustees about the proposed changes to how NAFAS will work in the future. All the feedback and views passed to the Board by Area Chairmen and Clubs have been taken on board and the response to these will form part of a 'Renewal Programme'. This is being put in place to deal with the changing landscape and challenges facing the NAFAS organisation now and in the short and medium term.
Gloria Goodley, the East of England Area Chairman, is keen for members of all Clubs in the Area to have sight of the two documents: a Board statement and a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
To allow Gloria to prepare for a meeting with the Trustees and Area Chairmen towards the end of February, please email any questions or comments you have to Gloria or Sue Cooper before 18th February. Alternatively you can use the 'Contact Us' facility on the website.
Gloria Goodley, our Area Chairman has published her first Chairman's Chat of 2026. Click on the image to download a pdf document to view, print or save.
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The Winter edition of Spotlight East has now been published. It makes a great read including a round-up of Autumn events and activities in our Groups and Clubs. Grab a cuppa and have a read... Click on the image to take you through to the Spotlight page and click on Winter 2026. The next edition of Spotlight East wil be published on 1st May 2026.
Breaking news...
The National Advisory Council has announced that in 2027 the National Show is to take place in the North Midlands Area of NAFAS at the Lincolnshire showground.
Andrew Key, Chairman of the North Midlands Area says: "He looks forward to meeting friends from around the country and indeed the world, at this wonderful show. A very warm North Midlands and indeed Lincolnshire welcome awaits everybody."
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