22nd June 2019 : Cheshire Area Team Win Gold at Arley.
Congratulations to Sally Melvin, Anne Evans, Marie Cunniff for their GOLD award exhibit at Arley Hall Garden Festival. The title is "A Garden Wedding".
Area News
18th June 2019 : Royal Cheshire County Show 2019 Photographic Competition Results
Results now available from the Photographic Competition at this year's Royal Cheshire County Show.
18th June 2019 : Royal Cheshire County Show 2019 Flower Arrangement Results
Results now available from the Flower Arrangement Competition at this year's Royal Cheshire County Show.
21st May 2019 : Cheshire team meet Nicki Chapman
Members of the Cheshire team at RHS Chelsea met Nicki Chapman, previously Patron of NAFAS, who visited their exhibit.
21st May 2019 : Silver Gilt at RHS Chelsea
Cheshire Area team win Silver Gilt for their display at RHS Chelsea. Congratulations to all involved.
20th May 2019 : Visit by the Queen at Chelsea
Her Majesty the Queen visited RHS Chelsea on Monday and was introduced to representatives of the Cheshire Area team that created the NAFAS exhibit.
19th May 2019 : BBC Interview with Jan Law at Chelsea
See interview with Jan Law by Joe Swift on the BBC. Recorded in front of the display being created by members of Cheshire Area.
1st December 2018 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
22nd October 2018 : First YouTube channel
Congratulations to New Brighton Flower Arrangement Society for being the first Cheshire Area club to have a YouTube channel.
17th September 2018 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
18th July 2018 : Gold at RHS Tatton Park 2018
A team representing Cheshire Area created a display in The Flower School at RHS Tatton Park 2018. Fantastic result - they were awarded a Gold Medal.
23rd June 2018 : Cheshire Area Team Win Gold at Arley.
Congratulations to the Cheshire Area team that won Gold at Arley Garden Festival. The exhibit was created by Margaret Delany, Pam Orton and Carol Black.
19th June 2018 : Royal Cheshire County Show 2018 Photographic Competition Results
Results now available from the Photographic Competition at this year's Royal Cheshire County Show.
19th June 2018 : Royal Cheshire County Show 2018 Flower Arrangement Results
Results now available from the Flower Arrangement Competition at this year's Royal Cheshire County Show.
9th May 2018 : Plant and Table Top Sale in aid of Chelsea 2019
Fund raiser for Chelsea 2019 taking place this Sunday at Plumley Village Hall from 12noon until 4pm. Tea, coffee and cakes for sale. Entry free.
25th April 2018 : Cheshire Area Members at Westminster Abbey
Edena Joughlin and Rita Roberts were excited to do the pedestals at Westminster Abbey. Beautiful flowers. Done for the Internment of Wesley Carr and ANZAC Day.
5th February 2018 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
25th November 2017 : Festive Flower and Food Show
Congratulations to Cheshire Area members' success.
10th November 2017 : Success so far in Designer of the Year
Congratulations to Mark Entwistle for getting through to the finals of Designer of the Year at Blackpool. Good luck to Mark for the last stage on Saturday.
30th October 2017 : Area Speaker Test Results
Fantastic News - 100% success at Cheshire Area of NAFAS Speakers test when Anne Houghton, Mary Pease, Lynn Picken, Anne Russell and Kathleen Williams entertained the audience with a wide selection of topics. Full details will be shared at November's Area Council.
23rd October 2017 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
19th July 2017 : Gold at RHS Tatton 2017
A team representing Cheshire Area created a display in the Floral Design Marquee at RHS Tatton 2017. Fantastic result - they were awarded a Gold Medal and Best Exhibit in the Floral Design Studio.
24th June 2017 : Gold at Arley
The Cheshire Area Publicity Team have won Gold with their exhibit at Arley Garden Festival
20th June 2017 : Royal Cheshire County Show 2017 Photographic Competition Results
Results now available from the Photographic Competition at this year's Royal Cheshire County Show.
20th June 2017 : Royal Cheshire County Show 2017 Flower Arrangement Results
Results now available from the Flower Arrangement Competition at this year's Royal Cheshire County Show.
12th June 2017 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
4th June 2017 : Area Lunch 2017
Photographs from the Area Lunch added to the website.
27th May 2017 : Details of new Cheshire Area Affiliates club (Chaffinches) available
Details of the new club - Chaffinches - have been added to the Area website.
27th May 2017 : Awards at RHS Chelsea
Congratulations to a number of floral arts entrants from Cheshire who received awards.
- Chris Gibbons - Silver
- Gillian Jackson - Gold
- Pat Murphy - Bronze
- Janet Schofield - Silver
- Handbridge Flower Club and Frodsham & District Flower Club - Gold
- The Bramall Hall Flower Club - Silver Gilt
6th April 2017 : Area Lunch Now Open to Members' Friends
The Area Lunch on 15th May has now been made open to members' friends and family. Closing date for tickets is 1st May.
24th March 2017 : Putting on a Show
NAFAS has published a new booklet 'Putting on a Show' a guide to putting on Competitive Shows , Exhibitions and Festivals.
22nd March 2017 : Lonely Bouquet
Friday 5th May is our Flower Arranging/Lonely Bouquet Day to celebrate and share our love of flowers. Follow the link for a couple of ideas.
11th February 2017 : Designer of the Year 2017
Alison Cooper from the Cheshire Area won this at Blackpool in November 2015. Can Cheshire do it again in November 2017? Please encourage your good floral artists to enter the eliminator on Thursday 6th July 2017 at the Area Social Day in Northwich.
25th January 2017 : NAFAS and WI Collaboration over Show The Love Campaign
Members are asked to make green foliage hearts for display on doors and gates, and any other public place you think will look good.
26th November 2016 : NAFAS Photography Festive Fun Facebook Competition
NAFAS is launching a Photography Festive Fun Facebook Competition! This is a just for fun competition so there are no prizes, but your photo could feature in our forthcoming NAFAS Season's Greetings video.
11th November 2016 : Successful Candidate in National Judges Tests
Congratulations to Dawn Weaver who recently passed her National Judge test.
7th November 2016 : Successful Candidates in Area Demonstrator Tests
Heartfelt congratulations to new Area demonstrators; from Cheshire clubs are Debbie Davies, Anne Houghton, Louise Jones, Jacqueline Owen and Namiye Sianga, and from the North West is Catharine Baines. Audience members who attended on the day already have their full contact details. An addendum to the Cheshire List will be issued at Area Council.
13th October 2016 : Festive Flower and Food Show 2017
The website for the 2017 show has now been launched.
3rd October 2016 : July Council minutes
The minutes of the July Council meeting have been added to the website.
30th August 2016 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
23rd August 2016 : Southport Flower Show 2016
A number of members of Cheshire Area took part in Southport Flower Show.
20th July 2016 : Gold at RHS Tatton 2016
A team representing Cheshire Area created a display in the Floral Design Marquee at Tatton 2016. Fantastic result - they were awarded a Gold Medal and Best Exhibit in the Floral Design Studio.
25th June 2016 : Gold at Arley
The Cheshire Area Publicity Team have won Gold at Arley Garden Festival
21st June 2016 : Cheshire Show 2016 Flower Arrangement Results
Results now available from the Flower Arrangement Competition at this year's Cheshire Show.
20th June 2016 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
19th June 2016 : Royal Cheshire Show 2016 Photographic Competition Results
Results now available from the Photographic Competition at this year's Royal Cheshire Show.
28th May 2016 : Awards at RHS Chelsea
Congratulations to a number of floral arts entrants from Cheshire who received awards.
- Janet Schofield - Gold
- Chris Gibbons - Gold
- Eleanor Griffiths - Gold
- Dawn Weaver - Silver Gilt
- Pat Murphy - Bronze
21st April 2016 : Bronze at Harrogate
Congratulations to Janet Schofield and the team from Lymm Flower Club on their RHS Bronze award at the Harrogate Spring Flower Show.
7th March 2016 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
17th February 2016 : RHS London Early Spring Plant Fair
Sylvia Bower from Disley and District Flower Club and Lynda Deakin from Ashton Hayes and Tarvin Flower Club gained Gold at the show for their exhibit 'Can Spring be Far Behind'
15th November 2015 : NAFAS Designer of the Year
Congratulations to Alison Cooper of Cheshire who won the final of three days of competitions at the Festive Flower and Food Show in Blackpool.
13th November 2015 : Congratulations to Janet Schofield
Janet won the Marion Aaronson Challenge Trophy for Innovation at the Festive Flower and Food Show.
13th November 2015 : Festive Flower and Food Show
Congratulations to Cheshire Area members' success.
31st October 2015 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
1st November 2015 : Successful Candidates in Demonstrator Tests
Congratulations to the following who have recently passed the Area Demonstrator tests:
- Ann Russell
- Dorothy Monks
- Jenny Williams
- Joanna Goodlet
- Lynn Picken
- Mark Entwhistle
12th September 2015 : Congratulations on Cheshire Area members' success at Southport
A number of Cheshire Area members were placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at Southport Flower Show. Congratulations to Gillian Jackson, Eleanor Griffiths, Louise Jones, Pat Murphy and Denise Hubbard. Full results
22nd July 2015 : Cheshire Team at Tatton 2015
A team representing Cheshire Area created a display in the Floral Design Marquee at Tatton 2015. Fantastic result - they were awarded a Gold Medal and Best Exhibit in the Floral Design Studio. North West Area also won Gold.
20th July 2015 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
25th June 2015 : Cheshire Show 2015 Photographic Competition Results
Results now available from the Photographic Competition at this year's Cheshire Show.
25th June 2015 : Cheshire Show 2015 Flower Arrangement Results
Results now available from the Flower Arrangement Competition at this year's Cheshire Show.
21st May 2015 : Gold and Silver at Chelsea
Congratulations to members of The Cheshire Area who have won Gold and Silver at Chelsea.
- Eleanor Griffiths - Gold
- Gillian Jackson - Silver
- Janet Schofield - Silver
3rd April 2015 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
7th December 2014 : Area helps decorate Westminster Abbey for Remembrance Day
Jean Mangnall and Pat Murphy represented Cheshire Area, helping decorate Westminster Abbey for Remembrance Day.
1st December 2014 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
7th November 2014 : Area AGM Demonstration Photographs
Photographs from demonstration by Patricia Dibben at Area AGM added to website
29th October 2014 : More Byley Photographs
More photographs from our fantastic festival at Byley added to the website.
29th October 2014 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
4th October 2014 : Area Flower Festival Contributors
Thank you to all those who made possible our Byley Festival.
4th October 2014 : Area Flower Festival Photographs
Photographs from our fantastic festival at Byley added to the website.
10th September 2014 : Area Flower Festival - Last of the Summer Wine!
Everyone is working hard to make the Area's show a success. Please join us 26th - 28th September.
24th July 2014 : Cheshire Show 2014 Flower Arrangement Results
Results now available from the Flower Arrangement Competition at this year's Cheshire Show.
24th July 2014 : New Twitter and Facebook accounts
The Area now has new Twitter and Facebook accounts. Please follow, retweet and like our messages.
23rd July 2014 : Cheshire Team Win Gold at Tatton 2014
A team representing Cheshire Area created a display in the Floral Design Marquee at Tatton 2014 and won Gold and Best in the Floral Design Marquee.
17th July 2014 : Success for Cheshire at WAFA Dublin
A number of members of Cheshire Area took part in WAFA in Dublin
19th April 2014 : Latest How-To Edition on Website
The latest of our quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
12th March 2014 : The Lonely Bouquet
Area Chairman, Shirley Robinson, encourages all members to support National Flower Arranging Day by taking part in 'The Lonely Bouquet'.
27th February 2014 : Area Flower Festival - Last of the Summer Wine!
Hold the dates for the Area Flower Festival 26th-28th September in Byley.
10th February 2014 : New Trading Page on Website
Trading page added to website with lists of goods that may be ordered.
31st January 2014 : New How-To Section on Website
The first of a series of quarterly guides to creating a flower arrangement has been added to the Area website.
6th January 2014 : NAFAS National Photographic Competition - 2014
The Schedule for the 2014 NAFAS National Photographic Competition has now been issued. As there is no National Show this year, the Photographic Competition will be held on the same date as the National AGM - 8th October. Please enter and encourage your Club members to do as well.
19th September 2013 : A Festive Sale
Cheshire Area is to hold a Festive Sale at Plumley Village Hall on 9th November.
15th August 2013 : Southport Flower Show
A number of members of Cheshire Area took part in Southport Flower Show.
25th July 2013 : Area exhibit at RHS Tatton
Cheshire Area was represented at RHS Tatton with an exhibit created by Edena Joughin, Pat Murphy and Rita Roberts. Their exhibit, titled "Winds of Change", was awarded Silver Gilt.
11th July 2013 : National Show 2013 Results
A number of members of Cheshire Area took part in the NAFAS Nationals in Bournmouth.
19th June 2013 : Cheshire Show 2013 Flower Arrangement Results
Results now available from the Flower Arrangement Competition at this year's Cheshire Show.
19th June 2013 : Cheshire Show 2013 Photographic Competition Results
Results now available from the Photographic Competition at this year's Cheshire Show.
8th June 2013 : Area Speaker Tests
Congratulations to Kate Russell, Tania Scott and Jane Pugh who passed the recent Area Speaker tests.
3rd May 2013 : National Flower Arranging Day
Staff at the Lymm Branch of Cheshire Building Society were delighted to support National Flower Arranging Day
8th April 2013 : New NAFAS Cheshire Website
The Cheshire Area of NAFAS has put live an updated version of its website.
A group of members of the Cheshire Area of NAFAS have worked over the past two months to review and update the Area website. The aim has been to freshen up the site, make it more relevant both the existing members and prospective members.
11th March 2013 : NAFAS Higher Certificate in Floral Art Design
Area planning to run Level 4 course for second year.
10th February 2013 : Angela Merryfield China Grass Workshop
Area members recently took part in a workshop led by Angela Merryfield. Follow link below for photographs.