After much concern over whether Great Britain would be represented at the Europa Cup in September this year the BFA is delighted to announce that, following months of hard work, Neil is on his way to the Czech Republic this September.
The BFA have made funds available and these have been matched by their main partner sponsor of the event, Country Baskets. With additional donations from Interflora and Lantra and the monies expected from, as well as already pledged to, the BFA100 Club the finances are more or less there.
Commenting on the announcement, president of the BFA, Mark Ward said: "I am delighted that Neil is able to go and represent Great Britain at this very prestigious competition, which not only raises the profile of professional floristry but inspires other up and coming designers too. We are extremely grateful to Country Baskets. Steve Wood, managing director was very keen to back us in making sure Neil represented Great Britain.We still need a little more money towards Neil's costs and we hope that now we've confirmed that he's going more florists will be encouraged to join the BFA100 Club and help him to bring the Europa Cup back"
The exclusive BFA100 Club aims to get 100 like-minded florists and companies to support the BFA Florist of the Year, Neil Whittaker in his endeavours to win the prestigious Europa Cup in the Czech Republic this September. Members of the 100 Club pay £100 and get a “Welcome pack” with details of the club, regular email updates on the progress of the Club and Neil as well as a listing of members on the BFA web site and in Focal Point. Plus, an exclusive drinks and canapés reception in London this August, funded by the BFA, not the 100 Club, to see Neil demonstrate and wish him well as we send him on his way to the Czech Republic. While the Club is exclusive, only 100 members, it's open to anyone to join for £100 safe in the knowledge that all the money raised in Club membership goes directly to the Europa Cup fund.
To join email us at info@britishfloristassociation.org with 100 CLUB in the subject line and we'll get back to you with a joining form, or down load it from the BFA Membership section of our website. Your pack will follow a few weeks later.
