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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DEMONSTRATORS REFRESHER DAYS
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.
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: suespencer45@hotmail.co.uk. 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.
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.
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: suespencer45@hotmail.co.uk. 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.
North East Area Demonstrators
JUNE BORROWDALE
June is an Area Demonstrator from Carlton-in-Lindrick, near Worksop and is a member of Future Concepts (North Midlands) and Dinnington Floral Society (North East). She is prepared to travel any distance, even travelling several times to demonstrate on the Costa Blanca. June tries to create a new demonstration each year, most recently a demonstration especially designed for clubs who have a limited budget, but she is also happy to design bespoke and large scale demonstrations for special occasions. June’s demonstrations display her passion for garden plant material and colour. A past Chairman of the North Midlands Area, June is currently Area President of the North Midlands Area. She is also an Area Judge and National Teacher. For further information please see June’s website: www.juneborrowdalefloraldesign.co.uk or Instagram @juneborrowdaleflowers
June can be contacted on 01909 731823 or june.borrowdale@gmail.com
June is an Area Demonstrator from Carlton-in-Lindrick, near Worksop and is a member of Future Concepts (North Midlands) and Dinnington Floral Society (North East). She is prepared to travel any distance, even travelling several times to demonstrate on the Costa Blanca. June tries to create a new demonstration each year, most recently a demonstration especially designed for clubs who have a limited budget, but she is also happy to design bespoke and large scale demonstrations for special occasions. June’s demonstrations display her passion for garden plant material and colour. A past Chairman of the North Midlands Area, June is currently Area President of the North Midlands Area. She is also an Area Judge and National Teacher. For further information please see June’s website: www.juneborrowdalefloraldesign.co.uk or Instagram @juneborrowdaleflowers
June can be contacted on 01909 731823 or june.borrowdale@gmail.com
JULIE COOK
Julie is from Scarborough and is prepared to travel throughout the Area. She has a new Demonstration for 2015 entitled ‘Colliding Colours’ and other titles available include Seaside Seasonals and Indigo and Oranges (textiles and textures). Julie has been demonstrating since 2005 as an Area Demonstrator and likes to use lots of colours and types of flower in her demonstrations.
Julie is from Scarborough and is prepared to travel throughout the Area. She has a new Demonstration for 2015 entitled ‘Colliding Colours’ and other titles available include Seaside Seasonals and Indigo and Oranges (textiles and textures). Julie has been demonstrating since 2005 as an Area Demonstrator and likes to use lots of colours and types of flower in her demonstrations.
SUSAN ELSDON
Sue is from Chester-le-Street and qualified as an area demonstrator in October 2019 and is looking forward to sharing her passion for flowers and the arts with new acquaintances. Sue is also a qualified teacher and florist. In 2018 she set up Sue Elizabeth Floral Design, specialising in weddings, workshops and bespoke floral designs for all occasions. Sue is willing to travel any distance and take bookings at short notice.
Sue can be contacted via email : sueelizabethfloraldesign@gmail.com or telephone : 07796 618602
Sue is from Chester-le-Street and qualified as an area demonstrator in October 2019 and is looking forward to sharing her passion for flowers and the arts with new acquaintances. Sue is also a qualified teacher and florist. In 2018 she set up Sue Elizabeth Floral Design, specialising in weddings, workshops and bespoke floral designs for all occasions. Sue is willing to travel any distance and take bookings at short notice.
Sue can be contacted via email : sueelizabethfloraldesign@gmail.com or telephone : 07796 618602
JAN FAULKNER
Jan is a National Teacher and an Area Demonstrator and lives in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire near Middlesbrough. In 2005 she set up her own business Flowers by Jan Faulkner and specialises in Weddings and new for 2019 Monthly workshops. Click here to access Jan’s website. Logo – Personal Floristry with passion. Jan is a long term NAFAS Member of Stokesley and District flower club, having been chairman, recycled again and is currently vice chairman. Member of New Dimensions- having been Programme secretary and chairman . Also a member of Cutting Edge and North East Area Education And Northumberland and Durham Area Education. Jan believes there’s always something new to learn and isn’t ready to retire yet.
Jan is a National Teacher and an Area Demonstrator and lives in Great Ayton, North Yorkshire near Middlesbrough. In 2005 she set up her own business Flowers by Jan Faulkner and specialises in Weddings and new for 2019 Monthly workshops. Click here to access Jan’s website. Logo – Personal Floristry with passion. Jan is a long term NAFAS Member of Stokesley and District flower club, having been chairman, recycled again and is currently vice chairman. Member of New Dimensions- having been Programme secretary and chairman . Also a member of Cutting Edge and North East Area Education And Northumberland and Durham Area Education. Jan believes there’s always something new to learn and isn’t ready to retire yet.
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
Alex’ journey since 2015, has been one of pure joy…having spent 30+ years in the public and private sectors, an opportunity presented itself, to ditch corporate world and follow a long held dream of hers to become a florist and uncap the creativity and passion for designing through the living beauty of flowers and foliage. The sheer delight of working with flowers cannot be underestimated, constantly learning and gaining inspiration from so many varying sources. Becoming an Area Demonstrator felt like a natural progression to further enhance her journey and to share her passion with others. Alex can be contacted via her website or phone 07841 954708. Alex lives in Grassington in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
Alex’ journey since 2015, has been one of pure joy…having spent 30+ years in the public and private sectors, an opportunity presented itself, to ditch corporate world and follow a long held dream of hers to become a florist and uncap the creativity and passion for designing through the living beauty of flowers and foliage. The sheer delight of working with flowers cannot be underestimated, constantly learning and gaining inspiration from so many varying sources. Becoming an Area Demonstrator felt like a natural progression to further enhance her journey and to share her passion with others. Alex can be contacted via her website or phone 07841 954708. Alex lives in Grassington in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
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.
CARYS HARRISON
Carys has been an Area Demonstrator since passing her test in 2014. She is chairman of New Dimensions floral group a contemporary group meeting in York. She lives between Harrogate and York very near to the A1M and this makes it an easy journey to either Northumberland and Durham areas and North Midlands Areas as well as of course her own NE Area. She is a keen competitor and was very proud and delighted to win Best In Show at not only the Harrogate Spring Show but also the Harrogate Autumn Show. She also has an RHS Gold and Silver medal won with her friend Elaine Bedford and was in the NE Area Chelsea Team in 2012 which won a Silver Gilt medal. Her demonstrations are usually based around her travels and are under the umbrella title ‘Have Passport will Travel’. As she is still ‘researching’ for her demonstrations she is not available during Jan-March. She is also happy to do ‘requests’ and likes to incorporate different techniques and styles within her demonstrations.
Carys has been an Area Demonstrator since passing her test in 2014. She is chairman of New Dimensions floral group a contemporary group meeting in York. She lives between Harrogate and York very near to the A1M and this makes it an easy journey to either Northumberland and Durham areas and North Midlands Areas as well as of course her own NE Area. She is a keen competitor and was very proud and delighted to win Best In Show at not only the Harrogate Spring Show but also the Harrogate Autumn Show. She also has an RHS Gold and Silver medal won with her friend Elaine Bedford and was in the NE Area Chelsea Team in 2012 which won a Silver Gilt medal. Her demonstrations are usually based around her travels and are under the umbrella title ‘Have Passport will Travel’. As she is still ‘researching’ for her demonstrations she is not available during Jan-March. She is also happy to do ‘requests’ and likes to incorporate different techniques and styles within her demonstrations.
CHRISTINE HINCHCLIFFE
Demonstration Titles: Colour my World, Wire Works, Branching Out, Box Clever and Out of India; bespoke titles and demonstrations can be arranged for an extra special occasion. Based in Leeds, Christine qualified as Area Demonstrators in the North Midlands Area in 2012 and as a NAFAS/ONC teacher in 2017 so is also available for workshops. She is a member of Headingley Flower Club at Bramhope, Barwick in Elmet F.C. and New Dimensions. An enthusiastic floral designer Christine offers a great variety of designs from traditional through to modern and contemporary styles. Conscious of current trends she trys to share her love of plant material, flowers and art with her enthusiasm for modern design techniques. Christine can be contacted by message on 07870528450
Demonstration Titles: Colour my World, Wire Works, Branching Out, Box Clever and Out of India; bespoke titles and demonstrations can be arranged for an extra special occasion. Based in Leeds, Christine qualified as Area Demonstrators in the North Midlands Area in 2012 and as a NAFAS/ONC teacher in 2017 so is also available for workshops. She is a member of Headingley Flower Club at Bramhope, Barwick in Elmet F.C. and New Dimensions. An enthusiastic floral designer Christine offers a great variety of designs from traditional through to modern and contemporary styles. Conscious of current trends she trys to share her love of plant material, flowers and art with her enthusiasm for modern design techniques. Christine can be contacted by message on 07870528450
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 suehedgefield@icloud.com.
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 suehedgefield@icloud.com.
RACHEL HUTTON
Rachel is a member of both the North East and North Midlands Areas of NAFAS, is a qualified Area Demonstrators and a professional qualified (B.Ed Hons) lecturer/teacher. Her passion is willow and she teaches workshops all around the country for a variety of organisations incorporating willow with both traditional and contemporary styles of floral design. She works for/with some of the countries most respected floral design teachers/demonstrators and teaches for England’s leading willow growers. Her work is predominantly large scale and inspired by organic natural forms. She specialises in tailored workshops for individual clubs which are fun, stimulating and which inspire creativity in those she works with. Her demonstrations again show her ‘obsession’ with willow, and are themed to suit seasonal variations-where possible she uses traditional English flowers and foliage locally sourced. Her work has been published in The Flower Arranger and other books/magazines.
Rachel is a member of both the North East and North Midlands Areas of NAFAS, is a qualified Area Demonstrators and a professional qualified (B.Ed Hons) lecturer/teacher. Her passion is willow and she teaches workshops all around the country for a variety of organisations incorporating willow with both traditional and contemporary styles of floral design. She works for/with some of the countries most respected floral design teachers/demonstrators and teaches for England’s leading willow growers. Her work is predominantly large scale and inspired by organic natural forms. She specialises in tailored workshops for individual clubs which are fun, stimulating and which inspire creativity in those she works with. Her demonstrations again show her ‘obsession’ with willow, and are themed to suit seasonal variations-where possible she uses traditional English flowers and foliage locally sourced. Her work has been published in The Flower Arranger and other books/magazines.
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. You can contact him on 07542 584529 or email jonathansflowertalk@gmail.com. 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. You can contact him on 07542 584529 or email jonathansflowertalk@gmail.com. Follow Jonathan’s world of flowers via his website or via Twitter, Instagram @jonathanmoseley or Facebook
JO PURDY
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…..another demonstration title…..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 jopurdy1963@gmail.com
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…..another demonstration title…..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 jopurdy1963@gmail.com
LUCY RICHARDSON (NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR)
Lucy qualified as an Area Demonstrator in 2014 and then passed her National Demonstrators test in 2018. Based in Lower Swaledale on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. She has been an NDSF qualified florist and teacher for over 30 years and is really enjoying the move into demonstrating and teaching floral art which is much more creative; with her own business evolving into more artisan style floristry. Her demonstrations often feature handmade structures and forms based on her titles using an array of interesting materials from driftwood to wire. She loves to source seasonal flowers and foliage and has a love of texture and colour. She designed the Art Nouveau exhibit for the area at the Harrogate Flower Show in 2018 where they were awarded a Gold. She is very flexible and is happy to adapt to clubs’ requests, undertake a tour and can cover all parts of the UK. Please contact for details and titles thetravellingflorist@gmail.com or 07958 957285, photos of work are posted on Facebook and Instagram @lucytravellingflorist
Lucy qualified as an Area Demonstrator in 2014 and then passed her National Demonstrators test in 2018. Based in Lower Swaledale on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. She has been an NDSF qualified florist and teacher for over 30 years and is really enjoying the move into demonstrating and teaching floral art which is much more creative; with her own business evolving into more artisan style floristry. Her demonstrations often feature handmade structures and forms based on her titles using an array of interesting materials from driftwood to wire. She loves to source seasonal flowers and foliage and has a love of texture and colour. She designed the Art Nouveau exhibit for the area at the Harrogate Flower Show in 2018 where they were awarded a Gold. She is very flexible and is happy to adapt to clubs’ requests, undertake a tour and can cover all parts of the UK. Please contact for details and titles thetravellingflorist@gmail.com or 07958 957285, photos of work are posted on Facebook and Instagram @lucytravellingflorist
SUE SPENCER
Sue is currently only taking bookings for Online demonstrations.
Sue is currently only taking bookings for Online demonstrations.
VANESSA WELLOCK (NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR)
Vanessa is from Ilkley and is usually able to demonstrate at short notice and is prepared to travel any distance, but is unable to take bookings during school holidays. Her website and contact details can be found here.
Vanessa is from Ilkley and is usually able to demonstrate at short notice and is prepared to travel any distance, but is unable to take bookings during school holidays. Her website and contact details can be found here.
CAROLE WICKHAM
Carole is a qualified, award winning studio based florist from Barnsley, South Yorkshire. She is the Director and owner of Wickham & Taylor Ltd, Bespoke Floral Design and is a member of Worsbrough and District Flower Club. Carole qualified as an Area Demonstrator in October 2019 and is really looking forward to demonstrating and making new acquaintances. She is willing to travel any distance and will also take bookings at short notice. Carole has a passion for flowers and history and is easily recognisable by her vintage attire. Hence the title of her demonstration “Through the Years” which includes a variety of arrangements to match seasons and eras. Carole can be contacted on: t: 01226 381589; m: 07814 627745; e: carole@wickhamandtaylor.co.uk or via her website
Carole is a qualified, award winning studio based florist from Barnsley, South Yorkshire. She is the Director and owner of Wickham & Taylor Ltd, Bespoke Floral Design and is a member of Worsbrough and District Flower Club. Carole qualified as an Area Demonstrator in October 2019 and is really looking forward to demonstrating and making new acquaintances. She is willing to travel any distance and will also take bookings at short notice. Carole has a passion for flowers and history and is easily recognisable by her vintage attire. Hence the title of her demonstration “Through the Years” which includes a variety of arrangements to match seasons and eras. Carole can be contacted on: t: 01226 381589; m: 07814 627745; e: carole@wickhamandtaylor.co.uk or via her website
OTHER NORTH EAST AREA QUALIFIED DEMONSTRATORS:
Eileen Barraclough
Elaine Bedford
Nicola Davies
Daphne Dawson
Susan Fairhurst
Jean McClure
Susan Maddocks
Ann Simpson
Eileen Barraclough
Elaine Bedford
Nicola Davies
Daphne Dawson
Susan Fairhurst
Jean McClure
Susan Maddocks
Ann Simpson