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Latest News
Autumn Area Workshop with Gill McGregor - 3rd October
Reminder that Area has a wonderful workshop featuring 'Floral Flair Techniques' with designer and demonstrator
Gill McGregor on Saturday 3rd October 2026. Click on the image to view, save and print the poster and booking form.
Autumn Area Day - 2nd October
To view, print and save the Autumn Area Day poster and booking form, please click on the image. These have been sent out to Clubs as well.
September National Newsletter
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.
The Summer 2026 edition of Spotlight East has been published. This edition is full of the joys of Summer with some great content from our Clubs. It features many special events, celebrations and workshops. It also gives some insight on how this Summer is calling out for rain. It has certainly been a hot, humid one in many places this year. A bumper issue not to be missed and one I hope you enjoy. Click the image to view a pdf document to download, view, save and print.
Lindi Carrington, Editor Spotlight East
Two-day JDS&E trip to RHS Wisley and Winchester Cathedral for the WILD! Flower and Nature Festival
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This September, Winchester Cathedral will be transformed into an extraordinary floral landscape, filled with breath-taking installations, colour, scent, and creativity at every turn. There will be Workshops and Talks, Floral Installations and Live Performances.
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The Festival is an unforgettable fusion of flowers, history and architecture – see one of England’s most iconic Cathedrals brought to life in full bloom.
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Click on the images for a poster and a booking form that you can view, print and save. Gather your friends and flowery colleagues for a great treat.
Email from Richard Abraham, CEO NAFAS. Click on the image to view, print or save.
To view the latest 'Agreed Renewal Programme' leaflet, click on the image to view, print or save.
Click on the image above to view, print and save the pdf document.
MESSAGE FROM RICHARD ABRAHAM, CEO
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With the Renewal Programme agreed, an updated trifold leaflet has been produced.
The front remains the cartoon version of me along with the 'Renewal Flower'. The inside pages now are the 'what you need to know' covered in three sections:
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Outline of the Renewal Programme with the four interrelated and interdependent parts.
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A summary of what will happen in each of the three years - laying that out as well as managing expectations - Rome was not built in one day!
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The direct benefits we hope to generate for members and for clubs as a result of the Renewal Programme.
Please cascade to your clubs and members.
Many thanks for your support.
​Richard Abraham
Chief Executive Officer
NAFAS
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. The dates document will be updated in October 2026 to include as many 2027 dates as possible.
Any queries, please email Helen Evans, the Area Media Representative at 'media.nafaseast.he@gmail.com'.
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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.
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."
Click on the image to load up the pdf document to view, print or save.
