The North East Area Demonstrators Representative is Sue Spencer. Sue has truly enjoyed being an Area Demonstrator and was more than happy to accept her appointment in November 2020 to become the Area Demonstrators Representative. In this role Sue attended the Demonstrators representatives meeting at NAFAS headquarters (via Zoom), passing on information from the national committee to all our Demonstrator and reporting to Area Council.
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The North East Area Deputy Demonstrators Representative is Catherine Gledhill.
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PERSONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR DEMONSTRATORS
It has been brought to our attention that some Clubs elsewhere are refusing to book Demonstrators, Speakers, Judges & Teachers who do not have personal Public Liability Insurance. It is NOT the North East Area’s intention to advise our Clubs to do this but we do recommend that all people giving presentations should have their own Public Liability Insurance. If an accident happens which is caused by the presenter (a stem cut by a demonstrator, goes into the eye of a member of the audience or someone trips on an unsecured cable to a laptop) the Hall and Club insurers’ may refuse to cover this and then the presenter would potentially be personally liable for all costs if a claim is made.
It has been brought to our attention that some Clubs elsewhere are refusing to book Demonstrators, Speakers, Judges & Teachers who do not have personal Public Liability Insurance. It is NOT the North East Area’s intention to advise our Clubs to do this but we do recommend that all people giving presentations should have their own Public Liability Insurance. If an accident happens which is caused by the presenter (a stem cut by a demonstrator, goes into the eye of a member of the audience or someone trips on an unsecured cable to a laptop) the Hall and Club insurers’ may refuse to cover this and then the presenter would potentially be personally liable for all costs if a claim is made.
DEMONSTRATORS REFRESHER DAY 5 MARCH 2022
We hold Demonstrators refresher days every 18 months. It is always a good time to catch up with all our Demonstrators, exchanging ideas, learning new skills and supporting each other. The March 2022 Refresher day was no exception - I am sure I speak for everyone when I say it was such a happy day, catching up with friends not seen for the past two years.
Janet Hayton and Rita Braithwaite worked hard to give us lots of help, instruction and guidance. We all shared our thoughts on how things are moving forward and how we can continue to support each other.
We are always looking to encourage members to join the happy band of Demonstrators and Speakers, so please speak to us. It is a great way of meeting fellow members whilst enjoying doing something you love.
All contact details can be found on line or in the information books
TRAINING TO BECOME A DEMONSTRATOR
Being a Demonstrator is very rewarding. We get to meet NAFAS members and friends in their own clubs, in a happy and friendly atmosphere. Every club works in a slightly different way, so we have to be able to adapt.
If anyone is interested in becoming a demonstrator then please contact me: [email protected]. I will then be able to go through the whole procedure - training, taking your test, elements and principles of design and plant identification. Please do not be put off by that, you will enjoy it.
A short document has been prepared "Becoming a Demonstrator" - please download this (below)
We hold Demonstrators refresher days every 18 months. It is always a good time to catch up with all our Demonstrators, exchanging ideas, learning new skills and supporting each other. The March 2022 Refresher day was no exception - I am sure I speak for everyone when I say it was such a happy day, catching up with friends not seen for the past two years.
Janet Hayton and Rita Braithwaite worked hard to give us lots of help, instruction and guidance. We all shared our thoughts on how things are moving forward and how we can continue to support each other.
We are always looking to encourage members to join the happy band of Demonstrators and Speakers, so please speak to us. It is a great way of meeting fellow members whilst enjoying doing something you love.
All contact details can be found on line or in the information books
TRAINING TO BECOME A DEMONSTRATOR
Being a Demonstrator is very rewarding. We get to meet NAFAS members and friends in their own clubs, in a happy and friendly atmosphere. Every club works in a slightly different way, so we have to be able to adapt.
If anyone is interested in becoming a demonstrator then please contact me: [email protected]. I will then be able to go through the whole procedure - training, taking your test, elements and principles of design and plant identification. Please do not be put off by that, you will enjoy it.
A short document has been prepared "Becoming a Demonstrator" - please download this (below)
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North East Area Demonstrators
JUNE BORROWDALE
June is an Area Demonstrator based in Carlton-in-Lindrick near Worksop and is a member of Future Concepts (North Midlands) and Dinnington Floral Society (North East). June has demonstrated for clubs all around the UK and she has even travelled several times to demonstrate on the Costa Blanca. Recently she was fortunate to work in Dublin. Her small garden is packed with foliage plants and her passion for garden plant material both fuels and inspires her demonstrations. June is happy to design bespoke and large scale demonstrations for special occasions, but is also aware that small clubs often juggle very limited budgets and her “Bloomin’ on a Budget” demonstration is perfect for such clubs. June is a NAFAS National Teacher and Area Judge and runs her own floristry business from home. As a recent Past Chairman of the North Midlands Area June enjoys supporting Area events wherever possible.
Demonstration titles include:
The Spirit of Sherwood
Artistic Impressions
Hold the Front Page
Bloomin’ on a Budget
Looking Forward Looking Back (new dem for 2024)
For further information please visit:
Contact: 01909 731823 or 07767731826
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.juneborrowdalefloraldesign.co.uk
Instagram: @juneborrowdaleflowers
June is an Area Demonstrator based in Carlton-in-Lindrick near Worksop and is a member of Future Concepts (North Midlands) and Dinnington Floral Society (North East). June has demonstrated for clubs all around the UK and she has even travelled several times to demonstrate on the Costa Blanca. Recently she was fortunate to work in Dublin. Her small garden is packed with foliage plants and her passion for garden plant material both fuels and inspires her demonstrations. June is happy to design bespoke and large scale demonstrations for special occasions, but is also aware that small clubs often juggle very limited budgets and her “Bloomin’ on a Budget” demonstration is perfect for such clubs. June is a NAFAS National Teacher and Area Judge and runs her own floristry business from home. As a recent Past Chairman of the North Midlands Area June enjoys supporting Area events wherever possible.
Demonstration titles include:
The Spirit of Sherwood
Artistic Impressions
Hold the Front Page
Bloomin’ on a Budget
Looking Forward Looking Back (new dem for 2024)
For further information please visit:
Contact: 01909 731823 or 07767731826
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.juneborrowdalefloraldesign.co.uk
Instagram: @juneborrowdaleflowers
JAN FAULKNER
Jan is an Area Demonstrator passed her test in 2007 in the North East area. She lives in Great Ayton, near Middlesbrough. She started wedding flowers in in 2005 and retired in 2020. Currently Teaching locally - weekly classes now for over 30 years.
Jan is having a break from demonstrating as hoping to downsize and move house. Still doing a few local ones. Still A member of Stokesley and District flower club, Great Ayton flower club and the North East Education. Been involved in The North East area and on many committees over the years .
Contact [email protected]
Jan is an Area Demonstrator passed her test in 2007 in the North East area. She lives in Great Ayton, near Middlesbrough. She started wedding flowers in in 2005 and retired in 2020. Currently Teaching locally - weekly classes now for over 30 years.
Jan is having a break from demonstrating as hoping to downsize and move house. Still doing a few local ones. Still A member of Stokesley and District flower club, Great Ayton flower club and the North East Education. Been involved in The North East area and on many committees over the years .
Contact [email protected]
KAY FORD
Kay was delighted to pass her demonstrator training in November 2023 & looks forward to visiting clubs across the area. After many years travelling Kay now lives in York. After taking a short break from nursing Kay trained as a florist and ran a successful business in York including providing flowers for Royalty & celebrities. Loving flowers but missing nursing Kay returned to the NHS and recently retired after 45 years in nursing.
After retirement Kay returned to her passion for flowers after being asked to run local flower arranging classes and has gone on to deliver workshops & for fun classes plus taking part in Harrogate Autumn show for the first time in 2023 winning a proud 3rd place. With many creative outlets including art, gardening & crafting Kay brings these in to her demonstrations with current titles:
A brush with colour
Sweet charity
Tales from the allotment
A pair of white shoes
Kay is happy to develop bespoke demonstrations or workshops with new titles always being developed.
Kay is a member of New Earswick Flower Club & is prepared to travel across the region & beyond. Short notice requests will always be considered.
Kay can be contacted on 07411476581
[email protected]
Kay was delighted to pass her demonstrator training in November 2023 & looks forward to visiting clubs across the area. After many years travelling Kay now lives in York. After taking a short break from nursing Kay trained as a florist and ran a successful business in York including providing flowers for Royalty & celebrities. Loving flowers but missing nursing Kay returned to the NHS and recently retired after 45 years in nursing.
After retirement Kay returned to her passion for flowers after being asked to run local flower arranging classes and has gone on to deliver workshops & for fun classes plus taking part in Harrogate Autumn show for the first time in 2023 winning a proud 3rd place. With many creative outlets including art, gardening & crafting Kay brings these in to her demonstrations with current titles:
A brush with colour
Sweet charity
Tales from the allotment
A pair of white shoes
Kay is happy to develop bespoke demonstrations or workshops with new titles always being developed.
Kay is a member of New Earswick Flower Club & is prepared to travel across the region & beyond. Short notice requests will always be considered.
Kay can be contacted on 07411476581
[email protected]
CATHERINE GLEDHILL (NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR)
Catherine is a professional florist and has been associated with flowers all her life. She owned and ran The Greenhouse in Huddersfield for many years. She demonstrates nationwide and has been involved in many Area and National events. Her designs are for the present time. Her passion for her plant material and her enthusiastic approach to demonstrating is something she shares with her audience.
Catherine is a professional florist and has been associated with flowers all her life. She owned and ran The Greenhouse in Huddersfield for many years. She demonstrates nationwide and has been involved in many Area and National events. Her designs are for the present time. Her passion for her plant material and her enthusiastic approach to demonstrating is something she shares with her audience.
ALEX GRACEY
After leaving corporate world after 30+ years Alex decided to follow a long-held dream to become a florist and uncap the creativity and passion for designing through the living beauty of flowers and foliage. Since becoming an Area Demonstrator in 2019, she has nurtured an informal style that not only educates but provides a range of topics to engage her audience. Drawing upon elements of her corporate life Alex is also happy and enjoys running workshops. She has also had success in exhibiting at both Chelsea and Harrogate Flower shows. Alex is currently Chair of Ilkley Flower Club and she can be contacted by phone 07841 954708 or by email [email protected]. Alex lives in the village of Grassington.
After leaving corporate world after 30+ years Alex decided to follow a long-held dream to become a florist and uncap the creativity and passion for designing through the living beauty of flowers and foliage. Since becoming an Area Demonstrator in 2019, she has nurtured an informal style that not only educates but provides a range of topics to engage her audience. Drawing upon elements of her corporate life Alex is also happy and enjoys running workshops. She has also had success in exhibiting at both Chelsea and Harrogate Flower shows. Alex is currently Chair of Ilkley Flower Club and she can be contacted by phone 07841 954708 or by email [email protected]. Alex lives in the village of Grassington.
ANDREW GRISEWOOD (NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR)
Andrew Grisewood lives between York & Hull. He is National demonstrator for NAFAS he passed his North East Area Demonstrators test in 1991, and became a National demonstrator in 1995. Thirty wonderful years with NAFAS, Andrew’s demonstrations are lavish with glamorous costumes & humorous stories along the way!! Christmas is a time Andrew enjoys and you are guaranteed a glittering performance with beautiful props & stunning flowers and foliage.
Andrew Grisewood lives between York & Hull. He is National demonstrator for NAFAS he passed his North East Area Demonstrators test in 1991, and became a National demonstrator in 1995. Thirty wonderful years with NAFAS, Andrew’s demonstrations are lavish with glamorous costumes & humorous stories along the way!! Christmas is a time Andrew enjoys and you are guaranteed a glittering performance with beautiful props & stunning flowers and foliage.
SUSAN HALL
Susan is an Area Demonstrator passing her test in 2002. She lives in the Victorian seaside resort of Saltburn by the Sea, and is interested in the local history of the area, which is reflected in her demonstration, “Not just any old iron.” Her demonstrations are a mix of traditional and contemporary designs and she has a special interest using colour, especially to interpret “Natures Tapestries”. Her titles “Something New” and “Something New and Recycled” give her chance to bring along some unusual containers, which are used with different plant materials and new techniques. She also has seasonal titles to suit special occasions. Please contact her if you would like further information.
Susan is an Area Demonstrator passing her test in 2002. She lives in the Victorian seaside resort of Saltburn by the Sea, and is interested in the local history of the area, which is reflected in her demonstration, “Not just any old iron.” Her demonstrations are a mix of traditional and contemporary designs and she has a special interest using colour, especially to interpret “Natures Tapestries”. Her titles “Something New” and “Something New and Recycled” give her chance to bring along some unusual containers, which are used with different plant materials and new techniques. She also has seasonal titles to suit special occasions. Please contact her if you would like further information.
SUE HODGSON
Sue lives in Grantham in Lincolnshire and qualified as an Area Demonstrator in November 2019. She is a florist in the day time and a flower arranger at night time! Sue loves design and interpretation and therefore Demonstrating was a natural fit to her creative side! Sue can travel up to 2 hours from her base in Grantham so this means she covers a wide area – so far Sue has demonstrated in Skipton up in the North and Biggleswade in the south. Currently Sue is offering Zoom demonstrations now as well as “in person” bookings in the future and is happy to accept bookings at short notice. To book please ring 07968 738948 or email [email protected].
Sue lives in Grantham in Lincolnshire and qualified as an Area Demonstrator in November 2019. She is a florist in the day time and a flower arranger at night time! Sue loves design and interpretation and therefore Demonstrating was a natural fit to her creative side! Sue can travel up to 2 hours from her base in Grantham so this means she covers a wide area – so far Sue has demonstrated in Skipton up in the North and Biggleswade in the south. Currently Sue is offering Zoom demonstrations now as well as “in person” bookings in the future and is happy to accept bookings at short notice. To book please ring 07968 738948 or email [email protected].
RACHEL KIRKWOOD
Rachel Kirkwood is a farmer’s wife from the East Riding of Yorkshire who teaches cookery at the Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School near Driffield but has been flower arranging for the past 11 years, taking lessons with Andrew Grisewood, Jonathan Moseley and more recently, June Borrowdale.
Rachel passed her NAFAS Area demonstrator test on 26th July 2025.
This included, amongst other things, having to learn 118 Latin foliage names, which was no mean feat. She has arranged large displays at the Beverley Minster flower festival, Driffield Agricultural Show, Dunnington Church, Beeford Church and Skirlaugh Church Flower Festival.
Rachel has done quite a few demonstrations and is excited to be sharing her love of flowers with everyone.
She is the Chair of Driffield Flower Club and a member of Beverley Flower Club and would like to encourage everyone to join a flower club, as it is great fun, relaxing and inspirational.
Rachel is happy to take last minute bookings and the title of her current demonstration is A Floral Wonderland.
Rachel Kirkwood is a farmer’s wife from the East Riding of Yorkshire who teaches cookery at the Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School near Driffield but has been flower arranging for the past 11 years, taking lessons with Andrew Grisewood, Jonathan Moseley and more recently, June Borrowdale.
Rachel passed her NAFAS Area demonstrator test on 26th July 2025.
This included, amongst other things, having to learn 118 Latin foliage names, which was no mean feat. She has arranged large displays at the Beverley Minster flower festival, Driffield Agricultural Show, Dunnington Church, Beeford Church and Skirlaugh Church Flower Festival.
Rachel has done quite a few demonstrations and is excited to be sharing her love of flowers with everyone.
She is the Chair of Driffield Flower Club and a member of Beverley Flower Club and would like to encourage everyone to join a flower club, as it is great fun, relaxing and inspirational.
Rachel is happy to take last minute bookings and the title of her current demonstration is A Floral Wonderland.
SUE MADDOCKS
Sue is from Rishworth, Halifax and has been a demonstrator for 23 years. Having demonstrated in Scotland, Isle of Man and Spain and competed at Area and National level including being a Chelsea medallist Sue has represented the Area at Westminster Abbey, Chelsea, Malvern, Hampton Court and Tatton. She is past Chairman and president of Halifax Flower Club and past area Chairman and President of the North East Area. Flowers are Sue's world and she enjoys sharing her love of flowers with everyone. Sue doesn't demonstrate in January and February as she lives on the Pennines and finds winter can be harsh for travelling.
"Fun and flowers are my passion."
Sue is from Rishworth, Halifax and has been a demonstrator for 23 years. Having demonstrated in Scotland, Isle of Man and Spain and competed at Area and National level including being a Chelsea medallist Sue has represented the Area at Westminster Abbey, Chelsea, Malvern, Hampton Court and Tatton. She is past Chairman and president of Halifax Flower Club and past area Chairman and President of the North East Area. Flowers are Sue's world and she enjoys sharing her love of flowers with everyone. Sue doesn't demonstrate in January and February as she lives on the Pennines and finds winter can be harsh for travelling.
"Fun and flowers are my passion."
JONATHAN MOSELEY (NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR)
Jonathan is one of the UK’s most acclaimed and widely recognised floral designers. Based in Derbyshire he finds inspiration from nature, the beautiful countryside and his well stocked cutting garden. With over 27 years experience as a professional florist he delights in sharing his passion for creating with plant materials through his hugely popular demonstrations, workshops and flower school events. He has been a National Demonstrator for NAFAS since 1999, was the Floral Expert on BBC’s Big Allotment Challenge, has designed ten flower festival at the world-renowned Chatsworth House and presents floral events at a host of enviable locations throughout the UK. He is an ambassador for British flowers, broadcaster and writer and a consultant for the floristry industry. Jonathan is a regular feature at all the major RHS shows, and has designed stunning large scale floral installations at RHS Malvern, Chatsworth, Harlow Carr, Hampton Court, Rosemoor and Tatton. Jonathan is a founder member of the new RHS Cut Flower and Houseplant Committee, is the immediate Past President of the North of England Horticultural Society and is a member of the BFA, IOPF and the Garden Media Guild. Jonathan is available for demonstration bookings between April and October. You can contact him on 07542 584529 or email [email protected] Follow Jonathan’s world of flowers via his website or via Twitter, Instagram @jonathanmoseley or Facebook
Jonathan is one of the UK’s most acclaimed and widely recognised floral designers. Based in Derbyshire he finds inspiration from nature, the beautiful countryside and his well stocked cutting garden. With over 27 years experience as a professional florist he delights in sharing his passion for creating with plant materials through his hugely popular demonstrations, workshops and flower school events. He has been a National Demonstrator for NAFAS since 1999, was the Floral Expert on BBC’s Big Allotment Challenge, has designed ten flower festival at the world-renowned Chatsworth House and presents floral events at a host of enviable locations throughout the UK. He is an ambassador for British flowers, broadcaster and writer and a consultant for the floristry industry. Jonathan is a regular feature at all the major RHS shows, and has designed stunning large scale floral installations at RHS Malvern, Chatsworth, Harlow Carr, Hampton Court, Rosemoor and Tatton. Jonathan is a founder member of the new RHS Cut Flower and Houseplant Committee, is the immediate Past President of the North of England Horticultural Society and is a member of the BFA, IOPF and the Garden Media Guild. Jonathan is available for demonstration bookings between April and October. You can contact him on 07542 584529 or email [email protected] Follow Jonathan’s world of flowers via his website or via Twitter, Instagram @jonathanmoseley or Facebook
JO PURDY (NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR)
Jo had been a florist for the past 15 years and a member of Scarborough Flower Club for 8 years where she is a committee member. Jo lives and runs her business from a studio in the beautiful North Yorkshire Village of Wykeham and takes much of her design influences from this rural location. One of her titles A walk in the woods tell tales of the surrounding area and uses gathered and found items from the local forest. Jo runs workshops in her local area and is passionate about teaching and demonstrating and also runs her busy floral design business with the help of a trusty team of florists. They all run Open House Weekends at the cottage offering afternoon tea, vintage sales, private floral design workshops and demonstrations. Never a dull moment makes reference to this busy little corner of North Yorkshire and is a fun look at the life of a country florist. Contact Jo on 07773-693460 or [email protected]
Jo had been a florist for the past 15 years and a member of Scarborough Flower Club for 8 years where she is a committee member. Jo lives and runs her business from a studio in the beautiful North Yorkshire Village of Wykeham and takes much of her design influences from this rural location. One of her titles A walk in the woods tell tales of the surrounding area and uses gathered and found items from the local forest. Jo runs workshops in her local area and is passionate about teaching and demonstrating and also runs her busy floral design business with the help of a trusty team of florists. They all run Open House Weekends at the cottage offering afternoon tea, vintage sales, private floral design workshops and demonstrations. Never a dull moment makes reference to this busy little corner of North Yorkshire and is a fun look at the life of a country florist. Contact Jo on 07773-693460 or [email protected]
NICOLA ROBSON
Nicola is an Area Demonstrator based in Otley, North Leeds. She is an active member of Ilkley flower club and is passionate about competing in local horticultural shows. She has recently stepped up to compete in Harrogate flower show, receiving the Grenfell Medal in 2024 for obtaining the most points in the floral art classes. She also regularly takes part in virtual shows competing against flower arrangers from around the world. In 2022 she was awarded Best in Show for her entry into the 'Art to Stir the Senses' show hosted by the online group International Friends of Floral Art & Design. Her day job is as a Maths teacher at a secondary school and she loves all things creative, especially playing with flowers. Nicola finds that getting involved in shows encourages her to make the time to create, as well as further progressing her skills and pushing her to try new techniques. She also enjoys taking part in workshops and learning from others as well as pushing boundaries and having variety in her work. Nicola is keen to share her love of flowers with others through her demonstrations, and is also happy to share her passion for getting hands on by running workshops. To book please email [email protected]. Nicola regularly shares her creations on Instagram and Facebook @NickyRCreates https://www.facebook.com/nickyr.creates.9
Nicola is an Area Demonstrator based in Otley, North Leeds. She is an active member of Ilkley flower club and is passionate about competing in local horticultural shows. She has recently stepped up to compete in Harrogate flower show, receiving the Grenfell Medal in 2024 for obtaining the most points in the floral art classes. She also regularly takes part in virtual shows competing against flower arrangers from around the world. In 2022 she was awarded Best in Show for her entry into the 'Art to Stir the Senses' show hosted by the online group International Friends of Floral Art & Design. Her day job is as a Maths teacher at a secondary school and she loves all things creative, especially playing with flowers. Nicola finds that getting involved in shows encourages her to make the time to create, as well as further progressing her skills and pushing her to try new techniques. She also enjoys taking part in workshops and learning from others as well as pushing boundaries and having variety in her work. Nicola is keen to share her love of flowers with others through her demonstrations, and is also happy to share her passion for getting hands on by running workshops. To book please email [email protected]. Nicola regularly shares her creations on Instagram and Facebook @NickyRCreates https://www.facebook.com/nickyr.creates.9
JUDY WATKER
Judy is an Area Demonstrator from Bramhope, North West Leeds and is a member of the Yorkshire Flower Club and Rainford Flower Club (NW Area). Judy is happy to travel any distance to indulge her passion for flowers including the Costa Blanca and Dublin. In addition to demonstrating Judy currently teaches evening classes in Floral Art at The Grammar School at Leeds, having been successful in passing the inaugural NAFAS Teacher Training Course in 2012. Judy is keen to keep up to date with trends, techniques and styles and takes every possible opportunity to attend workshops, demonstrations and courses.
Judy can be contacted via [email protected], or 07538 132053, or 0113-261 2379, or via her Facebook page www.facebook.com/FlowersbyJudyWatker
Judy is an Area Demonstrator from Bramhope, North West Leeds and is a member of the Yorkshire Flower Club and Rainford Flower Club (NW Area). Judy is happy to travel any distance to indulge her passion for flowers including the Costa Blanca and Dublin. In addition to demonstrating Judy currently teaches evening classes in Floral Art at The Grammar School at Leeds, having been successful in passing the inaugural NAFAS Teacher Training Course in 2012. Judy is keen to keep up to date with trends, techniques and styles and takes every possible opportunity to attend workshops, demonstrations and courses.
Judy can be contacted via [email protected], or 07538 132053, or 0113-261 2379, or via her Facebook page www.facebook.com/FlowersbyJudyWatker
VANESSA WELLOCK (NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR)
Vanessa qualified as an Area Demonstrator in 2008 and passed her national demonstrators test in 2020 and is a member of The National Demonstrators committee. Vanessa is based in Ilkley in the Wharfe Valley. She has been a qualified florist for over 35 years, during lockdown she took her teaching qualifications, and now teaches at local colleges teaching floristry and flower arranging for fun. Vanessa’s passion for her love of flowers and sharing knowledge comes through in her teaching roles, as well as her love for demonstrating. As a floral innovator she likes to switch a demonstration around where she can, which prevents her from becoming bored recreating the same designs in the same containers enabling her to use different flower and plant material according to its availability. She has competed at The Chelsea flower show where she was awarded silver medals, she designed with the team from Ilkley Flower Club the North East Area of NAFAS exhibit at The Harrogate flower show in 2022-The 1920’s where they were awarded Gold, she also at the same show guided her students in the college class and where they were awarded gold and best college exhibit. Vanessa is flexible and happy to negotiate with clubs for their wants and needs. She is happy to undertake tours and can cover all parts of the country.
Please contact for details and titles, [email protected]
Or telephone 07740514424, images are often posted on Instagram @vanessawildflowers and https://www.facebook.com/Wildflowersuk.co.uk
Vanessa qualified as an Area Demonstrator in 2008 and passed her national demonstrators test in 2020 and is a member of The National Demonstrators committee. Vanessa is based in Ilkley in the Wharfe Valley. She has been a qualified florist for over 35 years, during lockdown she took her teaching qualifications, and now teaches at local colleges teaching floristry and flower arranging for fun. Vanessa’s passion for her love of flowers and sharing knowledge comes through in her teaching roles, as well as her love for demonstrating. As a floral innovator she likes to switch a demonstration around where she can, which prevents her from becoming bored recreating the same designs in the same containers enabling her to use different flower and plant material according to its availability. She has competed at The Chelsea flower show where she was awarded silver medals, she designed with the team from Ilkley Flower Club the North East Area of NAFAS exhibit at The Harrogate flower show in 2022-The 1920’s where they were awarded Gold, she also at the same show guided her students in the college class and where they were awarded gold and best college exhibit. Vanessa is flexible and happy to negotiate with clubs for their wants and needs. She is happy to undertake tours and can cover all parts of the country.
Please contact for details and titles, [email protected]
Or telephone 07740514424, images are often posted on Instagram @vanessawildflowers and https://www.facebook.com/Wildflowersuk.co.uk
CATE WHITE
Cate is an Area Demonstrator based in Leeds and a member of Headingley Flower Club. After an exciting career in television and theatre, Cate decided to pursue her love of all things floral and returned to college to undertake the Level 2 RHS Principles of Horticulture qualification and Level 3 City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry. Cate is also a trained Social and Therapeutic Horticultural practitioner and is passionate about the positive power of plants. She has run workshops in schools and as part of a creative ageing programme for older adults utilizing nature-based approaches to improve wellbeing. Competition work is a passion of Cate’s, and she has successfully exhibited at Harrogate Flower Show, winning a number of awards. Her floral designs frequently feature in The Flower Arranger Magazine. Please get in touch with Cate for details of demonstration titles and availability: [email protected]
Cate is an Area Demonstrator based in Leeds and a member of Headingley Flower Club. After an exciting career in television and theatre, Cate decided to pursue her love of all things floral and returned to college to undertake the Level 2 RHS Principles of Horticulture qualification and Level 3 City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry. Cate is also a trained Social and Therapeutic Horticultural practitioner and is passionate about the positive power of plants. She has run workshops in schools and as part of a creative ageing programme for older adults utilizing nature-based approaches to improve wellbeing. Competition work is a passion of Cate’s, and she has successfully exhibited at Harrogate Flower Show, winning a number of awards. Her floral designs frequently feature in The Flower Arranger Magazine. Please get in touch with Cate for details of demonstration titles and availability: [email protected]